Our group of four stumbled upon this hidden gem when our intended spot nearby was booked up. Mayan-influenced food for the night it would be! We shared some things, but each got an individual dish, too. My part of the whole enchilada was as follows: -Guacamole and Chips -Platillo Maya (shared) -Chimole de pavo - Turkey molé soup -Sangria Will immediately insist you get their original guacamole mix. Tastiest chip complement you can walk into -- with a sangria, especially. I enjoyed both the ginormous Platillo Mayo and my more personal serving of Chimole de Pavo -- the latter did "just the trick". I'd never had a soup with turkey as the primary meat source (and yet, who hasn't heard about Chicken Noodle Soup?), *AND* I love molé! Kind of like a spicier Thanksgiving broth, and quite delicious. An acoustic guitarist played so peacefully and romantically in the background that I often could not speak! His notes often enticed me away from my plate. He sat so close by... :-) Sure as heck hope to return! read more

Poc-Chuc - Chimole de pavo - Turkey molé soup - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing, unique, awe inspiring. The Salbute and panucho are special. When you "mmmm" and your eyes glaze in joy. Poc-chuc is a gem. However, it is full of oil and fat, from good cooking, so make sure you're low on calories before you indulge. read more

Surprisingly good Pollo en Mole!!! Hard to believe the restaurant was not even half full during dinner time. If you are a fan of chicken(especially chicken thigh) and mole sauce, you can't miss Pollo en Mole as the chicken is so juicy and tender, it's already perfect by itself, let alone with their chocolate-y mole sauce! And since the restaurant is family-style and not too busy, it's a really nice place to catch up with good old friends in an easy setting, when nothing but the core value matters - food and a good conversation. read more

Poc-Chuc - Pollo en Mole, good as heaven - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

My opinion is that getting the namesake Poc Chuc here will make you forget about every one of the famous Mexican restaurants on Mission Street. It is reliably our favorite weekday delivery during COVID - they char their porks like it was a Michelin-starred yakitori joint. The portions are hearty, and the sauces they give pack a serious zest and spice. Anyone, don't sit on it - this place is a genuine S.F. gem. read more

Been meaning to go here for a while! I wasn't disappointed, but the flavors didn't pop as much as I'd hoped - however, the food quality was good, and there was no wait at 7:30pm on a Saturday! The service was very friendly. * Chips & Salsa (free) - 3.5 stars The chips were fairly thick, had a good crunch. You get a mild salsa that was chunky with fresh ingredients and crunchy pieces of scallions, plus a spicy one. * Black bean puree (comes with most dishes) - 4.5 stars!! This was delicious - the black beans were cooked to be soft but weren't starchy at all. Make sure to get a dish that comes with this! It can be eaten alone it's so good. * Platillo Maya - 4 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/poc-chuc-san-francisco?select=4yTlT5FxEJiynrknYE19Bg#4yTlT5FxEJiynrknYE19Bg (Panucho: Hand made tortilla filled with black bean puree, slightly fried, topped with shredded turkey, lemon marinated cabbage, pickled red onions and avocado, sprinkled with ground black pepper. Salbute: Hand made tortilla puff, slightly fried, topped with shredded turkey, lemon marinated cabbage, pickled red onions and avocado, sprinkled with ground black pepper. Empanadas: Half folded hand made tortilla stuffed with ground pork, served on a bed of black bean puree and tomato/onion sauce. Tostada: Crisp corn tortilla topped with black bean puree and queso fresco. Kotzito: Crisp taco covered with tomato/onion sauce and queso fresco. $10.00) I got to try half an empanada and one of the turkey ones. Overall the tortillas were thick and soft yet with a good slight crisp, and the ingredients were fresh and tasty. There was tons of shredded and tasty turkey piled on top. The empanada was pretty small and not particularly special - we got the veggie version, maybe that's why. * Pollo Pibil - 4 stars (Slow braised annatto chicken thigh , served with vegetable-bouillon rice and a side of black bean puree. $10.00) The chicken was super tender, cooked really well, incredibly soft. With the tortilla + black bean, makes for a good taco! * Bistek de res (version in sauce) - 3.5 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/poc-chuc-san-francisco?select=4yTlT5FxEJiynrknYE19Bg#PkaxuX1VNwnc0VGW55w6zA (sauteed beef steak with bell peppers, onion and tomato served with rice and side of black bean puree. $12.00) The server asked my friend which version he wanted and he got the one "in sauce". This was probably a better choice for sharing and for making tacos as the steak came in many pieces. They were all soft but the texture was maybe a little too floppy. The potatoes soft as well. Good if you're in the mood for something a little more soupy. * Poc Chuc - 3 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/poc-chuc-san-francisco?select=4yTlT5FxEJiynrknYE19Bg#eBYFc9rYBAr_WiZh_O0Ueg (Grilled citrus marinated pork, served with vegetable-bouillon rice, topped with grilled tomatoes and red onions and a side of black bean puree. 14.00) I tried a bite of my friend's - the flavor was good, but the meat was cooked kind of hard. * Huevos rancheros - didn't try, but here's a photo: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/poc-chuc-san-francisco?select=4yTlT5FxEJiynrknYE19Bg#t07QIjDRrbm4GMpJpMt76A We were wondering where the chips were.. don't huevos rancheros usually come with chips? My friend still enjoyed it though. read more

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I can't get to eat on a Saturday. I'm a huge fan of Mayan cuisine, and this place did not disappoint! Not only the food is great, people are hospitable and friendly. Thanks so much for this awesome experience! read more

Poc-Chuc - Salbute! - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great place! Love it! I should really come here more often as it is just off the 16th St. Bart station. The two times I've been here I ordered the same thing (I was feeling nice and meaty :p). We started with the complimentary chips that come with two different types of salsa. I love the chips. They have just about the perfect amount of grease and texture to them. And if it is your lucky day they will be handing out complimentary GUACAMOLE. Guys seriously though, try the guacamole, it is the best guacamole I have had. I couldn't get enough of it. I should really ask them their recipe for it, truly awesome! Then on comes the Carne Asada dinner plate. This is great as well. They actually serve you a good amount of carne asada which is so tender and juicy. The marinade is also superb. And if you want you can ask for girlled onions which is also cooked to perfection. For such an inexpensive place, it really deserves 5 stars. The staff is also very friendly. Cheers! :) read more

Poc-Chuc - Carne Asada Plate - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

(See pic) Cute place with lots of lights (Christmas style.) Dimmer style setting so you might think it's a psychic house or a romantic spot. But it's just a good old hole-in-the-wall place. I don't know anything about Mayan cuisine and this restaurant serves many common South American dishes. We had nachos with some really spicy sauce. I had roasted chicken (Pollo Rostizado) and it was a gigantic dish with pretty good and a lot of vegetable-bouillon rice and some lemon marinated cabbage with pickled red onions. The chicken was very tender and juicy. The taste was on the mild side. Service was very nice and they even served giant ice-cream on the house the day we visited. read more

Poc-Chuc - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

So so so good. I've never had Mayan food before and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered an empanada and salbute, but got a bite of some of the other dishes and appetizer platter too. The empanada was alright (honestly without the black bean puree it came with I could've done without it), but the salbute was delicious. The texture of the tortilla was crispy and chewy, and was topped with tomatoes, pork, lettuce, red onion, and slices of tomato, and it was about $2, can't beat that. The appetizer dish is nice because you get to sample a little bit of everything, plus it comes with a habanero? sauce and salsa. My boyfriend got the Poc Chuc, and like everyone else said, it looked and smelled amazing. The meat was grilled perfectly and it comes with rice+grilled onions and a pile of their smokey salsa. Service was good, our waters were refilled once or twice, and they brought out piping hot tortillas when we ran out. The only complaint I have with this place is that it's a little cramped and stuffy, I had to sit with my feet underneath the chair to avoid accidentally kicking the person I was sitting across. read more

Poc-Chuc - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This my first time here and I have to say it was delicious. Lots of flavors and the handmade tortillas just made the meal even better. I will definitely be coming here more often read more

I ordered takeout and had a delicious dinner. The portions are generous, and food is reasonably priced. The empanada was yummy, particularly the tomato and onion sauce. The Panucho was very flavorful, with the right amount of crunch to the tortilla. The Poc-Chuc was cooked well, and the citrus added a nice kick. The Cochinita Pibil was really easy to pull apart and paired well with the black bean puree. I'll definitely be ordering from here again and recommending this place to friends. read more

This restaurant is absolutely amazing. It's located in a quite corner on the 16th street. The neighborhood may feel a little bit strange, but the good side is that the parking is relatively easy. It gets quite busy on Sat night, so reservation is highly recommended. The good is amazing and so as the staffs!! Even on a super busy Sat evening, they still serve you very well and warm. And the best thing is that since they don't serve alcohol, they actually allow you to bring your own wine and liquid!! We will definitely go there again with other friends! read more

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It's a little rough on looking on the outside but when you walk in you could tell that everything is going to be authentic and tasty. Food was very tasty without a lot of salt. Recommended for their authentic taste and their desserts are really very good flan and banana with ice cream. A very friendly and hard-working service. read more

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Have you ever eaten at a restaurant and been a little upset that you didn't know about it sooner? This is that kind of place. Was looking for dinner to pickup (in the time of covid) and randomly found this place on Yelp. Called in an order that would be ready within 15-20 minutes. Arrived for pickup and was presented a HUGE bag of food, it was a little shocking. Our order for two people: Two panuchos (one beef, one chicken): ugh these were SO GOOD. basically like an flat taco? It provided a great crispy texture to go with the rest of our food. This might have been my favorite thing. One empanada: great to share one for two people! This review is getting a little too complimentary, I usually find empanadas too dry but this was honestly the best empanada I think I've ever tasted Poc Chuc: this was amazing, grilled pork to perfection. Great flavor, came with beans, rice and a little salad. I really love this place's black beans Cochinita Pibil: slow roasted pork, almost a soup. Served with a side container of rice (also delicious because it's cooked with broth). This was also SO GOOD and makes really great leftovers. Huge portion of pork, extremely flavorful soup. We also got a generous helping of tortillas so you can make little tacos out of this. One order of hibiscus tea (they were out of horchata). It's impossible for me to suggest a dish to leave out. This place has generous portions, great flavor, low prices. It's really great value. read more

While exploring the Mission District today with a friend, we got hungry wanted to try something new, rather than one of the typical taquerias or pizza joints that were dispersed all over. We finally stumbled upon this little restaurant, and as soon as we saw the "People Love Us On Yelp!" sticker we knew we had to try it. And indeed, Yelpers never let me down. We were here Monday around 4, and the place was pretty deserted. Besides my friend and I there was one other table of 4 patrons. Service was friendly but not overly attentive. We ordered and then the woman brought us out iced water with lemon and chips and salsa. There was a typical red tomato salsa, and then a green salsa that I am not familiar with. Beware, the green stuff is hot!!! My poor tongue could not handle it. Our food was ready within minutes, and I was very impressed with how fast the food came out. I was a little worried that they had haphazardly thrown our meals together, but it was not so. I ordered the pollo pibil, and it was perfect. The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce was a nice complement with my rice. Tortillas came out steaming hot. The black bean puree was good and not overly seasoned. I'm very picky with my sodium levels, and the seasoning here was perfect. For a mere $10 I left full and satisfied. read more

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Great place. Staff are super friendly. Open for outdoor dining. We got the mayan appetizer platter and the poc chuc. Both were delicious, portions were big, and food was very affordable. read more

Wow I am one happy customer! The food was delicous and the service was nice. When my boyfriend and I first picked this place we were unsure because how it looked outside But to our surprise it didn't let us down. The dishes are not too expensive and the portions I really big,they serve you a side of beans and homemade tortillas that are too died for. We will coming back for sure, I have to try the pollo pipil! read more

Poc-Chuc - Both dishes were delicious. - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really good - very reasonable pricing, lot's of yummy food, GREAT spicy salsa, very friendly, clean place. I had the marinated pork - comes with a bunch of stuff and you make your own little tortilla sandwiches. Will be back to try more stuff! read more

A little kid served us. It was funny. His mom is so busy that we needed to wait for a long time to get orders. The spicy salsa sauce is very spicy, it reminds me of the authentic spicy sauce in Mexico. Poc chuc got 3 pieces of pork and quite big. It's overcooked and dry. The black bean purée is nice. I like the sautéed onions on the side. The braised pork shoulder taco looks pretty but the pork shoulder flavor is not enough. You got a free dessert by checking in on yelp. But we are not allowed to pick the flan, only banana with ice cream :( read more

Poc-Chuc - Slow braised pork shoulder taco - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Hidden gem. LOVE LOVE LOVE. Their lunch menu of small plate street food-ish snacks in particular. And everyone who works there is friendly and sweet. Check them out! read more

Plantain appetizer with sour cream was so good, I worried the entree would be downhill after that. I had the camarones special, which was most impressive because of the broth and seasoning of the veggies on the side. I want to learn to cook like that. Service was good. Will definitely go back. read more

Such a great value for really delicious and fresh food. I had the "Poc-Chuc" -- the meat was tender and flavorful, and came with a generous helping of hearty sides (the black bean puree was smooth and had a beautiful, rich purple-y color). My favorite part of the whole experience was the hand-made corn tortillas -- they come nice and toasty! The restaurant is located in a very unassuming corner of the Mission district and the interior is nothing fancy. However DO NOT let this make you think the food is anything but amazing. read more

5 stars for random spot found in the city Obviously if the spot is called Poc Chuc the you got to order it right? Yes I sampled there Poc Chuc, deliciousiness on a plate haha and there Cochinta Pibil in a bowl was also excellent. for those you that don't know what the hell i'm talking about let me break both down for you Poc Chuc was two thin sliced pieces of pork grilled to perfection with rice on the side, some lemon marinated cabbage, red onions bowl of brownish beat beans I believe or that is what it tasted like. I ordered Cochina Pibil which was similar to a menudo bowl of soup but I believe it was way better then any bowl of menudo I have ever had. the beef was fall apart tender on every bite, on the side are diced red onions, and lettuce standard with a bowl of menudo, they got some secret they are not sharing because dam I crave this dish everytime I pass by this area haha horrible the Cochina Pibil is deliciousness in bowl, I will definitely need to come back and take 3 orders to go to let the meat sit in that soup a lil bit longer hahha food ***** both the Poc Chuc and Cochina Pibil are off the hook but I would definitely come back for numerous bowls of Cochina Pibil I think it is a special because I don't see it on the regular menu price $ service ***** excellent customer service, pointed out the specials and gave details on how each were prepped ambiance **** the view on the outside does not match the inside, quaint and cozy I believe the description i would give this place read more

You would never guess by the tiny exterior that the interior of the restaurant would be so nice. It was pleasantly clean for the neighborhood. I ordered the guacamole, poc chuc and horchata. The guacamole was accompanied by 2 salsa sides (a smokey sauce and a habanero sauce); the 2 sauces combined with the guacamole was an incredible mixture. It was full of flavor that was not overbearing, and had this lovely "heat" that I believe that I can certainly find addictive. The poc chuc was excellent. The meat was thinly sliced, tender, and bursting with delicate flavors. The combination of the rice, cabbage, salsa, lime and meat was an unexpected, favorable surprise. I really enjoyed the tortillas because they had a really thin consistency that reminded me of masa. It felt that there was time and love baked into it. The horchata was quite smooth. It didn't have an aftertaste. The horchata had a nice consistency and the right amount of cinnamon and vanilla; not overbearing at all. You would need to listen to your palate to appreciate it. To top it off, your first check-in with yelp gives you a free dessert of the day!! I will definitely go here again. read more

According to Alice Water's daughter, Fanny...this is one of her top 10 places to eat in SF. See article here: http://www.gourmet.com/magazine/2000s/2009/10/restaurants-in-bay-area-fanny-singer I decided it was to be my birthday dinner with my bf 's relatives from England (hey they need good Mexican food when they are in Cali!!) Let me start with the misadventures of reservations here. On part of their website they have a section you fill out for a reservations and it says they will confirm in 24 hours. I sent the form in on Tuesday & didn't hear by Wed night - so I called and there was a message like "this number is not accepting calls at this time" frustrating - so I made back up b-day dinner reservations somewhere else (there is a big nerd conference in town as well as a big golf tournament and I didn't want to end up eating at Denny's on my b-day!) On Thursday (day), my bf called, got thru and made a reservation with a woman who answered the phone. On Thursday night, I got a confirming email about my online reservation - so now I have 2 reservations...I sent an email saying they should check I wasn't double-booked. Long story long when we go there on Friday I don't even think we needed a reservation, maybe you would if you were like 10 people but we were 5 and there was plenty of room. WHEW-- on to the food. the appetizer sampler IS the way to start. I got the lamb stew which was the worst thing at the table, luckily I got a big hunk of Poc Chuc which was amazing. The been puree and tortillas served alongside were so good I was trying to figure a way to take it home (but didn't) It was like a black bean soup. The served us roasted bananas and Ice cream with a candle (complimentary) for dessert. The brits I was with commented on how good the service was. Our waiter was charming, and when we said how hot is was inside he gladly opened the front door for air (the table next to us thanked us! read more

We usually went to Poc Chuc for company lunch, and everyone loved what they had. I usually ordered their tacos or an entree called Poc Chuc (marinated grilled park with rice and veggies); both are very delicious. I love their tortillas! The texture and thickness is just perfect. Their pull pork is delicious, too. Our tradition for the table is their Guac and chips! So yummy, especially with their red sauce. This is a small restaurant and may not be good for larger groups more than 8. We sat at the same table each time cuz we usually have six to eight folks, and we just got enough space. It looks like a family run business cuz the same guy who takes our order also works in the kitchen. Very local and family oriented. I quite enjoy going to a local family run business like this, and not a big chain store, just to support small businesses with good quality foods. The overall food quality is good and I will recommend this restaurant if you are looking for a good Mexican-ish meal. read more

5 Stars because I cant think of anything bad about this place. Other than they dont serve alcohol (but I dont really drink so thats okay with me). Great frescas -I got the watermelon one (so refreshing!) Fresh and tasty salsa - we added green chile sauce for a nice kick Tasty appetizers - we got the platter assortment Yummy flavorful entrees - I got the prawns. Came with rice, sautéed veggies and black beans. So much food!! Great dinner at a new hidden gem discovered. I'll be back! read more

I decided to try this restaurant because someone recommended it. I ordered cochinita pibil and it was so tasty. The chips and salsa, guacamole everything was perfect. Definitely would go back again, I'm glad I found this gem. read more

PROS + Friendly, attentive service + Large portions + Easy street parking + Close to 16th St Mission BART CONS - Food was bland, not well-seasoned Had the PLATANO FRITO (fried plantains) as an appetizer. Served with sour cream and some mixed greens. While these were good, they were nothing out of the ordinary. I actually found them a bit bland. Also had the ESTOFADO de BORREGO (Lamb simmered with onions, carrots & celery, sreved w/ rice and side of black bean puree). The lamb was tender and soft, but I found this dish to be very bland and lacking in salt and seasoning. The tortillas it came with were good, but the lamb dish was so watery/broth-y that it was hard to wrap into a tortilla. Everyone raves about the black bean puree but I personally found that to be bland too. For dessert, I got the yelp check-in offer of the MEXICAN FLAN. This was quite good - not too sweet, the right texture. Overall not the best introduction to Mayan food, though I wonder if I would have enjoyed my meal more if I stuck with the namesake of the restaurant, the Poc Chuc pork dish. read more

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The best thing about this place is the service you get. From the moment we entered, the server made us feel like we were his only guests. The best thing we ate there was the Pollo Pibil. The Poc Chuc was tasty, but the meat was a little tough. read more

Poc-Chuc - pollo pibil - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food is 4 stars: The poc chuc is thinly sliced pieces of pork with cabbage, salsa, lime wedges, rice, and beans. The beans are amazing. Meat is a bit dry but tastes great with lime. Flan is pretty good! Service = purely ignoring us for the most part. read more

Poc-Chuc - Flan - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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What a delicious hole-in-the-wall. A friend and I walked in, based on proximity to Lost Church and price, not expecting much. But holy wow, we were blown away by the delicious food and kind service. We were given complementary chips, salsa, and some a mystery sauce. The chips were homemade, warm, thick, and perfect. The salsa wasn't anything like salsa I'd had before -- not hot-spicy but flavorful and the best salsa I've ever had, and the mystery sauce was hella-hot-spicy (but good). We each ordered tacos. I got two, my friend got three. )Two was plenty for a meal, the extra wound up wrapped up in our purse.) I can't recommend the pork enough -- and the limes were fresh, adding to the flavor. Plus, the tortillas. I just...I almost bought some to go to eat later. They were thick and yummy and just almost sinful in how decadent they felt and tasted. Will return. read more

Poc-Chuc is a real find. This Mission District family run operation combines excellent food and speedy service. Mayan food is not spicy thought two excellent salads are available if you need to spice things up a bit. Portions are huge often large enough for two to share. The wine selection is modest but the beer choices are plentiful all at most reasonable prices. Pic-Chuc is actually the name of one of their stellar entrees - Mayan style pork. This is not Mexican food. Mayan cuisine is a stand alone style that easily stands on its own. read more

First impression: I got the salpicon. Oh, damn, this place is straight-up trad Maya goodness. F yes! Homemade tortillas. Delish. Pickled veggies. Really hot hot salsa verde. Meat good, frijoles great, rice a firm oily curiosity (nice texture, tasty, not the mealy overcooked junk carbs you get elsewhere). M.A.S.H. was playing on TV, lol. Maybe I'll see you there, because I'm going back! read more

The other high reviews have it right on-this is a super hole in the wall dive-ish place that serves EXCELLENT real deal fare. With linen napkins no less! Prices very reasonable, and selection broad. This is Mayan-not reconstituted 'same as it is everywhere' in the Mission "Mexican" food. Stand out: their Mole. Best I have had here (at Los Moles-my regular go to in the East Bay), or in the backwaters of Mexico in the last 45 years. Don't let the look scare you (it is authentic Central America haha)-the food is incredibly fresh and healthy. The quality of everything is simply top notch. Zero complaints. And if you are into hot-they have a lime salsa on the side that is searingly good. So wimps are happy....and hot heads are thrilled. ;) Service is not high speed-so be patient. A totally worth it find. Now you too know...... :) yum. read more

OMG!!! Run to this wonderful restaurant!! My partner and I had the most delicious lunch.(have been here twice before) IT IS EVEN BETTER!! I had the pork pibil and couldn't even finish it because the serving was so big! My partner had three tacos AND COULDN'T finish them!! Our waiter,Giovanni, was the best!! They follow ALL Covid protocol !! Out of a 10, I would give this great restaurant a 20!!!! read more

This place is a gem This is one of my favorite places in the city, easily my favorite Mexican. Have tried several dishes, my friends always get the carnitas tacos but to me the Pollo en Mole is too good to pass up. Huge portion, basically 2 meals. The tortillas are hot, homemade right off the press and the texture is just incredible. They always give me more mole sauce and tortillas wrapped in tin foil to go with my food. Staff us super nice and even when packed the food always come out quick. Not sure but seems to be family owned and run. Must try for those who love authentic mexican. read more

Such a delicious spot. We found this place randomly, ordered everything on the menu and everything was incredible!! My fav was the poc chuck dish and the beef empanadas! read more

What a great find! Walking through and needed a snack. Stopped in this hole in the wall (in a good way) and boy were we surprised! Greeted quickly by a young man (like really young - clearly it's family run business and all the family helps out!). He was so polite and attentive. We ordered a bunch of apps. Came out quickly. Each one was so flavorful and delicious. Everything seemed so fresh, handmade and authentic. Worth a stop if you in the area! read more

I am glad this Restaurant is operating during the pandemia. I was there recently and ordered a whole fried fish served with rice, beans, salad and handmade tortillas, it was delicious. The owner, Mrs.Delmy was very helpful and courteous as always. I received a five starts kind of service, I am a very satisfied customer read more