Nopalito

4.3$$· ModerateClosed · opens 11:30 AM

Vibrant neighborhood spot serving scratch-made organic Mexican cuisine in San Francisco

Nopalito
Website Directions 415-437-0303

Nopalito is a popular San Francisco restaurant known for its traditional Mexican dishes made with organic, locally sourced ingredients. Located on Broderick Street, the bright and casual dining room serves classics like carnitas, quesadillas, and house-made masa specialties. It offers a lively atmosphere with excellent vegetarian options and craft cocktails.

Quick tip: Nopalito does not accept reservations, so arrive early for dinner to avoid peak wait times.

Expert notes

  • The menu contains various Mexican dishes, including carnitas, tacos, empanadas, tostada, tortillas, mole, soups, desserts, and more. The famous dishes are carnitas, tamale, handmade corn tortillas, Totopos Con Chile, Mole Poblano con Pollo, chilaquiles, and Ceviche. Nopalito offers private tastings of their cocktails and Agave spirits; email at hello@nopalitosf.com if interested! Nopalito also offers an excellent selection of desserts, including the customer-favorite flan.

Features

  • Birthday Parties
  • Ceviche
  • Cocktails
  • Date Night
  • Dine In
  • Empanadas
  • Full Bar
  • Gluten Free Food
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Private Events
  • Romantic
  • Salad
  • Seafood
  • Soup
  • Tacos
  • Take Outs
  • Tamale
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wine

Special occasion reservations

Large parties of up to 30 guests can book open-air parklet space. Fill out the form: https://www.nopalitosf.com/parkletparties for additional information.

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