El Metate - Reviews

My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, especially the Torta & tortilla soup, which was ridiculously good – the best I've ever had! I will definitely be back every week 😆. The food received a perfect score of 5, and the atmosphere was also rated a 5. The noise level was quiet, making it easy to talk. The price per person is between $10–20, and we enjoyed indoor dining.

My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! I started with free mixed corn and flour chips. The highlight was a beautifully stuffed and wrapped mission burrito, which I can only describe as a perfect cylindrical little burrito baby. I also tried the special, which included carnitas and chicharones, along with two carne asada tacos and a chicken quesadilla. Everything was very good, and I was particularly impressed with how well the chicken was seasoned, as this isn't the standard experience. The food quality was a perfect 5 out of 5, and the service and atmosphere were both rated a 4.

My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The decor is beautiful, managing to be both down-to-earth and thoughtfully colorful. I was particularly impressed with the chips; the puffy ones were amazing and beautifully colored, making me want to hunt them down. The variety of salsa and sauce was incredible, including a warm salsa for the first time, which was a thoughtful accommodation for all tastebuds. The food itself was big and delicious. My quesadilla was packed with carnitas, and while I wished it was a bit crispier, it was very fulfilling. My friend's seafood plate could easily feed two people. All our dishes were under $20, a rare steal in SF. This is definitely my new go-to spot for Mexican food in San Francisco!

I saw in the reviews that they have one of the best vegetarian burritos around, and as a vegetarian, I have to say it can compete. The fresh salsa bar was solid, and I appreciated the pickles I received. We also tried the El Campo torta, and the bread was on point.

I was really hopeful to love this spot, but I was disappointed. I got 4 carne asada burritos for my friends and I, and all of them had mostly uneatable meat (grizzle, fat, etc.). That alone makes this spot a 3-star experience. On the positive side, the service was lovely and the agua frescas were delicious.

I didn’t take any pictures, but to be honest, this place has the most Mexican flavor I have ever had in SF. If you are looking for a local Mexican taste, this is the place. It’s not fancy dining, but the food is very rich in flavor. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend and for sure I will come back.

I hate to report that the food no longer tastes the same. Both the enchilada sauce and salsas were watery and missing salt/spice. They didn’t have that authentic, rich Mexican flavor. Food did not taste fresh at all. When food is missing something, I typically use salsa to improve the taste but it was just too sad. I remember this place being my go-to years ago. Unfortunately, no longer a gem.

My experience at this restaurant was absolutely incredible. The staff were so nice, and the food was so good it'll make your eyes roll to the back of your head. I got the torta, which came with an adorable and delicious chicken tortilla soup. It was HEAVEN! I'm 100/10 excited to come back 🥰.

If you're looking for authentic Mexican food and that Pueblo (Town) feeling, this is the place to go. You won't be disappointed. I love their platillo de carne asada (steak).

My experience at this restaurant was delightful. I enjoyed a delicious burrito with a lot of choice. The Mexican decor was very cute, and the restaurant offered both outside and inside seating. The atmosphere was rated a 5, and the food a 5, while the service received a 4. Parking was somewhat difficult to find, but the noise level was quiet, making it easy to talk. The price per person was between $10–20.