Balompié Cafe #1

Name: Balompié Cafe #1
Address: 3349 18th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.1

Mission · American

3349 18th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110Directions

4.1783 reviews

Diners like this cafe's authentic and delicious pupusas, which are always fresh and served hot and fluffy with generous fillings. They also highlight the reasonable prices, pleasant service, and convenient online ordering. Some reviews mention the service can be slow.

Pupusas, a World Cup match mention, and 1,178 Blackbird check-ins in the Mission.

Balompié Cafe #1 is a $$ American restaurant in Mission, San Francisco. It has logged 1,510 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Wednesday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Pupusas & soccer-match screenings are the main attractions at this no-frills Salvadoran spot.

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Why go

Balompié Cafe #1 is listed as American, but the loudest signal from diners is Salvadoran comfort: pupusas, rice and beans, agua de jamaica, fresh cooking, and a room that reviewers describe as bright, open, and tucked away in the Mission. The Google footprint is substantial: a 4.1 rating across 803 reviews.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Neighborhood story

Reviewers describe Balompié Cafe #1 as tucked away in the Mission, with Salvadoran-style comfort food like pupusas, rice and beans, and agua de jamaica.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

Balompié Cafe #1 has 1,510 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Sunday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google shows a 4.1 rating from 803 reviews.
One highlighted diner praised the pupusa combo with rice, beans, and agua de jamaica.
A reviewer caught a World Cup match here and called out quick service and cheap drinks.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Balompié Cafe #1 has logged 1,510 Blackbird check-ins, with weekends—especially Sunday and Saturday—leading the charge.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWine

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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The room in motion

Activity56

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1,510

Neighborhood

Mission

Last 30 days

56 check ins

−57% vs prior month

Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Balompié Cafe #1

The experience

Pupusas & soccer-match screenings are the main attractions at this no-frills Salvadoran spot.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.1

783 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Balompié Cafe #1?

Balompié Cafe #1 has logged 1,510 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Balompié Cafe #1 busiest?

Balompié Cafe #1 is busiest on Wednesday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Balompié Cafe #1 serve?

Balompié Cafe #1 serves American cuisine.

How expensive is Balompié Cafe #1?

Balompié Cafe #1 is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Balompié Cafe #1?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Balompié Cafe #1 in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.