Yo También Cantina

This review is for the Hugo Street Retreat, a beautiful bowl filled with great flavors. Service was a bit slow - it looks like there were 2 employees and they were quite busy on a Saturday around lunchtime. Cute outdoor parklet seating. Hugo Street Retreat Description: SINGLE TAMAL SERVED WITH PICKLED EGG, AVOCADO, HOLY CARACAS CHILI OIL, CABBAGE SLAW, CILANTRO & PICKLED RED ONIONS

3.5 stars for breakfast. Very limited options except for tamales. Rice bowl not served until 12pm. Ordered jammy eggs (like soft boiled eggs) and it was really good. No decaf coffee either.

I remember reading one of the owners worked at Wooly Pig which used to be at the same spot. I loooved Wooly Pig and so sad they moved away but very happy that Yo Tambien Cantina moved in. My friend picked this spot for lunch and I fell in love at first bite with the Hugo Street retreat - A single veggie tamal, salsa roja, queso fresco, avocado, cabbage slaw, chili oil & pickled egg. It was just a lovely combination of soft, crunchy, tangy, and a slight kick. I'm normally not a big cabbage fan, but will now try to get a regular fixin of this. The tamales this month is roasted honey nut squash (blended into the masa). I also got the Ginger-Tamarindo Jugo. It was delish. You can taste the tamarind at the end, and it lingers a bit. It's refreshing, but it also warms you up a bit.We were greeted at the counter and asked to wait just a minute. It wasn't that busy, so the whole order took less than 10 minutes. It's a small space but has a nice counter if you want to eat in.It's great that they carry Queens (Korean superette that closed down recently) items like gochujang. Supporting other small business owners is so awesome!

Such a cute/quaint neighborhood spot with outdoor/indoor seating (although majority of seating is outdoor). Loved the ambiance/decoration inside, and the staff was so kind! Tamale was so fresh and delicious, and I love how it was served. I would have loved even more sauce/spice!

Quick fast delicious.. I do have to bring in my own soda. Other than that really good.:) thank you for still making good food.

The best fresh tamales in the city! I love the Hugo street retreat! They make each bowl to order and it's a very nice local business. Sometimes it's a wait, but it is always worth it. I recommend ordering a delicious coffee and cookie while waiting for your tamales!

If there was a meal in the beautiful city of San Francisco that I could eat every single day.... It would be yo tambien cantina. It's soooooooo good! Last time I went I was an asshole for asking for more salsa on the side because when I say down to eat it, I realized it was perfect as is. That's a rarity for me. Do yourself the favor.

If you're into vibrant, fresh, and Latin-inspired bowls, Yo Tambien Cantina is the spot for you. Picture colorful salads and bean-y bowls bursting with whatever veg is in season, each ingredient and provider carefully chosen. Their tamales? Beautiful. And what's cool is, they've got such vibrant yet small menu that you won't even miss having meat options. The quality is in the details here.Now, let's talk about their homemade Caracas chili oil - it's a banger. I left with two jars. The only bummer is that it's an extra charge if you want hot chilli with your bowl. But that's probably because the depth of flavor takes hours to create. Rich, smoky, with a hint of crunch and just the right amount of kick.Sure, the seating is minimal, and they don't do fancy barista coffee, but virgin michealadas fill the void. It's become one of my go-to spots for a healthy treat brunch or lunch.

- pretty small cafe located closer to the residential area of inner sunset. despite this though, they had a steady stream of customers coming in on saturday early noon- warm and rustic interior, but minimal seating inside. i loved their cups and plateware!- single tamale (4/5): i wasnt feeling too hungry so i just got one, but this was a decent portion size! the pickled onions and tangy cabbage slaw kept the dish bright, though the tamale was a tad too salty after a while. overall pretty good though! i tried some of the chili oil from my friend's hugo st retreat and it was good! she said it kept the bowl interesting for her to eat- caravan chai (1/5): i was disappointed to see it was just a spice bag rather their own brewed mix. despite keeping it in my drink the whole time, this was super watered down and bland. i even had milk in mine but that didn't help either- breakfast cookie: tried a bit off of my friend, but i thought it was just ok. hearty and a little dry- overall, a cute spot to drop by for some tamale bowls that'll have you feeling healthy afterwards. i would recommend going elsewhere if you're looking for authenticity though!

Just Really, Really Good!Sometimes someone just hits it right. And that they have at Yo También Cantina. A small place on Hugo who has the perfect combination of flavors and textures, spice and nice, all put together ethically, responsibly and for the good of all! What more could you want? Had the Hugo Street Retreat, so amazing! Housemade tamale in a bowl, under cabbage, pickled onion, queso, avocado, jammy eggs and an amazing chili oil....it was just the perfect combination! My sister and I took one bite and sighed. I was just so happy I had a whole bowl left to go! The entire menu is simple - what they do they do very well. Everything is worth trying, there is something for everyone! For me the deal was sealed when they had no garbage can at the station where you put your plate. Just compost and recycle. My dream world. Thank you very much!