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Nopalito

NOPA · Mexican

306 Broderick Street, San Francisco, CA, 94117Directions
4.3★★★★★★★★★★2,026 reviews

Guests consistently praise this Mexican restaurant for its generous portions and tasty drinks, alongside standout menu items like the fish tacos, chicharrón quesadilla, and mole enchiladas. The friendly and attentive service, vibrant atmosphere, and convenient available parking further enhance the dining experience. Some reviews mention the food can be bland.

Affordable Mexican with substantial Blackbird traffic.

Nopalito is a $$ Mexican restaurant in NOPA, San Francisco. It has logged 9,261 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Tuesday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Monday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday4:30 – 9:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
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The experience

Enchiladas with actual heat, in an atmosphere that reads as slightly off but not enough to stop you from coming back.

Google Places/ updated 112d ago

Why go

Nopalito serves unamericanized Mexican food. The spiced enchiladas land. Over 9,261 Blackbird check-ins since early 2025 confirm what the crowd already knows: Saturday and Thursday are when you'll wait. Service runs tight. The room itself divides opinion.

Google Places/ updated 112d ago

Fast facts

  • Nopalito has 9,261 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Thursday.
  • Google rates it 3.9 from 250 reviews.
  • One highlighted review praised the spice level in the enchiladas.
  • A reviewer called out strong service but a less convincing atmosphere.
editorial/ updated yesterday

Did you know

Nopalito’s Blackbird check-in history runs from February 2025 through August 2026, with 9,261 all-time check-ins.

editorial/ updated yesterday

Good to know

  • Chips and salsa are forgettable.
  • The atmosphere is divisive.
  • Saturday and Thursday fill up fast.
Google Places/ updated 112d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated yesterday

Full menu

appetizers

  • Chips & Guacamole

    $13.00
  • Totopos con Chile

    Chips tossed in salsa de árbol, cotija cheese, onion, cilantro, crema and lime.

    $12.00
  • Ceviche Nayarita

    Lime marinated fish, avocado, cucumber, carrot, onion, cilantro, salsa piquin and housemade corn tortilla chips.

    $16.50
  • Tamal Veracruzano

    Soft masa, banana leaf, guajillo and ancho chile braised chicken, manteca, habanero pickled onions, cilantro and salsa de venas.

    $10.00
  • Tacos Dorados de Camote

    Crispy rolled tortillas, roasted sweet potato, jalapeño, spicy pickled onions, cabbage, queso fresco, crema and salsa chipotle.

    $12.00
  • Panuchos de Pollo al Pibil

    Black bean filled fried yellow corn tortilla, citrus and annatto seed braised chicken, cabbage, pickled red onion and salsa de chile habanero.

    $15.00
  • Empanada con Deshebrada de Res

    Fried masa pastry, grass fed beef, tomato, jalapeño, cabbage, queso fresco and salsa frita de guajillo.

    $15.00

salads

  • Ensalada del Mercado

    Salad of little gem lettuce, seasonal market veggies, pickled onion, spicy peanuts, cotija cheese and smoked jalapeño vinaigrette.

    $14.00

brunch

  • Chilaquiles Rojos

    Tortilla chips, scrambled eggs, cheese, guajillo and arbol chile salsa, fresh epazote, serranos, crema, onions and cilantro.

    $19.00
  • Chilaquiles Verdes

    Tortilla chips, scrambled eggs, cheese, tomatillo, cilantro, pasilla chile and pumpkin seed salsa, serranos, crema and onions.

    $19.00
  • Huevos al Nido

    Refried black beans, two poached eggs, melted cheese and salsa macha.

    $18.00

mains

  • Taco Arabe Estilo Puebla

    Flour tortilla, marinated pork, onion, fresh oregano, spices, cilantro and salsa de morita.

    $17.00
seed menu intel/ updated yesterday

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity475
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Flynet check ins

9,261

Neighborhood

NOPA

Last 30 days

475 check ins

−24% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 19Oct 18

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Sundaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday4:30 – 9:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Inside Nopalito

The experience

Enchiladas with actual heat, in an atmosphere that reads as slightly off but not enough to stop you from coming back.

Google Places/ updated 112d ago

Review signal

4.3

2,026 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated yesterday

Guide

Inside Nopalito

The experience

Enchiladas with actual heat, in an atmosphere that reads as slightly off but not enough to stop you from coming back.

Google Places/ updated 112d ago

Why go

Nopalito serves unamericanized Mexican food. The spiced enchiladas land. Over 9,261 Blackbird check-ins since early 2025 confirm what the crowd already knows: Saturday and Thursday are when you'll wait. Service runs tight. The room itself divides opinion.

Google Places/ updated 112d ago

Review signal

4.3

2,026 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated yesterday

What to order

Google Places/ updated 112d ago

Full menu

appetizers

  • Chips & Guacamole

    $13.00
  • Totopos con Chile

    Chips tossed in salsa de árbol, cotija cheese, onion, cilantro, crema and lime.

    $12.00
  • Ceviche Nayarita

    Lime marinated fish, avocado, cucumber, carrot, onion, cilantro, salsa piquin and housemade corn tortilla chips.

    $16.50
  • Tamal Veracruzano

    Soft masa, banana leaf, guajillo and ancho chile braised chicken, manteca, habanero pickled onions, cilantro and salsa de venas.

    $10.00
  • Tacos Dorados de Camote

    Crispy rolled tortillas, roasted sweet potato, jalapeño, spicy pickled onions, cabbage, queso fresco, crema and salsa chipotle.

    $12.00
  • Panuchos de Pollo al Pibil

    Black bean filled fried yellow corn tortilla, citrus and annatto seed braised chicken, cabbage, pickled red onion and salsa de chile habanero.

    $15.00
  • Empanada con Deshebrada de Res

    Fried masa pastry, grass fed beef, tomato, jalapeño, cabbage, queso fresco and salsa frita de guajillo.

    $15.00

salads

  • Ensalada del Mercado

    Salad of little gem lettuce, seasonal market veggies, pickled onion, spicy peanuts, cotija cheese and smoked jalapeño vinaigrette.

    $14.00

brunch

  • Chilaquiles Rojos

    Tortilla chips, scrambled eggs, cheese, guajillo and arbol chile salsa, fresh epazote, serranos, crema, onions and cilantro.

    $19.00
  • Chilaquiles Verdes

    Tortilla chips, scrambled eggs, cheese, tomatillo, cilantro, pasilla chile and pumpkin seed salsa, serranos, crema and onions.

    $19.00
  • Huevos al Nido

    Refried black beans, two poached eggs, melted cheese and salsa macha.

    $18.00

mains

  • Taco Arabe Estilo Puebla

    Flour tortilla, marinated pork, onion, fresh oregano, spices, cilantro and salsa de morita.

    $17.00
seed menu intel/ updated yesterday

Good to know

  • Chips and salsa are forgettable.
  • The atmosphere is divisive.
  • Saturday and Thursday fill up fast.
Google Places/ updated 112d ago

Amenities

Meals

BrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated yesterday

Fast facts

  • Nopalito has 9,261 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Thursday.
  • Google rates it 3.9 from 250 reviews.
  • One highlighted review praised the spice level in the enchiladas.
  • A reviewer called out strong service but a less convincing atmosphere.
editorial/ updated yesterday

Did you know

Nopalito’s Blackbird check-in history runs from February 2025 through August 2026, with 9,261 all-time check-ins.

editorial/ updated yesterday
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FAQ

How popular is Nopalito?

Nopalito has logged 9,261 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Nopalito busiest?

Nopalito is busiest on Tuesday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Nopalito serve?

Nopalito serves Mexican cuisine.

How expensive is Nopalito?

Nopalito is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Nopalito?

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

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