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Cocina Mamá Cholita

Cocina Mamá Cholita is one of the best mexican restaurants in San Francisco for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Bernal Heights.

Cocina Mamá Cholita isn't trading on a chef's résumé or a trendy concept — it's trading on a grandmother.

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Rating (Google) 9.8
323 reviews
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9.8
Rating
Based on 323 reviews
Best used for
dinner
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Bernal Heights · 3471 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Price
Good value
Google rating
9.8 from 323 reviews
Phone
(415) 874-9720
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What to order

Signature dishes at Cocina Mamá Cholita

Birria
Housemade Mole
Enchiladas Divorciadas
Tamales (call ahead, order by the dozen)
Chicken Tinga Enchiladas Verdes
Why go

What makes Cocina Mamá Cholita worth the move

Cocina Mamá Cholita is a clean first click in Bernal Heights in San Francisco when you want a mexican option you can trust. Birria and Housemade Mole also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 323 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.8 from 323 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner
Style
Mexican in Bernal Heights
Spend
Good value

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Know before you go

Google rating: 9.8 from 323 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Birria, Housemade Mole, Enchiladas Divorciadas
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0 diner reviews · reviewed by Carlos Mendez for Cocina Mamá Cholita

Google snapshot
9.8 from 323 reviews
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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez
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For now, Cocina Mamá Cholita holds a 9.8 rating across 323 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
3471 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Phone
(415) 874-9720
Price
value
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
9.8 (323 reviews)
Cuisine
Mexican
Neighborhood
Bernal Heights

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What cuisine does Cocina Mamá Cholita serve?

Cocina Mamá Cholita is a Mexican restaurant located in Bernal Heights, San Francisco. Cocina Mamá Cholita isn't trading on a chef's résumé or a trendy concept — it's trading on a grandmother.

What is Cocina Mamá Cholita best for?

Cocina Mamá Cholita is best for dinner. Cocina Mamá Cholita is a clean first click in Bernal Heights in San Francisco when you want a mexican option you can trust. Birria and Housemade Mole also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 323 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Cocina Mamá Cholita?

Cocina Mamá Cholita is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.8 from 323 reviews

What should I order at Cocina Mamá Cholita?

Start with Birria, Housemade Mole, Enchiladas Divorciadas and Tamales (call ahead, order by the dozen). These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Cocina Mamá Cholita worth visiting?

Cocina Mamá Cholita holds a 9.8 Google rating from 323 reviews. Cocina Mamá Cholita is a clean first click in Bernal Heights in San Francisco when you want a mexican option you can trust. Birria and Housemade Mole also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 323 Google reviews.

Where is Cocina Mamá Cholita located?

Cocina Mamá Cholita is located at 3471 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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