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Buena Vida Cantina - Reviews

860 Folsom St, 94107 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
469

Reviews

74.6%

Satisfaction

99

negative

20

neutral

350

positive

What people say about Buena Vida Cantina

Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Colleagues
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Loud
Jasmyn A.
Review date: 09/17/2025
9
Great for Quick Dinner & Drinks
I was here for the Workday Rising conference and this place was great for a quick dinner + drinks. I ordered the quesa birria and a mule. The service was amazing and the food/drink was delicious. Highly recommend!
  • quesa birria9
  • mule9
  • service10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Kirk L.
Review date: 07/25/2025
9
Cozy Spot with Spectacular Service and Food
My experience at this restaurant was wonderful. The place was cozy and had a nice set up. The food was definitely great, and the staff who assisted us was spectacular.
  • place8
  • food9
  • staff10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Vicki B.
Review date: 07/18/2025
9
Great Food, Fab Service!
We visited this restaurant twice during our stay and had a great food experience. They offer excellent gluten free and veggie options, which is a big plus. The service was fab, and we experienced no wait time. The atmosphere was rated a 5, and the food and service were also rated a 5. It's a quiet place, making it easy to talk.
  • great food10
  • gluten free options9
  • veggie options9
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Miraculix_phon (.
Review date: 06/17/2025
8
Cozy Mexican Spot with Interesting Menu
My experience at this small Mexican restaurant was quite pleasant. Although the place is a bit dark, it contributes to a cozy atmosphere. The menu was interesting, and I was satisfied with my meal. The food received a good rating, and the atmosphere was also rated positively, though slightly less so than the food. The service was rated well, indicating a good overall experience.
  • menu8
  • atmosphere7
  • food8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
tom B.
Review date: 06/15/2025
8
Good food, reasonable price
My experience at this restaurant was positive. The food was good, and the service was also good. The price was reasonable for the quality of the meal. It's a small place with a limited menu, but what they offer is well-executed.
  • food8
  • service8
  • price7
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Emery V.
Review date: 06/13/2025
7
Good food, but needs polish
My experience at this restaurant was good, but not great. While the food was enjoyable, there are a bunch of small issues that need to be smoothed out. Specifically, the menus could use some attention. The service and atmosphere both received high marks, but the overall experience was slightly hampered by these minor inconveniences.
  • food7
  • service5
  • atmosphere5
  • menus4
Visit Type
  • Delivery
Service Type
  • Delivery
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Ibrahim M.
Review date: 06/05/2025
1
Terrible Experience with Cancellations and Rude Service
My experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing. They canceled my online orders several times, and when I called to inquire, the staff was rude and didn’t bother apologizing. It's incredibly frustrating to wait for hours for a meal only for it to be canceled without any explanation. I will never be ordering food from this place again.
  • online orders1
  • rude staff1
  • waiting hours2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
David H.
Review date: 05/24/2025
9
Amazing Chips and Carnitas!
My experience at the Cantina was really enjoyable. I have to mention their chips, which were truly remarkable – something I wouldn't normally highlight, but they were amazing! I also had the carnitas plate and generally enjoyed it. The atmosphere and service were both excellent, rated 5 out of 5.
  • chips10
  • carnitas plate7
  • atmosphere10
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Paul P.
Review date: 05/22/2025
3
Disappointing Food, Friendly but Slow Service
My experience at this restaurant was quite disappointing, primarily due to the food quality. It was really not that great. The service, however, was friendly, though a bit slow.
  • service7
  • food quality2
  • service speed3
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Hari P.
Review date: 05/09/2025
3
Overly Salty Food, Dark Decor
My experience at this restaurant was largely defined by a significant salt overload in both the Guacamole and Chips. Not only were both items prepared with excessive salt, but the guacamole also had a liberal amount of colorful granular salt sprinkled on top, and possibly in the chips as well. The Sin Taco (Veggie) and Super Quesadilla (Veggie) had crunchy vegetables, but I didn't find them particularly flavourful, perhaps due to the prior salt attack numbing our palate. The decor was very dark, to the point where I needed my smartphone flashlight to read the menu. On the positive side, the server was polite and respectful. However, we did have some challenge understanding each other's accent and required assistance from another server.
  • Sin Taco5
  • Super Quesadilla5
  • crunchy vegetables5
  • salt overload1
  • Guacamole1
  • Chips1

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