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★ #4 · Best Mexican in San Francisco
Nopalito
Lower Haight · $$ · Mexican · 2 sources · Updated freshness pending · MICHELIN · Bib
Why it's #4
Slow-cooked organic carnitas and tostadas de tinga de pollo from James Beard winner Gonzalo Guzman — regional Mexican in a stylish sit-down room, not a counter.
Backed by 2 independent sources across 2 kinds of judge — critics, MICHELIN, and locals.
What to order
- 01CarnitasSlow-cooked and organic
- 02Tostada de tinga de polloRegional Mexican from James Beard winner Gonzalo Guzman
- 03Chile relleno
Where it's ranked
Holds a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand — the guide's mark for great food at a friendly price.
Featured on Eater's guide to the city's best.
Good to know
Neighborhood
Lower Haight
Price
$$
Cuisine
Mexican
Consensus rank
#4 of 12
Sources
2 across 2 kinds of judge
Updated
freshness pending
Distinctions
MICHELIN · Bib
Locals want to go
473
Consensus score
83 / 100
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