I use to really love this local place the food is so great but the service is terrible. I also work in the industry so it's very disappointing to be greeted by straight rudeness for asking a question about the recent menu change. It's really turned me off to the point where I don't even want to come anymore bc I'm scared of someone being mean to me. The older gentleman who works nice is fr the kindest door/to go person there so thank you to him. But the rudeness and eye rolling does not make the food worth it to me anymore. read more

Really disappointed. This was one of my boyfriend's favorite restaurants in the city and he wanted to show it to me so I had high expectations. Unfortunately, the service was so slow and our order was even messed up. Took us about 1.5 hours to finish a meal that should've taken under 30 minutes. First, we asked for yucca fries with the messy fries and they came out with regular fries. We asked them to bring out the yucca fries and it took 25 minutes to get the second batch of fries. The batch of yucca fries came out with 8 total fries which was so small for the price we paid. Second, after we were done with our fries after the delay, it took another 30+ minutes to get our actual meals. I would understand if the restaurant was busier but we had empty tables on both sides of us. Additionally, we saw other people getting their food before we were served for similar items even though we sat and ordered before then. On the bright side, the food was decent! I'd give the fries an 7/10 despite the portion sizes. My bf said the veggie tacos were good and I enjoyed the birria tacos. The rice and beans were really average and they charged $5 each for the side of rice and beans ($10 total). The decor was really cute though and they played nice music! I thought the entire dining experience wasn't worth the price and we will sadly not be coming back here. read more

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

Tacos are hella bomby. HH is a monster. Service is always super fast and very kind. Fortunate this gem is right around the corner. Hadouken

The food is great especially the ribs ! Be careful that there is a hidden service fee of 6% read more

We found this place through someone's Instagram review of them and knew we had to check it out for ourselves. We came here in the evening and only had to wait a couple minutes to be seated. The place was fully seated though so we could tell business was pretty steady. The entire interior was a vibe including the bar. Our waiter was very nice and patient with us (with all our questions about their menu). We decided to get their Carnitas Flautas, Chicken Machete, Elote, and their Chips & Salsa. Who knew chips and salsa could be that good??? Their salsa and guacamole is...wow *chefs kiss*. Call me crazy but I'm not a huge fan of guacamole but I literally wanted to order more just to bring it home. LOL. They have a separate menu for brunch which I NEED to try. We also ordered a margarita and a michelada which included a chicharonnes garnish. Both were just as good as the food. For dessert, we got both the flan and the churritos that included a chocolate and vanilla dipping sauce. Perfect portions and even better flavor. Overall, we had a great experience here and the food was amazing. Will be coming back very soon! read more

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My best friend recommended this place to me and I can't wait to go back. They currently have outdoor seating, indoor dining, as well as an outdoor patio in the back. Lots of seating and plenty of residential parking nearby. Great service as well. We came for brunch (which I am so happy about!) and this is what we got: - Al Pastor hash *brunch menu item (really good and unique, i don't think i have seen this anywhere else!. I also substituted scrambled eggs instead of poached) - Chilaquiles *brunch menu item - Plaintains (a hit with the kids) - Chips with salsa and guac - Churros (this was the star of the meal for me, but i am obsessed with churros. I think these are the best in the city IMO and second only to ones I have had in Mexico City!) - the dipping sauces that come with the churros were delicious As you can tell from my comments above, i really liked this place and can't wait to go back with my husband. read more

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I'm from LA County, where mexican food is what I eat all the time. THIS RESTAURANT BEATS EVERY PLACE IVE BEEN TOO! It was SO AMAZING! We had queso birria tacos, agua chiles, tacos de carne asada, Plato de carne asada, and queso fundio. Must Try This Place Out! read more

Fill up my margarita pitcher make me feel Comfortable it's a great place food Looked great but my pitcher was not up To part for $60 read more

Yummy little spot near the beach. Well not so little they have outdoor in the front and rear seating. Service was fast and good. Ambiance Food Overall 5 stars with food, drink, ambiance and seating read more

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Sunset Cantina is OK. The "messy fries" did not have enough sauce, so they were really dry and flavorless. It was just fries with cabbage and beef. I was surprised by the $6 upcharge when I got the bill because the waiter asked what protein i wanted on the fries like it was included. The waiter also didn't do the standard check in after we got the food, so I didn't get the chance to ask for more sauce. He was a cool, pleasant guy, though. very friendly. Good vibes. the table was sticky. the tacos were ok! the drinks were ok too. i thought it was funny that my tacos came with a little sauce container with the same hot sauce that was on the table in a bottle. i thought it was a special sauce, but it was just the table sauce. i've never talked about sauce so much in a review before. I was a little disappointed at the price for value. It was $92 for 2 cocktails, 4 tacos, and 1 plate of fries. And they default the machine to 20% minimum tip so it came out to $110. i guess im a pushover. Overall, Sunset Cantina is fine. It's an expensive mediocre casual spot. read more

We stopped in by chance to feed my hungry kid, and wow, what a find! The carne asada tacos were so good I had to try the chicken tacos too, and both were packed with flavor. The quesabirria tacos were fantastic, and we ended the meal with delicious flan. The service was warm and attentive, and the whole experience turned what was meant to be a quick stop into a memorable dinner. Definitely coming back! read more

We loveeeeee this place !!! Their tacos are so amazing and their drinks are strong and taste sooo good!! Also the whole staff is so nice and friendly!! We got: Quesabirria tacos - sooo tasty and their sauce is amazing !! Baja shrimp tacos - these were so amazing and I had to savor every single bite! And their chips and salsa is really tasty! Ask for hot sauce! I love their hot sauce too haha. Clearly this place is super great and I definitely recommend checking it out!! The patio in the back is pretty cute and they have some heaters but would be perfect on a sunny day. We got drinks too and each one we tried was not disappointing! read more

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I had really high expectations based on all the 5 star Yelp reviews but was a bit underwhelmed. The food tasted okay. The tacos were just missing that punch and flavor. Each element of the taco felt very disconnected instead of l creating a cohesive and complementary flavor. The tortillas were a bit dry. The Baja shrimp had a nice crunch but besides that the coleslaw on top didn't add much to the taco. Could have used more seasoning or flavoring. Menu is a bit pricey and the portions were smaller than I expected. A bit stingy on the ingredients. We got a quarter of a lime for our al pastor tacos. Barely got any juice out of it. Although for the Baja taco we got a giant grilled lemon piece. I am curious to try some of the other menu items like the quesabirrias and pozole. They also had an extensive drink menu. I only got takeout but it seems like a nice spot for happy hour in the future (post-covid). There's a nice modern interior and lots of outdoor seating. First come first serve plus a TV outside. Separate windows for ordering and pickup. Didn't have to wait in the same line. Yay. Cashier was friendly and nice. If you order online the website is well designed and easy to use and order. Not obvious from the Yelp page but if you click through their website you can easily place and order with estimated pickup time. Super easy and they accept Apple Pay. Parking in the area can be hard. It's residential but muni is nearby. Not a bad place if you live in the neighborhood and are looking for a meet up spot. read more

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Man the food here was so good I couldn't even stop myself from digging in before I took these horrible pictures You don't even have to chew to appreciate how amazing and complex the flavors are just as the food hits your tongue. The joint is run by John who was super friendly and taking orders at the window. They have outside seating with space heaters that has a direct view of the ocean a couple blocks away, and a really beautiful back patio area that shields you from the wind. Only downside to the patio is as it gets closer to closing they take out the trash which just wafts rotten fish smell into the patio occasionally. We ordered cocktails, Jell-O shots , the messy yucca fries with carnitas (amazing), the flautas (amazing), pozole and churros. The best pozole I've ever had is at Flores in the marina, theirs was much more like a homemade chicken soup. Monica was a very friendly waiter and did a great job. Definitely will be returning when it gets warmer out read more

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Omg this meal was so good. The individuals working were very efficient, friendly, and knowledgeable about menu items. All tables were sanitized (we sat outside) and they even gave us a small bowl of water for our dog! I ordered the carne tacos and churros. I'd definitely be a return customer. Thank you! read more

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We went tonight and were so happy with our discovery! Great environment with art, colors, and people around, a nice-looking bar, friendly and helpful employees, and scrumptious, innovative food. We had the veggie torta with butternut squash, avocado, pickled onions, jalapeno, and whatever else (I had them hold the mayo to veganize it) with thick-cut fries; veggie tacos with butternut squash; sides of black beans and tortillas; and an aqua fresca. Everything was great! Next time I'll also try one of their mezcal drinks. I also want to try to the cool pizza place next door... read more

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The food here was decent, but wasn't particularly noteworthy. The meat in the quesabirria tacos was a bit tough and didn't have as much flavor as I would have liked. Moreover, there wasn't much cheese either. As for the carnitas flautas, these were alright as well since I couldn't really taste the meat and it was pretty much just the flavor of the sauces. Perhaps it was just a bad day to go. The atmosphere of the place was nice tho and I could be convinced to come back again. read more

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Did somebody say Taco Tuesday! More like Tacos everyday! Another favorite neighborhood staple! Even better when it's happy hour! This place had injected life back on Judah street! It's conveniently located by the N Judah stop and its sister restaurant- the DamnFine Pizza. Love the atmosphere here - it's fun during a sporting event - they have TVs inside outside and in the back patio too! Service is quick and friendly. My favorite are their Baja shrimp tacos and watermelon margaritas! And they make their margaritas strong and tasty! Always a good place to eat at in the Outer Sunset! read more

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The tostada is delicious. My most recent order was missing the beans (one menu has them listed and another doesn't so maybe they've changed the dish; it is definitely better with them so unfortunate if they removed them) but it was still tasty. It's full of lots of flavorful chicken, some mashed avocado that adds richness, creamy chipotle aioli, and some pickled onions that add some nice contrast and a touch of sweetness. The tostada itself is crunchy and the whole thing is a great balance of different flavors and textures. At $12, I felt like it was a pretty good deal especially compared to the other menu items. Would definitely order this again even though I do like the previous version which had salsa verde, beans, and some slaw instead of the chipotle aioli. Everything else I've tried is alright but not as memorable and sometimes felt a bit expensive for what you get. The carnitas flautas were okay but I found that I wanted a bit more flavor; similar thoughts about the surf trip salad ( the shrimp on it were nicely cooked though) and the shrimp tacos. The menu isn't huge but there are a good number of options. You can either get it to go, eat inside, or they have some outdoor seating (it can get cold and windy so bring a jacket!). Overall, it's probably somewhere between three and four stars overall. Most of the menu was okay but not that noteworthy or something I'd rush back for. I round up mostly because of the tostada but also because the service is good and it is a nice spot in terms of the experience. read more

This food IS HORRIBLE!! Came from the beach & thought I'd give it a try... why not the ratings were decent enough! WRONG! I ordered 3 shrimp tacos( they tasted like ABSOLUTELY NOTHING) and a watermelon aqua Fresca. The drink came it was mostly ice. The food proceeded and the tacos tasted mostly like air, with chipotle aioli... not really what I was looking for in a meal. So As I'm Trying REALLY hard to take the second bite out the taco I'm reminded how much I've been let down lately by Yelp reviewers! Lol and I'm starting to think people are drunk eating in these places cause theres no fcking way this could be considered good. In any way!! No chips or salsa huh! In a Cantina wtf. No one was in there & tht makes sense now. Any who $29 bucks later & I'm still in need of food and I'm just like wtf!! DONT EAT HERE!! Unless I guess of course you're drunk! Oh I forgot .. the waitress was Great! read more

Really wanted to love this place. From the area, went to school nearby, happy to be back in the Sunset but... Meh? Butternut squash was very much undercooked. Tortillas were stale (particularly those with the carnitas tacos) and the portions were miniscule. For an actual meal, you're looking at 3 orders x 9 bucks each per person, which is a tall order for uninspired (but very Instagramable) tacos. Five stars for the chips though, loved the seasoning, and very happy we also got the 12 dollar chips+salsa+guac combo. All were delicious. They hit the trifecta there. Would go back for that but not the tacos sadly. Would go 2 stars but for the chips salsa and guac. Great outdoor set up too. read more

Sunset Cantina - Winter is coming, stay warm from the inside. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here with my girlfriend for some tacos. I got the al pastor tacos which were very delicious. So good, in fact, I had to order a second round of them. Also drank a hazy ipa beer from one of my favorite breweries here: Bare Bottle! Service was very good. The waitress came to check on us maybe every 10 minutes. One thing I'd like would be bigger sized tacos with more meat! But overall, I'm very happy with this cantina and would definitely come back here. read more

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Sunset Cantina is a must visit. I have been there many times and their food and drinks never disappoint. They have both indoor and outdoor seating with lots of room and the service is excellent. Typically my wife will order something off the menu and I will pick something else so we can share. The last time I got the quesabirria tacos and she got chicken tostadas. We also shared the elote and we're not disappointed. Everything is always so good and it's always lively with lots to look at. Hit it up, you won't be disappointed. read more

I was so set on getting the al pastor tacos, but when stepping up to order I noticed a small sign at the window (not on the regular menu)...Quesabirra tacos! So glad I changed my mind and got the Quesabirra. Comes with 2 stuffed tacos & consommé for $12. Looking for filling comfort food? this is it. Lots of meat and cheese in these tacos, one of the better Quesabirra I've had in the Bay Area. Of course, I had to get a strong margarita too. And with the front parklet, also seems like a nice place to dine outside and people watch on a nice day. read more

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Great service and food. Moment is not large but adequate. Must try street corns, tacos and margaritas. Outdoor seatings are available if good weather. Parking can be challenging. Great Wall posters make me feel like in a Catina. read more

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Great atmosphere. Very comfortable. Great service. Excellent food! I had the quesobirria tacos, and they were top notch. My wife had shrimp tacos and they were also wonderful. She had a Paloma and we had guac and chips. All were outstanding. Alert we left we both said that we would definitely go back anytime. See you soon Sunset Cantina! read more

Consistently yummy and great vibe and drinks. Love their outdoor patio. My go-to spot for Mexican in this area. I'll be back again soon! read more

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

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I stopped off for lunch here with some friends over the weekend and had a good time. Their michelada is one of the best in the area (complete with a chicharon garnish!) and their quesabirria tacos, while a bit too greasy, were flavorful and would no doubt be a cure for all but the worst hangovers. I wouldn't consider this to be a destination, but if you find yourself in the Avenues and have a hankering for some tacos it's worth checking out for sure. read more

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Baja shrimp tacos are absolutely amazing, shrimps were kinda small but overall super great. And the chicken tostadas were also great, a little blackened than usual , but super good highly recommend, fast service and cute lil spot with tons of drink options read more

Best "under the radar" Mexican restaurant and in a great location-- outside seating has ocean views. Perfect! You say "pozole", I say definitely yes! they make it vegetarian, with chicken as an option. Absolutely delicious! Their Tortilla soup (on the menu occasionally as a special) is also great. Wonderful tacos, great chips, homemade salsa, and guacamole. Favorite salad: Surf Trip Salad. Extensive drinks menu, but I always order a draft beer. No question, this is the best way to see the Sunset, the beach, and enjoy the relaxed "cool vibe" of this neighborhood gem! read more

Food and drinks were fantastic. Only complaint was they pour the cocktails 1/2-3/4 full with tons of ice. Got a $17 margarita we are going expected full glasses. Had to drink 3 each to feel like 2 which means they were more like $25 cocktails! read more

i'm not sure why it took me so long to try sunset cantina. The aguachile was really good and had a good spice. I wasn't too hungry so I only ordered a small dish (which i forgot what it was). I came here on a Saturday night with some friends but had to sit in the front patio because I had my dog. I wish they let us in the back patio but it's okay I guess that is their rules. I will come back next time to check out the drinks and other larger dishes. read more

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

Service was good. Food was mediocre. I got the Machete with asada and it was pretty bland, and the lack of hot sauce selection made that worse. Taxes included, $23 for a glorified quesadilla with no rice or beans should have been a red flag. Ambience was decent, football playing the TV... read more

Again the way I review is based on service and food. While the food is perfect and to the right portion, the drinks and services is completely to the opposite end. Not sure if I will be spending 10 bucks on a half shot Horchata again. a bit overpriced is an understatement. The Magraita (large size) was recommended at ballpark price and it wasn't topped. the taste is good but I guess these places get you on drinks. now the main deal, they completely forgot our drinks and I had to ask twice one for the horchata and another time for the Magraita. Maybe it is because it was 9:30 pm and they are understaffed? don't know don't care. you would wonder if they want to get you on drinks that it would be the first thing they served you. zero service whatsoever. again these places are so easily ran these days with customers rushing in that they don't care about serving. way disappointing about this city now as I see the trend all over not even in the mood to comment on the tasty food. read more

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One of my favorite go-to spots in SF. Vibes are always great, margaritas are even better (hibiscus and passionfruit are my favorites), and the quesabirria tacos keep me coming back for more. I have celebrated birthdays, sunny Outer Sunset days, and everything in between at this beloved place! read more

Locally owned, friendly place with great Margaritas and tacos. lots of seating options. Very friendly and attentive staff. Quesiberra tacos outstanding. read more

Great little stop on the way to or from the Beach! Delicious house margaritas and have them by the pitcher! Great brunch until 3 on the weekends Back patio is ideal on the foggy windy days but if sunny out front is sweet Al pastor hash and mexi-Benedict are good for the brunch and street tacos are always good read more

My brother mentioned seeing Sunset Cantina packed whenever he'd drive by the restaurant. The Yelp reviews were mostly positive with a couple not so good ones sprinkled in. In my opinion, the best thing going for this restaurant was the friendly staff and modern and clean restrooms. My brother and I both ordered the Machete and it looks like a half a quesadilla filled with lots of potatoes and an a little ground up chorizo. I'm afraid we both felt it was kind of bland. If the dish was accompanied with fresh salsa it could have helped. We also sampled the carne asada tacos. Those also didn't have much flavor, either. We don't really drink alcohol but they had a nice looking bar and it looks like it would be fun if folks went for a few drinks. read more

This is one of the best places I've eaten in a long time & I really wasn't expecting it! I've been here before and felt it was your average watered down American kind of Mexican food. But I was in the area and decided to give it another try after a couple years. I got the Playa Del Carmen cocktail, which was OUTSTANDING. The best cocktail I've had in so long & the tajin/lime rim was addictive. The quesabirria tacos come with homemade tortillas and the baja shrimp tacos have the perfect crunch. Both 8/10. Very impressed for the area and demographic that eats here. Had the churros, which were good, but really needed cinnamon or powdered sugar. Coming back to try brunch next week! read more

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Sunset Cantina is a great place for drinks, but their food is bland and disappointing. Their menu is 8 pages, six of which are dedicated to alcohol. Set your expectations accordingly. The service is great and the vibe is bright and cheerful without being overly loud or rambunctious. But the food is some Midwest recipe. The core is there: their meats are decent and the dishes are well plated. But they seem afraid of seasoning and actual Mexican flavors. Even the salsa tasted watered down and weak, and I'm a white person with a limited appetite for spicy. read more