Chicano Nuevo

Fabulous Fish Tacos!! Best in the Bay Area. I could come every day for them. They're served with a hot consommé chaser. Yum Buffalo wings are good too but the fish tacos are what bring me back every time

Hands down the best food (in any cuisine) I’ve ever had. So fresh and authentic. Amazing fish tacos, guacamole, tamales, and consommé. If ii haven’t tried Chicano Nuevo, you’re truly missing out!

I'm from Southern California and miss the Mexican food down there. Bay Area comida just doesn't cut it sometimes. But Chicano Nuevo takes me back there. Abraham the owner grew up in Tijuana and San Diego so he knows how to make Mexican food the way I like it. The fish tacos and the guacamole are my favorite but the chicken and potato taquitos (called rolled tacos or flautas here) are also top notch. I don't eat pork or beef but my wife enjoyed the carnitas. The selection isn't extensive because it's a popup but they cover the basics: chicken, fish, beef, pork, and vegetarian. Try it and see what the Bay Area has been missing

Fish tacos. That is all!!! Edit - the oysters… pretty awesome! Great quality and service to match. Bar up front has good selection of beers and whiskey. Worth a visit.

On point. Not a bad dish in the house. Quality and insanely delicious. Great patio and bar up front.

Super delicious food just basic deliciousness no frills no BS really enjoyed it and super nice people. Please support this wonderful visitation.

For a filling and delicious fish taco meal. You can't go wrong at CHICANO NUEVO. I haven't explored a lot more of the menu because I can't get past the San Diego style fish tacos. I also love the salsa and the bit of seafood consommé that comes with it. Sometime this fall they are moving from the Excelsior to a Mission Street location where the old Emmys Spaghetti shack was across from Safeway. I can't wait to see what they do with the new place - I loved their art at Broken Record. In any event, we'll follow them wherever they go - it's that good!

If you're walking through the neighborhood you may just pass it by, which is exactly why I am here writing a review for Abraham, chef / owner of Chicáno Nuevo!! This Chicáno - Mexican restaurant is located in the back of The Broken Record bar in San Francisco's Excelsior district. You absolutely need to stop by for these insanely delicious Ensenada style Baja fish tacos with salmon consome, squid ink infused tamales filled with shredded beef, and wu-tang flan! Also recommending the fried cauliflower (addictive af) Mexi-Szechuan wings, and a juicy HOOD burger. Everything is so damn good, getting hit with flavor, left and right!

Fabulous food and fantastic service. Abe and Courtney will be opening a new location soon and we can't wait!!

This is a popup kinda thing in the back of the Broken Record. The Fish Tacos here are something magical and from out of this world. Perfectly fried fish, Mexican style slaw, a salmon consommé on the side. Buckle your mind into your head. Now the owner Abe has other things like oysters or even vegan friendly items that are also very good...but really those fish tacos! Get it!

I was excited to give this place a shot given the reviews and buzz but it really fell flat for me. Agree with the other reviewers not riding the hype train. Portions are small, prices are high, food is good but at these prices, there really isn't anything to make me even want to consider it another time. Place is way too pricey for what you could get elsewhere and in much better digs with full service worth tipping. Prices are already on the high side, + 20% charge explicitly stated is not a tip, It's awkward you have to pay separately for drinks and food, it's basically food court style where they bring food to you and follows this annoying SF trend that asks for tip before service. To wrap it all up, the food was good but I can easily get something as good or better for less $$$

They are Phenomenal. It's March 3rd, 2024 and they are doing pop ups to open their new restaurant!!

The hood burger!! The Mexi-szechuan wings!! The carne asada fries!! The flan!! You cannot go wrong here. The quality and love that goes into this food is amazing. So so lucky to have this in the neighborhood. I believe they are moving to a brick and mortar location in November, and will be sure to support them there too! Such a gem at the broken record.

I stumbled upon Abraham's pop up one random Friday I ended up at El Rio. As a girl who doesn't really drink, ya end up being the starving designated driver. Cue Chicano Nuevo - OMG you saved my night. I waited and watched him set up. He had Thai Red Snapper for baja fish tacos. The fish was fresh fried to perfection. Crunchy on the outside, still flaky and meaty on the inside. A nice helping of some pickled veggies and a small squeeze of lime to cut the acid. Very nice and light, not super heavy. The potato rolled taquitos were on point too! The only thing I wish was for spicier sauce :) I just love hot sauce.. But other than that, if you're hangry at El Rio and Abraham is around, it's well worth the money to buy his food!

I'm salivating now, writing about the Buffalo cauliflower. Damn good burger as well. This is going into our regular rotation for sure.

Chicano Nuevo Located in the back of the Broken Record bar. Great beer selection! What I really care about sharing is my love of this food establishment. In particular the fish tacos are a must. They are crispy on the outside, with tender white delectable fish inside. Served with cabbage, creme, pickled cabbage and a to-die-for salmon consommé accompanying each plate of 2 amazing tacos. The food takes a bit of time, but every dish is uncompromising in presentation, flavor and comfort.

Literally pull over to do a yep search for dinner and this place was so close. We walk over and discover its pop up in the back of the broken record. Great food super helpful sincerely nice staff we had a blast. I will definitely be back.

The food was so great!!! Such a flavorful menu. The chicken taquitos, Tri Tip Tacos, and Carne Asada were delicious. This restaurant is in the back of The Broken Record. Both companies combined together are the perfect combination!!!

Just absolutely, incredibly the best fish tacos in town. Each piece of fish is so juicy, fresh, and fried to perfection. The portions are generous, and each order comes with the richest seafood consomme. Actually, anything fried here is a little piece of perfection. The owner is super friendly and warm too. It's a travesty Chicano Nuevo isn't more famous yet, but I suspect this joint will blow up real soon.

Great environment nice people located inside a bar so you con get you a beer while you wait for your food. Fish tacos are nice and crispy the Tri Tip tacos meat was nicely marinated. Carne asada fries so much flavor in one.

Chicano Nuevo is one of the most underrated spots in SF. Hands down the best tamales, fish tacos, and consommé I've ever had. I have never left Chicano Neuvo less than uncomfortably full because you simply cannot stop eating the food. If you want fresh, authentic (I'm talking family recipe) Mexican food, you NEED to dine here.

The food here is FIRE it is so good I cannot express how much I love it. Abraham is not just a chef, he is an ARTIST. No, but seriously his food is so good. We drive all the way from Oakland just to go eat here. Definitely recommend!

I'm from Southern California and miss the Mexican food down there. Bay Area comida just doesn't cut it sometimes. But Chicano Nuevo takes me back there. Abraham the owner grew up in Tijuana and San Diego so he knows how to make Mexican food the way I like it. The fish tacos and the guacamole are my favorite but the chicken and potato taquitos (called rolled tacos or flautas here) are also top notch. I don't eat pork or beef but my wife enjoyed the carnitas. The selection isn't extensive because it's a popup but they cover the basics: chicken, fish, beef, pork, and vegetarian. Try it and see what the Bay Area has been missing

Short rib tacos were so good! Also their guacamole is probably the best I've ever had, must try!

Chicano Nuevo just opened to the public (28 Oct) and wow, it is phenomenal. This is Mexican in the style of SoCal, with touches of Tijuana and assorted environs. Chef Abraham does a tremendous job melding flavors to where the food feels homemade but still contemporary. They're just starting out and the menu is small, but from my one experience I can't recommend it enough. The Space: This is in the old Emmy's Spaghetti Shack, in back of (and connected to) El Amigo bar. It's dimly lit, bare yet cozy, with Christmas lights in the windows. Music is Mexican covers of Top 40 - songs like "Air Force One" and "Champagne Supernova" made appearances. It's eclectic, but it definitely works. The Drinks: They come from El Amigo, and they're solid. We enjoyed the paloma, and an (off-menu) spicy margarita done with habanero bitters. The Food: I mean, this is why you're here right? Queso Fundido, Fish Tacos with a salmon consomme, cubano sandwich, three cheese tamales. All are fantastic, but we were most impressed with the last two... Three Cheese Tamales: These are done with a chile masa that gives them a slightly more adventurous flavor than the bland ones you can buy on many Mission street corners. They're simple, sure, but they're done right! And I will not judge you for ordering a second plate. The Cubano: This is like the idealized version of a cubano. Like, imagine the perfect version of your favorite food that maybe you had once, but really it doesn't exist anywhere but inside your brain. This is THAT cubano. The pork, the pickles, the subtle but tangy mustard, the perfectly toasted roll, it all works together to make for a perfect sandwich. 10 out of 10. Wow.

Ummm. This place is epic. The best fish tacos I've had in a long long time. And every bite of Ahi Tostadas was flavor perfection. Get a beer at the bar, kick back on the patio, and enjoy the food. You are in for a treat.

The best Ahi Tostadas in SF! All the food is really good! The food has really good flavor. You will not be disappointed.

Abe's tacos are the BOMB.com and he has been keeping it real in Outer mission with his delicious food for years now. Support local, eat delicious food. You must get the fish tacos!!

Their fish tacos are delicious! This is in the back of broken record. Tamales is chefs kiss! My husband and i come every week!

Seriously awesome fish tacos...with a perfect consomme..limey, seafood-y, and spicey. Tri-tip tacos also awesome. Chips/salsa/guac a nice addition. Beers from the bar went well...support the Excelsior!

I will say this for Chicano Nuevo: The food is delicious and the service was friendly. Here is why we will not be back though: The first reviewer, Zach M, hit on one of things that disappointed me about this place; it is called Chicano Nuevo. I am Chicana. I thought I would feel at home here. Unfortunately, I don´t think my family and I, who have lived in the neighborhood almost 20 years, are the type of clientele this restaurant is trying to attract. I think they want people who do not mind dropping seven dollars for a very small (although delicious) tamale, just because they are not like , and I quote from the first review, ¨the bland ones you can buy on many Mission street corners.¨ In other words, some people do not know their nalgas from a hole in the ground when it comes to tamales, because the ones on the Mission street corners are the real deal and do not leave you hungry after you spent 14 dollars. In other other words, the prices at this place are just too damn high for the amount of food you get. I spent 60 dollars with tax and tip. Here is what we got: Four potato filled taquitos. These were quite good. Two small tri-tip tacos. Also, very good. Two small fish tacos with a yummy caldo on the side. Two small tamales. Very tasty. Spicy. One beer. If I spend 20.00 a person at a neighborhood spot, I do not expect to leave hungry. I will buy my tamales from the street corners and have 50 left to spare. It also took a really long time to get our food - we were the only table and it was about 30 minutes to get our first three plates. I could see that the cook was working alone, so hopefully they will work the timing out after a while. tl;dr: I am sure that this place will be popular and will do well. I really wanted to like it. But, like much of San Francisco these days, it doesn´t seem to be made for folks like me - we don´t have that kind of feria.

Had a great experience tonight at Chicano Nuevo. It was quiet because of the holiday's, but despite we had excellent food in welcoming atmosphere. Abraham (chef) guided us through the simple yet amazing menu of food and drinks. We had three items split between the two of us. It was a perfect amount given we were a little hungry. One dish each would be good if you are not hungry. We had the Beef tacos, Fish tacos, and Three Cheese Tamales. All were outstanding! The Fish Tacos with the salmon consomme was delicious. Definitely visit this place if you are in the area or looking for some great Mexican food. We will be back soon!

Vegetarian options did NOT disappoint! My husband and I stumbled upon this hidden gem while on our way to the Knockout! We were extremely pleased with our meal. We LOVE potato tacos, and they do a rolled taquito version. Yummers! We each had our own order of them. Queso fundido was quite delicious also. That is served with warm corn tortillas and garlicky salsa! I had to stop myself from drinking the salsa. Very flavorful! Drinks from the bar we're typical. Our server Veronica was very sweet. We even had a chance to meet the chef. He was very nice and appreciative of our business. They assured us more items will be added and there will always be vegetarian options! Looking forward to going back!

My boyfriend and I heard about Chicano Nuevo opening and came here last night for the first time. Everything was amazing and exceeded my expectations. My boyfriend lived in San Diego for 5 years and said this is the real deal when it comes to Tijuana street food. We had the potato rolled tacos, the tamales, the fish tacos, and the queso. The tamales were probably my favorite if I had to choose but everything we had was fantastic in quality and taste. They also had tasty margaritas and Saint Archer beer from San Diego. We loved the friendly atmosphere and the fact that they are open late so we didn't feel rushed to get out the door even though it was 10pm on a Tuesday night. We will definitely be back for more.

A lot of the vibe of this place needs work. The music in the kitchen vs. the music in the dining room clashed. They played a Hall and Oates Live album, this would kill a Thomas Keller restaurant vibe. Food was good. But not mind blowing, I am local, I was born in SF, I spent the first month of my life in Bernal and I want to love this place. You didn't make me love this place. I was actually kind of thinking, no bueno. Service was OK. Menu was limited and for the area, pricey, then again, this is the new Bernal/edge of Mission. The drink scene is also a mess, you have to get cocktails next door or get beer/wine from the restaurant itself. Is this place food for the bar or a restaurant with a crap license. Menu needs to be stronger, service is a must and figure out the music. What kind of modern Mexican place plays Hall and Oates live and wants to stay in business?

Yay! We came in last week, and it was just delicious. We had the queso (made vegetarian at our request), the tamales, and the fish tacos. Those fish tacos. I'm still thinking about them. Best I've had in a really long time. Also, the cocktail I had (the marg... it was a flavor that I can't remember) was really fantastic. Service was very fast and friendly, though I maybe could have done without the early 90's dance hits. The kitchen was playing some good tunes though! ;)

Alright, the chef, Abraham, is straight up a badass and I give him so much respect. He's using great ingredients to bring good food to the table. The queso fundido was hot and gooey, a nice way to start the meal. I loved the cubano sandwich--it's hard to find a good cubano around here! The drinks are from the bar next door and they're pretty good, a lot of tequila/mezcal based drinks. I really hope this place grows, and with it the menu! Can't wait to try the tamales next time.

Let me put it to you all this way. This is my 1st yelp review. In fact I set up a Yelp Account to write a review for this place. To me, it was that good. Outside of Mexico this place has some of the best Mexican dishes I've had in the states. The ambiance... I told my family it feels like I'm in Mexico. They agreed. Yes they have a small menu, but with that you have a chef who is dedicated to making this small selection as best as possible. To start off the Queso Fundido was fantastic, Oaxaca Cheese it does not get any better. Then the potato taquitos flauta style were great. After that came the 3 Cheese tamales the masa was not greasy and not dry, it was perfect we ordered another serving. Chicano Tacos (my favorite) best tacos Ive had in the states. The Fish tacos were spot on which came with a side of salmon/dried shrimp consomme. The Prices are high if you compare them to a taqueria which this is not. The Staff chef Abraham and our server from Tijuana Mexico was nice and really friendly. Mucho gusto de conocer un cocinero de Mexico que sabe lo que esta haciendo en la cocina. Looking forward to my next meal. Buen Provecho Compa...

Found this place on Yelp. Looked delicious. Decided to go to it. Apparently you have to go through El Rio Bar to get to it. El Rio bar was charging a 10 dollar cover to get in because it was Salsa night. Told the lady at the front I wanted to get to the pop up restaurant. She insisted that I pay 10 dollars to get to it. Ended up walking away. I'll have to wait to try it and actually rate it for what it is.

Authentic, delicious, good vibes, quality ingredients, friendly server. And killer potato rolled tacos!!

Best fish tacos and churros I've had in my taco loving life. Somehow it's properly elevated without being inauthentic, surely the vision of the chef. Special, not fancy, real food.

LOVED IT - first time here, this place is kind of hidden but it's right next to el amigo bar. kept it simple and ordered Chicano Nuevo tacos AMAZING!! The steak was season and cooked very well definitely ill be back

Popped in with my gal after another restaurant just didn't work out.....Good luck for us! The place was quiet, so the chef let his server go. We had personalized chef service! The tacos were great! Soft corn tortilla with amazing house made salsa. Margarita's were ok, but the small fresh menu is the real star here! I'll be back and I'm certain I'll have to wait for a table next time!

Place was quiet, so the chef let his server go for the night. We had personal chef service! He was such a sweetheart. You can totally taste the love! We both had their tacos. Soft corn tortillas. Meat was a little chery, but that salsa, man!! A real addition to the street-style tacos. Margaritas were decent. I had the watermelon, which didn't taste like watermelon, but it was ok. I can see this little place is popular, so I can see it filling up fast. Totally worth it!

We've been here twice now. The first time we were hungry and it was late for bernal. The kitchen was mostly closed so the menu was limited but we were able to get a Cubana to go and another dish to go. They were both very good and Abraham was awesome for providing! Tonight we had an errand to run at Cole Hardware. We struck out out finding what we needed but we Had happy hour margaritas at Cantina and the Best Fish Tacos I've had anywhere. Super light batter accompanied with a consume, salsa,etc to provide good acidity and flavor. The Chicano taco ,yum, perfectly cooked and simple with a red onion relish . The queso warm and comforting with that roll myself in it salsa. Get in my belly. We love Abraham as well. Really helpful, warm, and kind. And no, we are not related. My Partner lives and dies for pizza and he wanted pizza hacker. I told him no. I like Pizza Hacker too but I need variety. He's not crying. He enjoyed every bite like I did. --not sure how to update but we were in mourning until this morning. We went by to eat here but they were gone. We ate at Front porch, another favorite. We scoured the Internet and it looks like Chicano Nuevo is going or is in the old Ichi space....

I love this place! My husband and I went last week and were craving it so went again last night. The rolled tacos are phenomenal and I love the fish tacos. The tamales are moist, flavorful, and served with a delicious salad. We also tried the queso fundido and somehow ate the entire thing - we did not leave hungry! I'd love to see the menu expanded but I know they are just starting out. Really glad we have this place in the neighborhood.

I heard there was a new neighbourhood place opening up so I was very excited to check it out. I went with my wife & 3-year old son and we felt very welcome, which is a great thing as not all restaurants are keen to deal with a 3-year old. We had the tri-tip tacos, Baja tacos and potato taquitos for my son. Everything was tasty! The focus is obviously on quality over quantity so if you're expecting an enormous portion of rice, beans etc. then you'll be disappointed. The smaller servings left room for dessert: a sort of cross between rice pudding & crème brulée that was a nice finisher; not too sweet but just rich enough to feel luxuriant. The next week my son actually asked to go back to the place, so we headed back for the Cubano which was a homerun. Big hunks of tender meat with Oaxaca cheese. So good. Abraham even did up some quesadillas for my son who was feeling fussy, and he downed 3 of them which is unheard of. Looking forward to seeing the full kids' menu he has planned. Another highlight is the selection of craft brews from San Diego (Archer, Ballast Point), or you can have drinks brought in from the full bar next door. As another reviewer mentioned, the price-point here is definitely above that of the nearby taquerias, and that's an unfortunate reality for any new restaurant trying to deal with the rents and cost of quality ingredients. Expect $20pp for entrée and drinks.

Everything has been amazing both times we've been here. My wife is from San Diego and is pretty picky about SoCal Mexican food and she declared this to be legit. We've had the rolled tacos, fish tacos, queso, and tamales and everything has been great. If I had any complaint, it would be that a few more menu items could round things out nicely. Some sides (rice, beans, veggies, etc) would be a welcome addition. Also, I would like to make a request for carne asada fries! So good, we'll definitely be coming regularly.

Pros: Tasty food, friendly service, good for lunch, no wait for a table at dinner. Cons: Expensive for what it is, limited menu, open for dinner but really not a dinner spot. I had high hopes based on the Yelp reviews, but the experience came up short. We went for dinner, but the menu seems geared towards lunch or bar snacks: lots of sandwiches, no appetizers, no salads or vegetable side dishes, 1 dessert. They don't serve chips & salsa, so we thought the queso fundido would be a good substitute as an appetizer. Unfortunately, we were told that it takes 15 minutes to make an order and (unless we held off on ordering other dishes), it would come out after our meals. We bagged that and ordered the rolled potato tacos to start (we were told they'd come quickly), plus a Cubano sandwich and the fish tacos. The rolled tacos were more like taquitos, and pretty bland, as was the accompanying salsa. The Cubano was delicious and came with a nice arugula salad. The fish tacos were just OK, though one of the two dipping sauces was yummy. (It was warm and came in a tea cup, so maybe it was a soup?) Drinks come from the adjacent bar. All the drinks on the cocktail menu were based on tequila or mezcal. They were great. The beer selection was underwhelming, though. They had some special beers, but they were in cans and I didn't want to go that way. The only beer on draft was Anchor Steam. Fortunately, I love Anchor Steam. Our meal came to about $60 for 3 dishes and 3 drinks. Service was a high point -- very helpful and friendly. I might go back for lunch, but not for dinner unless they expand the menu.

Came in with friends and was ready to feast and drink, so we ordered one of everything. Chicano Nuevo not only didn't disappoint, it was fantastic. Every dish was delicious and took the classic you're probably familiar with and elevated to another level. I could take you through the whole menu, but you're just going to have to go yourself. I really don't know what to recommend first, as I think it depends on your mood, but if you're in the mood for a burger, this is the best one for miles. Lastly, don't miss the drinks, as they combine classic Mexican flavors like meszcal and peppers into new and exciting combinations. Can't recommend this place enough.

Ate here last night. Delicious burger and steak tacos. Good beer from San Diego breweries and access to liquor from the amigo next door. Friendly waiter and atmosphere. Very reasonably priced, but a very limited menu.

Man I really wish that Yelp had multiple ratings for multiple aspects of a restaurant. Because the food was a solid 5-start in my book, and I'd really love for this place to thrive. But here are a few things that worry me: - Prices: Let's get something straight here: there is a LOT of really good competition in stones throw of this place. You either have to really amp up the service and ambience, or have an amazingly creative cuisine to charge $12-$15 for 2 tacos. This place falls short of both, but charges similar to some of the big names in the City. - Service: this place is run like a family business. Nothing wrong with that. But, when you do that, you need to make your customers feel like your family members. This is not the case here. We waited for 25 minutes for our taco. And we were one of the only 2 customers in the restaurant. During the 25 minutes, the chef was chatting with the other table (the only table other than us), who were done with their food and ready to go. Again, that felt like the chef has personal relationship with his customers (which is great), but we just felt like we were being left out of that (and really felt hungry too!). - Ambience: I believe they were going for the family-business ambience here, but again they did not deliver properly on that. The decor has elements of almost every holiday (christmas, thanksgiving, dia de muertos, etc), but it feels rushed and as afterthought. Almost feels like the owners brought whatever decoration they had in their house and dumped it there. Maybe it needs some work, but it's just not there yet. - Menu options: as some other reviewers noted, there could be more options on the menu. But nothing super big deal for me, as there were some veggie options and different protein options on the menu. All in all, this was a great concept, and amazing food. But the prices, service, and the decor confused the hell out of me. I'm a fan of family businesses and neighborhood businesses, so I will probably come back here for good food. I just hope that by that time, they find their real strength, price it right, and play to their strengths.

We've eaten here at least 4 times since they opened. The quality of the food is excellent and Abraham is the nicest guy. We love the potato rolled tacos, queso fundido, the fish tacos, the cubano sandwich, the tamales and the nuevo burger, which was amazing! The drinks from the bar next door were just the right strength and generous in size. We want Chicano Nuevo to succeed so definitely give it a try! Parking is easy and no lines right now.

Queso Fundido was so delicious!! I also really loved the watermelon margarita. The potato tacos were also super tasty! Will definitely come back! Came on a Tuesday night and it was not crowded. I have a feeling this will change soon as word catches on.