Colibri Mexican Bistro - Review - Presidio - San Francisco - The Infatuation
"At Colibri Mexican Bistro, you’ll eat decent entrees that are served in dainty portions. The just-OK carnitas come in a pig-shaped vessel and thick tortilla soup is poured tableside. The family-friendly spot has enough floor space to tire out a toddler with zoomies, and is smack dab in the middle of the Presidio—so it works well for holiday dinners and team-bonding meals on a corporate card. Sure, you can get more flavorful Mexican food elsewhere in the city, and the shallow bowl of guacamole is nowhere near worth $18 (the chips are free, at least). But when you want to feel like you’ve left the city—especially with a big group—get a table on the patio, sip on a smoking mezcal cocktail, and soak in the wafts of eucalyptus. photo credit: Josh Sanchez Food Rundown Guacamole The two cupped palms-sized guacamole could feasibly serve just one and a half hungry adults. It's good, but you should spend that $18 on something else. photo credit: Julia Chen Sopa De Tortilla There’s a teensy kick from the pasilla chiles, though you’d sweat more changing a lightbulb. We appreciate the theatrics of the tableside soup pour. Mole Poblano Pretty good. The consistency of the mole itself is nice and gravy-like, with the right balance of earthy, salty, and sweet. Carnitas Once you’ve ooh-ed and ahh-ed at the adorable ceramic pig-shaped bowl, dig in (though it’s a bit awkward to fish the carnitas out of the crevices). They’re good, but nothing you’ll be daydreaming about the next day. photo credit: Julia Chen" - Julia Chen
