Papalote Mexican Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in San Francisco.

1. Papalote Mexican Grill

8.7
3409 24th St (btwn Valencia St & San Jose Ave), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 255 tips and reviews

Joe H.Joe Hughes: Try the chicken (or tofu!) mole burrito

Kellan E.Kellan E: For the best, least authentic burrito in the Mission try the tofu mole.

Gio C.Gio Corsi: Small joint but big flavors! The house salsa is great, the Chorizo Con Queso is Great and the Chicken Mole Super Burrito is great! Worthy of repeat visits!

La Oaxaqueña Bakery & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in San Francisco.

2. La Oaxaqueña Bakery & Restaurant

8.4
2128 Mission St (at 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 57 tips and reviews

JosieJosie: must try chicken mole tamale wrapped in banana leaf

Nicole R.Nicole Rivera: Must get the mole negro on anything

mcldiebelmcldiebel: Try the Chicken Tamale With Oaxacan Mole + Pupusa

Nopalito is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in San Francisco.

3. Nopalito

8.6
306 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Panhandle · 261 tips and reviews

Roy M.Roy Matlofsky: Like everyone else, I loved the carnitas. Also, check out the chocolate & cinnamon (mole) Popsicle, for dessert!

Dan P.Dan P.: Best enchiladas de mole I've tried so far outside of Mexico

Jossi C.Jossi Cruz: The chicken mole was amazing. The meat was literally falling of the bone.

Tropisueño is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in San Francisco.

4. Tropisueño

8.3
75 Yerba Buena Ln (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · SoMa · 394 tips and reviews

y c.y content: Get the mole or any burrito. huge portions and strong margaritas

S A.S A: must try their MOLE and Jamaica (drink)!

Aimee G.Aimee Giese: Really great molé!

Regalito Rosticeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in San Francisco.

5. Regalito Rosticeria

7.6
3481 18th St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 46 tips and reviews

James J.James Jacobs: Anything with mole is to die for

Jesse .Jesse 🙄: Get the mole with pork!

Mitch R.Mitch Rusk: The mole is amazing. Everyone I was with was jealous they hadn't ordered it.

El Metate is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in San Francisco.

6. El Metate

8.8
2406 Bryant St (at 22nd), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 172 tips and reviews

Derek C.Derek Collins: The mole here is the best! I recommend the mole burrito!

Chad B.Chad B: Special mole (chicken) with beans and tortillas. No rice as requested.

Sherry L.Sherry Li: Solid Mexican food. The tamales are great and so is the chicken mole plate.

Colibrí Mexican Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in San Francisco.

7. Colibrí Mexican Bistro

7.1
438 Geary St (btwn Mason & Taylor), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 146 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Unexpected, surprising and very popular Mexican bistro. Try the Macho Margarita, the table-service Guacamole, the Mole Poblano and Chile Relleno. Make reservations!

Bryan B.Bryan B: Best mole around!

Rushil G.Rushil Goel: Awesome mole poblano and sangria

El Buen Comer is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in San Francisco.

8. El Buen Comer

8.3
3435 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 16 tips and reviews

Brendan C.Brendan Curran: Phenomenal sopes, shrimp diabla, and chicken mole. Service is great.

Simon T.Simon Tan: Pork with mole verde is phenomenal

Zachary A.Zachary Auerbach: The Guusados (Mexico city style stews) are the real deal. Get them with rice beans and tortillas. Perfect for sharing!

Poc-Chuc Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in San Francisco.

9. Poc-Chuc Restaurant

8.3
2886 16th St (South Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Mission District · 32 tips and reviews

Alicia P.Alicia Preston: Order the chimole de pavo (turkey in black mole, a.k.a. pavo en relleno negro), eat with plenty of fresh, tender, delicious tortillas that somebody's abuelita must make in back.

Laurie V.Laurie V: The signature dish, Poc Chuc, is great for any tastebuds. For the more adventurous, the turkey mole is delicious. The service here is absolutely outstanding!

JennyJenny: Poc chuc (pork), chimole de pavo (turkey in mole), appetizer platter. A little too salty but really tasty with the soft, thick homemade tortillas

El Toreador is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in San Francisco.

10. El Toreador

7.4
50 West Portal Ave (btw Vicente & Ulloa), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · West Portal · 52 tips and reviews

Rahmein N.Rahmein Nazifi: Best mole enchiladas I've ever had.

Niki B.Niki Baker of foreignspell: I love the mole poblano and chimichangas!

KevinKevin: The mole's are to die for.

Tacolicious is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in San Francisco.

11. Tacolicious

7.8
2250 Chestnut St (at Avila St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Marina District · 164 tips and reviews

Tiffany G.Tiffany Graham: Do the 4/$12 - they look small but are really filling - I got the chicken mole and braised short rib tacos - excellente ;)

Jessika R.Jessika Roth: Chicken mole taco. The end.

Liz W.Liz Wilkes: Guacamole is super delicious! I highly recommend the chicken mole taco- best taco I've had in years

Dagwood and Scoops is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in San Francisco.

12. Dagwood and Scoops

8.6
2736 24th St (at Hampshire St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mission District · 22 tips and reviews

Soniya T.Soniya Tambe: The holy mole with extra mole...yum!!

Tiffany T.Tiffany Taylor: 1 scoop chocolate + 1 scoop strawberry = super delicious

Chad B.Chad B: You can now have your sandwich made in gluten free bread: 7-grain bread from Canyon Bakehouse.

Toma is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in San Francisco.

13. Toma

7.4
3318 Steiner, San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Marina District · 18 tips and reviews

Matt R.Matt Raskin: Make sure to check out the daily specials. The Chili Colonado and chicken mole are great!

Catriona H.Catriona Hunter: Get the chicken mole (Tuesday special) in a bowl, so delicious!

Jason E.Jason Escamilla: Chicken Burrito is my favorite when it's not (Thurs) Chile Verde: 1/2 the beans & rice, add avocado, jalapeño, spicy picante + salsa verde, onion/cilantro. No cheese. Weds: shrimp burrito, no beans

San Jalisco is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in San Francisco.

14. San Jalisco

8.4
901 S Van Ness Ave (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 81 tips and reviews

Rhiannon C.Rhiannon Charisse: Pretty sure the mole sauce is made of magic.

Chloe C.Chloe Condon: Mole enchiladas are delicious!

Josue H.Josue Hernandez: i completely love this place! try the Nopales (cactus) salad!! its absolutely the best thing, and healthy!

La Torta Gorda is one of The 15 Best Places for Mole in San Francisco.

15. La Torta Gorda

8.1
2833 24th St (btwn Bryant & York), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Mission District · 63 tips and reviews

Zachary R.Zachary Reiss-Davis: Get the chicken mole torta; the junior is a regular meal, the regular is huge.

Anton S.Anton Shuster: Vegetarians should get the rajas con queso, filled with slices of roasted poblano pepper, Oaxaca cheese, and queso fresco, with guacamole, refried beans, and pickled jalapeños.

Miguel J.Miguel Juarez: Huitlacoche quezadilla is a traditional delicacy