The Little Chihuahua

Really loved this fast casual place. 🙂 I tried the fried plantain and recommend it! The plantains were perfect! I also tried the grilled veggies and soyrizo bowl - it was pretty yummy too! My partner had their pollo asado bowl and liked it - but seemed to like my bowl better. If you’re the neighborhood, looking for a casual spot for mexican - stop by here!

Walk by this place all the time and after a year i finally decided to try it. Wow! So glad I did. The pozole was so good and authentic. The breakfast enchiladas also did not disappoint. Fast,.tasty and authentic great job!!

Really lovely spot. Had a wicked filling burrito and all the sauces are just amazing. If you're around. Please check it out.

Big fan of this restaurant! Very friendly staff who have great recos, relaxed vibes and absolutely tasty food! We tried the fried plantain & black beans burrito, the salmon tacos and the chicken tacos. Each taco comes with 2 tortillas and there's enough filling to make two tacos for yourself! Portion sizes are huge and you can have a filling meal within $12-15 per person. The sauces and pico de gallo are free flow - my absolute favorites were the tomatillo and salsa verde sauces! Im getting hungry for more just writing this review.

Barely any meat or cheese in our orders (burritos and a chicken quesadilla). Just a bunch of rice and beans. Not much flavor either. The ambiance is nice - that’s about all it has going for it.

The food is fairly tasty, but nothing really outstanding. You get a lot of food for the money, but that’s about it really. The service was solid and the atmosphere is alright. Stop in if you want a TON of food and aren’t super picky about quality. Throughly okay.

Is it good? Yes. Is it worth its astronomical price point for a salad salmon bowl...with only three small pieces of salmon?...sadly, no. Don’t get me wrong. I’m a fan. But, man, if you’re gonna compete w the Mission burritos and Mexican food in the city, it better be HELLA good. And a hella good price, at that. I’m a pescatarian, so I’ve just about tried their variations of all things seafood. The salmon burrito is still my fav. The tortilla bowl in my salad bowl wasn’t good. The salad itself was though. I meannn I’d only return if I were in the area and/or meeting up w the buds. Otherwise, not a go-out-of-the-way-go-backer-kinda-spot, if you know what I mean. 3 stars

The kitchen made a mistake but Nelbi ( one of cooks) super quick fixed the issue and made me an amazing kale salad! The food was great !

The Saaaaaaaalsa! This review is for the awesome salsa... another one will be coming soon. I absolutely adore the salsa. It is so yummy. My two favorites are the avocado tomatillo - super yum! and the spicier red salsa. Perfectly seasoned and so great with chips. The atmosphere is chill and casual and the staff is very friendly and it is such an easy in and out process. Go try the salsa...

Of the three The Little Chihuahua locations I've tried (Divisadero, SFO, here), this is my favorite. The menu is identical to the Divis location's menu, but for some reason, they give you larger portions, especially when you order nachos. I've never seen a long line here the way one almost always exists at Divis, and if you've been there, you know that they've never come up with a good solution to the problem of where people should wait after they've placed their orders. Here, there seems to be plenty of room. The sit-down situation is also much better here. Divis has one single dining room with tables crowded together. Here, the kitchen is toward the front of the usable space, so the dining area wraps around it, with some small tables fairly secluded from the larger ones. The service is also very good here, although they could do a better job of cleaning tables faster, especially when it's very slow. If I were rating based solely on food, ambiance, and service, this would be a solid four-star review. However, the Noe Valley clientele make this place insufferable at times. It being Noe Valley, there are always kids around. And it being 2025, a large percentage of the parents of said kids are gentle-parenting true believers, which means that instead of using their natural authority as parents to get their children to settle down and/or to stop running around the restaurant and/or to stop screaming at the top of their lungs, said parents are earnestly and uselessly trying to use logic and reasoning with three-year-olds. It's annoying, ineffective, and frankly, it needs to stop. If you cannot control your kids, you shouldn't be taking them out to eat. At the very least, take your kids outside, but don't do the intentional-ignoring thing, because while you may have patience for little Thornton's tantrums or may think little Eva's histrionics are cute, I don't. You chose to have children, which means you chose to be a parent, so parent. Benign neglect is not parenting. I do like this place, but I haven't figured out the ideal non-kid time to come. Four of the last five times I ate here, some brat (or group of brats) ruined my dinner. The hard surfaces don't help, either; they end up amplifying all the noise.

Ordered a gluten free burrito for pick up earlier this week and proceeded to get sick. From reviews, it seems like there should have been a sticker indicated gf, which mine did not have. Also from reviews, it doesn't look like this is the first time it's happened. This is a pretty big thing to mess up; they should not be advertising gf if they can't provide it. Chips and salsa were good though, as was the filling (black bean and plantains). Sad it couldn't be finished!

I got the al pastor burrito and it is a big burrito. it is pretty good but my chief complaint is that it has a lot of rice compared to all the other ingredients, in comparison to other taquerias. Their salsa bar, though, is amazing. They are the second place to have this kind of green salsa besides Guadalajara on Mission.

Very good neighborhood spot for delicious tacos. I love that they still have a salsa bar because so few restaurants seem to have them anymore. Tacos come in interesting and delicious combinations I haven't seen anywhere else -- and the price is right too. My favorite is the pork snd pineapple and cactus taco. Yum. Also like the soyriso taco with veggies . Fried plantains are really good too. Very friendly people take your order at the counter. Never seems too busy but a nice mix of people are there . Noe Valley's Main Street is lucky to have this!

Great Mexican restaurant that's near my place. My usual go-to is the Chile Verde Chicken Bowl but I also like to Shrimp & Steak Spicy Burrito. Flavor is consistent since I go here almost every single day because you get a good portion. It doesn't make you feel bloated and I would say it's an elevated version of Chipotle. There's a good amount of seating area and you can get salsa on the side in the stand that they have near the checkout.

I used to live just a few doors down from this spot and ate here all the time. I remember their vegan offerings were delicious enough for a go-to. I have to admit that TLC has majorly upped their game now with the vegan egg breakfast burrito and the new brunch menu that has ... churro waffles?!?! I haven't tried those yet. There's a lot of new stuff here for me to try. The ingredients are very fresh. The place makes a legitimate effort to get eco-cknscious. Also, the workers are super nice and easy-going and there's a patio out back with cheerful music for me and my little chihuahua. :)

This place is sooo good! I uploaded a pic of when I had their pozole a couple weeks ago and it HIT the spot! Today I went and got their el pastor tacos! Sooooo delicious, with the fresh pineapple and delicious red salsa not too spicy at all (sorry I didn't get a photo). They also have great salsas for the chips I recommend the green one. The place has a nice atmosphere with good music playing. The workers are friendly as well. I've gone when it's been less busy so I'd recommend going at those times. Definitely hit the spot!

I stop by here from time to time whenever I'm in the neighborhood. It's a small restaurant that is never crowded. Perhaps it's because I usually stop by after the lunch rush. The people who work here are nice. I usually get a super burrito with chicken or steak. The burritos are a decent size, flavorful and always satisfying. Parking in this neighborhood is very difficult. You will end up circling for a while and parking many blocks away.

Excellent breakfast burrito Came here to pickup a breakfast burrito and was pleasantly surprised. Order at the counter, fast service. Burrito was warm and toasty, loaded with eggs and potatoes. Got the super add on, which added sour cream and guac. Didn't really need it to be honest. They have an unlimited salsa station on the side with a bomb green salsa

5% delivery fee IN THE restaurant!!! You get charged this because they deliver the food 15 feet from the kitchen to your table. This is in addition to tipping. Food is just okay. I won't be returning, these fees are ridiculous.

Best nachos!!!! Great service Lovely little place Easy casual dining in Noe Give it a try

Owner contacted and made good Eating in store the food is fantastic and fresh Glad to come back

I have wanted to try the salmon burrito at this location. I did get the opportunity to get the salmon burrito and it was fresh and tasty. The horchata was okay. Overall the food had good ingredients.

This place was SO good! The fried plantains didn't even make the picture because they were devoured instantly. Two words- utter perfection! The drink was delicious and the food was top notch. I'd order here again and again. Definitely recommend!

Excellent authentic Mexican in Noe. I come specifically for the Pozole, but have enjoyed many of the other options. Quiet and clean, with good service. A step up from the Mexican Taquerias in the nearby Mission but still authentic.

Sadly, not the best burrito spot in SF. their super burrito was more like side kick burrito lacking all the goods you'd hope to have when paying nearly 20 bucks after tip. The service is good and the vibe is nice. The owner is accommodating which is also appreciated. Hopefully they can level up their food though.

Decent service with ok food. I don't know what I was expecting coming here but none the less it was ok. The service was quick and the workers were friendly. The place itself was clean. You bust your own table so make sure to do your part! The bathroom is tiny. I was not expecting that. There is a salsa bar for you to help yourself with salsa for your meal. I got the steak and shrimp el diablo and my friend got the pozole. The burrito was ok. Nothing too crazy special about it that blew me away. The protein was a little lacking in the burrito. My friend enjoyed the pozole. It was not spicy, which is what he was looking for.

Really nice service and clean, airy location in Noe Valley. I love their fish tacos -- seared salmon (usually really generous portion) with salsa on a corn tortilla. Pickled onions and cilantro on it, too. Kids like the rice and beans a lot too...

Unsure where to start with my review of this place because quite literally, everything was perfection. The watermelon agua fresca, salsas, and grilled veggie (cauliflower and wild mushrooms as a sub) were such a delight. Tucked away in Noe, it feels like a local spot, yet it has ample seating to host a party or to gather after a park day. I'll be back here to try other vegetarian options for sure!

Most annoying website. Just use door dash. Don't try to trick me into pickup and tipping 20% for annoying service.

Came here on a weekday evening and it wasn't too crowded, so my friend and I decided to dine in. The place is really cute with nice workers who are super helpful! I got the plantain burrito with crema on the side and it was so so delicious. Super hefty burrito with great flavour and amount of plantains. The brownie cookie was super good and a decent size for $2. Pineapple agua fresca was also really good, a little sweet but really refreshing. Overall, I would come back here! It is really cute, and is in a great location.

this is our go-to when we crave delicious fresh Mexican food for dinner when we're too busy lazy hungry to cook - we love the smothered burritos with green chilies (add guacamole and sour cream extra) - hubby likes carne asada and I love the garlic shrimp - our shared favorite is their old school tostada salad (it is HUGE so we share it with a side of chips and guacamole) we've been ordering from this location for quite a while now as it's literally by our place

We love here so much! I'm always craving for their pozole. We usually order for pick up but the atmosphere in their restaurant is also great. Clean and stylish.

This food will star in my recurring dreams for a while... Deliciously awesome Mexican restaurant in San Francisco!! Glad we found this local gem. Got burritos that were perfectly stuffed with chicken, pinto beans, pico de gallo, Chile salsa, cabbage salad and rice. I did slightly better this time and remembered to take a photo midbite at least! Also sprung for their specialty taco with black beans and fried plantains that gave it a nice sweet surprise. They have a few others on the menu I'm tempted to try next! Loved everything, this place is forever bookmarked, go ahead and order so you don't miss out!!

Nice place, came here for a quick bite. But actually i'm expected a larger size of burrito.

It Mexican good was my favorite food and I was two hours from being executed via death row!!!.... You got it! I'd ask for several meals from here please! It's that good, that much enjoyed And that much pleasant fun! Everything is freshly prepared to order, the layout is Nuevo cozy and the service is great! Really! The only thing that could be better is if it were 30 miles closer to where I live! How selfish of me! The chicken tortilla soup was excellent and the salmon tacos were huge and full of freshly cooked salmon. I shared a margarita because it was huge and it was tasty . Makes sense they've expanded as it's gonna fly wherever they open! They know how to run a restaurant and they know how to prepare scrumptious food! Go! This is San Francisco at its best people. I totally loved the experience! Check the photos! Yep ‍

This was a detour from my regular Mexican restaurant. The variety of vegetarian options in taco and fried plantain dishes are a great attraction. But from the flavors standpoint this place didn't stand out. They have a traditional salsa bar which is hard to find at taco places in SF. It was great to see that and have an option to pick and choose any salsa I like and have as much as I wanted. I tried their cauliflower soyrizo taco which wasn't as flavorful. It was on the bland side with heat added from spicy sauce. The fried plantain dish was a great surprise and it tasted great aside from the dish being very oily. It is a spacious place and has a nice local vibe.

We came here for dinner around 6:30pm on a Sunday and the restaurant was pretty much empty. It was my first time at this chain but the menu was pretty easy to understand. We got 2 garlic shrimp bowls with half greens, a grilled veggie and soyrizo burrito, and an additional side of rice and beans. You order at the counter first and then go choose a place to sit. The interior was clean and nicely decorated. Before we got to our table, we made sure to load up on the free salsas from the salsa bar. I liked their smoky chipotle one, not too spicy but definitely adds nice flavor. I also liked the pickled jalapenos on the side. The food came out soon after we sat down and I couldn't wait to dig in. I was slightly surprised that the shrimp in the bowl were tiny little bay shrimp, I was definitely expecting regular sized shrimp. I would have picked a different item if I knew the shrimp were gonna be tiny. The rice was actually pretty good - tomato-y and seasoned well. I liked the fried garlic pieces and the creamy chipotle sauce added on top. The avocado added a fresh creaminess as well. Overall, my bowl was good but not mind-blowing. As we were eating, there were SO many to-go orders that they were cranking out so it's definitely a popular spot. I think if I wanted something fast and easy, I would come here again (though I would get something else besides the shrimp bowl). The staff is nice and welcoming. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food, there are way better options out there, but this is a good option if you are in the area and want something quick and decent.

Our go to salmon tacos spot! Our weekly go to spot now for 6 years. We are creatures of habit, and he always order the salmon tacos, and in particular I get the fried plantains. Fast and friendly service consistently. Love that you could choose the type of sauces that you want.

Ordered a steak burrito with cheese. Two bites in and it tasted very off, like something was off and had a mushroomy flavor but in a bad way. Don't recommend.

Ordered a carnitas quesadilla for delivery. A whole end of the quesadilla had no ingredients in it, just tortilla, the carnitas was the driest meat I have ever had, barely any cheese, adding to the dryness of the whole quesadilla, with some weird, limp fried mushroom and onion. My rice was dry as well. TOTALLY INEDIBLE. My first and last time ordering here. Completely disappointed.

Best Nachos in SF. Not the nicest place to eat setting-wise but it's not bad per-se just nothing special (hence 4 stars). However I have eaten here for around 20 years and the food is scrumptious and the Agave Wine Margaritas are Fire!

Excellent Mexican food!!! Noe valley location has a very friendly staff and delicious burritos and nachos. Make sure you download their app. You get a lot of cool treats :)

A warning to those with gluten allergy! I got gluttened from this place Monday. I ordered via Doordash a gluten free burrito. Normally they put a sticker label saying gluten free. There was npt one on my burrito but I double checked my receipt and only ordered one item. I started getting symptoms later that night and am still suffering. I rarely eat out because of allergies and it was the only thing different I ate. So just a word of caution ordering via doordash. I feel so damn sick right now!

Love their veggie options for the different burritos. My favorite is their soy chorizo burrito. Their mushroom ones are also delicious! Great lunch spot.

I ordered a burrito bowl with chicken and guacamole and I got about 1/4 cup of chicken and maybe 2 tablespoons of guacamole ....if that. There was literally about 4 pieces of lettuce and a very small amount of beans and pico de gallo. This was over $22 with a soda water. I even asked the cashier if it was enough for dinner (dinner sized) before I ordered and paid. I'm not eating out anymore because it seems that everyone just gouges you and gives you nothing and it costs more and more and more. It's just not right. So I'm eating at home from now on or only going to places that actually give you what you pay for.

just a little updated review with pictures; got the black bean plantain burrito (as always) and the plantains were perfectly sweet and succulent this time. i've never seen this combination in a burrito anywhere else, and i'm not sure why--it WORKS!! so tasty. (if you want to try super authentic plantain dishes, go to salvadoran places and get "platanos fritos con frijoles y crema"; it's a plate with refried beans, sour cream, and fried plantains. strange combination to US palettes, but SO good!) anyways, back to the little chihuahua... the service is always SUPER fast (my food was ready to pick up in less than 10 minutes), the workers are super courteous and accommodating, and lots of other good menu items as well as the plantain black bean burrito; try the nachos! they're loaded with toppings and just delicious. the chips are always a bit stale when i get takeout, which is the only drawback... can't wait to be sitting down to eat with their delicious fresh chips again!

My singular experience with The Little Chihuahua pre-2020 is lost in the swirling recesses of my mind. As a helpful guide to my future self, I'm leaving a review encompassing my three most current deliveries from their 24th street location. My frequent order here is a meatless one -- fried plantain & black bean burrito ($14.65) has a sweet & slightly smokey taste, made infinitely better by the side of guacamole ($8.75) that on one occasion did not make it to me from the restaurant. The delivery service promptly refunded, but eating Mexican food without guac is blasphemy. Because they haven't enjoyed these items enough to order them more than once, my fam has tried a variety of misses: plain shrimp taco ($6.35); too many onions & not enough actual green salsa flavor in their chile verde chicken taco ($5.35); carnitas here has been an overall fail both in tacos ($5.35) & in the ultra skinny burrito ($12.45.) Conversely, al pastor tacos ($5.75), quesadillas ($14.10), & the fried plantain & black bean tacos ($5.25) have been reordered almost every time. We each only enjoy one item at The Little Chihuahua which is why they aren't often on our rotation.

We recently found this to be a big disappointment since the recent menu change. My partner and I have been coming to this place for a while. The Tostada Salad used to be amazing with the crunchy shell, but they stealthily changed the item to no longer include the shell, despite having the same name of "TOSTADA Salad". Google image search Tostada Salad, and tell me what you see. This major change should have been mentioned to regular customers ordering it - or at least the name should be updated, and cost reduced. As it is now, the salad is extremely overpriced and a big disappointment waiting for loyal customers.

Gluten free burritos?! Yes please! This was a delightful find and very good - the gluten free tortilla in both flavor and texture was just like the regular thing. I had the steak and shrimp Al Diablo and it was good the burrito looked deceptively small when it came out but I found it very filling. The fresh salsa bar was nice too - the chipotle salsa was very Smokey and very very good. Solid place for a quick bite to eat.

Great food and service!! I had a super burrito with a gluten free tortilla. I have celiac's disease and I asked if he could clean the griddle and prep surface to eliminate cross contamination. He in fact did that!! To all my fellow celiac friends, Go to The Little Chihuahua!! You won't be disappointed.

We work nearby and have ordered for years from the Noe valley little chihuahua. The food used to be quite good but has gone downhill in the past year. My biggest complaint though is that they consistantly get the order wrong and have been either dismissive or argumentative when I've contacted them about incorrect orders. The reality is, at these prices the order should be right, and the food should be delicious, and it just isn't. I'm bummed and sadly will not be going back.

Is it good? Yes. Is it worth its astronomical price point for a salad salmon bowl...with only three small pieces of salmon?...sadly, no. Don't get me wrong. I'm a fan. But, man, if you're gonna compete w the Mission burritos and Mexican food in the city, it better be HELLA good. And a hella good price, at that. I'm a pescatarian, so I've just about tried their variations of all things seafood. The salmon burrito is still my fav. The tortilla bowl in my salad bowl wasn't good. The salad itself was though. I meannn I'd only return if I were in the area and/or meeting up w the buds. Otherwise, not a go-out-of-the-way-go-backer-kinda-spot, if you know what I mean. 3 stars

Participated on the taco kit for 2 (Cinco de Mayo promo). The deal was intriguing and irresistible to pass up and support local business! The set up was organized and easy instructions. I love the kit! And the food was delicious and the margaritas were a great deal!

Pretty good spot to get Mexican food in Noe Valley! I was walking by and was looking for a spot to have a quick bite. I walked in and ordered a burrito, nothing complicated, just a simple grilled chicken with black bean and rice burrito. You walk I. And place order at this place. Then you pick a table with your number and they bring out the food in a few minutes. The burrito even as simple as mine (you can opt for fancier burrito) taste so good. The salsa they had in it was spicy, yet flavourful and the grilled chicken ( pollo asada)was really good. The size was perfect for me, not too big or small and really hot the spot. I ordered an agua fresca (watermelon) which also taste very fresh and accompanied the burrito perfectly. Service was great and very helpful. Prices were very reasonable as well. Place was clean and peaceful to enjoy your food. Parking is also street meter parking with the 24 Divisadero line stopping at 24th/Castro streets a few doors down from the restaurant.

Awesome food for a great price! The service was fast and efficient, but it was not super crowded when we were ordering. The ambiance was pretty chill. We will be back!

We have been going to and ordering from TLC for many, many years now. Everyone I know has a go-to order from Little Chihuahua and almost all of them have had that go-to order become non-existent due to the recent menu changes. Not sure if they are trying to cut costs or if there is new ownership, but this is no longer a go-to for anyone I know. No more is the Super Baby option. No more is the 4505 Chorizo. No more are the flavors that once made this one of my favorite burrito spots in the city - even when it comes to standard options like Pollo or Carne Asada. We've moved on from The Little Chihuahua and you should too. Truly the end of an era.

Ordered take out through their website the other night. Ordering process was super easy and they quoted 15 minutes. We walked over (about 3 minute walk) within 15 minutes and it was ready when we arrived. All the salsas were individually portioned for easy take out. I've been to the Divisadero location a few times when I lived over there, and was happy to see that the food quality and portions were consistent. I ordered my favorites- the salmon taco and the plantain/black bean taco, and both were just as good as I remembered. My boyfriend had a burrito that was very customizable (can choose two 1/2 and 1/2 meats, many types of tortillas, etc) and my bite tasted delicious. We also added on a side of chips for 75 cents, because there are so many salsa options you cannot skip them! Looking forward to ordering more throughout the quarantine.