Authentic Mexican flavors crafted with passion in the heart of San Francisco.
Enjoy traditional dishes like birria, carne asada, enchiladas, and fish tacos made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Savor our menu throughout the day, featuring vibrant brunch options and hearty dinner plates in a lively atmosphere.
Sip on refreshing margaritas, horchata, and other specialty drinks that complement our flavorful meals.
Order your favorite dishes to-go for a convenient and delicious meal at home or on the go.
Perfect for gatherings with friends or family, offering a vibrant setting and shareable plates for memorable experiences.
The carne asada with chorizo is amazing!! The carnitas are delicious too. Along with the curtido, pickled vegetables! We only get take out so can’t speak to in service.
The Mexican food and drinks here are fantastic. I came with a group of friends for brunch and we all tried different dishes. Every single plate was flavorful and well prepared. The vibrant atmosphere and great service made the experience even better. I will definitely be coming back.
I had the mole poblano enchiladas and they were delicious. The mole was rich, nutty and on the sweeter side, but I don't mind it. The rice was so good too, the carrots within the rice reminded me of the rice grandma made for me. I ordered the guava margarita, it was refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness. I was here around 6:30pm on a Friday, the place was busy and loud wich is expected but distracting. I order via QR wich is convenient, however a little unpersonable. It might be difficult getting a server's attention if you have questions about the menu, it was for me.
Im not very experienced in Mexican food, but this is one of the very best I've ever had. We started with a nice sweet nutty and creamy almond horchata. So refreshing. Then we ordered the fish tacos, quesadilla with chicharron and the birra main. The fish taco was sublime. Pun on the lime. It was so flavorful and delicious. The quesadilla was unusual. The soft taco layer was fried to a crisp shell with pulled pork and lovely chicharron overflowing. So juicy crunchy and umami. The birra was a pulled beef dish with rice. So good and filling. This is my favorite Mexican food place.
A really disappointing experience for me, despite the very nice and friendly service. I got the tortillas and enchiladas. The portions were huge, but in terms of flavors, they were severely lacking. The tortillas were easily replicable with store bought ingredients. The most shocking to me was the rice, which was really flavorless except for the starch, no matter how hard I tried to taste it. The mole was also disappointing, and I love mole. Given the price and ratings, I expected much more. I’m really sorry to say this and I mean no harm to the business, but that was my objective experience. I ate a third of my food, nicely packed the rest, and gave it away.
Nopalito is a beloved Mexican restaurant in San Francisco, offering a vibrant and authentic dining experience with a focus on fresh, flavorful dishes. From sublime fish tacos and rich mole poblano to refreshing horchata and creative margaritas, we serve traditional recipes with a modern twist. Our welcoming atmosphere and commitment to quality make us a favorite for brunch, dinner, and takeout. Whether you're a Mexican food aficionado or trying it for the first time, we invite you to savor our handcrafted meals in a lively setting.
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