Venga Empanadas is one of The 9 Best Places for Red Peppers in the Mission District, San Francisco.

1. Venga Empanadas

7.4
443 Valencia St (btwn 15th & 16th St), San Francisco, CA
Empanada Restaurant · Mission District · 34 tips and reviews

Gina N.Gina Nguyen: The corn empanadas are the best..but also try the mushroom, spinach, and red pepper

Jessica S.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 R.Mario Ramirez: Fantastic spicy beef empanadas

Panchita's Pupuseria Restaurant #2 is one of The 9 Best Places for Red Peppers in the Mission District, San Francisco.

2. Panchita's Pupuseria Restaurant #2

8.8
3091 16th St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Mission District · 60 tips and reviews

Greg P.Greg Price: Chipotle pupusas are the best. Also delicious: loroco, pork, beans. May be the best pupusas in the Mission.

Matthew J.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.

AskMenAskMen: 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.

Flying Pig Bistro is one of The 9 Best Places for Red Peppers in the Mission District, San Francisco.

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.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.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 G.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!

Verdi Club is one of The 9 Best Places for Red Peppers in the Mission District, San Francisco.

4. Verdi Club

7.6
2424 Mariposa St (btwn Hampshire St & Potrero Ave), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission District · 15 tips and reviews

Leland W.Leland Wong: Friendly staff. Great facilities. Nice little stage.. Fits a band perfectly!

Rhys F.Rhys Frost: Bawdy Storytelling!

Tantek Ç.Tantek Çelik: Sign-up for a month-long series of swing dance lessons. 8-9pm Tuesdays Beginner Lindy Hop, 7-8pm Tuesdays Intermediate Lindy Hop. Read more.

Etcetera Wine Bar is one of The 9 Best Places for Red Peppers in the Mission District, San Francisco.

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 C.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.Jaymie R.: Sexy owner and/or bartender. Ooooooh myyyy gosh Justin beautiful man.

Bilal A.Bilal Ahmed: Amazing Bordeaux

Limón Peruvian Rotisserie is one of The 9 Best Places for Red Peppers in the Mission District, San Francisco.

6. Limón Peruvian Rotisserie

8.7
1001 S Van Ness Ave (at 21st St), San Francisco, CA
Peruvian Roast Chicken Joint · Mission District · 177 tips and reviews

Joshua H.Joshua Haftel: Favorite rotisserie chicken ever. Also love the chicharron de pollo. Great value and atmosphere, just make sure to get reservations since they're usually packed.

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: Try a classic rotisserie chicken...it's #37 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.

Gurksta F.Gurksta F: Best chicken I've ever had

Fiore Caffè is one of The 9 Best Places for Red Peppers in the Mission District, San Francisco.

7. Fiore Caffè

7.6
3599 24th St (at Guerrero St.), San Francisco, CA
Café · Mission District · 58 tips and reviews

Hillary L.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 M.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 P.Emily Pinkerton: The best latte I've had in years. Take that, Ritual!

Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen is one of The 9 Best Places for Red Peppers in the Mission District, San Francisco.

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 S.Sonia Sanchez: My favorite arepa is the Pabellon - shredded beef, sweet plantains, black beans with queso fresco....It's Delicious!!!!

Amanda V.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?

ThrillistThrillist: All entrees at this spot for Venezuelan goodness come flanked with one of three magical corn-conctions. Read more.

El Nuevo Frutilandia is one of The 9 Best Places for Red Peppers in the Mission District, San Francisco.

9. El Nuevo Frutilandia

7.1
3077 24th St (at Lucky St.), San Francisco, CA
Cuban Restaurant · Mission District · 17 tips and reviews

Chetan K.Chetan K: The Mofongo is out of this world! I ordered another plate. Small cute place.

Sylvia L.Sylvia Lc: Sangria is good.

Kristina S.Kristina Schneider: Try to go there when they are doing their Puerto Rican lasagna special. Soo good. Sangria goes well with that.