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    Mr Pollo

    4.4 (720 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Closed 6:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Lamb shoulder
    Marissa P.

    I got to try this restaurant thanks to a random 6pm Tuesday night reservation opening up, and I was excited about the 4 course menu for $50. There's only 12 seats in the very small interior and I was at a table in the corner, although I wish I got to sit at the chef's counter as it looked fun to be able to watch the cooking up close and chat with the chef. The menu for my dinner was a sformatino with goat cheese, a ringlet curl pasta with octopus, braised lamb shoulder, and an apricot sorbet with an almond cookie. Overall the meal was good, but not as special as I expected especially with the hype I've heard for it and how it's always booked up. I also thought all the dishes besides the dessert had too much parsley, both in quantity and in size of the leaves. In the end, the sorbet and the pasta with octopus were my favorites. While enjoyable, I'm not necessarily rushing to go back or labeling this spot as a must-try for me.

    Darci K.

    In one word... outstanding! Yes, this is a hidden secret. I'm tempted to keep it that way because this is one of those IYKYK. The quaint, eclectic, almost on the verge of wanting to be Bohemian, but not quite there. Mr. Pollo is truly the best! I'll just get this out of the way, reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance. It's San Francisco so parking is what it is. Mr. Pollo should be in the Michelin Guide. Michelin people are you reading this?? When you make reservations, there is one seat, seating, and one seating only. Be on time! As laid-back and comfortable as the restaurant is, it's obvious that everything is timed because the ones seating, which again makes us perfection. The menu is constantly changing, and every meal is sure to be mouthwatering delicious. When you were seated, you're handed a light wine menu to select from and your evening is off! This is a tasting menu, and I can assure you you want to have it all! Our menu was: Cold Spanish soup with fermented grapes, fried almonds, with a beautiful drizzle of olive oil on top. The soup was magical. Can I describe it in any better words? No. All I know is that I could not get enough of it. The second dish: This over the top house-made pasta that enrobed with this garlic, cream sauce, sausage, sun-dried, tomatoes, with a generous portion of Parm and breadcrumbs, and if your mouth isn't watering... It really should be. I wanted to dive into the bowl. The third dish: Braised duck. If anyone wants to learn how to make duck into the most tantalizing delicious dish, this one's for you! I don't know what magic is going on in this restaurant, but keep doing what you're doing. The duck was served over a bowl of tasty grains, with pieces of fresh apple, squash, and herbs and OMG remember it's not polite to lick a bowl/plate in public. The fourth and final dish: Dessert. I thought that each dish was a surprise, and then dessert was served. Keep in mind at this point I was beyond full, but who's going to ever turn down dessert?? Pear Moscato ice cream. It was served with this made fresh in front of us whipped cream that was spectacular just on its own. This is the whipped cream that you definitely want your own bowl a spoon and a sit quietly in a corner and be left alone while you enjoy every drop of it This sat all on a bed of Moscato honey syrup. This is the dessert that you could enjoy all year long. I was stopped and I walked away wondering what it would've been possible to have taken dessert home because I wanted this again. Hell I wanted this whole meal again! These guys have created such a wonderful space, and they make it look, just absolutely effortless. I know that it's not, but this was probably one of the most magical dining experiences that I've had in a very long time. Thank you for a wonderful dinner and I can't wait for the next time!

    Vivian H.

    Loved this cozy prix fixe dinner, super casual but quality food, a surprise menu of whatever the chef is feeling or finding at the market. Would try for a counter table in the future - that's definitely more the vibe. Server was really sweet. Would definitely recommend and plan on a return visit soon!

    arepa
    Linda Y.

    Yum! A great four-course for its price point, tucked away in a small room close to the 24th Mission Bart. I made a resy a few days in advance - would recommend since there's limited seating inside. I really enjoyed the cozy, dim lit atmosphere inside and everyone cooking and prepping the food was very friendly (it was open kitchen, and folks at the bar could interact directly!). Our first course was seasonal fig which was a great palate opener. Next up was the arepa which had a nice texture -- the avocado and pickled onion also cut through. (Personally I would have liked if this one was beef more, since it did kind of just taste like a normal sandwich). The money dish was the shrimp risotto... the corn and leek, the texture, the taste was all amazing. I was literally savoring this one and thinking about it after. Last came dessert! It was a nice chocolate ganache over pear crumble/ice cream and really liked the combo of rich creaminess with a tiny bit of tartness. Overall would love to come back to Mr. Pollo and try new seasonal flavors on their menu! Good hidden gem.

    Short rib with cauliflower
    May W.

    Love coming to Mr Pollo in the mission! 4-course tasting menu is always unique and leverages in-season produce and fruits. Nowhere else in the city can you get a 4-course meal for $49. This place is legit. Reservations only on Resy and it's an intimate 12-person sitting. It almost feels like you're hanging out at a friends place :) it's a good thing! Owners are super nice and the food is amazing! We've been here 4+ times. In January 2025, the menu was (in my simple terms): 1. Spiced squash soup with lemon cream. Spices were perfect 2. Pasta with apples and chicken 3. Short rib with cauliflower. SO tender and flavorful 4. rum cake with caramel. Delicious ending to our meal I have to admit I do miss the arepa, but excited to see how the menu changes each time we go.

    Almond soup - with grapes and marcona almonds and a type of cured meat.
    Madhuri K.

    Excellent food and service. Tiny place - need reservations for sure. I can't wait to go back.

    Becca H.

    I thought this was a super unique dinner! They only do two dinner seatings each night and it is a different menu depending on the chef's choice. Two guys own it and are the only ones that work the space, which is super cool! The food was well done and definitely had a different twist on it. I highly recommend for a cool experience - there's 4 courses!

    I don't remember what this dessert was! It was good! :)
    Aaron Z.

    It's a tiny place so they release (required) reservations two weeks at a time. I've seen this on several lists as one of the best affordable chef's menus in SF and I'd agree. The experience is pretty fun and intimate. I think they seat only up to like a dozen people and you see the chef make everything behind the counter. I don't think they can easily cater to individuals' dietary preferences, so this is best for omnivores. The courses included: a delicious heirloom tomato dish; a cheesy gnocchi; an entire (!) buttermilk fried quail with a summery salad of golden watermelon, avocado, cucumbers, and pickled onion; and a pretty dessert of ingredients I can't remember, but were delicious together. Very fun and interesting to see the chef show you what he's got.

    Salmon
    Aye K.

    Great tasting menu in the city! Went for a weeknight dinner and absolutely loved it. The restaurant is in a fairly busy neighborhood, but once you step inside it feels peaceful and intimate. Service was friendly and efficient, and you can tell they've perfected the pacing of each course. The tasting included four dishes, which I believe rotate over time. We started with a vegetable string bean appetizer in a delicious red pepper vinaigrette, followed by pasta cooked perfectly al dente, then a beautifully prepared salmon dish, and finally an apple dessert. I might be off on some of the exact details since I don't recall all the ingredients, but everything was excellent. I was definitely full by the end. It would be nice if they provided a small menu card listing the night's dishes, but that's just a minor preference! Overall, I would come back to see what new dishes they create next. They offer only two seatings each night (6pm and 8pm) and reservations fill quickly, so plan ahead!

    Quail
    Candace T.

    I've been wanting to go to this place for forever and I finally got the chance in October 2025. They have a seasonal fixed menu at a reasonable price. It is a fairly quick service since it's quite small and they do two services a night with one person cooking and one serving. It's an efficiently run business making full use of the limited space they have. It does get a little stuffy in there with the number of people + kitchen, but the food was excellent.

    Shrimp Arepa
    Amy T.

    Came here with my sister on a recommendation from a friend. The appetizer was pretty tasty. I never had straciatella cheese before but I loved the creamy texture. The asparagus was cooked perfectly. I was not a fan of the cubeb garnish. The arepa this week, which the protein changes weekly, was shrimp. I was very disappointed that this was served cold with a cream sauce, it was messy to eat and did not taste good to me with the cold, hard arepa. I was looking forward to a warm bite, maybe not pork like my friend had but something warm. The entree was a halibut with butternut squash smear and a variety of greens. I enjoyed most that was on this plate, the butternut squash was a bit too sweet and I would've enjoyed the dish more without the mint and hairy bean pods. The halibut and snap peas were cooked perfectly. The dessert was probably my favorite. It is a vanilla bean ricotta mousse with cherry puree, dark chocolate chips and toasted chopped almonds. Yum.

    Chicken Arepa
    Thu N.

    Amazing four-course meal featuring seasonal ingredients, unique dishes, and wholesome home-cooked flavors. Super intimate 12-seat dining space with attentive service! price: ~$50/person for the four courses - Eggplant with Black Sesame Dressing: I don't normally love eggplant, but this was phenomenal. The eggplant was tender and the sauce was perfectly nutty. The mint stood out super well in contrast to the rest of the flavors. - Chicken Arepa: Comforting, soft, and not too overwhelming. The avocado was delicious! - Pork Loin with Corn and Zucchini: I normally feel sick eating most pork, but this was so delicious. The pork was a bit on the tougher side, but every bite was delightful and the savoriness paired super well with the sweetness of the seasonal corn and zucchini. - Vanilla Ricotta Mousse with Cherry Puree and Almonds: I was stuffed at this point but this was too delicious to leave behind. The vanilla is light and sweet and pairs well with the slight tartness of the cherry, while the almonds offer a nice dark textural contrast. Service was excellent and pinot noir was superb! Thanks for the great dinner :-)

    Sue L.

    I was lucky enough to snag a reservation on Resy at 6pm on a Tuesday for my husband and I just a couple days ago. I assume someone must've cancelled since reservations are extremely hard to come by. The restaurant only seats 12 guests at a time. Honestly, I did not know what to expect when I walked in. The inside was dark but felt very cozy and intimate. We decided to seat at the counter because we wanted to watch and engage with the chefs, which we did and had a blast! Mr Pollo was established in 2010 and used to be a fast food Colombian restaurant. They offer a 4 course tasting menu for $49 that changes every few weeks based on what's in season. Each dish was simple but had a unique twist to it. Our first course was the asparagus ricotta tartelette. I was a bit thrown off at first since the tartelette reminded me of an egg tart, which is supposed to be sweet. It was actually savory and creamy from the ricotta. The second course (my favorite) was the pork arepa . I loved the house made sauce and the crunch of the arepa. The third was the halibut and it was so soft that it practically melted in my mouth. The snap peas was another ingredient that tied well with the dish. We also had blueberry clafoutis and fig leaf gelato for our last course, and wow did not expect the fig leaf to taste like coconut. We had a wonderful experience, and I'm so glad I was able to stop by and give this place a try. Also very impressed with how smoothly this place runs with only the 2 of them. Loved the ambiance and vibe! Would love to come back again to see what else they come up with!

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    I'm gluten free, would that be a problem for the tasting menu?

    We can usually make that work. Just be sure to write it in the reservation notes.

    We are wondering if we can do this ahead of an 8 PM show. If we have a 6:00 reservation would we be done by 7:30 or so?

    Yeah, that works!

    How far out do you open reservations on Resy? i.e. if I see nothing for march, is it all booked, or should I check in feb?

    Hey! Reservations for 5 people or less open on Resy 2 weeks in advance. So each day at noon a new night opens up. You can always try the notify option on there if a night is full and you’ll get an email if someone cancels. Hope to see you soon!

    Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? What about the restroom? Thanks.

    Is there a wine list or can I bring my own bottle?

    Yes, there was a wine menu, not a huge one but with enough variety I think. They offer limited ones by the glass also. I didn't notice anything on the menu about BYO but I may have just missed it as my eyes aren't so good.

    Do you take walk ins?

    No sorry, we don’t take walk ins. We are a very small restaurant and all seats are reserved through Resy.

    I dont see the website for reservation? How do I make reservation? Thank you.

    Reservations are on Resy these days. They open 2 weeks in advance.

    Is it possible to see the menu (due to dietary restrictions) before making a reservation?

    Sorry we never post the menu ahead of time. We try to avoid dietary restrictions as much as possible. If you contact me closer to the reservation I can most likely give you a good idea of the menu.

    Jonny are you still the chef there? We haven't been to see you since before thenpandemic?

    Jonny moved during the pandemic. The new chef is Graham Bellefeuille.

    Do you seat single diners?

    Yes, we do. If you only see space for 2 and not 1 you can contact me directly and I can check.

    Can the restaurant accommodate a table of 6?

    From their reservation page - "If your group exceeds 5 people, there is the option to book the entire space (12 people) but that must be done by texting the number listed."… Read more

    Anyone know how I can get reservations for when Mr. Pollo opens back up?

    We use yelp reservations so they will be available on our yelp page when we are allowed to and ready to reopen.

    Do you take credit cards?

    They do I'm pretty sure

    Do they accommodate vegetarians?

    I've been there with a vegetarian friend and was able to let them know before hand (a day before our reservation). Our vegetarian friend was very happy with her meal. Not sure if they still can accommodate you, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

    Looking for grilled chicken moderate price?

    I think you've got the wrong place - this place serves a prix fixe meal

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    1.8 miHayes Valley
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    Food is kind of one note (what I was able to get by myself without spending a fortune). The…read morebocquerones had too much lemon, they really would've benefited from a fresh herb (parsley? Cilantro?thyme?) or some arugula, something to balance it out. Would be best to come with someone else (if you have someone to go with you, I didn't) and share more dishes, I think. The marinated artichokes were good, not amazing, but a large portion and pleasant enough. I wish they had more veggies or a salad option. The seats are not comfortable, this is not a place to come and relax with a book. The parklet seating is nicely sheltered from the breeze, but can be noisy. The music, outdoor setting, and service are all good. Flatbread was lovely and soft when hot, hardens to a crispy cracker when it cools. The Woody's sparkling N.A. rosé was a bit flat (flavor wise). I've had better ones (especially for the price). I'd definitely come back with a friend or a date. It was a depressing spot for dining solo, and it would be hard to come here with a bigger group.

    Update! Came here for the front patio…read more My server was friendly, quick, and helpful. I enjoyed my wine but didn't get any food. The outdoor parklet was the perfect synthesis of indoor and outdoor. I'll definitely be back to try their "cheeky" hour with select discounted bites and drinks.

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    Birba - Inside

    Inside

    Birba - Smoked Salmon Dip

    Smoked Salmon Dip

    Birba - Hibiscus quencher (red) and Birba Spritz (clear)

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    Hibiscus quencher (red) and Birba Spritz (clear)

    Mr Pollo - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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