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Red Cafe - Reviews

2894 Mission St, 90110 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
274

Reviews

75.9%

Satisfaction

49

negative

17

neutral

208

positive

What people say about Red Cafe

Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
OG J.
Review date: 09/24/2025
10
Amazing Food and Service!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic. The staff were extremely friendly, and the customer service was five out of five. I would highly recommend anyone to come here and enjoy some of their amazing dishes.
  • staff10
  • customer service10
  • amazing dishes10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Alicia R.
Review date: 04/19/2025
9
Cozy Home-Style Food, Welcoming Atmosphere
My first time here was a wonderful experience! The food was very delicious, just like home-style cooking. The cook was clean, and everyone was very friendly. The atmosphere is nice and cozy, though the people cooking need remodeling, it's still clean. They really make you feel welcome, so just keep bringing the coffee, it's really good!
  • food9
  • home-style cooking9
  • cook8
  • people cooking4
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Rıdvan O.
Review date: 02/04/2025
2
Rude Staff, Okay Food
My experience at this restaurant was largely negative due to the service. The staff was very rude and uncaring, particularly an old Mexican lady who was exceptionally rude. While the food was decent (rated 2/2), the overall experience was marred by the poor service and atmosphere (rated 1/1 for both).
  • food10
  • staff1
  • old Mexican lady1
  • service1
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Jose M.
Review date: 01/03/2025
2
Burnt Bread and Poor Service
My experience at the restaurant was quite disappointing. I was served burnt bread, and when I brought it to the owner's attention, she claimed it was just 'golden brown. ' The service from the owner was very poor.
  • burnt bread1
  • service1
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Josue O.
Review date: 12/21/2024
10
Excellent Breakfast Spot!
What a great place for breakfast! My girlfriend and I really enjoyed our experience. The staff were consistently attentive and always ready to help if we needed anything. We loved it!
  • place10
  • staff10
  • breakfast10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Martin G.
Review date: 12/15/2024
4
Chilaquiles awful, but service and atmosphere great
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. While the service and atmosphere were both excellent, receiving a perfect 5/5 rating, the food was a significant disappointment, scoring only a 1/5. Specifically, I would strongly advise against ordering the chilaquiles. They were described as not being authentic Mexican and more akin to migas. Despite this negative feedback on the chilaquiles, the reviewer did mention that they were 'amazing' in a contradictory statement, which is confusing. However, the overall sentiment for the food aspect is clearly negative.
  • service10
  • atmosphere10
  • chilaquiles1
  • food1
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
rudy M. C.
Review date: 09/07/2024
5
Decent Chilaquiles, High Price
My experience at the restaurant involved ordering the chilaquiles with carne asada. The portion size was decent, and the taste was okay. However, I was quite surprised by the $28 price tag attached to the dish.
  • chilaquiles with carne asada6
  • taste6
  • price tag3
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Elisa B.
Review date: 08/31/2024
9
Great Latino Vibe and Food!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I really enjoyed the Latino vibe. The food was really good, and the price was fair. Additionally, the staff were super friendly.
  • Latino vibe9
  • food9
  • price8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Valeria
Review date: 07/13/2024
3
Parking Stress, Okay Food, Not Worth It
If you visit Red Cafe, be prepared to stress about parking on the crowded streets. The food was okay, with prices starting at $15. While the staff was nice, the experience overall isn't worth the hassle.
  • food5
  • prices6
  • staff7
  • parking2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
JC B.
Review date: 07/10/2024
5
Mixed Feelings on Mexican and American Classics
I visited for the first time, hoping for some delicious Mexican chilaquiles, which I absolutely love. However, the experience was quite different and ultimately disappointing. The chilaquiles themselves lacked flavor unless I added the green salsa served on the side. Each small ceramic ramekin contained 2oz of green salsa, sour cream, and beans. I found myself wishing for more beans. Overall, the chilaquiles were underwhelming. On a brighter note, the club sandwich was delicious, and so were the French fries. The coffee, however, was very watered down, reminiscent of diner coffee, and not good. I'm unsure if I'll return, as I have mixed feelings about the experience.
  • green salsa6
  • club sandwich8
  • French fries8
  • chilaquiles3
  • beans4
  • Coffee3

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