Regalito El Mil Amores

Just like the sister restaurant, the star is the food. If you like the brunch, you need to come here and have the dinner option too. It’s a true authentic cuisine from central Mexico with a concentration on sauces. Everything is tasty. All the basics are top notch and the specials with the flavorful sauces are awesome. I got the molcajete and can’t wait to try the other entrees on my next visit.

Delicious food, friendly and warm service. We got the crispy quesadillas and enchiladas which were both delicious. Given the quality of these dishes, I'm sure the entire menu is great.

Overall a solid 4/5 stars. 5/5 on food. I love they are adding to the conversation of Mexican food in the Mission, definitely not just another Mexican spot and the quality and taste is excellent! Saw reports on Eater and Infatuation about the quality of the food and how they are newly opened went last night to try it out! The food was realllly good and the service was super friendly. The atmosphere is cute and they played good music (Cumbia followed by Reggaeton/Bad Bunny near close). Which was great. Food came out relatively fast and hot. Generous portions and super tasty! Got the Mole de Pollo and Carne Asada. The Carne took first place for us but the Mole on the chicken itself was drool worthy and the they actually served a small side of the Mole with the Carne Asada, so might just get that next time. The tortillas were house made and super fresh/hot. I think the plastic table covers and brighter lighting prevent it from feeling like a "fancier" or more intimate feeling spot. You could still take a date here- but it feels more casual. However, I understand these are more personal preferences. And are things they could continue to play with and adjust. In the meantime, the flavor in the food well makes up for it! I will be back! There are some cozy "nook" spot tables you can grab if you want it feel cozy and I noticed a patio out back but was kind of cold so decided to stay in. Could get another star from me if they work on the lighting and general ambiance a bit more; but that's more personal preference.

This place is the real deal. Homemade delicious soft tortillas, great homemade sauces to drizzle over everything, we shared and loved every dish. Particular standouts were the special of the day chilaquiles (added chicken and chorizo) and the salmon Zerandeado. Only feedback would be to make the salmon fish a little less sauce on top, the fish itself was great but became a little sloppy with everything on top. I travel to Mexico city often and this is as legit as you'll find in the bay area. Can't wait to see this place blow up, it's great.

This is the best new restaurant in the Mission. Salmon was perfectly seasoned and juicy, vibes were great, and service was flawless. We will be back frequently 🤩

Incredible Mexican food and nice service and staff, good prices, but very low-key decor and vibe. The back patio area looked like a better vibe if you're seated out there.

The food was delicious. We started with the queso fundido and fresh house made tortillas, for the main we got the CDX Molcajeta. Everything was delicious! Fresh, bold flavors, made to order and just the right amount of spice. Service was excellent and the place was very clean. We will be returning soon!!

Food was excellent. Some of the best Oaxacan mole I’ve ever had. Everything was fresh and portions were generous. Especially enjoyed the Enmoladas and the Cochinta Pibil. Great, thoughtful staff looked after us well. We’ll be back when we’re in the Bay Area again.

Had dinner tonight at Regalito El Mil Amores with my husband and a friend. This place was spectacular. Okay - the food - was bomb, fire, 10/10 whatever the kids say these days. We split a Molcajete CDMX, chips and guac, carnitas, and steak salad. Everything was packed with flavor and presented beautifully. Make sure to ask for the habanero salsa on the side if you like some heat like we do. I also got a delicious passion fruit margarita. The server at our table tonight was excellent as were all the busboy and kitchen staff. Everyone was friendly, fun, efficient. Come here for the immaculate food and vibes that match the flavor. Just save me a seat at your table when this place gets busy.

I wanted to gate-keep this place, but they deserve all the love!! If you've been to their breakfast location, this is a must visit. They focus mainly on dinner and on guisados (stews). For LA transplants, think Guisados Tacos, but even more authentic and delicious! My hubs & I have been WAITING for something like this in SF :) We got the Michelada & Tamarind Agua Fresca for drinks -- a delight in itself. For main courses, we got the Conchinta Pibil and Manitas de Puerco En Salsa Verde! We also got to try a sample of their mole. We're usually not a fan of mole, but theirs is smooth, balanced, and slightly sweet. I LOVE anything drenched in their salsa verde sauce, it's truly addicting. They mentioned everything was made fresh to order, so expect a bit of a wait. Handmade tortillas? Sign me up anytime! Some areas of improvement -- the tables are really small for the food / amount of sauces and the fresh taco basket that comes out (or maybe we just ordered too much), and the experience of eating could be better. These are stews, so please provide spoons as part of the dinnerware and napkins. We felt bad to constantly bug our server. There's a large community table in the back that could be great for large groups. (Or us next time, so we have more space haha) There's also what seems like a back patio, but I'm not sure it can open up. It would be amazing if they could, so our pup can join -- there are 2 outside tables, but the sidewalk is uneven, so it would not serve as a great space to eat. As we finished the meal, my husband said it was his "new favorite Mexican restaurant in the Mission". We can't wait to come back!!

4.5 stars - Friendly service, delicious and homey Mexican comfort food, a few tables outside El Mil Amores (on 21st street) has an hermanita! Regalito El Mil Amores just opened and already seems like a great addition to the mission. SERVICE The restaurant was empty when we arrived at 1:30pm on a Friday. We were warmly greeted by the waitress. There were 2 small tables out front, but they were in the shade. We got cold after being seated and the staff was super accommodating and quickly reseated us inside. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and honestly made us feel like we were just visiting a friend. The food service was a bit slow, and my drink was the last to come out. Regardless, she checked in on us often, so we didn't mind the slower food service too much. FOOD Most main dishes were around the $20 price point. * Molcajate CDMX ($30) - Came bubbling hot and sooo good! It had several types of meats, grilled veggies and a citrusy verde sauce. Served with tortillas, and enough for 2 to share. We finished most of it, but I still asked for a container to take home the sauce and some leftover veggies for later. * Guacamole ($12) - Fresh, tasty, came with some blue corn tostadas * Hot sauce - Our waitress brought out a house made habanero hot sauce. It was spicy but also flavorful - a bit sweet and smoky. * Horchata ($6?) - Thicker consistency than I'm used to but good * Fresca con crema margarita ($12) - What's not to love here - strawberries and cream + margarita! Kind of dangerous since could barely taste the alcohol haha, and I just wish the serving was bigger! Everything was comforting and delicious, and it all came out to about $75 including tip. PARKING There's metered street parking, but parking is generally difficult in the area so plan accordingly. BONUS There is a small semi-private room/patio in the back of the restaurant, which would be great for larger groups!

I was super excited to try this new spot after hearing friends rave about the original El Mil Amores location. I grabbed brunch here with a group of friends during opening weekend, and both the food and service were exceptional. Unlike the original location, this location felt more spacious and had some large communal tables in the back to accommodate larger parties. This location also serves dinner, which I'm looking forward to trying another time. For drinks, both the cafe de olla and soursop juice were delicious. I highly recommend trying the soursop drink if you've never had it before. For food, I ordered the chilaquiles mole con arrachera. The arrachera was super tender, and the mole was incredibly flavorful. Service was very attentive and friendly. The staff told us that because this place just recently opened, the menu is not overly extensive yet, but it may expand in the future. I can't wait to come back at a future time to try more items on the menu!

Tacos, burritos, or guisado? Guisado (stew) all day, everyday! A labor of love, the slow cooking of proteins with a myriad of spices hits better esp when you're looking for a hug on a plate, something soulful. Wildly popular brunch spot: El Mil Amores won me over with their costillas en chile quemado, pork ribs stewed in adobada sauce so I've been looking forward to the opening of their sister resto. Soft opening today in the former Regalito Rosticiera is Regalito El Mil Amores. Open for takeout and dine-in. Currently, walk in only with rezzies to come. Arrived at opening time and was promptly seated in the patio. Hours of operation: 4 pm - 9 pm (soft opening), 11 am - 9 pm (grand opening starting 5/30). M E N U Mexico City Cuisine with some carryovers items from their brunch resto: El Mil Amores (e.g. enmoladas, costillas en chile quemado, etc). Beer & wine available. F O O D * Cochinita Pibil: Pork shoulder slow roasted in citrus and achiote, served w/ pickled onions, rice, beans, tortillas ($19): https://tinyurl.com/3p88fmw4 Meltingly tender and juicy Yucatán stewed pork with a delicious citrusy, smoky flavor. Served with velvety smooth frijoles, seasoned rice, handmade tortillas, and punchy pickled onions to cut through the meaty richness. * Molcajeta CDMX: Arrachera, chicken, chorizo, pork chop, nopales, onion, and cheese in burnt adobo sauce ($30): https://tinyurl.com/2kdtn645 Sizzling volcanic stone bowl generously filled with tender steak, chicken (white meat), rich chorizo, savory pork chops, ripen avocado, and tart prickly pear cactus (nopales). Sitting in a pool of smoky adobo sauce and stretchy grilled queso panela (cheese). Perfect for two carnivores. S E R V I C E Super warm and friendly. It's day one and they're figuring things out so our order took over an hour but they were very apologetic. This was a bit expected as food takes awhile at their brunch resto. Recommend looking at the online menu before your visit and placing your order as soon as you're seated. A M B I A N C E Sparse with 8-10 tables, chef's counter seating, and a back patio with a large communal table. P A R K I N G Difficult street parking (demand-responsive meter pricing; $7-$10/hour). Nearest garage is 3 blocks away on 21st and Bartlett. Overall, while there's no shortage of great Mexican restos in The Mission, Regalito El Mil Amores stands out for their vibrant and flavorful homestyle Mexico City dishes.

Agua Fresca, Mole, and Carne Asada were delicious!! Service was excellent and friendly. The ambiance was fun and got my husband and I ready for a night out in the city. We will definitely be back!

Delicious food, our waiter was great! Will definitely come back when visiting the Mission District.

The food here is AMAZING. I got the Molcajeta CDMX, the meats were so flavorful and the sauce in this dish was beyond expectations. The service was attentive. We had a great time here and I will definitely be going back. This place is an extension of the restaurant on 21st but this location serves both brunch and dinner. Wonderful.

I was really excited to try this new iteration of Regalito by the folks who started El Mil Amores. These folks are still building out their menu, but they did not disappoint! They are focusing on more regional DF/CDMX cuisine with an emphasis on guisados, or stews. The servers were friendly and attentive and came over several times to check in on how our drinks and food were. For drinks we ordered the tepache with piquete and mango margarita. The tepache was delightful. Effervescent and juicy, the pineapple's sweetness was tempered by the tartness from the fermentation. The mango margarita was delicious although a bit sweet (I have a sweet tooth, so no complaints from me!). For entrees we ordered the enchiladas rojas, carnitas, cochinita pibil and costillas en chile quemado. Each dish came with a side of Mexican rice, black beans and corn tortillas. The cochinita pibil was my personal favorite. The pork was roasted to fork-tender perfection in achiote and citrus and served with some pickled red onions. The acidity of the citrus and red onions played well against the unctuousness of the slow-roasted pork. The costillas en chile quemado were delicious. Similarly the complexity of the burnt chiles and the acidity from the tomatillos were a nice way to complement the rich pork ribs. The dish was filled out with some delicious potatoes that had soaked up the flavor of the chile. The carnitas were very tender and melted in my mouth and were similarly complemented by a tart salsa verde. Lastly, the enchiladas Rojas were a crowd pleaser. They were served bathed in a generous helping of a smoky and slightly acidic salsa roja that was tempered by crema and queso fresco. Overall, I really enjoyed dining at this restaurant and look forward to coming back and seeing how they evolve!

I love El Mil Amores and so glad they opened up a cute new location! As expected the food is amazing. Highly recommend the chilaquiles. The interior is pleasant, not super large, with a beautiful little patio space.