The food is absolutely delicious!!! This gives me hope “THE MISSION” food remains ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Rosprim
The milanesa especial... You can thank me later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pozole Verde House Specialty, Milanesa Fridays
Batia Love Ahava
A Cool place to grab a bite. Nice outdoor patio in back. Food is delicious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A ANS
Great margaritas, salsa and chips. The chicken fajitas are the best.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Fajitas Puerto Alegre Style
Elisabeth Clobucker
I simply love Puerto Allegro. It has been my favorite Mexican place for quite a while.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Enchiladas De Casa, Fajitas Puerto Alegre Style, Frozen Margarita, Burrito
Keri Campbell
I’ve been going here for the last 19 years and it is consistently delicious! Margaritas are fantastic, the service always friendly and the food is consistently everything I want it to be. So darn good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Grilled Chicken Burrito, Enchiladas De Casa, Nachos, Burrito
Jerry's M.
We hit a few spots in the Mission District and we came across Puerto Allegre. Solid choice, the wait wasn't too long and the seating on the sidewalk provided a decent view of the fun. Margaritas are the way they should be, strong, and authentic. The food was great as well, perfect after any session.
Kay Dee
One of the best Mexican foods I've had in the city. The burrito and quesadillas tasted fresh, well mixed, balanced ingredients. The interior is also nice and we were lucky that a mariachi band stopped by while we were eating. The service was fast and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jayda B.
$30+ plus tip for two TINY tacos served with a small amount of rice and beans, with margarita that had absolutely no flavor but did at least pack a little bit of a punch. Chips were stale, server couldn't be bothered. No bueno.
Brian Scott
Regular visitors to SF and Valencia St for many years , but this was the first time at Puerto Alegre. Both our meals were delicious, fast service and great staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Fajitas Puerto Alegre Style, Pozole Verde House Specialty, Camarones a La Diabla
Hasn't changed. Still the best Mexican restaurant in San Francisco. Delicious and very authentic food. Service is great with very friendly staff. We keep going here whenever in San Francisco. Highly recommend you try it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Taco Creijghton
Great food, very nice atmosphere. Really enjoyed ourselves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arsham P.
One of the worst Mexican meals I have ever had. I have never seen a bowl of beans that was literally pale pink colored in water like someone threw it up. Our group was astonished by how bad the food was. Even the chips were completely stale with no flavor. We ordered burritos, burrito bowls and fajitas and oh man, stay away! There are literally a million better options on Valencia and mission. Drinks are not cheap enough to justify going there. Not sure why anyone would choose to go there instead of all other Mexican restaurants around. How can you mess up such a palatable type of food?!
Cherylynn N.
3.5 STARSWhy you should come to Puerto Alegre:(1) Full bar!!! A rarity for a non-bougie/trendy Mexican restaurants in the city. (2) Awesome service(3) Free chips + salsa When some restos in the city are charging $11 for chips + salsa...that's a win in itself!Always thought of Puerto Alegre as more of a hipster fav so it wasn't on my radar. But, convenience won this time since they're centrally located near the bars on 16th and there was no wait on Thursday evening. Puerto Alegre it is!They're open for takeout, delivery, indoor dining, and dog-friendly outdoor dining. M E N UMexican, Tex-Mex style fare: Salads, nachos, quesadillas, burritos (and bowls), fajitas, enchiladas, etc. They're best known for their pozole verde. No offal. While affordable with everything less than $20, their prices are several dollars more than other Mexican restos in The Mission. F O O DFood spread: tinyurl.com/2c9jfhpn* Complimentary Chips + SalsaThe chips were warm and crunchy, accompanied with a mildly spicy salsa roja. And...free refills!* Pozole Verde w/ chicken, pork, hominy, ham, and bacon ($17.95)The pozole was hot and comforting with a mild tomatillo-based broth. It was filled with tender shredded chicken (dark meat), chunks of pork (shoulder?), soft hominy, and smoky bacon. Served with a side of chopped lettuce, sliced radish, and lime. While I prefer the pozole at Gallardo's and San Jalisco, this was the best item of the bunch. * Combo - Enmolada de Pollo y Chile Relleno: Chicken Mole Enchilada & Cheese Stuffed Pepper ($19.95)The chicken mole enchilada was ok. It was filled with tender shredded chicken (dark meat) but the mole sauce lacked the complexity + rich spices that I associate with a good mole. The chile relleno was like a wet, soggy sponge. The arroz and frijoles (creamy) were fine. * Milanesa: Fried, thin cut steak ($19.95)Not my order but I did try a piece. Crispy coating but on the dry side. Plates come with your choice of flour or corn tortillas. We got one of each and they were very industrial in taste and texture.S E R V I C E5+ star service!All the staff we encountered were warm, friendly, and very attentive. Positive vibes all around. Food service was prompt. A M B I A N C ELow-key, 70s old skool, and festive. Cozy indoor dining area with a bar. Sidewalk and parklet seating. Heat lamps available. Mariachi bands rolling through really adds to the fun, lively vibe.P A R K I N GVery challenging street parking but Bart is just down the block.Overall, great central location in The Mission but IMO, the food pales in comparison with the lesser known Mexican restos in The Mission, Bernal, and Excelsior area. But, with the free chips + salsa, full bar, and awesome service...gotta round up to 4 stars.
Jennifer Spransy
Love this place. It’s been there forever with the same people working. Strong margaritas!!
The food is absolutely delicious!!! This gives me hope “THE MISSION” food remains ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The milanesa especial... You can thank me later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pozole Verde House Specialty, Milanesa Fridays
A Cool place to grab a bite. Nice outdoor patio in back. Food is delicious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great margaritas, salsa and chips. The chicken fajitas are the best.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Fajitas Puerto Alegre Style
I simply love Puerto Allegro. It has been my favorite Mexican place for quite a while.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Enchiladas De Casa, Fajitas Puerto Alegre Style, Frozen Margarita, Burrito
I’ve been going here for the last 19 years and it is consistently delicious! Margaritas are fantastic, the service always friendly and the food is consistently everything I want it to be. So darn good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Grilled Chicken Burrito, Enchiladas De Casa, Nachos, Burrito
We hit a few spots in the Mission District and we came across Puerto Allegre. Solid choice, the wait wasn't too long and the seating on the sidewalk provided a decent view of the fun. Margaritas are the way they should be, strong, and authentic. The food was great as well, perfect after any session.
One of the best Mexican foods I've had in the city. The burrito and quesadillas tasted fresh, well mixed, balanced ingredients. The interior is also nice and we were lucky that a mariachi band stopped by while we were eating. The service was fast and welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
$30+ plus tip for two TINY tacos served with a small amount of rice and beans, with margarita that had absolutely no flavor but did at least pack a little bit of a punch. Chips were stale, server couldn't be bothered. No bueno.
Regular visitors to SF and Valencia St for many years , but this was the first time at Puerto Alegre. Both our meals were delicious, fast service and great staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Fajitas Puerto Alegre Style, Pozole Verde House Specialty, Camarones a La Diabla
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Hasn't changed. Still the best Mexican restaurant in San Francisco. Delicious and very authentic food. Service is great with very friendly staff. We keep going here whenever in San Francisco. Highly recommend you try it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa
Great food, very nice atmosphere. Really enjoyed ourselves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the worst Mexican meals I have ever had. I have never seen a bowl of beans that was literally pale pink colored in water like someone threw it up. Our group was astonished by how bad the food was. Even the chips were completely stale with no flavor. We ordered burritos, burrito bowls and fajitas and oh man, stay away! There are literally a million better options on Valencia and mission. Drinks are not cheap enough to justify going there. Not sure why anyone would choose to go there instead of all other Mexican restaurants around. How can you mess up such a palatable type of food?!
3.5 STARSWhy you should come to Puerto Alegre:(1) Full bar!!! A rarity for a non-bougie/trendy Mexican restaurants in the city. (2) Awesome service(3) Free chips + salsa When some restos in the city are charging $11 for chips + salsa...that's a win in itself!Always thought of Puerto Alegre as more of a hipster fav so it wasn't on my radar. But, convenience won this time since they're centrally located near the bars on 16th and there was no wait on Thursday evening. Puerto Alegre it is!They're open for takeout, delivery, indoor dining, and dog-friendly outdoor dining. M E N UMexican, Tex-Mex style fare: Salads, nachos, quesadillas, burritos (and bowls), fajitas, enchiladas, etc. They're best known for their pozole verde. No offal. While affordable with everything less than $20, their prices are several dollars more than other Mexican restos in The Mission. F O O DFood spread: tinyurl.com/2c9jfhpn* Complimentary Chips + SalsaThe chips were warm and crunchy, accompanied with a mildly spicy salsa roja. And...free refills!* Pozole Verde w/ chicken, pork, hominy, ham, and bacon ($17.95)The pozole was hot and comforting with a mild tomatillo-based broth. It was filled with tender shredded chicken (dark meat), chunks of pork (shoulder?), soft hominy, and smoky bacon. Served with a side of chopped lettuce, sliced radish, and lime. While I prefer the pozole at Gallardo's and San Jalisco, this was the best item of the bunch. * Combo - Enmolada de Pollo y Chile Relleno: Chicken Mole Enchilada & Cheese Stuffed Pepper ($19.95)The chicken mole enchilada was ok. It was filled with tender shredded chicken (dark meat) but the mole sauce lacked the complexity + rich spices that I associate with a good mole. The chile relleno was like a wet, soggy sponge. The arroz and frijoles (creamy) were fine. * Milanesa: Fried, thin cut steak ($19.95)Not my order but I did try a piece. Crispy coating but on the dry side. Plates come with your choice of flour or corn tortillas. We got one of each and they were very industrial in taste and texture.S E R V I C E5+ star service!All the staff we encountered were warm, friendly, and very attentive. Positive vibes all around. Food service was prompt. A M B I A N C ELow-key, 70s old skool, and festive. Cozy indoor dining area with a bar. Sidewalk and parklet seating. Heat lamps available. Mariachi bands rolling through really adds to the fun, lively vibe.P A R K I N GVery challenging street parking but Bart is just down the block.Overall, great central location in The Mission but IMO, the food pales in comparison with the lesser known Mexican restos in The Mission, Bernal, and Excelsior area. But, with the free chips + salsa, full bar, and awesome service...gotta round up to 4 stars.
Love this place. It’s been there forever with the same people working. Strong margaritas!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5