Al chile

Casual, low-key place with Mexican and El Salvadoran food. Pupusas were very hot (temperature, not spicy), gooey, and cheesy, and I got some fried chicken special that was very crispy and different than the standard Mexican fare. The water comes with some lime juice already added which was a nice touch. Their mild tomato salsa seems a bit heavier on oregano than most other places and maybe a bit less on the cumin. It’ll be personal preference what’s better, but I like that it’s different. I’m hoping to try their more standard Mexican food next to see how it compares to nearby places, but their specials were good and not easily found elsewhere. Dining room was clean, and their kitchen is partially open with the open parts being clean. I didn’t use the bathroom, but I’ll update on how clean it is if I use it in the future. Service could probably be slightly better, but it’s also fairly standard for small places like this. Everyone seems understaffed since Covid, and the employees here were nice so I still rated them well in that regards.

Really solid local spot specializing in El Salvadorian food (and tacos too haha). The atmosphere is very casual and a good choice for any time of the day. You order at the counter and they will serve you if you choose to eat there. We were really impressed with the yucca fries. Very delicious, and it satiated our yuca frita craving from when we went to Costa Rica recently. I had the al pastor and fish tacos which I thought were okay. I enjoyed the fish taco the most. I must try the pupusas next time. I bet they are fire.

A very welcome addition to the inner sunset and probably the best burrito in this part of the city: grilled, flavorful, and a nice mix of pickled peppers inside. Really liked the shrimp and fish tacos. Looking forward to trying the rice plates and chilaquiles next time. Horchata was excellent.

Best pupusa of my life outside of one spot in El Salvador Like woah. Wow. Perfection. Plush dough, generous bean and cheese filling the cheese has a delicate tang to it that cuts through the beans The curtido is my fav ive ever had , i imagine they make it in house ive never seen ghis beautiful pickled purple cabbage Im mind blown truly. Get the pupusa plate with black beans and spanish rice I like the habanero hot sauce for my rice and beans and i LOVE the chipotle on my pupusa. Unreal need to come back ASAP

Delicious pupusas!! This is what the Inner Sunset has being missing. So glad we have quality and affordable Salvadoran food in the Sunset. I will definitely be back. Also, they have a really spicy and flavorful habanero salsa. Can’t wait to try more of their menu

Delicious brunch! Happy to have a salvi/ mex spot in the neighborhood. Will def be back to try more 😋

Ate at Al Chile yesterday and really enjoyed it! We ordered the quesabirria, two pupusas, and the flautas. Everything was delicious — my partner said the quesabirria was a big standout for him. The owner is super friendly and attentive. This is an excellent new place to support and hopefully it does very well; this neighborhood could’ve used some good Mexican food!

Really good food!!! The taste is amazing, so fresh. It feels like home made food! Highly recommend this place! Definitely will be back. And the staff is also amazing.

Amazing food. A privilege to have such El Salvadoran food in the neighborhood. Takes me back to East LA.

I stopped by Al Chile with a friend recently and tried three of their tacos along with a hibiscus drink. The hibiscus drink was flavorful and not too sweet. Carnitas Taco: This was my personal favorite! The carnitas had a delicious, crispy texture. The meat itself was juicy, tender, and flavorful. Birria Taco: I could taste the slow-cooked flavor that stood out. Asada Taco: The asada itself was well-seasoned and satisfying, with a nice grilled taste.

Friendly service, decent portions and a convenient option near the hospital for Salvadoran and Mexican food, I enjoyed the Pozole and the Burritos. Definitely check it out!

Small shop with fast service! Staff were also kind and friendly. The burrito was flavorful and satisfied my fix for an al pastor burrito. Salsas were also available and free! 4/5 - Al Pastor Super Burrito - Well-seasoned and filling! However, I would have preferred just a bit more of the toppings as it seemed like the meat was a bit too overwhelming in proportions. Overall still a good burrito to choose!

This Mexican joint is right between UCSF and Inner Irving's food strip, serving breakfast, tacos, pupusas, fajitas and more. I had a regular burrito with beef and black beans to go. The free chips and the salsas (red ones got a kick to it!) were appreciated. I ate half of it and save the other half for tomorrow, cos it's BIG! Service was efficient and this corner spot is currently decorated to celebrate Halloween!

Came here for a snack and ordered the carne asada fries. It was a slow night but it took longer than expected for the fries to come out and when it did....so underwhelming and disappointing. Fries tasted like they fried stale fries to make them crispy again. There was barely any cheese, the carne asada tasted old and dry, and you're not given any salsa unless you ask for it (only small containers available). You'd think it would be hard to mess up carne asada fries but anything is possible! Even though the fries were disappointing, I'd still like to return one day to try the pupusas.

Tried the quesabirrias and they were ok. The Salvadorian empanada dessert was interesting. I believe traditional Salvadoran Empanadas de Leche are sweet, golden-fried plantain pastries filled with a warm vanilla custard known as leche poleada. I also tried the chilaquiles with red salsa and was a bit disappointed. Their chips are good on their own, but the chilaquiles were all soggy. It looked like a lot of chips too. Might just be my preference, but I would like some crunch / texture.

The food is a like a warm hug. I got papusa, burrito, and horchata. I know... Too ambitious. Half burrito to go. You order first and then take a seat.

I like Al Chile, but I am very basic, we only get burritos. But it's a good burrito! Friendly service.

The food is very good, fresh , tasty and delicious. The service is great but the girls in the cashier don't understand English well. I ordered a burrito and it became a taco.,It was really good and tasty so I didn't mind .? The Taco was really. Cheesy and big . The place is clean and very light inside, I would recommend it to anyone who wants delicious and Fresh food.

I loved coming here on a rainy day! The inside was super warm and the food was fresh, hot, and flavorful. My favorite dish was the tortilla soup. 100/10 recommend.

Yummy fish tacos and good chips and guacamole. Their menu is full of tasty looking items and I will definitely be back. The only negatives - the two salsas provided with the chips, not a great flavor, but whatever, the guac more than makes up for that. The bigger negative for me is that the tortilla for the tacos falls apart completely. A hard taco, or double soft tortillas, or a thicker soft tortilla could've prevented the entire taco basically falling apart in my hand.

The staff here is so nice. Not too busy on a Tuesday around 12:30pm. I had to circle a bit and found 2 hour parking a couple blocks away. My friend and I got a couple pupusas and a super burrito, it was all very tasty and a solid 4 stars!

New spot in the inner sunset that's walkable from UCSF and close to Golden Gate Park. We came for a late lunch on Saturday and decided to try a pupusa (the one with meat and cheese beans) and their appetizer enchiladas to share. You order first and then grab seating. It's a small spot with 4-6 tables inside. Food didn't take long and you can hear and smell all the great food noises coming from the kitchen! Food was delicious and my tummy was quite happy!! Will definitely be back to help support small local business

Really solid local spot specializing in El Salvadorian food (and tacos too haha). The atmosphere is very casual and a good choice for any time of the day. You order at the counter and they will serve you if you choose to eat there. We were really impressed with the yucca fries. Very delicious, and it satiated our yuca frita craving from when we went to Costa Rica recently. I had the al pastor and fish tacos which I thought were okay. I enjoyed the fish taco the most. I must try the pupusas next time. I bet they are fire.

Best California Burrito that I've had in the Bay Area! The Carnitas was incredible. This is my new favorite Mexican spot in Inner Sunset.

Katalina was our culinary superhero, rescuing us from a flavorless fate by ordering the best stuff on the menu. The 2 meat super burrito - carnitas and chicken were explosive flavor combos and their large carne asada taco was a real champion. Al Chile's barely out of diapers at four months old, but it's already rocking five-star reviews like a boss. They're on top of things, and their grub isn't the only awesome thing - their service is laughably good. The joint's clean, but the bare walls could use some pics or paint to jazz it up.

I hate to admit when I've never even heard of a place, but it makes me glad that I have friends all over the city who have carved out their favorite spots. I met a good buddy of mine for lunch and I am already looking for excuses to come back. It ended up being three of us and so we got a bunch of things and shared them, though for me, the highlight was probably the revuelta pupusa. I love anything encased in some kind of dough, but the pork in this bad boy was as good as any I've ever had. California burrito was also excellent, probably my top 5 in the city, which is higher praise than it might sound, because I could probably list off a top 20 pretty quickly. Of all we tried, the torta might have come in last place, but not because it was bad, the others were just SO good. I would totally get a torta here and be happy. I get the feeling, though, that you could probably order anything and end up pretty happy with it. Simple place, great staff, I really can't say enough about the experience.

A very solid burrito. Good amount of weight, proper ratio of rice to meat to lettuce, good tortilla. The chips were solid as well (came free). Red chipotle sauce was really really good.

Fast service, great staff, pupusas were really really good. Generous portions, fwiw. Here are a few more words so I can post this review is a solid neighborhood restaurant.

I had dinner today with my husband for the first time the food was so fresh and delicious!!! The service was great!! I really recommend this place.

I came for lunch two days in a row and had super tacos, pastor and, carne asada and they were very yummy.

Everything was amazing, all the flavors and dishes were so fresh, and homemade. The service is amazing, all the people who work there are very nice and happy to help you with any recommendations. Will definitely go back.

Looking for lunch and this place popped up on Yelp. Parking was impossible so I dropped off my wife and waited in car. Ordered a total of 4 pupusas and dessert empanadas (not knowing what to expect with the empanadas). Waited about 30 minutes. 10 minute drive home and food was still warm. My bean and cheese pupusa did not have any cheese, bummer. The other pupusas would have been better with more cheese. There was no "cheese stretch". The green sauce was thin, not much flavor. Curtido and red sauce were decent. Overall, passable. Would return for the pupusas but will pass on the empanadas next time (not the pastry I'd thought and not much flavor).

The pupusas are excellent. House made salsa, beans and rice all delicious! Service is excellent. I wasn't a huge fan of the flautas, which the server recommended. So excited to have a yummy pupusa spot in this neighborhood. Definitely plan to come back.

Yummy tacos and pupusas. Pupusas were more filled than other pupusas I've had. Al pastor was different than others I've had (maybe because this is a Salvadorian restaurant?), but it was still really good.

Kind staff and great chilaquiles. Quiet restaurant with quick service. Breakfast served in the afternoon!

I was in the neighborhood on errands and my friend and I were ready for lunch. This place popped up in her search and she loves pupusas, so it was an easy yes. We were warmly greeted by the staff. The menu was simple yet plentiful - not in the mood for pupusas? Try a burrito, taco, or enchilada... off the beaten path from the 9th/Irving center of the hood, but affordable and well worth the side quest. I got a pupusa and a super taco with shrimp, and my friend got 2 pupusas. Both the pupusas and tortillas are handmade and delicious. I told another friend who lives in the neighborhood they've gotta come check it out!

Delicious food! Excellent friendly service! A comfortable place to eat yummy Salvymex food!!

When I get super burritos in SF I usually have to 2 hand hold the monster that is a super burrito. For close to $20 the first bar that I need from a super burrito is it being the size of my head. Unfortunately it was tiny and none of the ingredients were warm (I ate there). Staff is great tho I was just hoping for a bomb big ahh super burrito steaming from the inside after my first bite but I got a 1/5 tiny not so super burrito that was just as warm as if I door-dashed it from 45 minutes away. . I'll try one more time in a few weeks and hopefully change this to a 5/5. ILL BE BACK AL CHILE

I asked about the fried tilapia, one of my favorite dishes, and was told the fish was fresh when they got it but about a week old. I appreciate their honesty and since none of the Yelpers ever reviewed it, I passed. Ordered a fish taco and bean w/cheese papusa. I kept hearing the microwave going off during my 15 minute stay. Also ordered a side of guacamole. Nothing I had was anything special and the restaurant wouldn't survive in the Mission. Side note, I'm not a fan of papusas. The side cabbage did taste fresh however along with canned sliced jalapeño.

Good food but terrible service. Took them 30 minutes to make 2 tacos and nearly as long to bring out any water. No utensils and I had to request a napkin.

Food was fresh and delicious. The super taco with carnitas was excellent and filling. Tried the pupusa revuelta but really didn't taste the pork. Hubby liked the soup, generous portions, service good, cute small restaurant and not alot of tables. We would go back.

Good quality,every time I drive by it's empty though in the late afternoon. I hope they survive.

received one taco. did not specify one taco on menu. on top of that received a strand of hair with my singular taco. never again.

Friendly staff, excellent food. Unique flavors. Want to return to try different meals.

I was excited to try this place out as the neighborhood desperately needs a decent taqueria / burrito joint. Additionally, having worked with a lot of Salvadorenos, I also enjoy a good pupusa, so Salvy Mex seemed like the best of both worlds. To try it out, I got a burrito and a couple pupusas. The service was quick and kind and the place was clean if empty with plenty of small tables. The pupusas were solid, esp. for the location. There weren't a lot of variations, but they had some classics. I will definitely get these again and can recommend them. So far so good. However, the burrito was pretty disappointing. First off it was full of soggy shredded lettuce, which to be frank, just does not belong in a burrito. Secondly the refried beans were underseasoned and the asada wasn't what I'd expect from a mexican taqueria. Lastly, the salsas were very vinegery, not spicy and distinctly watery. Ultimately I'm glad to have Al Chile in the neighborhood, but I personally can only recommend them for the Salvy and not the Mex.

The food here was excellent! And the pricing was great too. Don't sleep on this place, even though it's not in the Mission. Go eat here now!

I got the Super Burrito, and it was delicious! I was only going to eat half and save the rest for later, but it was so good, I ate it all in one sitting. The mild green salsa was also tasty. Friendly and quick service. I will definitely be back!

A neighbor's friend said this was the best Mexican foods he's tried in the Bay area. I was so excited to try... so VERY disappointed. We ordered the steak fajitas $18.99 which came with a salad with thousand island dressing, choice of beans and rice. We ordered black beans not too salty... good. The beef was not grilled on an open flame nor cooked on a cast iron skillet which would have given the beef a nice caramelization. The beef was on the tougher side. Taste was okay...nothing special and the tortilla served with the fajitas were not tortillas, instead the pupusas. Definitely we have had much much better at most other places. I would not order again. The revuelta pupusas $5.48 was good but I don't have a bench mark to compare since it was the first time I tried a pupusas. Super chicken taco $5.99. The chicken was cold, the sour cream was luke warm instead of cold the guacamole was good and they forgot to add salsa fresca. Over all the taste was good but the temperatures were wrong. Service was pleasant, order at the counter, they brought chips and 2 salsa. Chips were on the thicker side. Had to ask for flatware. Decor was white walls with some decorations. Overall clean but the walls did have scuff marks and each table had hand sanitizer. I would not recommend this place based on what we ordered . Very mediocre at best.

WARNING! CAUTION! I was coerced by a 20-something young well-meaning friend anxious for good Mexican food and a big burritto. He was hungry for food that reminded him of his Mexican restaurants in his childhood Los Angeles and eager to try out his Spanish with ordering --/ but WARNING CAUTION I ordered my standard Chicken Quesadilla, my favorite Mexican food item. It arrived at the table looking perfectly cooked and but VERY salty! i devoured the chicken wuesa and the delicious fresh mild guacamole-- and suddenly i was shaking and light headed and i had a slight Seizure-- i called a Lyft driver to drive me home and my 20-something friend helped me walk to and from the Lyft sedan car. After the horrible incident i realized that i was MSG POISONED from super salty chicken in the quesadilla. so WARNING. MSG POISONING is AWFUL. -- so i CAUTION PEOPLE! Yes, the restaurant is bright and clean and Yes, the service was very personable and rapid. but WATCH OUT!!!! Choose a Mexican place elsewhere -- like Gordos on 9th Avenue-- i have eaten there at Gordos for many years and they have terrific food prepared by expert cooks.

Loved the pupasa!!!! I also ordered a meat taco that was delicious. Lastly, plantains that were cooked beautifully. Can't wait to go back. And the service was excellent

Great new neighborhood family restaurant! On the corner of 6th and Parnassus - finally a restaurant there that can last! I love the super tacos - fresh, delicious, and with a twist. My son loves the tenders and fries. Something there for everyone. Owned and operated by a great friendly guy who will make sure you get everything you need.