Went there with a group during the GDC, 85.00USD for a margarita pitcher, service that was WAYYYYYY too long (about 3.5 hours to have supper + the bill).The food was okay but took about an hour to get a single burrito.The very displeasing staff refused to separate the bill (we were a group and no one knew each other) we had to argue with the staff and manager for about 40 minutes and the only thing we could do is pay with separate cards on ONE SINGLE BILL...convenient for business expanses.Never going there again and with all the restaurants that offer good service in the SF area, don't waste your time and money there !
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Joanie S.
Since my last review the hours are now consistent. After speaking with the staff, I learned they were undergoing some changes. The bar staff are amazing. Drinks are great too. As always, the food is delicious.
I Nowak
Delicious Mexican food, friendly service, a little hidden on a side street.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Julia Martinez
Came to this place to eat a little snack and have a drink before work and I was so disappointed. No one was in there except for another couple and I got seated at the bar& the manager and bar tender just kept talking and ignored me and didn’t give me a menu until 5 minutes later. Margaritas were ok. Tasted like soda water and tequila. Mole wings were so sweet u couldn’t even taste the mole. Only ate two and didn’t want anymore. Mole is hard to make, which I get, but with a little spice maybe they could’ve been better. I also got a taco al pastor. Which was really good. Thank God. But 10$ for one taco the size of the palm of my hand? Ummmmm no. It was good but it was worth 5$ tops. The bar tender was this young white guy & he was just weird. From start to finish. Service is terrible. Food isn’t worth it. Don’t waste your money here. This place needs some work.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Derek B.
So good. The carnitas tacos were excellent. Peter made me an extra spicy margarita that's was totally on point . The staff is all awesome too
Ruby F.
Service here sucks! If you don't have a reservation don't bother coming here. Even if you do and you don't work in the nearby office buildings they'll treat you like trash. Had to ask for the water to be filled. Items on the menu were sold out even though they just opened. Food is overpriced and greasy. Waiters left multiple times while we were ordering, like what's the rush? Your food takes almost an hour to come out anyways.
Relja Markovic
Good food, but the restaurant had trouble keeping up with the crowd. Some cocktails were not available, I'm guessing that's also due to crowds. Having said that, the staff were all great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tony Tiwari
Delicious food for the best prices. I had a veggie Burrito and it was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
BeardRub
Best burrito of my life, exceptional drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shaun Keefe
This is a great little culinary find in downtown San Fran. Mexican cuisine close to the Moscone Center.Food is fabulous. All food is fresh and handmade. The staff is wonderful and friendly.Vicki is an amazing bartender. The head chef, Eric, knows how to bring the taste of Mexican food to the palate.Clean establishment with beautiful decor.Prices are affordable compared to the surrounding options.This place was so great I had to come back... Twice.Thanks Buena Vida, for a remarkable dining experience.
Amazing food. Absolutely lip smacking tacos and salsa
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah
This place has unfortunately changed a lot since my first visit. I don't think I will come back after my last experience. Even with a reservation we waited 45 min and had to keep reminding the staff to seat us. The staff was drinking heavily and kept forgetting our order. The food wasn't good.
Foodiesf
Noise level was thru the roof; we could barely hear one another. The service was terrible; we were constantly asking for refills of the bottle of water, had to flag down severs to give our order, and we're still waiting for the second round of drinks (which, actually, we finally cancelled an hour after ordering and not getting them). No need to return.
Max Radlicz
Probably the best Mexican food I've ever had. The salsa trio was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesabirria, Salsa Trio
Gregory F.
Amazing surprise. Went for a casual meal at the bar. Servers and bartender were super friendly, food was very good. The trio of salsas with the chips was amazing, and the crispy carnitas taco was DELICIOUS!!
Went there with a group during the GDC, 85.00USD for a margarita pitcher, service that was WAYYYYYY too long (about 3.5 hours to have supper + the bill).The food was okay but took about an hour to get a single burrito.The very displeasing staff refused to separate the bill (we were a group and no one knew each other) we had to argue with the staff and manager for about 40 minutes and the only thing we could do is pay with separate cards on ONE SINGLE BILL...convenient for business expanses.Never going there again and with all the restaurants that offer good service in the SF area, don't waste your time and money there !
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Since my last review the hours are now consistent. After speaking with the staff, I learned they were undergoing some changes. The bar staff are amazing. Drinks are great too. As always, the food is delicious.
Delicious Mexican food, friendly service, a little hidden on a side street.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Came to this place to eat a little snack and have a drink before work and I was so disappointed. No one was in there except for another couple and I got seated at the bar& the manager and bar tender just kept talking and ignored me and didn’t give me a menu until 5 minutes later. Margaritas were ok. Tasted like soda water and tequila. Mole wings were so sweet u couldn’t even taste the mole. Only ate two and didn’t want anymore. Mole is hard to make, which I get, but with a little spice maybe they could’ve been better. I also got a taco al pastor. Which was really good. Thank God. But 10$ for one taco the size of the palm of my hand? Ummmmm no. It was good but it was worth 5$ tops. The bar tender was this young white guy & he was just weird. From start to finish. Service is terrible. Food isn’t worth it. Don’t waste your money here. This place needs some work.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
So good. The carnitas tacos were excellent. Peter made me an extra spicy margarita that's was totally on point . The staff is all awesome too
Service here sucks! If you don't have a reservation don't bother coming here. Even if you do and you don't work in the nearby office buildings they'll treat you like trash. Had to ask for the water to be filled. Items on the menu were sold out even though they just opened. Food is overpriced and greasy. Waiters left multiple times while we were ordering, like what's the rush? Your food takes almost an hour to come out anyways.
Good food, but the restaurant had trouble keeping up with the crowd. Some cocktails were not available, I'm guessing that's also due to crowds. Having said that, the staff were all great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Delicious food for the best prices. I had a veggie Burrito and it was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best burrito of my life, exceptional drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a great little culinary find in downtown San Fran. Mexican cuisine close to the Moscone Center.Food is fabulous. All food is fresh and handmade. The staff is wonderful and friendly.Vicki is an amazing bartender. The head chef, Eric, knows how to bring the taste of Mexican food to the palate.Clean establishment with beautiful decor.Prices are affordable compared to the surrounding options.This place was so great I had to come back... Twice.Thanks Buena Vida, for a remarkable dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing food. Absolutely lip smacking tacos and salsa
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has unfortunately changed a lot since my first visit. I don't think I will come back after my last experience. Even with a reservation we waited 45 min and had to keep reminding the staff to seat us. The staff was drinking heavily and kept forgetting our order. The food wasn't good.
Noise level was thru the roof; we could barely hear one another. The service was terrible; we were constantly asking for refills of the bottle of water, had to flag down severs to give our order, and we're still waiting for the second round of drinks (which, actually, we finally cancelled an hour after ordering and not getting them). No need to return.
Probably the best Mexican food I've ever had. The salsa trio was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesabirria, Salsa Trio
Amazing surprise. Went for a casual meal at the bar. Servers and bartender were super friendly, food was very good. The trio of salsas with the chips was amazing, and the crispy carnitas taco was DELICIOUS!!