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Balompié Cafe

Latin American Restaurant$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
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    The experts at SFGate and 7x7 Magazine recommend this place
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    Joe H.
    "My vote for Best Papusas in the Mission."(5 Tips)
    7x7 Magazine
    "You should try the pupusas...it's #32 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010."(3 Tips)
    Christine W.
    "Wonderful Papusa and casamiento!"(3 Tips)
    Cindy P.
    "Great chicken and pupusas, good place to watch football!"(38 Tips)
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  • SFGate
    SFGateAugust 2, 2014
    Pupusas ($2.50-$3.50 each), thick masa patties stuffed with a variety of fillings, are the star. But we especially loved the salpicon, a plate of chopped beef with fresh mint and crisp onions. Read more
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    Michael TongApril 2, 2018
    Neighborhood superstar which shows most major soccer games. An institution. They are primarily known for their pupusas, which come with significant fixins
  • SFGate
    SFGateDecember 23, 2014
    The menu here is vast, but it's best to stick with the traditional Salvadoran specialties, listed separately from the other dishes. Pupusas, thick masa patties stuffed with fillings, are the star. Read more
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    BommyOctober 28, 2015
    Minimum of 2 pupusas per person, $2.50 each. Favorites are the frijoles (beans) and ayote y queso (zucchini & cheese). Better than quesadillas.
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    Debra MugnaniMay 11, 2015
    Brought a mess of pupusas to my Mom for Mom's day and the family was a big thumbs up and wanted to get their address So, I'm not the only one that will be returning for more. Great service too.
  • Monica E.
    Monica E.March 21, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    The Pupusas are oh so delicious. I've tried them all, can't decide which kind is the best. Only bad thing is that on the weekends they are so busy and parking sucks.
  • Cindy P.heart icon on user image
    Cindy ParthonnaudJuly 12, 2018
    Great chicken and pupusas, good place to watch football! Very reasonably priced.
  • Lucille F.
    Lucille FisherSeptember 12, 2014
    My first taste of El Salvadorian cuisine and I love it! My favorite are the pupusas. Fast friendly service.
  • Greg P.heart icon on user image
    Greg PriceFebruary 7, 2016
    Amazing, rich horchatas -- might be the best in the Mission.
  • Pei 👻 W.heart icon on user image
    Pei 👻 WenMarch 31, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Huge portioned breakfast served all day! And of course, always nice to add a couple of pupusas.
  • Devin N.
    Devin NeeAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Order up several pupusas and a #1 for a great meal. Don't forget the cabbage slaw!
  • Amanda V.
    Amanda VergelNovember 26, 2011
    Pupusas all day everyday! But also enjoyed the steamed Yuca con pollo for a healthier and equally delicious alternative. Next up: panes con pavo.
  • Mike W.heart icon on user image
    Mike WinstonAugust 26, 2014
    Go to this soccer-obsessed El Salvadorian cheap eats spot and get some pupusas with a beer. Griddled masa, meat, cheese - what's wrong with that? Nothing. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more
  • Violet M.heart icon on user image
    Violet MarquezMay 31, 2014
    Crazy busy on a Friday night but worth the wait! #2 two pupusas rice and beans and a side of crema!!
  • Guillermo C.heart icon on user image
    Guillermo CortezJanuary 11, 2013
    Come here and get ready to have your stomach filled with total deliciousness! Really good pupusas!
  • William S.heart icon on user image
    William StudartDecember 21, 2015
    Friendly staff, good food. "Carne Asada" is a must!
  • Ashley M.
    Ashley MDAugust 9, 2014
    2 pupusas arroz y frijoles o casmamiento. And always get some plantanos and crema.
  • Jorge B.heart icon on user image
    Jorge BrakeAugust 16, 2013
    Cheap, filling, delicious pupusas. Come and get 'em.
  • Mike M.
    Mike MezzMarch 2, 2014
    Latin comfort food at it's finest. Pupusas, breakfast, good coffee... si por favor
  • Christle A.
    Christle ArriolaFebruary 7, 2014
    paposas - Angelic circular masa rounds yield to wicked oozy centers full of meat and cheese.
  • Christine W.
    Christine WuOctober 26, 2014
    Wonderful Papusa and casamiento!
  • Jorge G.
    Jorge GonzálezFebruary 28, 2012
    The Pan con Pavo (literally bread with turkey) is hella good here!
  • Ed
    EdMarch 17, 2015
    Unsurprisingly, you're going to want to order Pupusas.
  • Jeff W.heart icon on user image
    Jeff WeinsteinAugust 9, 2014
    Share a few seafood, veggie, and pork pupusas.
  • Denny L.heart icon on user image
    Denny LuanFebruary 22, 2015
    Always have soccer on so 👍, great food too
  • Jenny
    JennyDecember 25, 2014
    The pupusas are delightful. Share them with people so you can try them all!
  • Brian
    BrianJanuary 24, 2012
    7x7's Big Eat 2012 says the pupusas are delicious. Yum!
  • Caroline
    CarolineDecember 27, 2010
    Awesome place for brunch. Love the super vegetariano and italian pupusas.
  • Joe H.
    Joe HallMay 24, 2013
    My vote for Best Papusas in the Mission.
  • Noele L.
    Noele L.March 20, 2014
    grilled chicken salad is a comedy routine unto itself
  • Noele L.
    Noele L.March 20, 2014
    european portions, long wait, otherwise good service
  • Andy B.heart icon on user image
    Andy BartholomewNovember 15, 2015
    Really amazing papusas.
  • SF Weekly
    SF WeeklyMay 19, 2011
    SF Weekly's Best Of 2011 Winner - Reader's Poll - BEST CENTRAL AMERICAN RESTAURANT
  • Richard B.
    Richard BlakeleyMay 10, 2014
    Shrimp cocktail is amazing.
  • Avinash R.
    Avinash RajputOctober 17, 2014
    Best pupusas in SF!
  • sohailheart icon on user image
    sohailJuly 4, 2023
    Solid pupusas!
  • Anton S.
    Anton ShusterFebruary 11, 2013
    Pupusas are on 7x7's Big Eat 2013.
  • Jonathan P.
    Jonathan PaullMay 21, 2009
    32. Pupusas at Pupusas at Balompie Café #3 (from 7x7's 100 Things to Try Before You Die | http://tr.im/7x7list)
  • Alicia E.heart icon on user image
    Alicia EzaddinApril 13, 2015
    Pupusas are always the best!
  • Bernard
    BernardMarch 22, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Pollo Guisado (chicken stew)!
  • Ericka J.
    Ericka JamesFebruary 9, 2011
    Really good coffee. No really. And the plantains. Yum!
  • Nancy J.
    Nancy JengAugust 14, 2011
    The hot sauce is dope... Not too hot but pretty yummy.
  • Joel A.
    Joel AntipuestoJanuary 27, 2013
    7x7 says try the pupusas
  • Dan K.heart icon on user image
    Dan KimMay 20, 2014
    Oh baby, these pupusas. Casamiento is the perfect sidekick.
  • Ivana C.
    Ivana CachuteOctober 21, 2013
    The best pupusas!!!
  • Corey C.heart icon on user image
    Corey ChandlerJune 6, 2015
    Papusa combo
  • Broidy
    BroidyJune 26, 2013
    Great pupusas!
  • F C.
    F CMarch 3, 2012
    Great pupusas. However, the service was not good. The waitress was non attentive.
  • Carmen C.
    Pupusas are bomb
  • Armando A.heart icon on user image
    Armando AguilarNovember 23, 2015
    Food was good! Service was horrible!
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