Balompie Cafe

Located in the heart of San Francisco, Balompie Cafe is a cozy Salvadoran comfort food haven that offers a plethora of options for all types of diners. From vegans to meat-lovers, Balompie Cafe has something for everyone with its extensive menu filled with delicious dishes.

The cafe not only offers delivery and takeout options but also provides reservations for those looking to secure a spot. With vegan and vegetarian options aplenty, Balompie Cafe is a great choice for those with dietary restrictions. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and accepts credit cards and Apple Pay for convenience.

Whether you're looking to dine indoors or enjoy the outdoor seating, Balompie Cafe has you covered. The casual atmosphere with moderate noise levels is perfect for groups, kids, lunch, and dinner outings. Street parking, waiter service, free Wi-Fi, and beer and wine options are available to enhance your dining experience.

From private dining to drive-thru services, Balompie Cafe caters to all your needs. The gender-neutral restrooms, bike parking, and compostable containers showcase the cafe's commitment to sustainability.

Overall, Balompie Cafe is a fantastic choice for those looking to indulge in authentic Salvadoran cuisine in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Don't miss out on the opportunity to try their delectable dishes and experience the flavors of El Salvador right here in San Francisco.

Balompie Cafe Menu

Location

Address: 3349 18th St San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 648-9199

🕓 Work Hours
MON Closed
TUE Closed
WED 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
THU 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
FRI 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SAT 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
SUN 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Business info

  • Offers Delivery
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Reservations
    No
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • Casual
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Offers Catering
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Lunch, Dinner
    Yes
  • Street Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Beer & Wine Only
    Yes
  • TV
    Yes
  • Private Dining
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Drive-Thru
    No
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes
  • Compostable containers available
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Claudine R.

    04 June 2024

    I've had breakfast here two times. The food is good, servings are a little smaller and service can be a tad slow. Both times I came in (Sunday and Saturday mornings), it seemed like there were only 2 servers working. The service wasn't horribly slow but I notice the small wait. The portions are a little smaller for the price but the amount of food still fills me up. Regardless, this spot is worth trying. I'd like to come back and try other things than breakfast.

  • Author: Colette J.

    17 March 2024

    This place is great. They're probably one of the best pupusa restaurants in San Francisco. I always order from them on uber eats--I get 3 cheese pupusas. The wait time isn't too long, they're pretty quick with the food. And my food has never been delivered cold! You should go in person too, which I've done before as well. Parking might be a little hard to find so unless you live close by I'd recommend uber or lyft. It kind of reminds me of your classic neighborhood sports bar as they have a giant TV in the corner that normally plays soccer. The staff is really great too!

  • Author: Fatty L.

    31 July 2023

    Big ass pupusas! Warning it gets hot in the restaurant, sit by the open window. I've been here a handful of times over the years. It's incredibly full on weekends, especially if their is a match on. Recently popped in on a Thursday afternoon, it was rather empty. If you eat pupusas on a regular basis you know how long it takes to get them on your table. Having the place virtually to myself was great. Ordered the two pupusa plate. I had a revuelta, Mexicana with casamiento. Do not eat these if you are lactose intolerant, you will hurt yourself. Thankfully I am able to process lactose and ate the f*%k out of them. The revuelta was just as I remembered, hearty. This was the first time I ordered the Mexicana. It was stuffed with a stunning amount of cheese, super satisfying cheese pull. I love hot spicy foods, the jalapeño didn't kick, they were fresh not pickled jalapeños. I'm not a fan of ground meat but the ground pork in the Mexicana gave the pupusa a great texture contrast to the jalapeño bits and gooey cheese. Casimento was bland, I slathered it with red sauce and that made it pop. I would bring my Salvadoreña mother here, she'd love it but still find something to complain about.

  • Author: Mary S.

    11 August 2022

    Randomly found this place in the city. Ordered delivery to work. Food arrived HOT. We had bean & cheese, revuelta pupusas with plátanos and beans on the side. Flavor was delicious and the pupusas are stuffed with cheese. So tasty with tons of flavor. The overall prices are decent for Salvadoran food. I would definitely order from here again. Excuse the mediocre photos, I was so excited to try them that I forgot to get a good photo with all the fixings.

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