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Best Late Night in San Francisco

Find the best late night restaurants in San Francisco, CA. Scored on what actually matters.

By DineSpin Team·Updated February 2026·10 spots

San Francisco's late-night food scene doesn't wait for you to plan ahead. You're stumbling out of a bar at 11 p. M. Or craving something specific at midnight, or just not ready to call the night done—and the city has you covered with spots that are genuinely worth seeking out, not just open when everywhere else is closed. These aren't afterthoughts. Some of them are the best versions of their cuisine in the city, period.

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Best Late Night in San Francisco

1.

El Farolito Bar

92/100

El Farolito Bar is a highly-regarded taqueria in San Francisco, celebrated for its excellent burritos and quesadillas, generous portions, and fair pricing. Despite frequent lines, the food quality and value make it a consistent favorite and a city staple.

Pro tip: The best burrito in town. Also try the quesadilla suiza. Cash only and worth the hassle.

🍽️Food95

The food is well-regarded for its bold flavors, generous portions, and high-quality ingredients, with burritos and quesadillas being particular highlights.

The best burrito in town.

👋Service85

Service is generally efficient and friendly, though specific mentions of outstanding service are infrequent and older.

Friendly staff

Vibe75

The atmosphere is described as having a Mexican feel, with a bar area, but it is not a primary focus for diners.

Mexican feel to it

💰Value95

The restaurant offers first-rate value with large portions at very fair prices, making it a highly cost-effective option.

Great value, huge burritos

📍 2777 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
4.8$San FranciscoMexican
Ideal for
Burrito enthusiastsLate-night cravingsValue-conscious diners
2.

Jay’s Grill

92/100

Jay's Grill is a highly-regarded Mediterranean and American fusion spot in San Francisco, celebrated for its remarkably fresh and flavorful food, generous portions, and consistently friendly service. It's a reliable choice for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and well-executed comfort food.

Pro tip: Outstanding food taste and quality, fresh, flavorful, and prepared to perfection.

🍽️Food95

The food is well-regarded for its fresh ingredients, authentic Middle Eastern flavors, and generous portions, with standout dishes including chicken shawarma, falafel, and various kebabs.

Fresh, flavorful, and prepared to perfection

👋Service90

Service is frequently described as friendly, attentive, and welcoming, with staff often going out of their way to accommodate guests and provide recommendations.

Warm hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere

Vibe85

The atmosphere is generally described as cozy, chill, and welcoming, suitable for casual dining.

Cozy vibe, friendly service

💰Value90

Diners find the prices reasonable, especially considering the generous portion sizes and high quality of ingredients.

Great food at a fair price

📍 1400 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
4.8$$San FranciscoMiddle Eastern
Ideal for
Casual weeknight dinnersLate-night cravingsExploring authentic Middle Eastern flavors
3.

Nara

92/100

Nara is a highly-regarded Japanese restaurant in San Francisco, celebrated for its remarkably fresh and creative sushi and sashimi. Well-regarded for the attentive and friendly service, with many considering it a top-tier dining experience despite slightly higher price points.

Pro tip: Excellent sushi, fresh ingredients, and attentive service make this a top-tier Japanese dining experience.

🍽️Food95

The sushi and sashimi are well-regarded for their outstanding freshness, quality, and creative preparation, with many diners calling it the best they've ever had.

Some of the best sushi we’ve ever had

👋Service96

Service is frequently highlighted as attentive, friendly, and first-rate, with specific staff members often recognized for their positive impact on the dining experience.

Service was top-notch

Vibe70

The atmosphere is generally described as nice, modern, and cozy, though some find it too loud for conversation.

Great atmosphere

💰Value75

While some diners find the prices on the higher side, most agree that the quality of the food justifies the cost.

A bit on the pricier side but definitely worth it

📍 518 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States
4.4$$$San FranciscoJapanese
Ideal for
Sushi aficionados seeking high-quality fishDate nights and special occasionsLate-night dining options
4.

El Sabor Yucateco

88/100

El Sabor Yucateco is a humble, no-frills establishment celebrated for its remarkably authentic and delicious Yucatecan cuisine. While the food quality and value are well-regarded, some diners have noted issues with service and cleanliness.

Pro tip: Amazing food from Yucatán. The place is humble and definitely not for instagrammers but the food is second to none.

🍽️Food95

The food is well-regarded for its authentic Yucatecan flavors, freshness, and delicious preparation, with many dishes highlighted as excellent.

Amazing food from Yucatán.

👋Service65

Service is generally described as friendly and nice, though one diner noted a stressed and unpleasant waitress, and another mentioned poor service and anger when tables were requested to be cleaned.

The Waitress looks stressed all the time

Vibe60

The atmosphere is consistently described as humble, simple, or not for 'instagrammers,' with a focus on the food rather than decor.

The place is humble

💰Value90

The restaurant is considered a great value, with diners frequently mentioning cheap prices, good portions, and outstanding hospitality for the quality of food received.

Price you can’t beat

📍 173 Eddy St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
4.5$San FranciscoMexican
Ideal for
Authentic Mexican food loversDiners seeking valueLate-night bites
5.

One Bite

88/100

One Bite offers remarkably flavorful and fresh Mediterranean-inspired wraps and dishes, with generous portions that provide good value. While service is generally friendly, wait times can be long during busy periods. The atmosphere is basic, but the food quality is a strong draw.

Pro tip: The food is incredible, fresh, and delicious with unique preparations.

🍽️Food95

The food is well-regarded for its incredible flavor, freshness, and unique preparations, particularly the shawarma and falafel wraps. Dishes are often described as delicious, well-seasoned, and satisfying.

The food is incredible

👋Service85

Service is generally described as friendly, kind, and attentive, with staff often going above and beyond. However, there are isolated reports of slow service when busy.

Staff were friendly, fast, and genuinely kind

Vibe70

The atmosphere is described as plain or basic, with a lack of visual appeal like menu pictures. However, some diners perceive a good vibe and friendly energy.

It was a bit plain on the inside

💰Value85

Portions are frequently noted as generous, especially the 'bites' sizes, offering good value for the price. Some diners found the value to be lacking in specific instances.

Good portions for the price

📍 506 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States
4.4$$San FranciscoMediterranean
Ideal for
Quick and flavorful lunchesLate-night cravingsDiners seeking unique Mediterranean flavors
6.

Los Yucatecos Restaurant

88/100

Los Yucatecos is a San favorite celebrated for its remarkably fresh, authentic, and flavorful Yucatecan and Mexican cuisine, offering outstanding value. While the food consistently earns high celebrate, diners should be aware of potential service inconsistencies and management issues, as well as the restaurant's location in a gritty neighborhood.

Pro tip: Legitimately the best tacos I’ve ever had. So fresh and delicious and inexpensive!

🍽️Food95

The Yucatecan and Mexican dishes are well-regarded for their authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, and delicious execution, with many diners calling them the best they've ever had.

Truly the best tacos I’ve ever had.

👋Service65

Service is a mixed bag, with some diners experiencing friendly and attentive staff, while others encountered rudeness, inattentiveness, and poor attitudes.

The cashier is very rude

Vibe60

The atmosphere is generally described as casual and friendly, though the surrounding neighborhood can detract from the overall experience.

Chill atmosphere as expected of the neighborhood taco joint

💰Value90

The restaurant is widely considered to offer excellent value, with generous portions and high-quality food at affordable prices.

OMG so fresh and delicious and inexpensive!

📍 717 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109, United States
4.4$$San FranciscoMexican
Ideal for
Authentic Mexican food loversDiners seeking great valueLate-night cravings
7.

Tacos El Charro

88/100

Tacos El Charro is celebrated for serving some of the most authentic and delicious street tacos in San Francisco, particularly their al pastor. While the quality is well-regarded, the high price per taco is a recurring point of contention.

Pro tip: Fantastic, perhaps one of the best in the city. Will be back!

🍽️Food95

The tacos are well-regarded for their authentic flavors, high-quality ingredients, and excellent preparation, particularly the al pastor.

Fantastic, perhaps one of the best

👋Service85

Staff are generally described as friendly and kind, contributing to a positive experience.

Nice service and good price

Vibe75

The atmosphere is characterized as authentic street food with a lively vibe, though seating is limited.

A real Street food vibes

💰Value65

While the quality of the tacos is highly regarded, the price point of $5 per taco is frequently cited as being high or not worth the cost.

$5 dollar taco is NOT worth it

📍 2205 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, United States
4.7$$San FranciscoMexican
Ideal for
Authentic street taco enthusiastsAl pastor aficionadosLate-night cravings
8.

Columbus Burgers

88/100

Ten-dollar burger, made to order, open until 2 a. M. Staffed by people who actually seem happy you showed up. The fries vary—sometimes crispy, sometimes not—and service can be genuinely inconsistent, but the core product is so good and so cheap that regulars forgive the friction. It's the post-night-out spot that still makes sense to you at closing time.

Pro tip: Go with the order: you don't buy anything, you don't use the bathroom. It's irritating policy, but it's stated upfront and enforced equally.

🍽️Food92

Burgers are well-regarded for being delicious, juicy, and well-seasoned, often described as a standout option in the city. Ingredients are frequently noted as fresh.

Burgers were absolutely delicious!

👋Service75

Service is generally described as friendly and attentive, though some instances of poor communication and unhelpfulness have been noted, particularly regarding restroom access and order fulfillment.

The staff were attentive

Vibe75

The atmosphere is often described as a casual, humble, or dive-bar-like setting, which many find appealing for a no-frills dining experience.

The interior has a dive bar vibe.

💰Value90

The restaurant is widely considered to offer excellent value, with many diners highlighting the affordable prices for the quality and portion size of the burgers.

Price can’t be beat!

📍 57 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94111, United States
4.5$$San FranciscoBurgers
Ideal for
Late-night cravingsBudget-conscious dinersCasual meals
9.

Cocobang

88/100

Cocobang is a popular, small Korean eatery in San Francisco known for its delicious and generously portioned food, particularly its Korean fried chicken and short ribs. It's a go-to spot for late-night cravings, offering good value and a lively atmosphere, though waits can be long and parking is challenging.

Pro tip: Delicious food, amazing atmosphere and great service. Highly recommend.

🍽️Food92

The food is well-regarded for its deliciousness, with many highlighting the Korean fried chicken, short ribs, and kimchi fried rice as standouts. Portions are generally considered generous and well-priced.

Delicious food, amazing atmosphere and great service.

👋Service78

Service is generally described as friendly and efficient, though a few instances of inattentiveness and rudeness have been noted.

Service was excellent.

Vibe80

The atmosphere is often described as cozy, relaxed, and fun, with K-pop music videos playing. It's noted as a popular late-night spot.

Vibe inside is really cool and relaxed.

💰Value88

Diners frequently comment on the outstanding value, noting generous portions and reasonable prices, especially for a San Francisco establishment.

Bang for your buck.

📍 550 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States
4.6$$San FranciscoKorean
Ideal for
Late-night cravingsGroups seeking authentic Korean flavorsDiners prioritizing value
10.

Beep's Burgers

88/100

Beep's Burgers is a highly-regarded, old-school diner known for its excellent smashburgers made with fresh ingredients. While known for quality and value, diners should expect potential wait times and parking challenges.

Pro tip: Outstanding Smashburger with beautiful crusty American cheese. The bun is super fresh and the sauce is very complementary.

🍽️Food92

Burgers are well-regarded for their fresh ingredients, juicy patties with crispy edges, and well-balanced flavors, often described as among the best in San Francisco. Sides like fries and shakes also receive positive mentions.

Outstanding Smashburger with beautiful crusty American cheese.

👋Service85

Service is generally friendly and efficient, with staff often noted for being helpful and professional, though some interactions are described as indifferent.

Great service . Thank you a

Vibe70

The restaurant is described as an old-school, no-frills, walk-up diner with a retro feel, primarily offering outdoor seating.

Old-school burger joint

💰Value80

Diners generally find the prices reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, especially considering the San Francisco location, though some note it's not a cheap meal.

Great value for the price.

📍 1051 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112, United States
4.6$$San FranciscoBurgers
Ideal for
Burger enthusiasts seeking classic smashburgersDiners looking for fresh, quality ingredientsLate-night cravings (open until 2 AM)

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