Cancel

Open app

Search

The Blue Light

3.8 (671 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Updated over 3 months ago

Order The Blue Light Takeout or Delivery

The Blue Light Photos

Business Info

THE BLUE LIGHT ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Loud
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - The Blue Light

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

O'pear bowl, appetizers, and Mango Cart beer!

Great energy for a party, they also have the basketball games in most tvs. Even though it's kind of busy the staff is very nice and helpful! Would definitely recommend for a hangout. They also give out free and unlimited appetizer parties.

Esmeralda C.

Trivia was so fun. Came here to celebrate out dear friend Eliana. Tater tots were amaze amaze amaze!! Love the servers and love the pool table and vibe.

Tots, nachos, quesadillas.
amy T.

I'm updating my past review because Blue Light has really stepped up its bar game. It's never overly crowded on an early Friday, and it has a true local vibe. They offer great happy hour and weeknight deals, plus live music every Friday at 6, followed by bingo--such a fun combo whether you're with friends or flying solo. We met people easily and that added to the fun night. Also, they have a parklet. The food hits the spot, too. They've got all the comforting bar staples like nachos and tots, but the real surprise is how good the burritos and tacos are. The tacos alone are worth coming back for! The Friday band we saw definitely deserves to be a regular. Overall, it's a friendly, welcoming neighborhood spot that keeps getting better. It wasn't overly crowded on an early Friday, and it has a local neighborhood vibe. They offer great happy hour and weeknight deals, plus live music every Friday at 6, followed by bingo--such a fun combo whether you're with friends or flying solo. They've got all the comforting bar staples like nachos and tots, but the real surprise is how good the burritos and tacos are. The tacos alone are worth coming back for! The Friday band we saw definitely deserves to be a regular. She sang originals and rocked!! Overall, it's a friendly, welcoming neighborhood spot that keeps getting better.

Drinks

Came here for my girlfriend birthday party and had a great experience. Staff was very attentive and we were constantly checked on.

Ethel R.

Great place for drinks and food. Thank you Jack for amazing cocktail. Football and Trivia Night.

Nice service, good appetizers!! They hosted a great work event for us and my coworkers.

Fried Calamari

See all

4 hours ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

6 days ago

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

7 days ago

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 hours ago

Good vibes. Great place to hangout! Was there couple of times and it's always crowded and popular

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 hours ago

Eli was a great bar tender. Made sure me and my group was solid. Will definitely be back

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 hours ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 hours ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 days ago

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

23 hours ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 days ago

Great for watching sports. So many TV's! Food was really tasty. Loved the Philly Cheesesteak.

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Johnny M.

Johnny M.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 days ago

My friend won a party here and it was a great time! Appetizers were good and staff were friendly. Would come back again!

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 days ago

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Johnny M.

Johnny M.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 days ago

Came here for a free app party. Surprisingly good apps. Wished they gave us more seating tho.

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 hours ago

Jax is probably one of the best bartenders I've ever met, customer service is top notch. Coming back again

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 days ago

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 days ago

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 days ago

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 hour ago

Amazing bartender and bar, the vibe is awesome and the cocktails are fantastic! Loved it!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 hour ago

This bar is good, said if I left a review, they would give me a free shot :) always a friendly staff

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 days ago

Blue light is such a fun bar! Jax and Dom are the best bartenders, they always bring the best vibes.

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 days ago

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 hours ago

Eli is the man. Great bartender. Definitely coming back to the blue light bar. Great atmosphere and all around drink service

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 hours ago

Paulina service has been amazing. I came all the way from LA for the service. 10/10 what a time!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 hours ago

Eli is great, the service was perfect. The bar was slammed and Jaxon and Eli and Francisco took care of us. Go Blue Light!!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 hours ago

This is the best bar! The wet woodys are amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 hours ago

Awesome bar, awesome drinks, awesome atmosphere and great food!! We had a blast and Eli is the best!!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 hours ago

Fun bar with great taco Tuesday and wing Wednesday specials. Francisco the bartender is the best

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 day ago

Johnny is the best. Super friendly and made my night 10x better!! Love this place, plan to come here many more times!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 days ago

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 days ago

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 days ago

Great vibes! Love playing pool here and doing trivia on Thursdays! Yummy fries and great bartenders :)

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 days ago

Business owner information

Photo of Remy W.

Remy W.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 hours ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 hours ago

Good beer, good staff, excellent atmosphere, also the beer was pretty good. I love Mexican beer!!!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 hours ago

The best ambiance!!!! This place has been a staple of the union streets seen for generations!!!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 day ago

Paulina was THE BEST!!! I don't go to blue light often but when I do I'm like Paulina WYA! Best bar tender ever

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 17

The Blue Light Reviews in Other Languages

Ask the Community - The Blue Light

Hi, are people under 21 allowed there?

Since the serve Food wouldnt kids be allowed during the daytime.. Im not sure but I thought they would be.

Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

Review Highlights - The Blue Light

Best bar in the city hands down, amazing vibes Ethan and Jax are amazing bartenders and Johnny is always fun too see!

Mentioned in 12 reviews

Read more highlights

You might also consider

Taqueria Cancun - Burrito Mojado

Taqueria Cancun

4.0(2.3k reviews)
2.6 miMission
$$

Hands down the best thing I ate in San Francisco! It was not only delicious but enough to fill me…read moreup for the entire day. I ordered the carnitas burrito and my husband ordered the carne asada one. We also asked the guys for a salsa picante and their house made one delivered! The ingredients were tasty, well seasoned and fresh. Service is quick, food and ambiance are no frills and cash only. I think about this burrito daily and am willing to travel across the country to get it again. Not to mention, but this is a Mission style burrito in the Mission! This is the only way to do it and I now totally understand the hype.

Stopped by here with some friends for dinner after we had happy hour. Walked in, and luckily, there…read morewas no line. A few people were already in there eating, and we know this place is good, as a few others in our group and I have been here multiple times. The Taqueria is typical of any other, with bench-style chairs for folks to sit on, a water station, and workers cooking it up in the kitchen. I wasn't too hungry, so I grabbed a Super Lengua Taco, while my friends grabbed burritos, we ended up grabbing 3 complimentary chips and guac/salsa with our order and the food came out pretty quickly. When I saw my Taco I forgot how much they stuffed it and wow, two of these would've filled me up just like a taco; there was so much Lengua that it kept falling off after every bite. The flavors all came together and I scruffed down the whole thing after about 6+ bites! Definitely a place to come to if you're looking for a full meal, or something to snack on!

Photos
Taqueria Cancun
Taqueria Cancun - Carne Asada tacos

Carne Asada tacos

Taqueria Cancun - Pupusa @colorful.eats

See all

Pupusa @colorful.eats

La Taqueria

La Taqueria

4.1(5.1k reviews)
3.3 miMission
$$

Definitely the best burrito spot in the city 10 out of 10 we did the Carne Asada with chips and…read moresalsa which was very fresh. The line was quite long wrapped around the block but took about 25 minutes because people come here sit down and they eat and leave pretty quickly because the lines are long. The ambience is very nice. It's like I walked into a Hispanic home. The staff here are very friendly, but please make sure you accommodate because there is a lot of people waiting in line so I'm not saying eat your food fast and leave. There is benches and tables which make it feel like you walked into a Hispanic home as well. The Strawberry Horchata and mango Agua Fresca is really good 10 out of 10.

La Taqueria has always had a classic Mission District atmosphere that brings a lot of life and…read moreculture to the neighborhood. The energy inside is great, and it will always have a special place in my heart for that reason alone. The customer service was excellent. Even though it was extremely busy, the staff greeted us right away and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. As for the food, we ordered two super burritos, strawberry drinks, and a steak and shrimp quesadilla. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the hype for me. Both the burritos and quesadilla were light on the meat, which was disappointing given the price and reputation. The flavors were decent, but nothing that stood out compared to other taquerias in the Mission. As a San Francisco native, I know there are many other spots in the area that offer better value and more generous portions. I really wanted to love it, but based on this visit, I wouldn't recommend it over some of the other great taquerias nearby.

Photos
La Taqueria - Our drinks and extras menu. Out of tangerine, now serving watermelon.

Our drinks and extras menu. Out of tangerine, now serving watermelon.

La Taqueria - Temporarily out of beef head and beef tongue. If you want it crispy please ask for it.

Temporarily out of beef head and beef tongue. If you want it crispy please ask for it.

La Taqueria

See all

The Blue Light - breakfast_brunch - Updated June 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...