Colibri Mexican Bistro
Mexican restaurant · Presidio
50 Moraga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129
Highlights
Handmade tortillas, luscious moles, and tequila-forward cocktails.
Handmade tortillas, luscious moles, and tequila-forward cocktails.
"Taqueria Colibri is a casual offshoot of Colibri in the Presidio, operating out of the same space. Order at the window for carne asada, carnitas, or al pastor tacos on fresh tortillas. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Julia Chen
"The Mexican dishes at Colibri aren’t the best in the city, but where else can you get a smoking mezcal cocktail and carnitas in a pig-shaped bowl, all while in the middle of a historical landmark? Located in the Presidio Officers’ Club, this spot works well for big group dinners or dinners with kids that need to run off pre-tantrum energy in the grass across the way. The path to success at this restaurant means getting the mole poblano and the ensalada mixta." - julia chen 1, patrick wong
"At this Presidio restaurant, Sinaloa-style chicken pozole is loaded with hominy soup, jalapeños, chile, and tomatillo. It’s adorned with crispy radishes, lettuce leaves, and onions, for the ultimate flavor boost." - Flora Tsapovsky
"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
"Tucked in San Francisco’s former naval base-turned national park, Colibri offers handmade tortillas, decadent pato en mole, and panuchos aplenty. Chef Edgar Castro and team are happy to seat a big group looking for a luscious lunch after touring the Disney museum or the new Tunnel Tops Park." - Paolo Bicchieri
