Tom D

Authentic Mexican run by a really nice family. We had fajitas + nachos, and it was too good to stop even when we were full!

Lorenzo D'Aniello

Excellent as always! Chicken Mole and a Steak Taco.

Soup was FANTASTIC- the meat was so tender and the broth was seasoned to perfection. Lots of love went into that soup. Homemade chips and salsa also were a hit and there salsa picante had a very complimentary flavor with the dishes. Would recommend for anyone looking for some authentic, heart warming, soup

So glad to have found this restaurant that served great food that opening late at night when all of other restaurants closer to Mission Street had long lines or closed after the Day of the Dead festival and we were starving. The price was great, too. The menu was in Spanish only (must be authentic, right?) but we kind of figured it out. The location is further down from the busy Mission but probably easier to find parking. There are buses that run along 24th and Bryant Streets. Will visit again if I am in the neighborhood.

The soup here is phenomenal. I was craving some since it's been soup weather and the caldo de rez took me back to my abuelas cooking. The tacos are hella good too. Worth the trip.

Deliciousness abounds! El Tmate's food is top notch. The Waitress was wonderful, she make terrific margaritas as well!

Excellent food, good service. Garlic shrimp plate was mighty tasty. Tacos + chicken enchiladas plate was also very good. Lots of options to choose from.

Super good. Super good burrito, beer, chips, and salsa. The beer was bottles, and the burrito was knife and fork instead of wrapped in foil, and it was still awesome. Up with this place!

Great food in a low key atmosphere. I had the fajitas which were amazing. Prices also easy on the family budget.

Fresh flowers on each table. They make their own tortilla chips and bring them to your table warm, while you wait for your food.

neeks (neeks)

The soup here is phenomenal. I was craving some since it's been soup weather and the caldo de rez took me back to my abuelas cooking. The tacos are hella good too. Worth the trip.

Lindsay Wickersham

Soup was FANTASTIC- the meat was so tender and the broth was seasoned to perfection. Lots of love went into that soup. Homemade chips and salsa also were a hit and there salsa picante had a very complimentary flavor with the dishes. Would recommend for anyone looking for some authentic, heart warming, soup

Elsa C

So glad to have found this restaurant that served great food that opening late at night when all of other restaurants closer to Mission Street had long lines or closed after the Day of the Dead festival and we were starving. The price was great, too. The menu was in Spanish only (must be authentic, right?) but we kind of figured it out. The location is further down from the busy Mission but probably easier to find parking. There are buses that run along 24th and Bryant Streets. Will visit again if I am in the neighborhood.

William Deskin

Deliciousness abounds! El Tmate's food is top notch. The Waitress was wonderful, she make terrific margaritas as well!

Joan K

Fresh flowers on each table. They make their own tortilla chips and bring them to your table warm, while you wait for your food.

Allen Ho

Super good. Super good burrito, beer, chips, and salsa. The beer was bottles, and the burrito was knife and fork instead of wrapped in foil, and it was still awesome. Up with this place!

Paul Horn

Excellent food, good service. Garlic shrimp plate was mighty tasty. Tacos + chicken enchiladas plate was also very good. Lots of options to choose from.

Greg John

Great food in a low key atmosphere. I had the fajitas which were amazing. Prices also easy on the family budget.

Stumbled in here on New Year's day and had a good experience. The chips are fresh and the meals were a good portion and tasty. Service was a little slow but fine overall.

Kurt G

Stumbled in here on New Year's day and had a good experience. The chips are fresh and the meals were a good portion and tasty. Service was a little slow but fine overall.

Tried El Tomate when our favorite taquería was closed on Christmas. The food was very tasty and authentic. It did take a long time for service but that could have been because of the holiday. They should fix their tables. I noticed at least three that were very wobbly. Would recommend and plan to go again!

Very relaxed, casual setting for good food. Fresh tortilla chips were a bonus. Steak fajitas were OK, meat wasn't great but the chicken was great!

Excellent good and awesome lunch special. Huge portion and reasonablely priced. You need to try it out yourself when you're in this lovely neighborhood 🌮🤩

Kai C

Excellent good and awesome lunch special. Huge portion and reasonablely priced. You need to try it out yourself when you're in this lovely neighborhood 🌮🤩

JT Tieman

Tried El Tomate when our favorite taquería was closed on Christmas. The food was very tasty and authentic. It did take a long time for service but that could have been because of the holiday. They should fix their tables. I noticed at least three that were very wobbly. Would recommend and plan to go again!

Rishi Kothari

Very relaxed, casual setting for good food. Fresh tortilla chips were a bonus. Steak fajitas were OK, meat wasn't great but the chicken was great!

New review: Keep walking. The menu may be the same, but the quality has gone downhill over time. Reheated food; frozen food? It is funky... maybe it's me and my guests, but the last 2 times here was enough, especially for the quality/value proposition... no need to go back. There are plenty of other authentic places offering home-style Mexican meals.

Martin Kirkwood

New review: Keep walking. The menu may be the same, but the quality has gone downhill over time. Reheated food; frozen food? It is funky... maybe it's me and my guests, but the last 2 times here was enough, especially for the quality/value proposition... no need to go back. There are plenty of other authentic places offering home-style Mexican meals.

I am going to have to say it was the cook who was terrible. We have came here in the past and the portions are well and flavor is good. But i must say today was terrible. I am not ok with paying 73.00 dollars and the portions were mediocre, the service was terrible and the meat was all chewy and dry. Wont be coming back unless i see the old cook.

Rosario R

I am going to have to say it was the cook who was terrible. We have came here in the past and the portions are well and flavor is good. But i must say today was terrible. I am not ok with paying 73.00 dollars and the portions were mediocre, the service was terrible and the meat was all chewy and dry. Wont be coming back unless i see the old cook.