Squirrella ([info]squirrella) wrote in [info]sfbayarea,
2005-07-18 11:06:00
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Visiting San Francisco

Hi everyone! I hope it's okay for an outsider to post some questions.

My husband and I are visiting San Francisco later this week and I was hoping to get some ideas for dining out. Our two favorite cuisines are Indian and Mexican. I prefer "authentic" restaurants--that is, not franchised. We'll be walking or BARTing San Fran, so any places within the city would be great.

Thanks!

(edited to fix the bad abbreviation!!! Sorry guys!)

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[info]thejessicka

July 18 2005, 15:15:46 UTC 6 years ago

i like india clay oven on clement in the outer richmond, but when i was looking up the address online i came across a handful of bad reviews. i've had to wait a while for my food a couple times, but always been pleased with the food once i got it. you can catch the 38 Geary bus straight there (clement and geary run parallel to each other).

India Clay Oven
2435 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94121

Phone: (415) 751-0505

[info]squirrella

July 18 2005, 15:40:13 UTC 6 years ago

awesome. i don't mind slow service if the food is delish!

[info]warsop

July 18 2005, 16:30:47 UTC 6 years ago

You're only allowed to ask questions if you promise not to actually say 'San Fran' or (worse!) 'Frisco' when referring to the city. ;)

I second the vote for India Clay Oven, fwiw.

[info]squirrella

July 18 2005, 16:33:13 UTC 6 years ago

I solemnly swear to not do it again!

Likewise, I get myself all lathered up when people refer to Philadelphia (my hometown) as Philly, or worse, Philthy.

Thanks for the recommendation second, too!

[info]subsonicmonkey

July 18 2005, 17:00:34 UTC 6 years ago

Na'an N' Curry on Irving near 9th.

[info]squirrella

July 18 2005, 17:22:47 UTC 6 years ago

yum, curry.

thanks!

[info]iceblink

July 18 2005, 17:12:17 UTC 6 years ago

16th and Mission

There are WONDERFUL taquerias in the area. I am not sure what you consider authentic, but taquerias are the best for awesome tacos, burritos, and tortas. Not to mention the drink horchata.

I love California Mexican food and I am not as much of a fan of "Tex Mex", slightly different concepts in Mexican cuisine.

[info]squirrella

July 18 2005, 17:22:33 UTC 6 years ago

Re: 16th and Mission

awesome. i've been looking online, but the sort of Mexican place i'm looking for doesn't tend to have a website. i got the impression, though, that Valencia and Mission (separately) are good places to go.

as for "authentic", i mean a place where Mexicans/Hispanics would go. there's a restaurant just outside of our city here and it's owned by Mexicans and the food is fantastic. plus, it's pretty cool atmosphere.

[info]iceblink

July 18 2005, 17:35:36 UTC 6 years ago

Re: 16th and Mission

Valencia is one Block up from Mission. It is definitely a good area for Mexican restaurants.

[info]squirrella

July 18 2005, 17:36:36 UTC 6 years ago

Re: 16th and Mission

now i can't wait for thursday morning so i can fly west!

[info]teawiththecheat

July 18 2005, 17:23:10 UTC 6 years ago

Re: 16th and Mission

Picaro is a wonderful tapas place located at 16th and Mission directly across from the Roxy Theatre.

They are reasonable priced, serve large portions, make good sangria and flan, and are easy to BART to. Plus, the neighborhood is fun to walk around-bookshops, hat shops, sex shops, and local venues to be entertained at; it is awesome!

[info]squirrella

July 18 2005, 17:25:39 UTC 6 years ago

Re: 16th and Mission

hee--nothing says vacation quite like sex shop!

that's a souvenir that keeps on giving. thanks all-around for those tips.

[info]teawiththecheat

July 18 2005, 17:32:41 UTC 6 years ago

Re: 16th and Mission

You are very welcome.

Check out: http://www.goodvibes.com/

Valencia Street Store
603 Valencia Street (at 17th Street)
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 522-5460

Regular Hours:
Sunday-Wednesday: 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday-Saturday: 11:00 am-8:00 pm

[info]squirrella

July 18 2005, 17:34:41 UTC 6 years ago

Re: 16th and Mission

*dies a little*

Mexican and vibrators all in the same walkable area? suh-weet.

[info]teawiththecheat

July 18 2005, 17:50:26 UTC 6 years ago

Re: 16th and Mission

You and your husband can pick up somthing fun on the way back to your hotel or whatever. ;-) Of course there is always the bookstore (Borderland-great sci-fi bookstore) or fun to be had at the hat shop. :-) Enjoy you trip!

Did I mention local entertainment?

Check out: http://www.makeoutroom.com/

[info]squirrella

July 18 2005, 17:54:24 UTC 6 years ago

Re: 16th and Mission

very cool! thanks so much!

[info]fighting_in_sf

July 18 2005, 20:04:52 UTC 6 years ago

Re: 16th and Mission

And there's more!!!

Yes, the best Mexican is right there - my fave is Pancho Villa on 16th between Mission and Valencia (1/2 block from 16th Street BART)...

And Good Vibes rocks (but is overpriced)

AND... if you head up another black, to 16th and Guerrero, MY favorite Indian / Pakistani dive restaurant - Pakwan. SOOOOO good, sooooo cheap. YUM.

(PS.... try not to call it San Fran... it's San Francisco, The City, or SF.... calling it San Fran is the verbal equivalent of bermuda shorts and short-sleeve Hawaiian shirts... oh, and it gets cold and foggy at night, be prepared!)

[info]squirrella

July 18 2005, 20:19:36 UTC 6 years ago

Re: 16th and Mission

thanks for all those recommendations.

i'm actually going to edit the post--i meant no harm by abbreviating the City's name!!! mea culpa!

[info]fighting_in_sf

July 18 2005, 20:25:48 UTC 6 years ago

Re: 16th and Mission

Lol... not to worry. But the natives are restless and eager to pounce on the "San Fran"-ers.

[info]gyre

July 18 2005, 20:28:50 UTC 6 years ago

Re: 16th and Mission

Don't be fooled into going to the Pakwan in the Financial District. It sucks.

[info]squirrella

July 18 2005, 20:29:50 UTC 6 years ago

Re: 16th and Mission

oh? what makes it suck--service, prices, authenticity, quality???

[info]gyre

6 years ago

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[info]gyre

July 18 2005, 20:29:41 UTC 6 years ago

Re: 16th and Mission

Just to be clear, I definitely suggest the Pakwan on 16th. It's the particular one in the Financial District I do not like.

[info]squirrella

July 18 2005, 20:32:48 UTC 6 years ago

Re: 16th and Mission

ah, that's better.

i know some of the restaurants in my city's Financial Area have limited hours/cater to the business schedule, so i'd be hard-pressed to heartily recommend them to visitors. thanks!!!

[info]subprime_crime

July 18 2005, 18:55:34 UTC 6 years ago

u may find it helpful to peruse through [info]sf_eats

[info]squirrella

July 18 2005, 18:58:28 UTC 6 years ago

i didn't even know it existed!

thanks a million!!!
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