Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Boudin Sourdough, Boudin and Tlaloc, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best mexican restaurants in Chinatown. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated mexican dining.
Chinatown's Premier Mexican Destinations
Discover an unexpected fusion of flavors in San Francisco’s historic Chinatown, where traditional Mexican staples sit alongside beloved American and Thai favorites. This curated collection invites you to enjoy everything from the authentic Mexican plates at Matador and La Fusión to the comforting local staples found at Boudin and Rooster and Rice. Whether you are craving a quick bite from Taqueria Zorro or a sit-down meal at Lapisara, these diverse eateries offer a unique taste of the city’s rich culinary landscape.
13 restaurants in Best Mexican Restaurants in Chinatown | Top Rated Mexican Food
- Boudin Sourdough · rated 4/5: American.
- Boudin · rated 3/5: American.
- Tlaloc: Mexican.
- Cafe La Tazita: Mexican.
- Local Roots: American.
- Lapisara: Thai.
- Matador: Mexican.
- Tropisueño: Mexican.
- The Grove: American.
- La Fusión: Mexican.
- Taqueria Zorro: Mexican.
- Rooster and Rice: Thai.
- Los Hermanos Taqueria: Mexican.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
