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XICA short for Cocina Xicana is a family owned Mexican kitchen & bar. Chef Maria Elena & Ignacio craft bold, Mexican dishes & cocktails from scratch using locally sourced ingredients. Blending their Northern Mexican roots with Bay Area flair, XICA serves up a perfect balance of tradition and modern. Step into a space that feels like Mexico City meets San Francisco—and savor elevated flavors with heart. Our kitchen is 100% gluten-free with flavorful Mexican dishes so good, you’d never guess! Nestled in the charming, historic Levi’s Plaza near Coit Tower—with ample parking just steps away.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1265 Battery St Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 757-0694
Website: http://www.xicasf.com/
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Reviews
Daniel Rose
Best Mexican food ever. From the taquitos, corn ribs, empanadas, fish tacos etc etc. beautiful setting, delicious food, friendly staff. You can tho wrong. Wish they had one in NYC
… moreLena van der Giet
We visited Xica in San Francisco and I was immediately impressed — the entire restaurant is 100% gluten-free, which means no risk of cross-contamination. As someone with celiac disease, that gave me real peace of mind, and I had no symptoms after eating here.
The interior is beautifully designed, with a clean, modern look and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
We ordered:
• Quesadilla – 11
House-made large tortilla with cheese.
• Street Tacos – 18
Three tacos topped with onion and avocado salsa.
• Waffle Churros – 16
Crispy, sweet, and absolutely delicious — easily the highlight of the meal. I’d come back for those alone!
While the dishes were generally tasty, I personally found the tacos a bit too meat-heavy. I was hoping for more fresh elements like tomato or greens to balance the flavors. That said, the ingredients were high quality, and the overall experience was still enjoyable.
If you’re gluten-free, Xica is a fantastic and safe choice in San Francisco — and definitely don’t skip the waffle churros!
… moreThe interior is beautifully designed, with a clean, modern look and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
We ordered:
• Quesadilla – 11
House-made large tortilla with cheese.
• Street Tacos – 18
Three tacos topped with onion and avocado salsa.
• Waffle Churros – 16
Crispy, sweet, and absolutely delicious — easily the highlight of the meal. I’d come back for those alone!
While the dishes were generally tasty, I personally found the tacos a bit too meat-heavy. I was hoping for more fresh elements like tomato or greens to balance the flavors. That said, the ingredients were high quality, and the overall experience was still enjoyable.
If you’re gluten-free, Xica is a fantastic and safe choice in San Francisco — and definitely don’t skip the waffle churros!
beyza simsekoglu
The atmosphere was truly amazing, and the cocktails were unbelievably good. We ordered a large mango margarita for the table. The staff were very sweet and kind. We got fried corn and fries to share. We especially loved the corn! It was really delicious (just a little spicy) (Macha Corn Ribs). My boyfriend had the Beso Del Mar and absolutely loved it. I had the Enchiladas and highly recommend it. Very filling and incredibly fresh.
… moreSteve Engle
Might be my new spot for brunch. The elotito appetizer was delicious but a little awkward to eat. We had their creative take on chicken and waffles, duck confit quesadilla, and mole chilaquiles. No notes, but the chilaquiles was my personal favorite.
… moreEvan
This is Mexican cuisine redefined through fresh, healthy ingredients. I absolutely loved the purple corn tortillas and the tacos! Many of the flavors here remind me of Oaxaca, and the decor feels truly authentic. While it’s definitely on the pricier side, the prime location makes it worth it. If you’re visiting San Francisco and just stepped off a cruise ship, this is the perfect spot for great food and drinks!
… moreCharlie Andrews
Loved that the entire menu is gluten free. The fried fish tacos were really good. Guac was less chunky than I prefer, and the duck quesadilla was a bit dry. Churros were incredible, a treat since as a gluten intolerant person I normally can’t eat churros. Vibe and service were great.
… morePerry
I was planning a trip to the exploratorium and happened to see this pop up on maps. Saved it and immediately forgot about it. Well after we went to the exploratorium we went looking for lunch and I suggested this place. And dayum what a fire find! Everything was perfect—the staff, service, vibe, location, and the food of course.
We ordered chips and salsa and a cheese quesadilla off the main menu, and chicken and CHURRO waffles and a huevos rancheros off their brunch menu. I won’t describe our food in detail, but I will say this: whoever designed this recipes is a real chef. Nothing was too salty, spicy, or sweet. But everything had layers and well combined flavors that were *chef’s kiss*
You should absolutely hit this place up, if you’re in the fence. Fwiw I’m from Texas and we have plenty of good Tex Mex and Mexican. This was something else though (not Cali Mex, which I decidedly don’t prefer) and it felt like…home?…
Ok pause, I just looked it up while writing this and IT IS something else: Chicana cuisine—which is apparently a unique blend of Mexican American cuisine that leans into indigenous cooking methods. Maybe that’s the “home” feeling I was picking up on.
Anyway. 11/10. Just go.
… moreWe ordered chips and salsa and a cheese quesadilla off the main menu, and chicken and CHURRO waffles and a huevos rancheros off their brunch menu. I won’t describe our food in detail, but I will say this: whoever designed this recipes is a real chef. Nothing was too salty, spicy, or sweet. But everything had layers and well combined flavors that were *chef’s kiss*
You should absolutely hit this place up, if you’re in the fence. Fwiw I’m from Texas and we have plenty of good Tex Mex and Mexican. This was something else though (not Cali Mex, which I decidedly don’t prefer) and it felt like…home?…
Ok pause, I just looked it up while writing this and IT IS something else: Chicana cuisine—which is apparently a unique blend of Mexican American cuisine that leans into indigenous cooking methods. Maybe that’s the “home” feeling I was picking up on.
Anyway. 11/10. Just go.
Birdie Hamilton
It was over one hour from arriving to getting our food. Fish tacos and the breaded chicken. It was unbelievably overpriced for the amount of food we received. They did comp the third “order” of chips that we didn’t ask for after an hour of waiting for our main order. It wasn’t even busy out. You pay $5 for a single can of soda and $15 for chips and salsa. Would not recommend.
… moreSacha Patera
The food is delicious, gluten free for any celiac folks out there. The staff are great the drinks delicious. I was there several times, party of two and party of 10. Very accommodating and the prices aren’t insane. So if you’re looking for a place by the waterfront, it’s a good one!
… moreKen Lotherington
Visiting from Canada. Food is phenomenal. Esp. the corn ribs. We also loved the chicken tostadas and the enchiladas. We sat outside with the lovely sound of the fountain close by. Totally recommend!
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