Great tacos (I loved the deep fried avocado), and service on the bar counter. Ample seating inside and out. Generous chip and salsa portions. read more

Service was great! The hostess and waiters were kind and polite. I was happy with the beautiful interior of the restaurant; its bright colors, fun bar, and art along the walls. The drinks were good overall. However, the food was disappointing. The beef tacos I had were super oily and lacked flavor. The queso Oaxaqueño/queso fundido was delicious but it felt that there was far too much added oil onto that too. The aguachiles were good but 80% of the plate was chips... Wish the quality of the food matched the price. However, I do want to emphasize that the customer service was great none the less. read more

The food here was amazing. We ordered: Salsa and guacamole which was so fresh Queso that was sizzling hot and delicious Pork ribs that were so tender and juicy Steak quesadilla, torta and tacos, steak was cooked perfectly Our party order fried fish, carnita tacos and shrimp taco and all said was amazing Definitely recommend. Nice back patio seating as well however service could have definitely been better. If it were on par with the food, I would have given this place five stars. read more

Sunset Cantina - Steak torta - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent, excellent spot. The vibes and ambience are great.enjoyed the 2026 World Cup quarter finals here. Close to the beach and easily accessible. Please do not skip this spot, it's a must in SF. read more

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We have visited twice and have enjoyed every meal. From the tacos, to the ramen, to the fries, salad, and churros , everything was yummy. Staff is friendly, service is efficient, and be aware that this restaurant has a casual vibe that gets busy. A definite must visit. read more

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MAN for a nice little hole in the wall type spot do they have a good amount of mezcal and delicious food options! I enjoyed this place because it was only 10 min or so from the SF zoo and it had exactly what I was looking for in Mexican food For appetizers I got the carnitas flautas, which is basically deep fried carnitas rolled in a nice fluffy type tortilla with the perfect crunch topped with pico de gallo lettuce sour cream and cheese. The perfect combination I really enjoyed these i can eat helllaaaaa of these A plain street dog with a side of fries and a very good spicy ketchup again highly recommend that if your into that Shrimp tacos perfectly battered and well seasoned with all the toppings bringing everything together And a Torta de carne asada I really enjoyed these asada it had a nice Smokey flavor too it and perfectly cooked with a fireee a** taste. This was the perfect portion size of food not too heavy and not too light just perfect again with a side of fries. I also tried the michelada. Nothing crazy just alright ..BUT the pineapple Chelada was hellaaaa good I'd recommend that for sure And a Paloma that was again alright nothing crazy but okay. They have a wide variety of mezcal that they get from Mexico. Personally .. I would come back once in a while not an every weekend/other weekend type place, in my opinion it was on the pricey side I paid around 150 and that's fine but my waiter did check in on me at the beginning and one more time after that and that was it. it did get busy while I was eating but even then i don't know about that 6% service fee .. Definitely a place to check out regardless ! 8/10 read more

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Came here during their happy hour where some items were $3 each. The place felt like a cantina in Mexico. Ordered a few tacos and agua frescas. Service was fast, we received our order under 10 minutes. Everything was filling, the drinks were refreshing. Upon reviewing my bill, I noticed an additional 6% upcharge for Employee Benefits, which I don't think was right to pass it on to us customers, on top of tipping them. It may be a small charge, but I don't like being blindsided by additional costs. read more

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What a surprise! I honestly didn't realize this place was here, everyone talks about the pizza place or the sushi place. We ordered take out since the kids weren't feeling well. The machete - which was like a quesadilla was delicioussss, loaded and full of flavor, we got it with shrimp. very tasty. al pastor tacos - small, but done right! juicy, tasty, the pineapples were yummy. crunchy tacos - fancy taco bell but also yummy with their spicy sauce! hamberguesa - this was okay. a little dry compared to everything else. queso fundido - probably would have been tastier with just chips, but my husband got the chicharrones. overall we think the highlights were worth getting again and maybe even better than our local spot that's closer! will definitely be back again. read more

Sunset Cantina - HAMBURGUESA - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Loved Sunset Cantina!! The tacos were just amazing and I've never had tacos like this before. A lot of the times the veggie tacos are just boring but not at Sunset Cantina!! I've always wanted to try birria but as a vegetarian, I've never got to. The mushroom birria tacos were just amazing! But personally, the star of the show was the avocado tacos!! They were perfectly crispy and jam packed with flavor. Would come all the way to sunset just for these tacos!! read more

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First time here. We were looking for a place to eat near Lands End and Yelp lead us here. We walked in and we were seated immediately, no wait thankfully. Inside is decorated nicely and there is a lot of seating as well as outdoor seating and a full bar that also has seating at the bar. There is a HUGE TV playing sports, no volume. Nice full bar with a variety of tequilas and other liquor Employees are courteous and nice. We started off with Chips, Salsa and Guacamole $14 Salsa is good, nice flavor, chips are good also nice and crispy I ordered a Margarita $12 Drink was good Friend got a ginger beer $4 Friend ordered Baja Shrimp tacos $16.00 He said he really liked the tacos, said the fish was nicely battered and fried I got the quesabirria tacos $16 The quesabirria tacos were mediocre, meat had no flavor and the consome was the same no flavor so I added the salsa from the chips on my tacos lol Over all this was a cool spot to have lunch at Ambiance is nice, location is near Ocean Beach and Lands End Street parking only. We parked in a residential area and walked to the restaurant read more

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I have never had such beautiful Mexican food that tasted so bad. The vibes were perfect. The World Series on every screen, Cinco de Mayo decorations everywhere, even a guy setting tacos on fire and handing them out like some kind of showpiece. None of it ever made it to our table. And the plates looked incredible, which almost made it worse. It was painfully disappointing. All presentation, zero flavor. read more

Sunset Cantina - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great food, great vibes. Sunset Cantina is so festive once you step inside with decorations all over and glittering Christmas lights in the bathroom hallway. The servers were attentive and ours checked up on us every so often to get our orders or bring us extra napkins. Al pastor tacos were our favorite, the perfect bite to start off the meal. Quesabirria tacos were large and filling and the Baja shrimp tacos were perfectly battered and tangy. The sauce provided on the side was a bit spicy so we opted to not use it. I was stuffed at the end of the night and definitely will come back to try other items on the menu! Right along Judah so parking can be a bit harder to find but great neighborhood to take a stroll after to walk off the food! read more

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First time at Sunset Cantina. We arrived right around opening at 11am, walked in and there was no one in the restaurant which was nice. We had our one year with us and the waitress was super kind and welcoming when we walked in. What we ordered: Surf Trip Salad: I wanted something light for lunch so I ordered this salad. Instead of chicken, I actually got steak and it was delicious! So much flavor and lots of toppings from avocado, bacon, red onions, corn etc. The downside was most of my avocados that was on my plate was unfortunately bruised. Overall still delicious. Hamburguesa: My husband ordered this burger and he fairly enjoyed it and I had a bite of it as well. The habanero mayo sauce was super flavorful and it went well with the burger. Cheese quesadilla: We had a small portion made for our daughter for this. It was actually pretty big size. Super simple cheese and quesadilla. I wish we added protein on this but we forgot and that's okay. Churros: We just wanted to try this out as a dessert. It was okay, nothing out of the ordinary. I wish there was more sauces other than maple syrup & whip cream. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and service was great. read more

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Wow , you MUST come by here for their tacos . The flavor combination wrapped inside their house made day-of tacos will blow your idea of what a taco can be into a whole new dimension. We started with their queso fundido, which is thick white cheese topped with chorizo and bits of other yumminess and legit corn chips. Next came the kale and squash winter salad, with the kale chopped fine, mixed with a thick dressing and avocado chunks (amazing). The mouth feel and flavor of this salad lit me up. I hear their margaritas are freaking delicious too. And what tops it all off is the ambiance, rated -- come and check it out, bring a friend or your crew and get ready to enjoy. Oh and Kayla our server was helpful and awesome, checking in on us and keeping our waters full the whole time. read more

Sunset Cantina - Lunch - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Taco Tuesday deal is $2 off their platter sets. Relaxed interior and manageable menu to decide on. - chips with guac and salsa: small guac portion and chips are tiny bit stale - carne asada tacos: meat was tender enough but flavor was a bit off. Needed a salsa of sorts read more

Sunset Cantina - Carne asada tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came to Sunset Cantina after a long day in Ocean Beach. We started with chips and guacamole. The dips were tasty, but unfortunately, the chips were a bit stale. For our mains, I wasn't too impressed overall. The food didn't strike me as very authentic and leaned on the salty side. My family member had the crispy carnitas tacos, which came as three street-style tacos. The carnitas were indeed crispy, but the flavor felt off. My partner ordered the avocado tacos and really enjoyed them--three tacos with fried avocado slices and plenty of pickled onions. I went with the pozole, which came out piping hot and in a generous portion, but I wasn't thrilled with the taste. It had too much cumin and salt for my liking, and reminded me more of a thin chili than pozole. If you're looking for a casual spot with a less traditional take on Mexican food, you might enjoy it here, but for authentic flavors, I'd probably look elsewhere. The service was great and friendly. read more

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Tried this place after a walk on the beach and can honestly say these are the worst tacos I've tried in SF. To start off, the tortillas were cold and the meat was barely warm. The menu said the tortillas are hand made, however, the tortillas were not made to order. As someone that has grown up in the restaurant business, claiming tortillas for tacos are hand made, gives the impression they are made to order and these seemed to be reheated. The carnitas were dry, and the best thing was the escabeche. The Al pastor lacked flavor and was also dry. Real Al pastor is slow cooked specifically to maintain its flavor. If I was a taco, I would be insulted by this food claiming to be tacos. read more

My partner and I loved this spot so much that we had to come back. Sunset Cantina is one of the restaurants that make traveling from the East Bay to SF worth it. This place has a dog-friendly, first come first serve patio and we were able to grab seats right away. I think we got lucky because shortly after there were a couple groups of people that had to wait for a patio spot. Unfortunately, we were sat at one of the tables that were not under shade and we found ourselves being blasted by the hot, scorching sun.. not very enjoyable but that did not take away from the deliciousness of the drinks and food. On the topic of drinks, I ordered their horchata fresa (it was an alcoholic drink made with rum) and WOW IT'S SO GOOD. So light and refreshing for a warm SF day! & of course, the food! No other words besides perfect. read more

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I'm getting a little crazy with the review updates for Sunset Cantina but I am doing one more to bump them up to five stars. Not only has the waitstaff been exceedingly friendly each visit, but they have even memorized my high-maintenance order of the kale salad without bacon and avocado and with extra squash and cotija. These modifications make it one of my favorite dishes in the city and a vegetarian's dream. They are so welcoming and accommodating and we are so happy that it's a new regular in our rotation. read more

Sunset Cantina - Kale & Winter Squash Salad with extra squash and extra cotija - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

4.5 stars rounded up. If you're looking for me, you'll most likely find me at Sunset Cantina! We've been here a handful of times in just as many months. The big draw -- their flavored micheladas. One visit it was POG (the Hawaiian flavor combo Pineapple Orange Guava), another time, the special was Watermelon. And although we don't usually do Jell-O shots anymore, we find it difficult to turn down Passionfruit Jell-O shots here. The food offerings aren't five stars like their drink options, nor is it traditional Mexican fare, but there are some winners. Baja Shrimp Tacos have large, firm shrimp with a tasty, light batter. Carnitas Flautas are a hearty appetizer, perfect for sharing. Summer Melon Salad sprinkles an addictive tajin (& what appears to be chamoy?) sauce over watermelon, queso fresco, & cucumbers. On our wouldn't order again list are their Street Dog & Surf Trip Salad. As for tacos, best to come during Happy Hour, M-F from 3-5pm, when they're a fraction of the regular price & can be ordered individually. Good music. Lively atmosphere, especially on the back patio. Easy-going servers. Sunset Cantina is loads of fun. Be prepared to circle the block for parking in this mostly residential neighborhood. read more

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Went to Sunset Cantina over the holiday break and I was pleasantly surprised! We had a craving for Mexican so someone in the fam found this place on TikTok or IG. I used to live 3 blocks from this place, so it is in a familiar, very quiet residential neighborhood in the Sunset. Not expecting much, we ordered the queso fundido (chips with Oaxacan cheese / white cheddar), costillas (guava glazed dry fried ribs), birria tacos, machete (giant quesadilla with jack cheese, poblanos and chicken). By far, the costillas were THE BOMB! The meat was tender, fell off the bone and the sweet guava glaze was addicting! I would come back here and just order 5 plates of the costillas and some beer, ALL FOR MYSELF! They were that good and outclasses the ribs I've had at a number of BBQ joints in the Bay Area. The queso fundido was also good and a nice compliment to the ribs as an appetizer. Nice cheese pull with crispy chips. The birria tacos are what you would expect from a good Mexican place. Tender, well seasoned beef wrapped in a cripsy taco shell, with a tangy birria dip. The machete was basically a huge quesadilla. It was good, but not a stand out like the ribs, queso and birria tacos. I would come back for those three things for sure. Glad we found this place and will definitely be on our go to list for Mexican. But those ribs, boy, still thinking about them now . . . read more

Sunset Cantina - Ribs, damn delicious! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for brunch on a weekend and loved the back patio seating! My friend and I ordered some margaritas, breakfast tacos and birria tacos. Loved it all, we walked away with our belly's so full! Can't wait to come back read more

Unfortunately, forgot to take photos, but came here on a Sunday night around sunset easily found a table. They have indoor outdoor and patio seating. Lots of options on the menu, including vegetarian. Staff are extremely friendly. They had the Olympics playing as well as other sport games. I had the pollo taco trio that were delicious! Would love to come back and try some more options! read more

Wow wow wow - sunset cantina was seriously amazing, I'm dreaming about this food still. We were in search for tacos since it was the early evening and didn't want anything heavy. We shared the mushroom quesabirria, love that this is a veg option!! And the fried avocado tacos. Both were absolutely amazing, so so delicious bursting with flavors and perfectly filling. Service was amazing, staff are so sweet and friendly and food was brought in good time! The vibe is a good mix of lively and chill, honestly just the perfect in between. There is seating both inside and outside. I am SO coming back! read more

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Wow I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of these tacos!! We came on a Saturday afternoon on a warm day in sf and it was absolutely packed. People were ordering drinks and didn't even have a place to put them because there were no tables. It did take quite a while to get our order (~40 min), but at least the tacos were super flavorful and juicy! These were super satisfying and everything you want in a taco. I'm taking off a point for the price and wait times, but would come back! read more

Sunset Cantina - Al pastor tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sunset Cantina has easily become one of my favorite spots for Mexican food in the Sunset! Staff is friendly and the food tastes super fresh and delicious. What I ordered - Chips, salsa, guac - Birria tacos - Carne asada tacos - Baja shrimp tacos Very chill atmosphere and looking forward to going back to try more of the menu :) read more

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A great place to grab tacos, especially if you want to eat out with small children. Exactly what you expect from a local Mexican place, but also the staff are incredibly hospitable. The patio out back was comfortable and clean. I had the al pastor tacos, the hibiscus agua fresca and we split the churros. Delicious! read more

Went for Taco Tuesday! 2$ off taco plates. So flavorful! The margaritas pitcher was well enough for 5 people. Great chips and guac/salsa. Staff were very kind. Great time! read more

Honestly, at this point, I'm going to need to make a list. A list of all of the awesome eateries and restaurants that have sprouted up in the Outer Sunset that serve as reasons why my friends and I should spend more time out this way! Not that the area was devoid of appealing options before, but it feels like over the years, the number of exciting eateries that have sprouted up out here has gone from just a handful that I could recite from the top of my head to a growing count that I can't keep track of! The first time I came here, I was immediately digging Sunset Cantina's vibes as soon as we started to settle into our seats. The colorful decor, the surf themed elements, the laid back vibes...they all felt very fitting for the Outer Sunset. As for the menu, it may not seem super extensive, but it's got a wide variety of Mexican street food to choose from, ranging from your typical tacos (including quesabirria!), enchiladas, and platters to treats like elote, aguachiles, and tortas! Plus, they've got a great looking brunch menu and an enticing list of aguas fresca, cocktails, and margaritas, too! -- PINEAPPLE AGUA FRESCAS...$6 While I wish the taste of the pineapple had been stronger (I LOVE pineapples), this was pretty good nonetheless. Not only did it just go well with the food, but it was super refreshing and not overly sweet either! -- CARNITAS FLAUTAS - Flour Tortilla, Carnitas, Corn, Jack Cheese, Poblanos, Cilantro-Lime Slaw, Chipotle & Avocado Crema, Cotija...$17 I love me some tasty flautas and boy were these were some tasty flautas! Each roll was fried up nicely (not at all oily) and so filling. The carnitas were so moist and I loved how well the taste of the corn, cremas, poblanos, and cheese mixed together. -- CHIPS, SALSA, AND GUAC - Housemade Chips, Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa, Signature Guacamole...$14 Simple but terrific! The salsa had just a bit of heat with a nice, roasted flavor, the guacamole was luscious and delicious, and the chips had the Goldilocks texture - neither thick nor thin with just the right amount of crunch. -- CANTINA HOT WINGS - Cantina's Golden Habanero Wing Sauce, Carrots, Celery, Ranch...$16 These are similar to buffalo wings, which I don't usually go for, but these were great! I liked that the wings had a slight crispiness to them and that the wings weren't slathered in sauce. -- BAJA SHRIMP TACOS - Beer Battered Shrimp, Avocado & Chipotle Crema, Pickled Onions, Shredded Cabbage...$16 We were pretty bummed we didn't see fish tacos on the menu, but, thankfully, this was a fine alternative. The pieces of shrimp was surprisingly big, the batter wasn't very thick, and I liked how well the cremas complemented everything. -- CRUNCHY TACOS (3) - Grass-fed Ground Beef, Shredded Lettuce, Onions, Radish, and Cilantro in a Crispy Tortilla Shell...$15 Ehh...not bad, but nothing special. While my friend didn't care for how airy the shells were, my bigger issue was with how it felt like they could've been filled more. A real shame too, as I thought the taste of these was pretty decent. -- QUESABIRRIA (2) - Braised Beef, Oaxaca Cheese, Pickled Onions, Cilantro, Consome...$16 This was so good! Unlike the crunchy tacos, these felt like they were so packed and I loved how crispy the shells were. The beef, cheese, and onions worked so well together, you don't need the consome (though, it adds a ton of flavor, too). -- CRISPY CARNITAS - Crispy Braised Pork, Onions, Cilantro, Salsa Verde, Pickled Onions...$14 Kind of standard, but not too shabby. Each taco had a fair amount of carnitas, which were cooked well (crusty edges yet not dry) and well seasoned. I kind of wonder if we should've gone with Al Pastor instead, if only for something more unique. -- ELOTE - Street-style Grilled Corn, Cotija, Lime, Garlic-Chili Aioli...$12 Sadly, one of the dishes I was most excited for was just okay. The corn itself was sweet and fresh with a decent char, but I wish it had more of the aioli on it (felt more like seasoned, grilled corn). On the whole, just about everything we had was great and service across each of my visits was fine (nothing specifically great, but efficient and friendly). That being said, some dishes didn't feel quite as worth it as others did. Despite how they're more expensive, I'd rather pay the few extra bucks for their quesabirria and flautas over the carnitas and crunchy tacos. Clearly, not because I thought the latter were bad; I just thought the former were far more impressive. Crazy enough, even though I've tried a bunch of things here, there are still a number of dishes I want to try. In particular, I definitely want to come back to check out their brunch menu (it's no longer offered on Fridays), but even some of their other option on their lunch/dinner menu, too. I guess we'll just have to start spending more time out this way! read more

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The best margs in the city next to Tacolicious. Truly like the best - I LIVE for the guava marg. Such a cute spot to grab a marg and chips after the beach or before a res at Damn Fine! Service is always great they're so friendly and they had the best music last time I was there v like 90s r&b. read more

Nice little spot in the sunset!! Just my kinda vibe when I'm looking for a cool happy hour!! The tacos are delicious & at $3 a pop you can't beat it!! You can choose from $8Margaritas, $5Modelos & $3 Tecates. Can't beat that with a bat!! Definitely a spot to add to your happy hour gathering locations!! read more

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The 2 stars are for the servers that we had who are accommodating and super friendly but that was all that was good about that. We ordered Aguachiles to start, Birria Ramen and the Machete and a Horchata. And everything was not good. Horchata was watered down and barely had any cinnamon taste. The Aguachiles had no flavor sadly and the fish was rough. And the birria ramen. The birria broth was also a little watered down and just not rich enough. And for the price ... it should not be instant ramen... that's just . read more

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Honestly awesome, affordable, and strong drinks! They're open super late and have a fun beach vibe. We came in late but our server was incredibly friendly. We ordered six tacos, chips with salsa + guacamole, and a margarita pitcher. She was really sweet and let us customize the sweetness of the marg a bit. Very quick services. I would totally go again. Lost my photos to a dead phone but the food looked great as well. read more

Margaritas were strong Aguachile was tasty Quesadilla was delicious I wouldn't get that tacos again but everything else was great!!! read more

Sunset Cantina - Tacos Quesadilla - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place is a gem! I've been here for several weeknight dinners and it's a great casual spot in the neighborhood. Service is always friendly and we never have to wait very long to get seated. You can't go wrong with any of their tacos but I loved the baja shrimp ones - they were fresh, filling, and had great texture. The flavored margs are always a treat, especially the guava flavor (with a sugar rim)! A solid option right by the beach and easily accessible on the N Judah line. read more

Sunset Cantina - baja shrimp tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Loved my first visit on a friday so went back that same weekend on a Sunday for more! This place was FUN! Strong yet balanced margaritas, well prepared food, fresh ingredients and salsas made it a memorable and enjoyable meal. The flautas are super THICK, very stuffed and I absolutely loved them. I will definitely be back if in the area and need some margs and Mexican food! The place was very lively both times I went and our service was great even tho it got packed after the Hardly Stricly festival. read more

Sunset Cantina - Flautas - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Sunset Cantina happy hour is a SF delight, especially because of the $8 margaritas! The service is great, and they have indoor and outdoor seating. During the happy hour window, there were a lot of young families enjoying a meal and it was busy, but not too crowded. Food is great and very vegetarian friendly. The deep fried avocado tacos are a must! read more

Tried the carne asada tacos and the street dog. The tacos were okay, but the meat lacked a strong flavor and didn't have that charred taste you'd expect from good carne asada. The street dog had a similar issue, it was salty but didn't offer much else in terms of flavor. On a positive note, the vibes inside were really nice, but overall, the food felt a bit underwhelming during our visit. read more

We came back again in the late afternoon and had the machete al pastor and 5 happy hour tacos this time. The carne asada taco was my favorite, while my husband liked the crispy picadillo as it reminded him of having Taco Bell tacos while he was a child. The machete al pastor had pineapple pieces so it tasted different from the machete carnitas last time. Fast service so we were done and walked out the door in less than 45 minutes! read more

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Sunset Cantina serves Mexican street food in a colorful vibey setting with indoor/outdoor seating. They're open daily and close at 10 or 11 pm depending on the day of the week, which is nice since many restaurants in the Sunset don't stay open past 8 or 9 pm. We visited on a Monday evening for dinner and ordered crispy carnitas tacos (3 per order), one street dog served with steak fries, quesabirria (2 per order), and one horchata. The carnitas tacos were juicy and flavorful, and there was a nice balance of sharp raw onions and tangy pickled onions. The tacos were a little on the small side as I could finish one in two bites. Plus, there could've been more guacamole. The street dog was massive; the bacon wrapped hot dog was meaty, and the toppings were very generous. The accompanying steak fries were pretty standard. The quesabirria was deliciously meaty and cheesy and the tortilla was nice and crisp; 1-2 tacos per person is all you need since it's very rich and heavy. The consommé for dipping was good with a nice consistency (not too thin). Service was friendly and dishes came out in a timely, staggered manner. I would've hated it if everything came out at once, especially since we'd run out of room on our table quickly. I recommend Sunset Cantina and would return again! read more

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