Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 1026 reviews

What Zach Reau likes about Buena Vida Cantina:
The bartender told me they put a lot of love in their food and it really shows. Tacos are pricey but big (2 is enough). Drinks are strong. HH deals are solid. El Jefe is surprisingly great for being a play on a boring taco. Guac is just fine, not much flavor I’d prioritize the tacos. View all feedback. What Kai Uwe Möllenbruck doesn't like about Buena Vida Cantina:
We went to Buen Vida Cantina for the first time yesterday. The service was perfect, and charging $14 for just a small bowl of guacamole is cheeky and completely overpriced. Unfortunately, this overshadows the very good impression and taste, as excessive additional fees are charged here. In addition, the burrito lacked the necessary spice and spiciness. A PITY. Otherwise we would have come back. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.2 ★ from 50 reviews
Jeffrey
14.10.2024 - 06:29

This place has a festive and atmospheric interior, and felt authentic. We ordered the crispy mushroom tacos and shrimp burrito. The portions are generous: each...

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Brian
14.10.2024 - 06:29

Solid spot for tasty Mexican dishes, if you’re in the area! I ordered the burrito large portion and great flavors! Margaritas were better with the original/hous...

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Dan
14.10.2024 - 06:29

Delicious, delicious Mexican food. Owner was very friendly and warming. And the margaritas were fantastic. Will definitely be here again and recommending this p...

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Bobbie
14.10.2024 - 06:29

This place was pretty good. The service lacked a bit and they told us we they didn't have guac but then served it with entrees.

Noah
14.10.2024 - 06:29

Best place I’ve been in San Fransisco. Nicest and most generous owner. Amazing food. I don’t live here but I’ll certainly be back.

Menu
4.6 ★ from 20 reviews
Santino
11.06.2022 - 16:01

Vibes, food, and drinks were all immaculate! Everything we had was delicious but I highly recommend the queso app and the quesabirria taco. They also have a bom...

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Jedediah
11.06.2022 - 16:01

The food and service were good, the margarita (the house margarita) was correct, although large, the salsas and chips were good, the guacamole was good, and the...

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Janice
11.06.2022 - 16:01

The food and service were good, the margarita (the house margarita) was correct, although large, the salsas and chips were good, the guacamole was good, and the...

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German
11.06.2022 - 16:01

Vibes, food, and drinks were all immaculate! Everything we had was delicious but I highly recommend the queso app and the quesabirria taco. They also have a bom...

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Lavada
11.06.2022 - 16:01

This place is a hidden gem in the SOMA. Their Taco Tuesdays and Happy Hour are legit! Try the Quesabirria (slow cooked brisket, picked onion Oaxican cheese serv...

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Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 267 reviews
Zach
28.10.2023 - 17:02

The bartender told me they put a lot of love in their food and it really shows. Tacos are pricey but big (2 is enough). Drinks are strong. HH deals are solid. E...

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Juan
28.10.2023 - 17:02

Hoooooly Smokes! What amazing tacos. We ordered the Birria, the al pastor, the carnitas, the campechano, shrimp tacos, the president margaritas, and I can't fin...

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Dane
28.10.2023 - 17:02

The friendly atmosphere, delicious food and cocktails, and variety of Hispanic dishes was so appreciated.I highly recommend the fresh ground guacamole for appet...

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Squik
28.10.2023 - 17:02

The cocktails at this restaurant are fantastic, and be sure to try the birria. The plantains dish was very generous and a good value. The salsa trio and guacamo...

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F
28.10.2023 - 17:02

I can't understand why this restaurant isn't the most popular in San Francisco. The Quatro Fantastico taco, with chorizo, cochinita, carnitas, pastor habañero s...

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Google
4.6 ★ from 353 reviews
Opentable
4.6 ★ from 82 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.6 ★ from 324 reviews

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