Colibri Mexican Bistro
(415) 440-2737
438 Geary St
San Francisco,
CA
94102
37.7872
-122.4106
Neighborhoods: Tenderloin, Northeast
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In Short
This cozy eatery conjures up a Mexican hacienda, with darkly stained wood furnishings, wrought-iron lamps and walls done up in ochre and rust. Out-of-towners sample tequilas alongside theatergoers at the bar, and clutches of diners nestle into high-backed booths. Spanish-Arabic tunes and muffled sounds from the open kitchen encourage a chatty vibe. The menu highlights several dishes that the staff boasts hail from family recipes.
User Reviews
Anonymous
November 24, 2008
A true SF gem, head here after a long day at work, to celebrate, or anytime you're looking to unwind with a great margarita. A close second for best on the menu is their guacamole. Other than that, I can't remember what else we ate - blame it on the tequila!!
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travelbugg1980
November 03, 2008
My fiance and I were looking for a good brunch place and found good reviews for a place called "Dotties"--only the line was out the door and around the corner!! So we walked back to Colibre's Mexican Bistro which was located right next to our hotel, and it was the best decision we made on the whole trip!! The food was amazing!! Both of us really enjoyed the three types of salsa served at the beginning of the meal, with real homemade corn tortillas...yummy. I had the Huevos Rancheros and literally could have licked the plate clean it was so delicious....I highly highly recommend this place for Brunch, Lunch or Dinner. Simply perfect!! I eat a LOT of Mexican and Tex-Mex...and I would place Colibri in my top 10..maybe even top 5. maybe top 3!! :)
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goodfoodforall2008
March 06, 2008
We came from Seattle on a weekend trip and decided to eat here b/c it reminded of us of our trip to Costa Rica. The Mole tasted good but everything else was not memorable. First off, our waiters seemed inexperienced and dropped our plates on the table along with the salsa and made a big mess. No big deal, but then the food came out and we were surprised at how small it was. There were 4 tiny pieces of chicken on my plate and nothing else. We ordered a side dish of cactus and that was the oddest thing ever. It tasted like over cooked beans. Not our favorite place.
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The Extras:
The bar makes and shakes everything by hand, like sangria, mojitos and a variety of tasty tequila cocktails, some of which are infused with fresh fruit.
When to Go:
Sunday brunch features both Mexican and American favorites.
Parking:
If street parking proves elusive, opt for $10 valet for two hours ($20 for five), instead of pricey neighborhood lots.
What to Drink:
Go for the tequila sampler, which includes three one-ounce tastes.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
