Isabel Caudillo's El Buen Comer welcomes you into the warmth of a Mexican home kitchen. Born in Mexico City, Isabel cooks the food she was raised with, the richly flavored dishes of her childhood.

Isabel makes the authentic Mexican dishes of El Buen Comer from scratch, using organic masa and hand-rolling enchiladas. At the heart of the menu are guisados, the staple of Mexico City home cooking: slow-cooked, earthy sauces stewed with meat or vegetables, served alongside rice and beans. Even the most familiar elements of the El Buen Comer menu — tacos and enchiladas — are made according to Mexican tradition, with meltingly soft shredded beef or chicken stewed slowly in Isabel’s signature green and red sauces. Isabel also serves a variety of homestyle dishes, ranging from mole verde — tender pork simmered in a bright green sauce made with tomatillos, herbs, chiles, and warm spices — to rajas con crema, roasted poblano peppers cooked with cream for a rich, comforting dish loved in Mexican homes for generations.

Proudly recognized in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide California and named one of The New York Times’ 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco.