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Velvet Cantina

(Now Closed)

Mexican Restaurant$$$$

Mission District, San Francisco

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Velvet Cantina

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Dave MorinAugust 15, 2011
Be sure to have the queso. This is the only place in NorCal where you can get authentic TexMex queso.
SFistJanuary 5, 2015
At this Mission mainstay great care is taken to evenly drizzle toppings over their house-made chips. For a small price you can also add chicken or chorizo. ProTip: Try their dessert S'mores Nachos. Read more
SFGateOctober 3, 2014
Wind down your weekend in one of the great wooden booths here. The large bar area and beautiful amber mood lighting make this bar a hot spot. That, and the delicious fruit-infused tequilas. Read more
Jeff WeinsteinDecember 27, 2016
This is not a place for dinner. Sit at the bar, nibble on nachos, and get involved with the bartenders. Know your exits.
Elizabeth BursteinFebruary 15, 2017
Be careful as the cheese and chips can get too salty. Be prepared to sleep in and laze around the next day if you have the margarita ;)
Benjy WeinbergerMay 27, 2015
The queso mucho is the way to go. Everything is better when you put chorizo and guac in it.
autumn cameronSeptember 14, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Can’t go wrong with the queso. My top two entrees are the shrimp enchiladas and the burrito, which is big enough to share.
CarolineApril 21, 2011
Everything I've had to eat here is delicious...especially the margaritas. Actually, I only really remember the margaritas, and just barely.
JohnMay 30, 2013
Go for the TRIFECTA!!!! = watermelon margherita, velvet nachos, and cactus enchiladas! Oh yeah and don't forget to bring the hipster.
Kasia MolendaSeptember 1, 2013
The spicy queso is a table staple. Don't even think about not getting it. I had the Tacos Valentina's and they were delish too
Matt MartinDecember 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Solid food and unusually easy to get a large table on a short notice. Great chips and margaritas.
Marissa CAugust 10, 2018
Strong margaritas, neighborhood vibe, chill and unpretentious bar scene. Haven't tried food
Kim OwensOctober 19, 2012
I'm a huge fan of mole sauce, when it's done right. These guys do it right. And the servers are pretty saucy as well.
LeeAugust 11, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great for birthdays as they can handle decent sized groups. Plus the honoree gets a flaming dessert!
Ros HodgekissNovember 16, 2012
A great spot to wind down after big night - big plates of Tex-Mex and a red interior that is unbearably Twin Peaks -like when you're drunk.
Elijah ColpittsDecember 30, 2014
This place was awesome. Cheap pitchers of margarita and wonderful atmosphere
Linda YangJuly 2, 2016
I liked the spicy chicken soup and Paloma cocktail (grapefruit and tequila). Chips and salsa were subpar. Fish tacos are battered and meh.
Alden CatesJanuary 22, 2017
Most delicious and authentic Mexican food. Service can be slow (seems they're under-staffed at times.)
Elizabeth AgnewAugust 19, 2014
Velvet Cantina has the best nachos and strongest margaritas in the mission! Mmmm... Creamy cheese sauce...
Ualtar O'ReganAugust 12, 2018
Make a reservation! Come y bebe con gusto! Leave a generous tip! ( ; - )
nora walkerJune 20, 2015
The fruit margaritas here are on the rocks, not frozen, and super yummy.
Danny ReedMarch 24, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Try the fresh fruit margarita! They're seasonal but go for the raspberry if available!
DSquirrelyJuly 11, 2013
Mango Habenero shot kicks you in the ass! Starts sweet and ends spicy.
Dave ZissouMarch 14, 2013
the ceviche was very nOice, and if you stop by here, have a margarita for me.
LaurenFebruary 19, 2019
Guac is okay; the panko crusted fish tacos are pretty delic.
Ankur JalotaAugust 8, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Smoking Basil cocktail is the spicy cocktail drank in the house
DSquirrelyAugust 3, 2013
Get the Naked Relleno. Filled with yummy nopales and cheese.
Chris H.December 24, 2016
Great chips and salsa, but everything else is pretty mediocre. Drinks are pretty bad as well
Anna LahtiAugust 27, 2017
Excellent nachos and strong margaritas!
Joanna FlammJanuary 18, 2015
Food is good, drinks are good, bartender was fantastic!
Scott EatonOctober 15, 2013
Velvet Margarita is so deliciously strong that I'm sterile.
BetoSeptember 16, 2011
Everyone says it but its true...the margaritas will knock your socks off :)
Nate FolkertSeptember 25, 2016
valentina tacos with refried beans
Daniel SimmonsDecember 30, 2015
Get a pitcher of margaritas, I mean c'mon are you serious?!
Chris MasonJuly 4, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Enjoy the food and turn your flash off if you're taking pictures!
George HayesNovember 8, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Margaritas are tight and good bar food.
Anaheli De los SantosJanuary 13, 2011
Been here 5+ times
they make good margaritas.... buuut with tequila jimador, so careful with the hangover or make sure to ask them to use another tequila....
Gadi ShamiaJanuary 30, 2019
Open late. Fun drinks. Ok food.
Kevin BurgJune 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Tacos Valentina is a great taco plate.
Justin WJuly 22, 2013
Slow service food was just OK & everything is cooked in butter. Pretty greasy. In summer very hot, no fans outside under the canopy. Probably won't go back. :(
Raymond RamirezSeptember 17, 2014
Been here 50+ times
My favorite Margarita place in the Mission!
Elizabeth BursteinNovember 23, 2016
The queso is soo good
Max KNovember 2, 2016
GREAT chips and salsa. Everything else we got was just ok.
Derek BrewsterSeptember 1, 2013
fave mex bar/restaurant in town
Mihika VermaApril 19, 2016
Queso macho! And margaritas
Vance NgSeptember 28, 2013
Order the velvet margarita. No sugar added
Vin MehnertNovember 13, 2011
They pour a mighty stiff drink here - the price is right !
Rob AtkinsonOctober 30, 2016
Somewhat mediocre but stock standard Mexican. Margaritas gave me a headache the next day
kristine molnarJanuary 23, 2010
DANGER! Deliciously tasty Margaritas that pack a punch. Order a pitcher and enjoy the trouble you find yourself in.
Lindsay EyinkAugust 14, 2014
Mole and margaritas.

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