1. Venga Empanadas
7.4
443 Valencia St (btwn 15th & 16th St), San Francisco, CA
Empanada Restaurant · Mission District · 34 tips and reviews
Gina Nguyen: The corn empanadas are the best..but also try the mushroom, spinach, and red pepper
Jessica Santascoy: Lunch under $10. I really enjoy these empanadas- try the spinach or the mushroom. The sauces are super yummy. I’ve been coming here for years and I’m never disappointed. Simple and delightful.
Mario Ramirez: Fantastic spicy beef empanadas
Greg Price: Chipotle pupusas are the best. Also delicious: loroco, pork, beans. May be the best pupusas in the Mission.
Matthew Joseph: I highly recommend "pupusas con loroco y queso" (pupusas with loroco flower and cheese). Don't be afraid; loroco "flower" is just a kind of green veggie--they pick the blossoms before they bloom.
AskMen: The Salvadorean papusas at the bare bones 16th Street location are the best in the Mission. A papusa is a thick corn tortilla stuffed with pork, cheese or beans, sounds great to us.
3. Flying Pig Bistro
8.4
433 S Van Ness Ave (at 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Deli · Mission District · 39 tips and reviews
Nida T: New ownership and amazing staff!!! Good is delicious, drinks are cheap an there is a dart table and TVs for games. Genuine people and free wi-fi! New favorite cafe
Mika B: They have Gluten Free options and many of them!!! Bread, bagels, hot dog buns and even macaroni salad are all available gluten free. They also have wonderful salads. Spread the word!
Natasha Gintel: Brothers Will & Ben are awesome. Tons of gluten free options including sweets, lots of power outlets, beer and TVs, dart board, piano & guitars for impromptu jam sessions, awesome art up too! Love it!
5. Etcetera Wine Bar
7.8
795 Valencia St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Mission District · 52 tips and reviews
Pearson Lyverse Carolyn Straughan: the ambiance, staff, wine list. this place is perfect for a romantic date night. it’s quieter in friday’s than it is during the week. sunday night jazz is a must. worldly selection of wines.
Jaymie R.: Sexy owner and/or bartender. Ooooooh myyyy gosh Justin beautiful man.
Bilal Ahmed: Amazing Bordeaux
7. Fiore Caffè
7.6
3599 24th St (at Guerrero St.), San Francisco, CA
Café · Mission District · 58 tips and reviews
Hillary Lindeman: Absolutely love this place! Homemade pastas - best Italian I have had in the mission by far, definitely the best gnocchi dish in San Francisco. Save room for dessert and get the tiramisu!
Chris Messina: Great little dinner spot. Just romantic enough to be kosher for dinner with friends, but enough ambiance in case you're feeling more amorous.
Emily Pinkerton: The best latte I've had in years. Take that, Ritual!
8. Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen
8.0
401 Valencia St (at 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Arepa Restaurant · Mission District · 136 tips and reviews
Sonia Sanchez: My favorite arepa is the Pabellon - shredded beef, sweet plantains, black beans with queso fresco....It's Delicious!!!!
Amanda Van West: Maizewich pabellon keeps me coming back! So much deliciousness packed in every bite...and it makes me exceedingly happy that everything is gluten-free here. ---> :) see?
Thrillist: All entrees at this spot for Venezuelan goodness come flanked with one of three magical corn-conctions. Read more.