Café de Olla
3388 19th St, San Francisco, CA
Crema's Take
“This Mission District gem specializes in authentic Oaxacan cuisine that transports regulars back to home kitchens, with standout dishes like tlayuda and memela with cecina that go far beyond standard SF Mexican fare. The leisurely, family-friendly vibe makes it perfect for lingering over traditional drinks like agua de jamaica and café de olla itself, though fair warning that service can move slowly even during quieter hours. If you're craving something genuinely flavorful and regionally specific rather than another burrito, this is where San Francisco's Oaxacan food scene lives.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Open late. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
I had such a delightful experience at Café de Olla. The memela with cecina was flavorful and the first bite transported me back to my mom’s kitchen. The agua de jamaica wasn’t too sweet but instead rich and natural, almost like a wine. Had a joyful interaction with the cashier…
Food was good but nothing really stood out. We had cafe de olla- it was pretty mid. We ordered food and the wait time seemed unusual long being that they were not too busy. We tried the mole tamale - it was okay. We also tried tlayuda - it was just ok.
Well located, reasonably priced, and the food tastes good, but nothing exceptional. Very few vegan options, and the one I really wanted wasn’t available. They were able to adapt a couple of dishes for me, but the adaptation was just removing the cheese without adding anything…
The next time you say, “i think i’ll just get a burrito” ignore the urge and head to Café de Olla, and treat yourself to Oaxacan dishes for something much more flavorful. The Tlayuda with Carne Enchilada will satisfy your every craving with a delightful crunch and char on the…
La mejor comida oaxaqueña en San Francisco by far 😍😋 I used to have to drive to Petaluma for this, but glad to see its now within San Francisco! We ordered the tlayuda de maíz azul with cecina enchilada and memela with tasajo. Both had flavors and textures that brought me back…
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