Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Green Enchilada

    3.9 (759 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Vegan, Peruvian
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Order The Green Enchilada Takeout or Delivery

    The Green Enchilada Photos

    Business Info

    THE GREEN ENCHILADA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    More like The Green Enchilada

    Recommended Reviews - The Green Enchilada

    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

    Exterior of their soft reopening, Sunday, May 28, 2023 - congratulations!!!
    Melanie C.

    A new DINING room!!! This adds a next level for THE GREEN ENCHILADA (TGE) in Manor Plaza. If it's been awhile, go by and try out the dining room. There are still a few tables outside too. The kitchen now has its own dedicated space. TGE has always been my go-to place for tasty clean, organic Mexican-Peruvian burritos, tacos, enchiladas and more. One of my favs is their LOMO SALTADO w/BROWN RICE. Very grateful they can do TOFU in any taco, burrito, enchilada. And yes, I've done a TOFU LOMO SALTADO! There are breakfast options to check out as well. Service is always friendly, helpful, and, today, Michael took my order and filled me in on all the lovely changes that's evolved with TGE! Ordered: FAJITA BURRITO w/GRILLED CHICKEN, FAJITA VEGGIES, brown rice, black beans, pico de gallo. I'm happy with adding salsa verde bite for bite, and usually eschew the popular guacamole, sour cream. CHICKEN TAMALE. Beautifully wrapped in corn husk and steamed. The tamale was a very generous size, chicken almost dry, masa was unusually dense. Wondered if the latter two was the avoidance of lard and use of chicken breast in its recipe. This would make for a healthier tamale but more dense and bit drier. I'd order it again. I like picking at the steamed masa. AQUADITO. Aguadito de Pollo is a Peruvian Chicken Soup. Soup is a broth of cilantro, spices, hot pepper and simmered with chicken and rice. Loved the delicate flavors of the soup and the Use of chicken bone-in means a more nourishing broth. Perfect for our cold weather right now. I'll be back to try their other soups, CHICKEN POZOLE, SANCOCHADO (beef soup). As well as my fav, LOMO SALTADO, as well as their burritos, tacos, and enchiladas. And their famous Peruvian-style ROTISSERIE CHICKEN. See you there!

    Pollo saltado
    Jorge C.

    The Green Enchilada has artwork in their hallway calling themselves "Inkazteka" which is a clever nod to their offerings of both Peruvian and Mexican food. Their menu leans more heavily towards Mexican food but their lomo saltado (and pollo saltado) more than a make up for it. While so many more purely Peruvian places cut corners by using frozen fries, Green Enchilada makes in house fresh hand cut fries. That's a bonus there. The fact that they are perfectly fried though, completely makes the dish a standout for me. My mom ordered the aguadito soup, which she loved as well. If you want wide variety of Peruvian food, this is not the place. But if you want a lomo saltado with fantastic home made fries, this spot nails it!

    Order board menu.
    Stefanie M.

    Enjoyed a lovely dinner in the new dining room area! Food was excellent as ever! We ordered at the counter and then picked our seats. There was a table near us with a large party who had reserved their space, so that's an option to note. In that case, orders were taken at the table. Casual atmosphere, offered complimentary chips and salsa while we waited. Food came out with very little wait. Space is super clean and nicely decorated. Chairs are metal with no padding, so if you have a delicate hiney, keep that in mind ;) The staff and owner were super attentive and excited to talk about the addition of new Peruvian dishes in the coming days. So fun to see the excitement in the dining room from staff and patrons alike. We will be going back soon to try all the new additions to the menu. Excellent job! And congratulations to a lovely expansion!

    Morgan B.

    It was a cold, rainy day so I ordered their seasonal bowl of authentic pozole that came with freshly heated corn tortillas, a side of herbs if desired, and tortilla chips. it was fresh, hearty, and very good with plenty of chicken. They had a variety of foods on the menu and a nice dining environment.

    Michae M.

    For me, as a vegan, the G.Enchilada did excellent in providing a unique, tasty, and nourishing dinner meal in the Tofu Veg-Out Burrito, made as a bowl, for my additional gluten free needs! The way they made the brown rice n Spanish rice mix, upon request, as a bed for the great mix of cooked, raw, and spiced and refried vegan beans, was both yummy AND tasty, w/a touch of pride on the delivery and care for making good food for people, here! I'm sure I'd enjoy bringing my local friends who are Omni and Carni here, also, and Vegan and Gluten free folks will be cared for and cherished along w/all others. Fun, heathy, and filling meal, in a cool, relaxed neighborhood. I'll be back when I have room for that delicious sounding rice pudding, in Almond Base, and look forward to being served by this great establishment w/great service, to boot!

    Ensalada Pacifica (or Montera), Lomo Saltado, Chicken Quesadilla and complimentary chips n'salsa.
    Kim M.

    Whenever I'm in Pacifica visiting friends, we most often include a meal from here. Everything I've eaten looks great and tastes even better! I'm so happy they were able to expand and now have seating. Congratulations!

    Carnitas Burrito
    Serena C.

    Wanted to grab something quick and yet good. We ordered: Carne Asada and hubby ordered: steak taco meal. I also ordered a drink, guava juice. Our meal was very good. Not salty at all. The guava juice was so fresh and good. I would definitely come back again and try something different. Our server was super awesome too. And there was plenty of parking at this little mall which is a plus.

    Background

    Food: the soup is decent, but I like the ship the most. Their ships are bake and crispy. The green sauce also good. Service: their service is excellent. Server always ask what do we need and they bring everything we ask with a smile. I love their service worthy of tips. Ambiance: very Maxican atmosphere. Chill and vibing.

    Breakfast Burrito wet style with green sauce.

    We shared the wet style breakfast burrito. It was a huge portion with fresh ingredients. I liked how they chopped up fried eggs instead of scrambled as well as the crispy potatoes. Sauce went perfect with it. Service was great, friendly and attentive staff. They've remodeled since we were last here and I really like what they've done with the place. A nice dining hall with plenty of space.

    Chicken Pozole
    Ben P.

    Visited the Green Enchilada again and was very pleased with my return. The server Micheal was very helpful and professional. My family loves to eat at the Green Enchilada. Try it and you'll see why we return again and again. Really delicious, high quality food that is always tasty. Their special of the day was Chicken Pozole and it tasted like how it should be - homemade and fresh.

    Cheese enchiladas with red sauce, rice, and beans

    My girlfriend and I went here on a weekend afternoon and had a wonderful lunch. I had cheese enchiladas with red sauce, and rice and beans. Every part of the meal, including the chips, was delicious. The flavors and texture of each component were memorable. I really liked the green sauce that came with the chips. Not sure if that's what also used on a green enchilada (I was just too much a creature of habit to step outside my comfort zone with the enchilada sauce). I also thought the presentation and dishware to be exceptional. We dined outdoors because we had a dog with us. Even though it is in a strip mall, it didn't have that feeling, and there is a wide, covered walkway so we had shade with plenty of space around us. The staff was friendly and patient. And finally it's all reasonably priced given the quality and the area. Afterwards we took the dog to the beach which was just a seven-minute walk away. I'm sure we'll be back. I would just ask them to make sure the cheese inside the enchilada is completely melted, as that is my preference, but I can't really ding them. They accommodated my request for flour tortillas and if I remember correctly at no extra charge.

    The Green Enchilada's new dining room! Opens at the end of July 2025!
    Chris R.

    If you like The Green Enchilada like I do, then you also know that finding a seat can be a challenge at times. Well soon that will improve with expansion into their new dining room! Mario was nice enough to give me a preview peek today after he saw my interest. I think the new dining room looks great! Located directly next door to The Green Enchilada. The dining room offers much more seating area. The environment will be more comfortable too since the needs of the kitchen will not have an impact on airflow and temperatures. There will be a new counter area make ordering easier. Even the dining area windows will offer a better view of Pacifica's hillside. And the new dining room will offer much better opportunities for group parties and events. Look for The Green Enchilada's new dining room to open around the end of July 2025. Possibly coinciding with other culturally important days. Definitely looking forward to another one of their Chicken Enchilada Plates with Mole while inside the new room. Absolutely delicious! I am excited for The Green Enchilada's future and for the improvement of another of Pacifica's well established restaurants. @thegreenenchilada_ #thegreenenchlilada #new #dining #room

    Chilaquiles

    See all

    Photo of Carmen M.
    62
    672
    24

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rebecca A.
    355
    52
    16

    4 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jin P.
    8
    30
    0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Alex H.
    111
    219
    235

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jenn S.
    0
    131
    25

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sean A.
    231
    4
    1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Desiree V.
    122
    63
    17

    3 years ago

    They are good but to small of a store front ! We would love to eat there more but it to crowded

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    I love the vegan burrito options and the freshness of the guacamole and Marinated tofu. Really great quality food.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Yolanda D.

    Yolanda D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Food was OK. Small servings over priced. Employees were nice and helpful but the food was not memorable

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Leah C.
    14
    163
    174

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    7 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mr G.
    577
    122
    157

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jenny L.
    289
    63
    87

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Nicole K.
    150
    32
    119

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0
    Photo of May N.
    1
    11
    59

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ashok B.
    96
    203
    5

    3 years ago

    Food was great, perfect mexican spot. I tried Super Tacos and they were so good. I would definitely stop here for my next Pacifica trip

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rolf H.
    106
    36
    4

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Anthony M.
    39
    105
    42

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    Page 3 of 19

    The Green Enchilada Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - The Green Enchilada

    Is this place celiac friendly? (Gluten free options)

    Hello Carmen. Terribly sorry for the delay in my answer. Yes, we have many gluten free items on the menu.

    Is the meat pasture-raised, gmo-free feed, organic?

    I think no

    Does this place deliver?

    Yes, using DoorDash

    View All 4 Questions

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Mexican 123,207 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Taqueria Pacifica - Chicken super burrito - My fave!

    Taqueria Pacifica

    4.2(464 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    The tacos here are absolutely the best, and the burritos are just as delicious. Everything we've…read moretried has been full of flavor and really satisfying. We come here all the time, and it never disappoints. The staff are always so kind and welcoming, and you can tell they care about the food they're making. Every bite feels fresh and made with love. The atmosphere is great too, which makes it an easy spot to relax and enjoy a good meal.

    Meh this place was better as El Grano de Oro. The food is certainly authentic but it's not the…read morebest. When I ordered takeout here before it was SO dry. Like not even ranch, salsa & dipping in chicken broth when I got home could aide in the quality of their carne asada. Upon trying their Lengua & chicken, not much better. I had an indigestible HARD piece of something (plastic?) in my burrito once. It's not like I just gave this taqueria a one and done review, I've been a customer since 2015. And let me tell you, 2015-2022 they were banger!! Salsa bar was amazing. Now I'm pretty sure they charge you per salsa container. I'm sure my nostalgia plays a part in this low rating but Taqueria Pacifica doesn't stand out the same way El Grano De Oro did... Too bad. Service is standard. Nothing special. Food is ready relatively quick, so if you order to-go... get there early! The ambiance is very much a to-go vibe even though there is a plethora of indoor seating as well as a picnic table for seating outside. Tacos are pretty good here, but I did find bits of shrimp in my al pastor! I don't think I'll be coming back here unless I need to refill my water bottle.

    Photos
    Taqueria Pacifica - Life is to(o) short. Eat tacos!

    Life is to(o) short. Eat tacos!

    Taqueria Pacifica - Three meat fajitas.    Enough for two people.

    Three meat fajitas. Enough for two people.

    Taqueria Pacifica - Large clean interior

    See all

    Large clean interior

    Guerrero's Taqueria 2 - Super baby carnitas burrito with pinto beans

    Guerrero's Taqueria 2

    3.5(304 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Friendly and efficient service. Everything is freshly made to order. Plenty of parking outside…read more Casual ambiance. Large menu and prices are very reasonable. Also, the chips and salsa were self serve.

    2.5 stars. I'm…read morealways at the Fairmont Shopping Center, so Guerrero's Taqueria #2 is a natural choice to go to for quickly picking up food, especially if I'm at Banfield. We very rarely go here, though. It had been a very long time, over a decade, since we ordered food from them, so I nearly forgot why they are not one of our usual spots. DJ told me that the food is underwhelming, that's why. I didn't remember this, so I gave them another try on October 3, 2025. We had an appointment at Banfield, but I was starving. So I decided to drop in very quickly for something little and easy to eat while at the vet appointment. The small eatery, of likely a maximum occupancy of around sixty to seventy persons in the dining room, appeared to be semi-clean. Tables looked like they could have used a good wiping, but I wasn't concerned about that since I was ordering take-out. They have a chips and salsa bar at the end of the dining room which looked decent enough to trust the offerings, but, again, the counters could have used a wipe-down. I initially was going to order a taco or two, but decided that a tamal would be easier to eat without making a mess. According to a posted sign at the counter, tamales, sweet corn or chicken, are supposed to be $3.50 each. I say "supposed to be" because despite what their sign says, my receipt shows me that I was actually charged $3.64 for one, plus tax. Not cool. It's only a $0.14 difference, but this should never happen, ever. I recall pointing out the price difference to the cashier to which I was given some bogus response. I was too much in a hurry to get into a debate with her. As for the taste, the flavour of the chicken was not bad, but overall, the tamale was DRY. My tamal had a thin layer of sauce on top and the inside could have used some kind of moisture, either from cheese or sauce. After the appointment at Banfield, for the convenience, I returned to Guerrero's #2 to buy dinner for the family (Super Burrito for $15.08, Veggie Burrito for $13.00, Taco Plate for $18.20 + a Flauta for $3.00, and 2 Large Horchatas for $10.40, totaling $65.58 inclusive of tax). DJ reiterated that the food was meh...and I finally remembered how we found their menu items to be subpar. Service is usually fairly quick and decently friendly, though. I will refer to this yelp review of mine to serve as a reminder as to why we don't frequent Guerrero's Taqueria #2, in case I forget again.

    Photos
    Guerrero's Taqueria 2
    Guerrero's Taqueria 2 - Camarones ala diabla

    Camarones ala diabla

    Guerrero's Taqueria 2 - Taqueria

    See all

    Taqueria

    Taqueria Los Cuernos

    Taqueria Los Cuernos

    4.2(188 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    Is there a solid Taqueria in Top of the Hill Daly City? Yes. Yes there is. Los Cuernos is an…read moreunassuming taqueria which after walking in, you'll discover it actually has a large dining area and an extensive menu of Mexican Classics. I visited recently to try their super breakfast burrito. The couple working here are extremely friendly and hard working people. So how was my burrito? It was ginormous, one of the biggest burritos I've seen in a long time. It was well balanced and all the ingredients were portioned properly. Maybe a little more meat would have been nice though. Overall a very solid Mexican spot in Daly City.

    So... $5.99 for a regular street taco? Naturally, I was curious. At that price, I was expecting…read moresomething that would separate it from the countless great taco spots around the Central Valley maybe handmade tortillas, grilled-to-order meat, or something memorable. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. The chicken taco ($5.99) was good, but there was no wow factor. The chicken had decent flavor, but everything else felt pretty basic for a nearly $6 taco. The crunchy taco ($5.99) was probably the most disappointing. It reminded me of a small supermarket-style hard taco shell. The chopped steak inside was actually good, but it was heavily covered in shredded cheese. Then there's the Super Taco ($7.99). This one is a skip for me. It was loaded with cheese and watery guacamole, while the al pastor was drenched in sauce and seasoning. There was so much going on that I couldn't really appreciate the meat itself. That's roughly $20 for three tacos before tax... and ultimately, they still felt like fairly basic tacos made with basic ingredients. We also ordered the chicken quesadilla, and I'll give them this: it was MASSIVE. Definitely not lacking in portion size. But again, there was so much cheese, and the chicken was diced so finely that I found myself questioning the overall quality and freshness rather than appreciating the chicken. Surprisingly, my favorite part of the meal was the complimentary chips and green salsa. The green salsa had a nice kick and great flavor. Interestingly, though, our two cups tasted completely different one was flavorful and spicy, while the other was noticeably bland. After everything, we somehow walked out spending around $45 after tipping at checkout. That's where this place loses me. I'm willing to pay more for good food, and I understand restaurant prices have gone up everywhere. But when you're charging $5.99-$7.99 per taco, the quality has to justify it. The food wasn't terrible. It just wasn't memorable enough for the price. If you're coming here expecting elevated tacos to match the elevated price, I would temper those expectations.

    Photos
    Taqueria Los Cuernos - Full Menu

    Full Menu

    Taqueria Los Cuernos - Super Burrito, carne asada, no rice, no lettuce.

    Super Burrito, carne asada, no rice, no lettuce.

    Taqueria Los Cuernos - Fresa fresca

    See all

    Fresa fresca

    Taqueria  El Gran Amigo II

    Taqueria El Gran Amigo II

    3.2(197 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $

    I was really excited to try this place, but unfortunately it was a huge disappointment…read more As soon as we walked in, we weren't greeted. My boyfriend even said, "Hi," to the guy at the register, and he never responded. When I was placing my order, I wanted to make sure he heard me correctly, so I repeated part of it. Instead of answering politely, he responded with, "Yeah, yeah, you'll see it on the screen," in a rude, dismissive tone that made us feel like he was just trying to rush us. Our food came out quickly, which was probably the only positive besides the michelada. The tacos were also disappointing. The photos show them being served on yellow corn tortillas, but ours came on white tortillas. I didn't complain because I figured they'd still taste good, but they had almost no flavor at all. My boyfriend ordered a shrimp cocktail, and it was just as bland. Between the two of us, we spent around $50, and it honestly felt like money wasted. The michelada was the only thing we actually enjoyed. As someone who loves supporting Mexican-owned businesses, this experience was really disappointing. Great service and flavorful food are what keep people coming back, and unfortunately this place missed the mark on both. I hope they improve because I don't see myself returning.

    While in Pacifica, after crabbing, we agreed on a Mexican meal lunch…read more The food was great. Service excellent. A nice atmosphere. Plenty of 4-person tables. Free parking lot. A little pricey but we're not from the area, so we don't know price comparison.

    Photos
    Taqueria  El Gran Amigo II - Menu as of 3/10/23

    Menu as of 3/10/23

    Taqueria  El Gran Amigo II
    Taqueria  El Gran Amigo II

    See all

    The Green Enchilada - mexican - Updated August 2026

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