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el Mil Amores - Reviews
2780 21st St, 94110 San Francisco
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Price per Person
- $21–$30
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
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- Long (31+ min.)
Noise Level
- Loud
6
Great Food, Terrible Service
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The food was great, but the service was the worst I’ve experienced in SF. We waited 40 minutes just to have our order taken, and then another hour for our food to arrive.
However, they were quick to bring us the check. Overall, the food quality was high, but the extremely slow service significantly detracted from the dining experience.
- food9
- check8
- service1
- waiting time1
Price per Person
- $31–$40
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
Noise Level
- Moderate
9
Great Brunch Spot with Reasonable Prices
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. The atmosphere was nice, and the waitstaff were super friendly. A great feature is that most of the dishes are set by various items, offering a good variety.
The price is also reasonable for San Francisco, especially compared to other overhyped places. I recommend arriving on or before 10 am on weekends to skip long waits.
- atmosphere9
- wait staffs10
- dishes are set8
- long waits4
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Breakfast
Wait Time
- Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
- Quiet
9
Wonderful, Flavorful Breakfast Experience
My experience at this restaurant was wonderful. Most breakfast places just phone it in, but this was a wonderful, flavorful meal in a casual environment. There was zero pretense, just great food.
The service was rated a 4, and the food a 5. It was a quiet, easy-to-talk atmosphere with no wait time. The price per person was $20–30, and vegetarians are highly recommended.
- flavorful meal10
- casual environment9
- zero pretense9
Visit Type
- Quick Meal
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
2
Disappointing Service and Long Wait
I really wanted to like this place, but the wait time was ridiculous. When we ordered, we had to wait almost an hour for our food. I noticed that other people who checked in and were seated after us received their food first.
It seemed like they were prioritizing certain customers, as I observed that those served first were not Latino. They so clearly avoided our table while checking in with others so frequently. I'm disappointed with their service.
- food5
- wait time2
- service2
Price per Person
- $21–$30
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
Noise Level
- Loud
8
Wonderful Mexican American Fusion Brunch
My experience at this restaurant was wonderful, particularly for breakfast, featuring primarily Mexican American fusion foods. The food itself was truly wonderful. While the service was a little slow and overwhelmed, which suggests a need for more staff, the overall atmosphere was nice.
It's a great spot.
- Mexican American fusion foods10
- food10
- atmosphere8
- service4
Price per Person
- $1–$10
Visit Type
- Regular Visit
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Breakfast
Wait Time
- Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
- Quiet
10
Excellent Service and Food!
I absolutely loved the service! The waitress, Nelly, provided excellent attention, and all the staff were very attentive. I highly recommend this place; it's a great spot for a meal.
I'll definitely return when I can. 10/10!
- service10
- waitress Nelly10
- staff9
Visit Type
- Romantic Date
Group Type
- Couple
Group Size
- Couple
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Breakfast
9
Charming Mexican Breakfast Spot
My experience at this restaurant was wonderful! It's the cutest Mexican breakfast spot I've found, and everyone who works here is incredibly kind. The mole was absolutely amazing.
- cutest Mexican breakfast spot9
- kind10
- mole10
Price per Person
- $11–$20
Visit Type
- Tourist Experience
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Breakfast
Wait Time
- Moderate (16–30 min.)
Noise Level
- Moderate
10
Amazing Start to the Day!
My experience at this restaurant was amazing, and I'm so glad I came. The Enfrijoladas were incredibly tasty and filling, and paired with the coffee, it made for a great start to my day. I'll likely be back every day of my visit to San Francisco!
- Enfrijoladas10
- coffee8
- Food5
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Wait Time
- Long (31+ min.)
6
Delicious Food, Billing Issues & Long Waits
My experience at El Mil Amores was a mix of positives and negatives. The food was delicious, and the staff were kind. However, there was an issue with the bill where we were charged for two sides of avocados that never arrived.
Despite flagging it twice and being told the charge was removed, it remained on the bill. I paid, but it didn't feel right. The long wait times also added to the frustration.
I'm hoping this was just a one-off experience.
- food9
- staff8
- avocados2
- bill3
- wait times4
Visit Type
- Food Exploration
Service Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Breakfast
Wait Time
- Moderate (16–30 min.)
Noise Level
- Moderate
9
Wonderful Breakfast Experience at El Mil Amores
My experience at El Mil Amores for breakfast was truly wonderful. The atmosphere was bright and welcoming, and the staff made us feel right at home. My favorite part of the meal was the café de olla; it was sweet, spiced, and comforting, exactly how it should be.
I also loved the CDMX Plate, their breakfast sampler that included house chilaquiles, my choice of meat, scrambled eggs, home potatoes, and the most delicious concha French toast. Every bite tasted fresh and full of flavor, and the portions were generous without feeling heavy. It is the kind of place where you want to linger over your coffee and look forward to coming back to try more of the menu.
- atmosphere10
- café de olla10
- CDMX Plate9
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