El Mil Amores opened in 2023 and quickly became a Mission breakfast favorite for fat tres leches pancakes and chilaquiles. Chef/Owner Andrea Becerra recently took over the former Regalito Rosticeria space, preserving much of the interior while removing counter seating and adding lunch and dinner menus; the original EMA remains open under Becerra's stepfather. The restaurant keeps a long communal table facing a patio. Appetizers included guacamole and a standout queso fundido with chorizo served with house-made tortillas. Carnitas arrived under-seasoned and slightly dry, while rice and beans were excellent. The beef birria was cinnamon-forward but soulful.
El Mil Amores quickly became a Mission darling breakfast spot soon after opening its doors in 2023, with folks lining up bright and early for fat tres leches pancakes and chilaquiles. Just a month or so ago, Chef/Owner Andrea Becerra took over the space where Regalito Rosticeria had operated since 2006, famed for its roast chicken and other Mexican fare. Fans of El Mil Amores are happy to have another, larger spot to get their favorite Mexico City-inspired brunch dishes, but also to have lunch and dinner menus added. (Not to worry, the original EMA remains open, helmed by Becerra's stepfather.)
The guacamole was tasty, although just this side of too salty. But the shining star was the queso served with house-made tortillas. The lovely creaminess of the spiced queso and Mexican chorizo, with its blanket of burnished cheese on top, was richly addicting. We knew we were spoiling our appetites for the rest of the meal, but we didn't care, and ordered a second basket of tortillas to scoop. In truth, I could have made a meal of this dish alone.
The carnitas was oddly under-seasoned but, since it came piled high with the salty guac, it almost didn't matter. However, the meat was also a bit dry, and my friend deemed it good, but not the best he'd ever had. I had to concur. The rice and beans that came with all our mains were excellent versions of each. My other dining companion had the birria.
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