Cafe La Taza

1045a Tuesday Avocado Toast with Tomatillo Sauce & Bacon, hold the Parmesan Cheese.Absolutely a winner. The bread is thin sourdough slices, hey, actually toasted! I was surprised they weren't using one of the many artisanal bakeries, but then we'd be encroaching on hipster territory. The tomatillo sauce really hit the spot, milder than expected. added a little punch. Generous avocado perfectly ripe. Bacon thick and to me perfectly cooked, a touch of chewy. Organic black tea, choice of large mug or takeout cup. Clean, airy front room, lots of tables, order counter & even a full bar. Back room too.Windows frosted on bottom to shield you from the reality of Mission street.I really like this place full of locals, & I'm not talking about Valencia street, couple blocks away, taken over by hipster cafes, artisan bread with your chai mocha matcha pumpkin magic dust. Not that there's anything wrong with that!I love the authentic Mission District feel, women in tight pants & crazy high heels, Latin dance beats, families, strollers, construction workers. Kinda hipster cafe for the working class. Bonus points, no laptop village! Nobody is nursing a half empty coffee cup all day. If you find yourself in The Mission, Cafe La Taza a solid choice. For me destination worthy.Support Local!

I came to meet a friend here for lunch. My friend asked if she could just get chicken and rice because she was on a special diet and the waitress said yes and asked if I was ready and I said I just needed another minute. We found out later that she went and put in the order, didn't come back for 10 minutes and when she did to take my order, she brought the plate for my friend so we didn't get to eat at the same time.I ordered the chipotle chicken salad I have to say as somebody who's lived in SF and it wasn't great. The chicken was cooked well but the rest of it was iceberg lettuce, flavorless cubed tomatoes, cucumbers, corn chop strips and almost no dressing on the salad.My stomach doesn't feel great afterwards, it is cheap but I wouldn't recommend it.

I am visiting San Francisco and was craving Mexican food. I heard that the mission district has a some good places. I googled some good breakfast spots and Cafe La Taza was at the top of this list. It definitely deserves a spot in the top five. As soon as you walk in you're met with a very lively staff and environment! It is a bit of a small location, so make sure your party is no more than 4 people. Passion Fruit mimosas: 10/10 very refreshingChilaquiles divorciados: 9/10 I am not a fan of pickled onions. Which is definitely a preference! Other than that, this plate was great! The red and green salsa was flavorful and not too spicy, I would say it's mild. You can also choose to add a protein. I got carnitas which were very juicy, but lacked a little bit of salt. A la Mexican breakfast burrito: 10/10 My friend ordered this and said that there was an immense amount of flavor! There's no meat in it; just eggs, veggies, beans and rice. She had no complaints!

I think the fact that there is no response from owner or manager to the several people here who are reporting food poisoning, horrible or no service, slovenly and disrespectful treatment (across all locations) says everything one would need to know about any of the 'la taza' shops. They treat their employees even worse than they treat their customers, which is saying a lot as you can see from the reviews customers have left complaining about all their stores.

I saw this place featured on Check Please Bay Area recently.3 of us came on Sunday for brunch, we were seated in the bar area. It is pretty loud in there.We started with sweet potato fries (my hubby's fav) and they were delectable - a perfect fry on them and they were served with a slightly spicy aioli. YUM. He also got caramel macchiato which he said was really good. I ordered the desayuno breakfast plate with over easy eggs. IT WAS A TON of food. The eggs were cooked to order, the pork was extremely tender, the beans were average,... sadly the weak link was the plantains - they were cooked fine - they just were not quite ripe enough and so less sweet than I typically like.My friend had the chiliequiles which she liked, and my husband basically got a plate which turned out to be the lunch version of mine - that had the same pork, rice and beans, fried cheese and a little salad.

What a nice neighborhood brunch spot! The workers are super welcoming, and seems like the restaurant have a ton of regulars.I got the carnitas omelette, and my group shared the chips and salsa/guac.I liked my omelette! It was a good amount of carnitas. I'd never had that in an omelette before so that was fun. I wish there was a bit more flavor, but I added some of their mild salsa and the guac from my chips and it was much better. I got fruit as a side, and was pleasantly surprised by the variety they gave me (blueberry, strawberry, cantaloupe, pineapple).The chips and salsa/guac were great. Super refreshing. I especially liked the guac. $10 is pretty pricey though for this appetizer. My one other gripe is that the prices on the menu for some of the dishes aren't updated. Great service though, perfect for a lowkey convenient and hearty brunch.

Plenty of seating. The staff were very friendly. Love the dutch crunch breads! The bagels and muffins are ok.

Of course I am back at one of my favorite restaurants in the Bay Area Cafe La Taza. And I can't tell you how blown away by this south western salad that I added shrimp. OMG!!! Best salad ever. So big I could have it for lunch and dinner. It is always a pleasure being here with the staff and even cust. Just has that warm at home feeling. I always want to be around this vibe! Hasta la proxima mi familia!!!!

I do not understand the hype around this place. It's in our neighborhood, and it has the look and feel of a place that might serve great basics but it let us down. The staff is super nice and accommodating; we had kids with us and we always appreciate not being treated like a burden. However, the breakfast just wasn't good--the pancakes tasted chemically and cheap, the chilaquiles weren't very flavorful or seasoned, and all of the chips were so soggy they were like mush to eat. The coffee tasted like hotel lobby coffee. Maybe we ordered the wrong thing? I don't know. I really wanted to like this restaurant.

I had a great experience at La Yara in San Francisco. I ordered the clam chowder and a bacon mushroom omelette, both of which were delicious! The food was flavorful and fresh, and my order was prepared quickly. The service was also prompt and friendly, making the overall dining experience enjoyable. I'd definitely recommend this spot for anyone looking for a quick, tasty meal in the city.