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    North Beach Cantina

    4.5 (195 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    NORTH BEACH CANTINA ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    WAGYU QUESABIRRIA
    Lili M.

    My family and I came here for dinner after my mom found it online. We accidentally came very close to their closing time but they kept seating many groups after us. The staff were nice and answered questions we had. My brother ordered a carnitas burrito, I got birria tacos, and my mom got a Caesar salad with salmon. We sat outside and our food was brought to us pretty quickly, and the workers offered to turn on the heaters for us. I think my food was good, there was lots of meat in the tacos but the consume was cold and could've had more flavor. My mom's salmon was cooked great and my brother liked his burrito.

    Mission style burrito with meatless chorizo
    Keely A.

    We stopped by here before going to Cobb's comedy club. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean and has a cool vibe. We ordered the chips, salsa and guacamole to start. The chips were delicious, and the guacamole was also incredible. I ordered the mission style burrito with meatless chorizo. It was a good size, but lacked flavor. I give it 4 starts though because they offer vegan meats which is so great for vegetarians. If they amp up their favors I would come back.

    Carnitas BREAKFAST TACOS
    Sally Y.

    Totally empty on a rainy Sunday, we arrive at North Beach Cantina for brunch. First off, their chips and salsa made everyone happy- best chips ever! We ordered bacon, carnitas tacos and I had a very tasty Huevos Rancheros - a little salty but full of flavor! With it, I also had a mimosa. Nice lively vibe here, which I'm sure gets packed in the evenings. Service was professional and quick.

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    Katherine P.

    Order at the bar for both food and drinks, grab a seat, and they bring your food. Parking garage is about a couple blocks away but mostly street parking which was difficult to find. The chips, salsa and guacamole and queso was a great start to our meal. I got the fish tacos which were fantastic. Crispy not soggy at all but only corn tortillas my preference is always flour but it is wasn't an option. Tacos were a good size and were filling. Good all around meal.

    Afshin A.

    We visited North Beach Cantina (1548 Stockton St, San Francisco) for the first time on a warm, sunny afternoon, and it turned out to be exactly the kind of casual, satisfying meal we'd been hoping for. We snagged a table in their parklet, which felt charming, great for people-watching, catching sunshine, and soaking up that lively North Beach energy. We kicked things off with chips and guacamole. The guac was fresh and nicely seasoned, and the chips crisped to perfection. The salsa that came with them stole some serious spotlight: tangy, a little spicy, and very addictive. I regret not finding out its name, but it's definitely one of those things I'll be coming back for. The horchata was a nice counterpoint, creamy with just the right amount of cinnamon, clean on the palate, refreshing amidst all the savory. For mains, we shared the California Burrito and their Street-Style Tacos. The burrito was all you'd want when you're craving comfort: generous portion, good carne asada, crispy fries inside, Pico de Gallo, and sour cream, hearty and hitting all the right notes. The tacos, though, those were the highlight. Three of them, each with tender, well-marinated meat, topped simply with onion, cilantro, and lime. The simplicity let the quality of the ingredients shine, no distractions, just good flavor. I picked up on some things that I think people will appreciate: the service was warm and not rushed, which made it easy to settle in; décor is polished but relaxed (wood tones, clean lines, some fun murals), so the place feels welcoming whether you're there with friends or solo; and the menu has a nice variety--so even if you don't want a big burrito, there are lighter options. Also, pricing seems reasonable for what you get, especially given the location. A bit of background: North Beach Cantina opened in 2022, taking over the former Tacolicious space. The team behind it includes folks with restaurant experience around the Bay Area (Underdogs Too, Underdogs Tres, etc.). Overall, North Beach Cantina is casual and unpretentious, yet it shows genuine care in the food and atmosphere. We left satisfied and full, and I'm already thinking about what I'll try next time. This spot is worth visiting if you're in the area and craving good Mexican food in a relaxed setting.

    Mansi A.

    If you're looking for some food in North Beach that isn't Italian, this spot is great! I always get a chicken burrito from here and it never disappoints. They have outdoor and indoor seating so you can take your pick! The prices are also reasonable. Would definitely recommend!

    Tricia O.

    This restaurant has the best salad in all of San Francisco in my opinion. My partner and I order it a couple of times a month! The Southwest salad with chicken. It's a great spot on Taco Tuesday and they have a fantastic happy hour featuring $7 margaritas. In this economy? Sign me up! Their restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating in a covered little cute parklet. I can't say enough good things about North Beach Cantina!

    Mission Style Burrito Bowl
    Lainey D.

    Highly recommend the brunch and taco tuesdays! Taco Tuesday's is a a great deal! The happy hour prices can't be beat! If you're going to brunch, the dulce de leche is decadent. My husband has more of a sweet tooth and constantly craves this dish, and I love it despite being more into savory tastes. For my order, I'm a big fan of tator tots so I go with the breakfast tacos with a massive side of tots. For lunch and dinner fare - The beef flautas are delicious and come with a side salad. I'm a fan of getting the burrito bowls when it's not taco Tuesday.

    Meg B.

    After a late night, I arrived at our office to see North Beach Cantina was catering our breakfast, I might as well have seen angels trumpeting as I entered, when the smells and the sights hit me, I immediately knew I was going to feel 10x better after I ate. I grabbed a hearty steak burrito and extra meat to get some protein #gains It was absolutely heaven sent. The chips, the salsa, it was everything I needed to revive me from my brain fog. Throughout the day I snuck to the breakroom to snack on more chips. Everything was 5/5 for us! Thank you NBC for bringing in the secret ingredient to a great work day.

    Chips & Salsa
    Sheena C.

    It's my first time coming here and never really think to look for Mexican food in North Beach area. I looked at the menu beforehand and I initially was going to get the breakfast burrito. I last min changed my mind because I saw someone else's pic of the mission style burrito with carne asada. It looked delish! I wish I had gone with my gut and stuck with the bfast burrito. Chips and salsa - The chips and salsa were actually pretty good! I'm picky with chips and salsa at Mexican restaurants and this reminds me of our favorite ones out in Sonoma. Tater Tots: co worker ordered this to share with the group. Pretty good, BUT why were they not hot? Seems like they weren't made fresh and were probably sitting there for awhile. At least refry it quickly and then serve? Mission Style Burrito: I got it with no sour cream. Let me tell you, this burrito was dry. There was supposed to be guacamole in it. Could be at the bottom? I wouldn't know cause I cut off a small portion and I'm glad I did. Pico de gallo was minimal. Also, the big kicker....the menu says it comes with flour tortilla. It was not flour! It was wheat and I HATE wheat tortilla and wheat bread. So I know how it tastes like. This made the burrito even more unenjoyable. If you look at the pics for the breakfast burrito, that is flour. This, is wheat. Why use wheat if I didn't ask for it? Or at least give me the option to choose? I wish I got the fish tacos like my other co worker instead. Those looked promising. At least I got full eating the chips and some of the tots. My review is mostly for the burrito. The gentleman that took our order at the bar was super nice and helpful.

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    I'm writing this review solely for the quesadilla. Best one I've ever had and the orange salsa here is incredible.

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    Is this restaurant dog-friendly?

    Yes. We also have a dog menu available all day featuring salmon and chicken plates.

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    Hello Andrew! Yes, we do deliver to offices through our catering programs!

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