Foreign Cinema is one of the best mexican restaurants in San Francisco for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Mission District.
Foreign Cinema has spent enough years in the Mission that the founding conceit — films projected onto the heated courtyard wall — has settled into something quieter and more useful than novelty.
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Foreign Cinema is listed in the Good value price range. Check the restaurant's current menu for available dishes and prices. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Check the current menuForeign Cinema works for date night in Mission District because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,342 Google reviews.
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Foreign Cinema is a Mexican restaurant located in Mission District, San Francisco. Foreign Cinema has spent enough years in the Mission that the founding conceit — films projected onto the heated courtyard wall — has settled into something quieter and more useful than novelty.
Foreign Cinema is best for date night, brunch, dinner, local. Foreign Cinema works for date night in Mission District because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,342 Google reviews.
Foreign Cinema is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 3,342 reviews
Foreign Cinema holds a 9.0 Google rating from 3,342 reviews. Foreign Cinema works for date night in Mission District because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,342 Google reviews.
Foreign Cinema is located at 2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Foreign Cinema is tagged for date night dining. Foreign Cinema works for date night in Mission District because the room and the food both help the evening land. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 3,342 Google reviews.
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