Diners' Choice: Mexican restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated 05 October 2024

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Distrito Federal

4.8

4.8 (94)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Campbell

About the restaurant

DISTRITO FEDERAL IS A UNIQUELY CRAFTED DINING EXPERIENCE THAT DELIVERS THE ESSENCE OF MEXICO CITY TO YOUR TABLE. OUR PASSIONATE CHEFS USE THE HIGHEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS TO ENSURE EACH DISH IS A TRUE REFLECTION OF TRADITIONAL MEXICAN STREET EATS, PRESENTED IN A FINE-DINING STYLE.
OUR COCKTAIL MENU IS EQUALLY IMPRESSIVE AND CRAFTED TO PERFECTION; FEATURING FRESH PRODUCE AND PRESSED JUICES MADE IN-HOUSE WITH THE FINEST OF SPIRITS AND LIQUEURS. THIS ALLOWS US TO CREATE DELICIOUS PAIRINGS WITH OUR PREMIUM DISHES.
WE'RE PASSIONATE ABOUT PUSHING BOUNDARIES AND CREATING AN EXPERIENCE THAT’S TRULY SPECIAL AND UNFORGETTABLE FOR ALL OUR GUESTS. WE STRIVE TO MAKE EVERY GUEST FEEL AT HOME IN OUR SWANKY ENVIRONMENT, PROVIDING EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND TOP-NOTCH FOOD EVERY TIME.
JOIN US AND BECOME A PART OF THE DISTRITO FEDERAL FAMILY. COME FOR THE DELICIOUS EATS AND CHIC AMBIANCE, AND STAY FOR THE UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCE.

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Katrina

Dined 7 days ago

Fun place for a night out as a couple or with friends. Interesting g cocktails if a little pricey so not maybe for everyday

Hercules Draft House & Cantina

4.8

4.8 (48)

$30 and under

Mexican

Los Gatos

About the restaurant

STEP INTO THE WORLD OF GOOD TIMES AND GREAT EATS AT HERCULES DRAFT HOUSE & CANTINA, LOCATED IN THE HEART OF LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA. OUR LIVELY BAR AND RESTAURANT IS THE PERFECT DESTINATION FOR FRIENDS AND SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS ALIKE, OFFERING A FUN ATMOSPHERE, DELICIOUS FOOD, AND THE BEST PLACE TO CATCH ALL THE BIGGEST GAMES ON TV. WHETHER YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A NIGHT OUT WITH FRIENDS, A PLACE TO ENJOY A GREAT MEAL, OR A SPOT TO CHEER ON YOUR FAVORITE TEAM, HERCULES DRAFT HOUSE & CANTINA IS THE PLACE TO BE. SO COME ON IN, GRAB A COLD DRINK, SINK INTO A COMFORTABLE SEAT, AND GET READY FOR A TRULY UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.

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Velmavip

Dined on 13 Sept 2024

Hercules has great food and the service is the best. They have many draft beer choices. My favorite is the stout with the rich chocolate and coffee flavor. We ordered the shrimp fajitas and oysters. Very yummy.

Tacolicious - Marina

4.7

4.7 (45)

$30 and under

Mexican

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

Tacolicious is a casual, modern Mexican restaurant with locations in San Francisco, Palo Alto and Manhattan Beach (LA). We source our ingredients responsibly, take our tacos as seriously as our cocktails, and offer a fun sit-down, full-service experience. We have outdoor dining and private rooms and do off-site catering. Go to tacolicious.com for more information; catering requests can be sent to events@tacolicious.com.

Questions? Please email us at marina_management@tacolicious.com. We reply to emails quickly!

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Leilavip

Dined on 28 Sept 2024

Great spot for a quick meal - tasty and great ambiance!

San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails

4.5

4.5 (96)

$30 and under

Mexican

Palo Alto

About the restaurant

Discover San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails, a neighborhood hangout in Palo Alto where friends and strangers come together to enjoy crafted urban street bites, beers, and cocktails. Whether you’re looking for a casual spot to unwind or a vibrant place to connect, our welcoming atmosphere and creative menu make every visit memorable. Don’t forget to ask about our artisanal selection of agave spirits.

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Nikhilvip

Dined on 22 Aug 2024

Great for groups, good drinks, great tacos . Service was a bit slow but that’s alright

Tacolicious - Mission District

4.5

4.5 (86)

$30 and under

Mexican

Mission

About the restaurant

Tacolicious is a casual, modern Mexican restaurant with locations in San Francisco, Palo Alto and Manhattan Beach (LA). We source our ingredients responsibly, take our tacos as seriously as our cocktails, and offer a fun sit-down, full-service experience. We have outdoor dining and private rooms and do off-site catering. Go to tacolicious.com for more information.

Questions? Email us at mission_management@tacolicious.com. Large parties interested in the private room at our Mission location, please email us at events@tacolicious.com. We reply to emails quickly!

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Angievip

Dined on 14 Sept 2024

Casual, relaxed, great food, great drinks, great service. And most appreciated was the positive vibe from everyone who worked there!

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4.7

4.7 (337)

$30 and under

Mexican

Forest Hill / West Portal

About the restaurant

Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. Reservation requests via phone or email are not available at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!

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Arles

Dined 6 days ago

The only time available 2 weeks ago for yesterday, a Monday, was at 4:00pm. This was a birthday celebration so I found this early time not completely comfortable. I’ve been twice. I like the food but I won’t return because it is too difficult to get in. Good for you but bad for me.

Reposado Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (2834)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Palo Alto

About the restaurant

Reposado offers a unique experience with exceptional Mexican cuisine which will challenge the imagination and seduce the palate.

Born from a rich tradition of regional Mexican specialties and contemporary culinary influences, it promises to be not only memorable but also enjoyable.

Please come enjoy a richly satisfying and fun Mexican dining experience.

Eat. Drink. Relax

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Karthick

Dined on 22 Sept 2024

We had an amazing lunch at Reposado! The vegan options were fantastic. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was top-notch. It's now one of our favorite Mexican restaurants in the Bay Area. Our standout dish was the Tofu Crujiente – crispy on the outside, soft and full of flavor on the inside. Absolutely incredible! We'll definitely be back to try out other options.

Tia Margarita

4.8

4.8 (132)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Richmond District

About the restaurant

Serving San Francisco's Richmond since 1963, Tia Margarita is a landmark, award-winning restaurant that offers traditional Mexican recipes and FRESH LIME margaritas in a friendly and energetic atmosphere. The restaurant’s menu features an appealing range of appetizers, salads, dinner entrees and menu specials. Kickstart your appetite with some Gambas Nachos and then feast on our signature Carne Asada. Other menu highlights include the sizzling Fajitas, Chili Rellenos and the Jennie's Special.

This family-owned restaurant is an ideal place to socialize with friends and relax. Recently awarded the #4 out of 50, as the MOST FUN RESTAURANTS in the city by the San Francisco Chronicle. The restaurant is typically packed during the week, especially over the dinner window. Tia Margarita is open every day except for Mondays.

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Peytonvip

Dined 3 days ago

The best! Love the food and staff is always so friendly and fun! Great girls night!

Cocina Hermanas

4.6

4.6 (523)

$30 and under

Mexican

Danville

About the restaurant

By embracing traditional techniques, Cocina Hermanas offers a creatively classic cuisine that marries well-known Mexican street food and family dishes with our philosophy of fresh, local and sustainable. We are excited to share our vision of modern Mexican slow food for our community to enjoy in the same family style of Mexico.
We also take our spirits and cocktails very seriously. We offer over a dozen seasonally specialty cocktails. Our selection of 80 Tequilas and Mezcals allow us to also satisfy any discerned tastes. For those looking to broaden your taste profile, try our carefully curated Flight Menu.

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Colleen

Dined on 10 Sept 2024

We loved this restaurant. The food was amazing! Service great! The owners stopped by our table to see if we were happy.

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Experience

Cocina Hermanas Happy Hour!!!

Matador - San Francisco

4.6

4.6 (185)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Downtown / Union Square

About the restaurant

Matador – San Francisco is a restaurant serving authentic Mexican cuisine. It offers delivery and takeout, and also provides catering services. The restaurant is recommended for lunch and dinner, and has garage and street parking. It is a good place for groups, and the attire and ambiance inside is casual. Matador – San Francisco offers full alcohol bar and the noise level during peak hours is average. The restaurant offers free WI-FI access and has outdoor seating as well.

The menu at Matador – San Francisco includes classic Mexican dishes such as carnitas tacos, guacamole, mezcal with pineapple syrup and lemon, house salad with shrimp, salsa, and pozole. The waiting staff is friendly, courteous, and fast in taking orders and serving food.

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PatriciaL

Dined on 21 Aug 2024

Great food and service. Atmosphere was great. Friendly staff

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