La Torta Gorda

Came in on a chilly day. was excited to see it wasn't super crowded. we came in after an hour or two of shopping around the mission and wanted to try this torta spot i've seen, but never tried, for years.can't remember which one we had, but it was like the famous sandwich. just get it. incredible combo of flavors, super tasty and warm and comfortable. i love me a torta and it was unreal. service and ambiance is awesome, servers are fast and polite. great spot

While coming back to the mission on 24th St. every single time Torta Gorda never fails me. I took my boyfriend and his brother to this place to check it out and it was totally authentic. When we arrived everything from the customer service to the food was amazing. Everybody greeted us and was smiling. They made everything fresh. You can see them cooking the food. We were so excited to try our food even though this wasn't my first time I was excited for everybody else to try. And myself to have one for the first time in three years. When we received our food, it looked so perfectly fresh and put together. Once we took that bite into the food, we knew it was amazing. It was crunchy soft and a burst of flavors. This place will fulfill you when it comes to authentic Hispanic food in the mission district. It is a gem that you have to check out the mission district in San Francisco 24th St. I will always come back to this establishment and I'm very grateful for real authentic tortas .

A Mexican food restaurant in the heart of Mission District SF. We ordered and enjoyed a carne asada torta which included meat, refried beans, onions, queso fresco, avocado, mayonnaise, and jalapeños. While the food was enjoyable, the service was not. The middle aged cashier was unkind and appeared annoyed by any questions we asked. For the bad service alone, I'd try another restaurant in the area before returning to La Torta Gorda.

Awesome local spot with a patio in the back. Had this delicious Jr. size Enchilada Torta, Cucumber Lime Chia Seed Fresca, Chips & Salsa + their side of sauces for $24. The Torta was the show- slow cooked tender meat dripping in enchilada sauce, layers of bean avocado cheese, in between grilled toasted bread. The service is awesome, sweet employees!

Visited on a Saturday during the day of the dead festivities around 7:30pm with a friend, restaurant was pretty busy with a line of about 4-5 other guest waiting to order. Took a few minutes to place the order and about 10 -15min for them to prep the sandwich. Food: Pierna Enchilada Torta - torta had a good ratio of bread to filling, sandwich was toasted and filled with shredded pork in a red salsa, avocado, cheese, beans, onions and pickles jalapeno, really flavorful, all the ingredients really complimented one another, the red and green salsa on the table were delicious and added a bit more spicinessService was fine, it was quite busy so person taking orders was multitasking so took a while before I could actually put my order in, totally understandable given the business. Overall really enjoyed the torta here, they were flavorful and a great combination of textures. If you're looking for something beyond a typical taqueria would recommend giving this spot a try.

At its core, Yelp exists to shine a spotlight on places like La Torta Gorda. These are the authentic neighborhood gems--unassuming from the outside, a simple doorway to the uninitiated, and punching way above its weight in both the quality of the execution and the passion of their craft. I recently tried their fall special "Chiles en Nogada," and I think it may be one of my favorite dishes I've ever tried in all of San Francisco. I say this with no exaggeration--this dish sings. It's a traditional Mexican staple that consists of poblano chiles stuffed with picadillo ground beef, and covered in a creamy walnut sauce with hints of pomegranate seeds sprinkled throughout. Everything works together like a symphony. The sauce is perfectly whipped, just thick enough to leave you feeling full without being overly decadent. The fruitiness of the pomegranate just sweet enough to cut the acidity of the beef. The texture of the chiles, cooked just enough to maintain their bite, complement the tenderness of the beef. And it's all served with freshly toasted bread to mop up everything left behind. It will set you back ~$28 as of 2024, and they only make it in Sept & Oct, but believe me when I tell you this is the dish you'll be dreaming about for years to come. This small neighborhood Mexican eatery continues to shine, and remains a standout in the culinary haven of SF. Come give La Torta Gorda a try...you'll leave yearning to come back.

Went here based on rave reviews from friends and it lived up to the hype. Best tortas I've ever had, get the pulled pork!

While I wasn't a fan of my chicken mole torta, I enjoyed the more simple classic tortas. Great bread and flavor. Service to my memory was excellent - attentive and friendly. Inside looks like it used to be an old diner with booths and all the victorian details, now with a tv playing futbol and a family vibe. I'll be back!

The torta was flavorful and had so much depth to it! I really liked the fresh avocados paired with the pork. I thought the works/the toppings would be overwhelming (tempted to omit certain things like mayo or the onions), but since it was my first time, i had to try it as is, though i did ask for less jalapenos. The ratio of toppings was perfect and nothing was really competing against another. The bread was pillowy soft on the inside but crispy on the outside. There was a bit too much oil, otherwise super tasty. The complimentary salsas were tasty, the green one is a refreshing spice. It was 11$ for a junior torta which is a good size for one person. They have seasonal aguas (didnt try it but they had cantaloupe and strawberry!). You can find free 1 hr parking in the nearby streets. I saw a lot of people stop in for to-go orders. Not crowded at all for Monday lunch. The vibe was quaint, music wasnt too loud. Lots of wall decorations were focused on their tv appearance. Would come again to try another torta!

LITERALLY SO GOOD! great service and a cute outdoor patio area. The burrito was huge and delicious. Such great flavor! The tortas were also amazing. Definitely recommend