Elena's Mexican Restaurant

Restaurant · West Portal

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"Elena’s was one of the hottest openings of 2024. Diners lined up for hours in traditionally sleepy West Portal to get a taste of the first Mexican restaurant from the wildly popular Original Joe’s team. Here the pork tamales come slashed with crema, cotija, and avocado salsa, and you can get one with the combo plate, complete with rice and refried beans. It’s the kind of situation that calls for a pitcher of margaritas." - Becky Duffett, Eater Staff

San Francisco’s Best Tamales to Try This Holiday Season
Elena’s Mexican Restaurant

255 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127 Get directions

elenasmexican.com
@elenasmexican

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