One of the few Mexican restaurants with nicely flavored and not overly salted food. Tortillas are fantastic and handmade. You can taste the flavors and not just salt!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alice W.
I've had El Pipila countless of times when I lived in the area. I love supporting Women owned businesses so ordering from here is an easy decision when I'm feeling Mexican food. The only caveat is the open hours, but I understand that a majority of the traffic comes from workers on weekdays during lunch hours. Throughout the years, these are some of the foods I've ordered: 1. Pozole (5/5): If it's cold outside and you crave soup, this is the item to order. Savory yet tart and warm, this is such a deep and well rounded dish with plenty of soft and tender pork. 2. Chicken tacos (5/5): The chicken is seasoned, cooked well, and with the toppings and wrapped in their delicious tortilla, this is so good. This comes with a side of chips and some spicy salsas. 3. Chicken Burrito (4/5): The chicken here is similar seasoned to that in the tacos, and is cooked very well too. I think it's soaked in soup until they serve it because it was soft but what made the burrito a little soggier. I ordered black beans and added guac to the burrito. The only sad point was that the tortilla was soggy from the black beans or chicken. Overall, very delicious. I will be back if in the area during open hours and hope to try out more of their food too!
Randy B.
When you want pizza from Pizza Squared but they are closed, next door was El Pipila -- the next man up! Only open from 10a-3p, so you better hurry. Super fresh and reasonable prices, everything housemade including the tortillas and beans -- which I'm big on. I got the carnitas burrito (with cheese for a buck extra), and whoa. Super tender pork with great flavor. Topped with one/all of their delicious salsas [$13.50, 4.5 stars]. The service is nice as pie. Counter seating, Not alot (10?), and a couple of tables outside. Winner.
Kent P.
Food was delicious and the service was very quick. I was in and out in no time. The restaurant has a modern look and feel highlighting its culture which gave a very authentic feel. Would definitely come back again. I got the shrimp and carinatas tacos which was delicious. My only thing is that i wish it came with more than two tacos, left me hungry for more!
Helen C.
Places like this should have a line out the door!! Lucky for you, there's not, yet. It's a family owned restaurant by mom and daughter, go Mama! More than that, the food is delicious and so fresh! The tacos are $5 each and you can probably do 3 easily. The carne asada is tasty and the Al pastor might have been even better. It's done with pineapple and all! The best part is the homemade corn tortilla that isn't deep fried like most places. The quesadilla is made with the same corn tortillas and it is soooo good with sour cream inside making it unlike any other quesadilla I've had. The aqua fresca $5 all looked tempting but we went with horchata, which was creamy and flavorful. Lastly this has to be one of the cleanest restaurants in all of SF! It's pleasant to actually sit at the bar and watch them make the food right in front of you. Watch out on the hours though. They are only open for lunch until 3pm Mon-Sat but you can find them at Presidio food trucks on Sundays.
Zarina Z.
My partner ordered the asada torta - he's a hearty eater and he left full and satisfied. The torta arrived quickly after order, and had a generous portion of meat, which was seasoned well. His only request was that the torta come with a small side, like chips. Otherwise, great spot for a nice lunchtime meal when you are in the neighborhood!
Guilherme Mauro Germoglio Barbosa
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Plate
Laura M.
Stopped by today to get a quick lunch. The food was fresh and tasty. We ordered the carne asada torta and potatoes flautas and two mango agua frescas. If I'm in the area I will definitely be back.
Kyle Channel
Got a veggie burrito here, it was good. Chips were a little cruncy for my
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole
Mark J.
My local neighborhood taqueria, run by a mother and daughter team. The mother is always behind the counter cooking and boy does she whip up some delicious stuff. My go-to on a dreary afternoon (or, truth be told, after a hangover) is her delicious pozole verde, a rich soup with a thick chile/chicken broth, loads of hominy, and fresh onions and cabbage on top to give it a crunch. Normally though, I'll just order a burrito and I'm always satisfied. The chips are house-made, and do ask for the salsa, which they keep in condiment bottles behind the fridge. Friendly, family-run, clean, delicious. I'm lucky that they are so close!
We had burritos and tacos and they were just ok, but the sauces were great. There’s limited street parking and no restrooms.
Phil Ritchie
The food here is decent. However, I recently placed an order online through their website. After approving the total on my card, the store added a service fee and a tip that I did not authorize. I won't ever eat here again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Prathmesh P.
The veggie flautas and enchiladas (verde) taste homemade and so good! I've found my go-to spot for enchiladas finally
Scott Loo
surprise little place. listed in la cocina cookbook. the sopes were wonderful (not on the menu but available if you ask!). highly recommend. beautiful family cooking beautiful food.Parking: easy street parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mia F.
They have the best shrimp tacos, the chicken and carne asada were also good but the shrimp was truly amazing. Everything was fresh and delicious
One of the few Mexican restaurants with nicely flavored and not overly salted food. Tortillas are fantastic and handmade. You can taste the flavors and not just salt!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've had El Pipila countless of times when I lived in the area. I love supporting Women owned businesses so ordering from here is an easy decision when I'm feeling Mexican food. The only caveat is the open hours, but I understand that a majority of the traffic comes from workers on weekdays during lunch hours. Throughout the years, these are some of the foods I've ordered: 1. Pozole (5/5): If it's cold outside and you crave soup, this is the item to order. Savory yet tart and warm, this is such a deep and well rounded dish with plenty of soft and tender pork. 2. Chicken tacos (5/5): The chicken is seasoned, cooked well, and with the toppings and wrapped in their delicious tortilla, this is so good. This comes with a side of chips and some spicy salsas. 3. Chicken Burrito (4/5): The chicken here is similar seasoned to that in the tacos, and is cooked very well too. I think it's soaked in soup until they serve it because it was soft but what made the burrito a little soggier. I ordered black beans and added guac to the burrito. The only sad point was that the tortilla was soggy from the black beans or chicken. Overall, very delicious. I will be back if in the area during open hours and hope to try out more of their food too!
When you want pizza from Pizza Squared but they are closed, next door was El Pipila -- the next man up! Only open from 10a-3p, so you better hurry. Super fresh and reasonable prices, everything housemade including the tortillas and beans -- which I'm big on. I got the carnitas burrito (with cheese for a buck extra), and whoa. Super tender pork with great flavor. Topped with one/all of their delicious salsas [$13.50, 4.5 stars]. The service is nice as pie. Counter seating, Not alot (10?), and a couple of tables outside. Winner.
Food was delicious and the service was very quick. I was in and out in no time. The restaurant has a modern look and feel highlighting its culture which gave a very authentic feel. Would definitely come back again. I got the shrimp and carinatas tacos which was delicious. My only thing is that i wish it came with more than two tacos, left me hungry for more!
Places like this should have a line out the door!! Lucky for you, there's not, yet. It's a family owned restaurant by mom and daughter, go Mama! More than that, the food is delicious and so fresh! The tacos are $5 each and you can probably do 3 easily. The carne asada is tasty and the Al pastor might have been even better. It's done with pineapple and all! The best part is the homemade corn tortilla that isn't deep fried like most places. The quesadilla is made with the same corn tortillas and it is soooo good with sour cream inside making it unlike any other quesadilla I've had. The aqua fresca $5 all looked tempting but we went with horchata, which was creamy and flavorful. Lastly this has to be one of the cleanest restaurants in all of SF! It's pleasant to actually sit at the bar and watch them make the food right in front of you. Watch out on the hours though. They are only open for lunch until 3pm Mon-Sat but you can find them at Presidio food trucks on Sundays.
My partner ordered the asada torta - he's a hearty eater and he left full and satisfied. The torta arrived quickly after order, and had a generous portion of meat, which was seasoned well. His only request was that the torta come with a small side, like chips. Otherwise, great spot for a nice lunchtime meal when you are in the neighborhood!
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Plate
Stopped by today to get a quick lunch. The food was fresh and tasty. We ordered the carne asada torta and potatoes flautas and two mango agua frescas. If I'm in the area I will definitely be back.
Got a veggie burrito here, it was good. Chips were a little cruncy for my
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole
My local neighborhood taqueria, run by a mother and daughter team. The mother is always behind the counter cooking and boy does she whip up some delicious stuff. My go-to on a dreary afternoon (or, truth be told, after a hangover) is her delicious pozole verde, a rich soup with a thick chile/chicken broth, loads of hominy, and fresh onions and cabbage on top to give it a crunch. Normally though, I'll just order a burrito and I'm always satisfied. The chips are house-made, and do ask for the salsa, which they keep in condiment bottles behind the fridge. Friendly, family-run, clean, delicious. I'm lucky that they are so close!
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We had burritos and tacos and they were just ok, but the sauces were great. There’s limited street parking and no restrooms.
The food here is decent. However, I recently placed an order online through their website. After approving the total on my card, the store added a service fee and a tip that I did not authorize. I won't ever eat here again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
The veggie flautas and enchiladas (verde) taste homemade and so good! I've found my go-to spot for enchiladas finally
surprise little place. listed in la cocina cookbook. the sopes were wonderful (not on the menu but available if you ask!). highly recommend. beautiful family cooking beautiful food.Parking: easy street parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
They have the best shrimp tacos, the chicken and carne asada were also good but the shrimp was truly amazing. Everything was fresh and delicious