Restaurant

Papito Hayes

MexicanHayes Valleymoderate

Papito Hayes is one of the best mexican restaurants in San Francisco for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Hayes Valley.

Hayes Valley has a way of making you feel like you stumbled into the city's better instincts, and Papito Hayes — open since 2014 on a block that pulls a pre-symphony crowd alongside neighborhood regulars — appears to lean into that quietly.

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Rating (Google) 8.8
1,293 reviews
San Francisco
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8.8
Rating
Based on 1293 reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
Hayes Valley · 425 Hayes St A, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Price
moderate
Google rating
8.8 from 1,293 reviews
Phone
(415) 554-0541
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What to order

Signature dishes at Papito Hayes

Classic Margarita

patron silver, lime, agave, jalapeno-cucumber

Papito Margarita

patron silver, lime, agave, jalapeno-cucumber

Michelada

chilled beer, lime, house-made spicy mix

Fajitas
Enchiladas
Why go

What makes Papito Hayes worth the move

Papito Hayes looks like a good night-out option in Hayes Valley in San Francisco because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Classic Margarita and Papito Margarita also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,293 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
8.8 from 1,293 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Style
Mexican in Hayes Valley
Spend
moderate

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 8.8 from 1,293 reviews
Price point: moderate
Popular dishes: Classic Margarita, Papito Margarita, Michelada
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0 diner reviews · reviewed by Sophie Laurent for Papito Hayes

Google snapshot
8.8 from 1,293 reviews
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Editorial review by Sophie Laurent
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For now, Papito Hayes holds a 8.8 rating across 1,293 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
425 Hayes St A, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Phone
(415) 554-0541
Price
moderate
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
8.8 (1,293 reviews)
Cuisine
Mexican
Neighborhood
Hayes Valley

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Papito Hayes serve?

Papito Hayes is a Mexican restaurant located in Hayes Valley, San Francisco. Hayes Valley has a way of making you feel like you stumbled into the city's better instincts, and Papito Hayes — open since 2014 on a block that pulls a pre-symphony crowd alongside neighborhood regulars — appears to lean into that quietly.

What is Papito Hayes best for?

Papito Hayes is best for date night, dinner, stylish. Papito Hayes looks like a good night-out option in Hayes Valley in San Francisco because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Classic Margarita and Papito Margarita also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,293 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Papito Hayes?

Papito Hayes is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 8.8 from 1,293 reviews

What should I order at Papito Hayes?

Start with Classic Margarita, Papito Margarita, Michelada and Fajitas. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Papito Hayes worth visiting?

Papito Hayes holds a 8.8 Google rating from 1,293 reviews. Papito Hayes looks like a good night-out option in Hayes Valley in San Francisco because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Classic Margarita and Papito Margarita also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,293 Google reviews.

Where is Papito Hayes located?

Papito Hayes is located at 425 Hayes St A, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Papito Hayes good for a date night?

Yes — Papito Hayes is tagged for date night dining. Papito Hayes looks like a good night-out option in Hayes Valley in San Francisco because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. Classic Margarita and Papito Margarita also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,293 Google reviews.

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