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Panchita's Pupusería - Reviews

3091 16th St, 94110 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
463

Reviews

75.6%

Satisfaction

87

negative

26

neutral

350

positive

What people say about Panchita's Pupusería

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Sydney G.
Review date: 11/01/2025
9
Amazing Food & Service Despite Crowds
My experience at this restaurant on Halloween night was fantastic. Despite the line being around the block, the food was amazing and the service was great. The staff handled the nonstop orders incredibly well, and the food came out pretty quickly even with the crowds and long lines all night. Thank you for the great food and service!
  • food10
  • service9
  • staff9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Loud
Daniela S.
Review date: 10/29/2025
9
Great Late-Night Pupusas
I’ve been here twice after a late night, and it’s always packed. The food is really good, and even when it’s busy, the service is pretty fast for pupusas. They are open late and have a pretty good amount of seating even though it’s busy.
  • food9
  • service8
  • pupusas8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Craig R.
Review date: 10/23/2025
9
Lovely restaurant with amazing food
My experience at this lovely little restaurant was fantastic! The food was amazing, flavorful, and well-cooked, and the atmosphere was nice and cozy. The staff were friendly, and the seating inside was comfortable. I found the food to be well-priced for the quality. Overall, a great dining experience.
  • food10
  • atmosphere9
  • staff9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Moderate
allison W.
Review date: 10/21/2025
9
Delicious Food, Great Atmosphere!
My experience at this restaurant was delicious! I found it to be the best in the city and at a really reasonable price. The great location and lively atmosphere made for a very enjoyable visit.
  • food10
  • price9
  • location8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Family Dinner
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Francisco M.
Review date: 10/12/2025
9
Excellent Family Dinner with Delicious Pupusas
My experience at the restaurant was wonderful. The atmosphere was excellent, and the service was attentive and kind, ensuring my whole family was well taken care of. The rice pupusas were super delicious.
  • atmosphere10
  • service10
  • rice pupusas10
Price per Person
  • $61–$70
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Moderate
David M. (.
Review date: 10/07/2025
10
Loved the Experience and Pupusas!
I absolutely loved the experience and the food too. My friends who came from Spain undoubtedly loved the pupusas as well. Everything was very good. We will definitely repeat this experience the next time we go to San Francisco.
  • food10
  • pupusas10
  • experience10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Emma M.
Review date: 09/26/2025
6
Papusas were tasty, but not a must-return
My experience at this restaurant was decent, especially if you're in the mood for papusas! I particularly enjoyed the mushroom and garlic papusa, finding it quite tasty. We chose this spot for dinner and had an enjoyable time. However, it wasn't an experience that would prompt me to rave about it. If we find ourselves back in the city, this restaurant won't be on our list of places to revisit for a meal.
  • papusas8
  • mushroom and garlic papusa8
  • dinner7
  • list of places3
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Takeout
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Veronica
Review date: 09/22/2025
8
Delicious Papusas, Odd Drink Policy
My experience at this restaurant was largely positive, especially regarding the food. I found the food to be delicious, and I particularly enjoyed the garlic and mushroom papusa. I've visited a few times, and the food is consistently good. However, be prepared for a line as they are always busy. Tonight, I had a minor incident where I spilled my drink while waiting for takeout. I felt bad and asked if they could replace it, but they declined, which I found to be a rather strange policy.
  • food10
  • garlic and mushroom papusa10
  • line6
  • replace it2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Loud
Florencia N.
Review date: 09/19/2025
8
Loved the food, parking is a challenge
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic, especially the food, which I rated a perfect 5! The parking situation, however, was quite difficult to navigate. I did find a park garage between 16th and Rondell, which was helpful. Overall, the food was the highlight of my visit.
  • food10
  • park garage7
  • parking2
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Lisa
Review date: 09/09/2025
9
Fantastic Vegan Options & Great Service!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! As a long-time customer who went vegan a few years ago, I was thrilled to find they now offer vegan options. The quality remains excellent, even for my meat-eating friends. I particularly enjoyed the soyrizo, which had a delightful spicy kick I loved. The other two vegan options were also delicious. The staff were kind and helpful, and there was plenty of cabbage and salsa. It's great that they are open late with options for everyone. Please don’t gentrify Panchitas. ❤️
  • vegan options10
  • quality9
  • soyrizo9

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