Their Chicken Enchiladas de Mole were absolutely incredible; my partner said that they were the best enchiladas he's ever had, and he is usually not the biggest fan of mole sauce. I agree; the chicken and cheese enchiladas simmered in the mole sauce really hit the spot and satisfied my appetite. I cannot wait to be back for more! The restaurant itself was large and spacious, with great service and beautiful decor. I look forward to returning.

I can see why this restaurant has been getting such high marks. It would have been a 5-stars from me- we ate here on a Wednesday night around 5:30pm. We were seated super fast, and the servers were quick to tend to our water, welcome us, and were ready to take our order whenever we were. Since we were the only ones in there, it was expected but that doesn't always mean you get attentive service, so we checked that box. The food was mixed. My wife and I both ordered their mole dishes, one green and one red. The green mole was delicious. The sauce was creamy, tasty, delivered good amount of freshness, salt and acidity and was really nice to eat along with the rice and beans. The rice and beans were typical. The pork in my mole that was tender was amazing but half the pork was as hard and dry as a rock. It kind of made me wonder if the pork was fresh. The cut was likely chunked pork butt, so it could have been that it was undercooked and didn't have enough time to tenderize yet? Not sure. Anyways, the red mole, this is supposed to be their pride and joy! Well, it was kind of weird. It didn't have the earthy, nutty and warm flavors I was expected. It's difficult to place what flavors I did have since nothing particularly stood out other than the fact that I felt it was more fruity than I'd expect. I liked it, the chicken was really good, tender, well cooked, but the mole was just okay. Not a traditional red mole at all and it didn't blow me away by any means. I did get to try the chile Relleno as well since it was another order at our table, it was super tasty. Don't have much else to say other than I enjoyed the flavor - it's not something I'd order since it doesn't have a protein. Overall, I enjoyed this meal and it's definitely some of the better Mexican I've had (in general, not just in SF) but it's not something I'd drop everything for. I'd wager some of the other dishes are likely very good judging from what I tasted, but their mole dishes are their flagship ones from what I understand and rating them purely on those, I'd give a 4/5.

such a cute little spot with delicious food!! loved the mexican decor, and the staff was also super friendly. The highlight of the meal was definitely the vegetable sopes

Great place with colorful decor, fun ambiance, really amazing service, and delicious food and drinks. We appreciated all the size options for each dish. And we loved the pozole, puerco en mole verde, chicken tacos dorados, guacamole and chips, guava agua fresca, and coconut flan - which they surprised us with on the house as a birthday treat for our 17-yr-old!

This place is my favorite. The food and service are consistently delicious!! Alos, they are super creative with their cocktails I just took some guacamole leftovers for my son and he is eagerly enjoying it as I write this :)

Excellent chilaquiles verdes! Will definitely be coming back. The food is authentic, flavorful, fresh, and even feels fairly healthy. Looking forward to trying more dishes. Hansel was friendly and helpful and made me an absolutely phenomenal oat milk latte. It was so good I'd come here just for the coffee! But the food was really excellent. Super excited to try the Mole. Ambiance, like the food, is 100% authentic. Felt like we'd been transported back to Mexico.

Situated in the Mission District of SF, El Buen Comer offers delicious and authentic Mexican food. We went on a weekend night and did not have to wait to get seated. The ambiance of the whole place is so lively! We got the mole verde con pollo, rice and tortilla. Pretty sure the tortilla are house-made and they taste very good. The chicken is super juicy and tender and the mole is delicious.

Stopped by for Sunday brunch around 1pm. The restaurant was a bit busy but we were able to get seated immediately. They have a nice selection of cocktails and coffee drinks. The service was good as well. We ordered chips and guacamole + salsa to start. The guac was fresh and I enjoyed the trio of salsas. We also got the tacos dorados and mole con pollo (comes with 2 tortillas). Both of these dishes were delicious. My boyfriend loved the rich flavor of the mole. I ended up putting some guacamole on the tacos to take it up a notch. Plus, the portion size was good and we had leftovers to take home. The restaurant itself was lively and is definitely a nice place to have a boozy brunch with friends.

Outstanding Mexican spot! These were great: Huarache 2 tacos -Tinga and rajas Huevos rancheros

Sometimes, you just have a feeling about a place. I can still vividly recall my very first time here, despite it being so long ago -- I felt it in my bones that I was in for something special. I had been struggling through a particularly tough period of my life, and desperately needed someplace warm, comforting, and homey to ease my thoughts and soothe the soul. Enter El Buen Comer, whose humble roots can be traced back to chef-owner Isabel Caudillo's own home kitchen in the Tenderloin more than two decades ago. I remember every last detail of everything I ordered that day. I opened with the sope de rajas con crema -- wonderfully smooth, rich, creamy, with a little hint of smokiness from the poblanos. So good. I took one bite and immediately wished I'd ordered another. Next came the Sope de Tinga -- smoky, just the right amount of heat, and a beautiful tempered sweetness from the onions. Perfectly composed. The Sope de Papas con Chorizo was interesting; the chorizo was more subtle and meaty, rather than having its usual bright, hot, sharp, in-your-face character... and honestly, I kind of liked it like that, because it let the flavor from the masa and beans shine through. The potatoes were cooked just right; soft, but not soggy, giving a well-balanced bite texture-wise. I'll say that I wished there were more chorizo (kind of potato-heavy), but this was excellent nonetheless. All three sopes shared a robust, toasty corn masa base, a nice juxtaposition against the soft black bean paste on top. A complete, balanced, well-rounded bite each and every time. Moving on -- the Mole con Pollo was astonishing. The mole rojo was sweet, deep, nutty, and earthy, displaying a wonderfully complex blend of spices and hints of several different types of chiles... and yes, a deft touch of chocolate, but not in such a forward fashion as many assume when they hear the word "mole". The chicken itself was tender and juicy. I simply could. not. stop. eating. I sometimes like to say that a good measure of whether a food is truly "great" and deserves a spot on my all-time list is if I have a hard time putting down the utensils; I tend to be somewhat careful with my caloric intake unless I am truly impressed. Well, this one never even made it out of the car with me. Do what you will with that information. Riquísimo. Every bit as impressive: the Puerco en Mole Verde. The mole had a wonderful richness; its prominent pipián nuttiness paired well with the flavor profile and spice of the chile verde and the distinct acidity from the tomatillos. Bold and herbaceous, I find myself loving this one more and more every time I get it. As an added bonus -- the tortillas de mano they serve here are incredible, and are quite possibly my favorite corn tortillas I've ever had. They are supple, yet on the thicker, denser side; the texture has a little bit of "bite," like al dente but for tortillas instead of pasta. And, of course, a wonderful full-bodied corn flavor. El Buen Comer has risen from beloved neighborhood favorite to San Francisco comfort food royalty, and for good reason. The Caudillos are kind, humble, and have put their hearts and souls into feeding the community they serve; they have more than earned every bit of the success that has come their way. Are things a bit pricey? Sure -- but I'll gladly spend on quality, heartfelt work without a second thought. Simple and soulful. Comforting and straight from the heart. May this place continue to warm hearts, just as it did mine when I needed it most.