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.

Weekend check-ins track to Salvadoran comfort cooking in the Mission.

Balompié Cafe #1 is a $$ American restaurant in Mission, San Francisco. It has logged 1,481 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.

Google Places/ updated 26d ago

Why go

Balompié Cafe #1 is listed as American cuisine, but highlighted diner praise points to Salvadoran comfort: pupusas, rice and beans, agua de jamaica, and food described as fresh rather than fast. Google reviewers call it a bright, open, reasonably priced cafe tucked away in the Mission, with a 4.1 rating across 801 reviews.

editorial/ updated 26d ago

Neighborhood story

Reviewers describe Balompié Cafe #1 as tucked away in the Mission, and one mentioned catching a World Cup match there.

editorial/ updated 26d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird shows 1,481 all-time check-ins for Balompié Cafe #1.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Sunday and Saturday.
Google lists a 4.1 rating from 801 reviews.
Reviewers specifically praise pupusas, rice and beans, agua de jamaica, and cheap drinks.
One reviewer caught a World Cup match here and praised the quick food service.

editorial/ updated 26d ago

Did you know

Balompié Cafe #1 has logged 1,481 Blackbird check-ins, with weekends leading the action.

editorial/ updated 26d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWine

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 26d ago

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The room in motion

Activity82

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1,481

Neighborhood

Mission

Last 30 days

82 check ins

−46% vs prior month

Sep 13Oct 12

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 26d ago

Review signal

4.1

783 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 26d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Balompié Cafe #1?

Balompié Cafe #1 has logged 1,481 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.