El Buen Comer

4.6$$· ModerateClosed · opens 11:00 AM

Authentic home-style Mexican comfort food in San Francisco's Mission District

El Buen Comer
Website Directions 415-817-1542

El Buen Comer is a vibrant, cozy Mexican restaurant located on Mission Street in San Francisco. Founded by chef Isabel Caudillo, the spot serves comforting Mexico City-style favorites like rich mole con pollo, handmade tortilla tacos, pozole, and chilaquiles. Visitors can enjoy a warm neighborhood atmosphere alongside craft cocktails, beer, and a variety of vegetarian options.

Quick tip: Order the mole con pollo or pozole with handmade tortillas, and plan ahead as they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Expert notes

  • Customers get to taste authentic dishes such as guisados, Mole con Pollo, Chilaquiles, Tostadas de Tinga, Comida corridas, and other tacos, tortas dishes made from scratch, including masa and hand-rolled enchiladas. Before the restaurant, Chef Isabel became famous for homemade tamales at farmers' markets in Noe Valley. A must-order dish!

Features

  • Cocktails
  • Dine In
  • Gluten Free Food
  • Local Favorite
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Salad
  • Soup
  • Tacos
  • Take Outs
  • Tamale
  • Vegetarian Options

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