Mr Szechuan in San Francisco, CA

4.5(761)San Francisco, CA
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 761 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Families

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

San Francisco, CA • 4.5★
Dive into the world of Chinese buffet delights at Mr Szechuan in the heart of San Francisco, California. This vibrant restaurant, nestled in the Sunset District, offers an extensive spread of dishes to satisfy every palate. With a 4.5-star rating and over 761 reviews, it's clear that locals and visitors alike adore this eatery. Whether you're in the mood for classic Chinese cuisine or something new, Mr Szechuan has it all. From great service to delicious food, every aspect of this dining experience shines. Try their mouth-watering Mongolian beef, little hot pot, or scallion pancake for a taste sensation like no other.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages.
Address
890 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116, USA, Sunset District, San Francisco, California
Phone
(415) 753-8788
Today
4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Rating
4.5 (761 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Tuesday
4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Wednesday
4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Thursday
4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday
4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday
4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday
4:00 PM – 1:00 AM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair Accessible

Amenities

Available facilities and features
RestroomTV AvailableDogs AllowedGood For GroupsGood For KidsWaiter Service

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyQuietTrendyNoise: Noise level

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerDessertSeatingTable serviceLunch

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Bike ParkingBusiness Parking parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit Cards

Highlights

Special features
Fast serviceGreat tea selectionServes local specialty

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
noneAlcoholBeerComfort foodLate-night foodQuick bite

Planning

Reservations and groups
Dinner reservations recommendedAccepts reservations

Reviews

761 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food at Mr Szechuan delicious?

Yes, many reviewers have praised the food, with one reviewer saying 'The food here was delicious!' and another saying 'The food was SOO good.'

Is the service at Mr Szechuan fast?

Yes, many reviewers have praised the fast service, with one reviewer saying 'The service was really fast' and another saying 'Staff was super friendly, and the food came out quick!'

Is Mr Szechuan a good place for late night food?

Yes, many reviewers have praised Mr Szechuan as a great place for late night food, with one reviewer saying 'Great for late night outings' and another saying 'If you’re craving something late at night, I definitely recommend this place.'

Is the service at Mr Szechuan friendly?

Mostly, many reviewers have praised the friendly service, with one reviewer saying 'Super friendly staff' and another saying 'The man redirected us away from sitting in the sun so we wouldn't overheat and chose a better table for us.' However, some reviewers have reported poor service.

What are some popular dishes at Mr Szechuan?

Some popular dishes include the chili beef stew, Sichuan dry pot, and Mongolian beef, with one reviewer saying 'I totally recommend the chili beef stew' and another saying 'The Sichuan dry pot which was incredible.'

Is the parking at Mr Szechuan convenient?

One reviewer mentioned that parking can be 'a little tricky', but they have always managed to find a spot within 5 minutes.

How long does it take to get takeout from Mr Szechuan?

Some reviewers have reported long wait times for takeout, with one reviewer saying 'Waited over 20 minutes for a terrible take out meal' and another saying 'Ordered from them and it took two hours.'

Is Mr Szechuan a good place for families?

One reviewer said '10/10 bring the whole family. You won’t regret it' and another said 'I can’t wait to bring my family here next time.'

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Are the prices at Mr Szechuan reasonable?

One reviewer said 'Very generous portions for price' and another said 'The value is fantastic — you get a huge portion, easily sharable with friends.' However, one reviewer spent $120 and was 'VERY disappointed and disgusted.'

Is the food at Mr Szechuan spicy?

Yes, many reviewers have mentioned the spicy food, with one reviewer saying 'If you like spicy chinese food, this is the restaurant you go to' and another saying 'The Sichuan dry pot which was incredible' is 'Hot & Spicy.'

Is the service at Mr Szechuan slow?

Some reviewers have reported slow service, with one reviewer saying 'Service is extremely slow and terrible' and another saying 'Waited over 20 minutes for a terrible take out meal.'

Is Mr Szechuan a good place for takeout?

Some reviewers have had positive experiences with takeout, but many have reported long wait times and poor food quality.

Where is Mr Szechuan located?

Mr Szechuan is located at 890 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116, USA, Sunset District, San Francisco, California.

Is Mr Szechuan good?

Yes, Mr Szechuan is highly rated with 4.5 stars from 761 reviews.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

135 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

Speedway Express Local Mural

Artwork

~0.5 mi

Libraries & archives

Christian Science Reading Room

Library

220 West Portal Avenue

~0.5 mi

Insurance

Irene Tsang Insurance Agency

Insurance

522 Taraval Street

~0.2 mi
J.B. Shea Insurance Agency

Insurance

2390 15th Avenue

~0.2 mi
Eric Swanson

Insurance

~0.3 miMo-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr 09:00-17:00 || "by appointment"
+1-415-566-9400Website
Farmers Insurance

Insurance

1434 Taraval Street

~0.3 mi
Insurance agency

Insurance

1511 Taraval Street

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00

Financial planning & investment

Supreme Lending

Financial

240 West Portal Avenue

~0.5 mi

Restaurants

S & E Cafe

Restaurant

2406 19th Avenue

~150 ft
Guilin Rice Noodles House

Restaurant

901 Taraval Street

~170 ft
Seniore's Pizza

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2415 19th Avenue

~230 ft
House of Pancakes

Restaurant

937 Taraval Street

~290 ft
Tonight Soju Bar

Restaurant

733 Taraval Street

~390 ft
Smile House Cafe

Restaurant

1030 Taraval Street

~550 ft
+1 415 230-0388Website
Made in China

Restaurant

1033 Taraval Street

~570 ft
+1 415 661-6888
Happy Family Gourmet

Restaurant

1042 Taraval Street

~590 ft
+13419992922
New Taraval Cafe

Restaurant

1054 Taraval Street

~650 ft
+1 415 731-3816
Banhwich

Restaurant

1105 Taraval Street

~770 ft
+1 415 665-2233
Tennessee Grill

Restaurant

1128 Taraval Street

~830 ft
One Boiling Pot Mixian Noodles

Restaurant

1155 Taraval Street

~950 ft

Bars & Pubs

Shannon Arms

Pub

915 Taraval Street

~200 ft
Stop & Save Liquors

Alcohol

755 Taraval Street

~310 ft
Dragon Lounge

Bar

1355 Taraval Street

~0.3 mi
+1 415 566-7700
The San Francisco Wine Trading Company

Wine

250 Taraval Street

~0.4 mi
Binu Bonu

Bar

230 West Portal Avenue

~0.5 miTu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-22:30
The Dubliner

Pub

328 West Portal Avenue

~0.5 mi

Bakeries & Desserts

Victor's Bakery

Bakery

719 Taraval Street

~460 ft
Edible Arrangements

Confectionery

312 West Portal Avenue

~0.5 mi

Cafes & Coffee

Quickly

Cafe

~630 ft
Antigua

Cafe

1131 Taraval Street

~860 ft
Super Cue

Cafe

1139 Taraval Street

~910 ft
The Deli King

Cafe

1143 Taraval Street

~920 ft
Tea for Me

Cafe

1353 Taraval Street

~0.3 miMo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
El Café

Cafe

1400 Taraval Street

~0.3 mi
Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream

Cafe

1447 Taraval Street

~0.4 mi
Website
Lou's Cafe

Cafe

1508 Taraval Street

~0.4 mi
+1 415 682 4083

Grocery & Markets

Good Luck Market

Supermarket

1217 Taraval Street

~0.2 mi
+1 415 682-8822
Tommy's Market & Deli

Convenience

2101 21st Avenue

~0.4 mi

Postal services

United States Postal Service

Post Box

~650 ft
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.4 mi
United States Postal Service

Post Box

~0.4 mi
The UPS Store

Post Office

236 West Portal Avenue

~0.5 miMo 08:30-18:30; Tu 08:30-18:30; We 08:30-18:30; Th 08:30-18:30; Fr 08:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~790 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.2 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.3 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.3 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi

Public facilities

Public restroom

Toilets

~0.3 mi
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.3 mi

Specialists

Taraval Eye Care Optometry

Optician

~90 ft
Orthodontics Pediatric Dentistry

Dentist

823 Taraval Street

~160 ft
Physical Therapy of San Francisco

Physiotherapist

2410 18th Avenue

~320 ft
Kenneth G. Louie, DDS

Dentist

749 Taraval Street

~340 ft
Curtis Raff, DDS

Dentist

1233 Taraval Street

~0.2 mi
Edward Siyahanian, DDS

Dentist

2386 15th Avenue

~0.2 mi
Dentist

Dentist

348 Taraval Street

~0.3 mi
John Y C Tang DDS

Dentist

335 Taraval Street

~0.3 mi
Earl A. Capuli, DDS

Dentist

1621 Taraval Street

~0.4 mi
Site for Sore Eyes

Optician

302 West Portal Avenue

~0.5 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Moon Fung Chinese Herbs Ginseng & Tea

Pharmacy

~540 ft

Alternative medicine

Taraval Chiropractic

Alternative

634 Taraval Street

~650 ft
The Balanced Atlas

Alternative

~0.3 miMo-Th 09:00-13:00,15:00-19:00; We 13:00-19:00
+1-415-242-1472Website

Hospitals & clinics

The Avenues Transitional Care Center

Hospital

2043 19th Avenue

~0.4 mi

Primary care

Kevin Ho, M.D.

Doctors

1709 Taraval Street

~0.5 mi

Other services

Brightomat

Laundry

747 Taraval Street

~350 ft
Sunny Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

745 Taraval Street

~360 ft
SF Wash

Laundry

1227 Taraval Street

~0.2 mi
Dragon Printing

Copyshop

450 Taraval Street

~0.2 mi
Voiz Music Studio

Studio

~0.2 mi
Supreme Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

345 Taraval Street

~0.3 mi
Vacant

Vacant

234 Taraval Street

~0.4 mi
123 Wash & Dry

Laundry

1501 Taraval Street

~0.4 mi
+1 415 556 3883
Alabaster Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

1239 Vicente Street

~0.4 mi
+1 415-368-9006
All Seasons Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

1245 Vicente Street

~0.4 mi
+1 415-759-8511

Hair services

Rita Warth Hair Salon

Hairdresser

826 Taraval Street

~100 ft
Super Hair Cuts

Hairdresser

707 Taraval Street

~490 ft
Hong Kong Art Salon

Hairdresser

636 Taraval Street

~630 ft
Gigi Salon

Hairdresser

616 Taraval Street

~740 ft
Wendy Hair Design

Hairdresser

601 Taraval Street

~820 ft
D Salon

Hairdresser

424 Taraval Street

~0.3 mi

Beauty & spa

Natural Wonder

Beauty

650 Taraval Street

~590 ft
Selena Beauty Care

Beauty

1135 Taraval Street

~890 ft
Leaps Beauty & Cosmetic Center

Beauty

546 Taraval Street

~940 ft
Akua Nails

Beauty

501 Taraval Street

~0.2 mi
Sue's Skincare Studio

Beauty

2382 15th Avenue

~0.2 mi
Lee's Nail Care

Beauty

452 Taraval Street

~0.2 mi

Real estate services

Shamrock Realty

Estate Agent

630 Taraval Street

~680 ft
First National Realty

Estate Agent

1327 Taraval Street

~0.3 mi
JODI Group, Inc.

Estate Agent

~0.3 mi09:00-18:00
+1-415-661-3232Website
Intero San Francisco

Estate Agent

1430 Taraval Street

~0.3 mi
Far East Mortgage Company

Estate Agent

1121 Vicente Street

~0.4 mi
Ditler Real Estate

Estate Agent

244 Taraval Street

~0.4 mi

Financial & accounting services

Interstate Tax Service

Tax Advisor

1147 Taraval Street

~920 ft
Lynda Chang, CPA

Accountant

1151 Taraval Street

~930 ft
Sunset Services

Tax Advisor

1700 Taraval Street

~0.5 mi
Nelson Louie & Wong

Accountant

258 West Portal Avenue

~0.5 mi

Professional services

Care for Seniors

Company

1349 Taraval Street

~0.3 mi
Suarez-Kuehne

Architect

2412 14th Avenue

~0.3 mi

Entertainment venues

Konet

Karaoke

~40 ft

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi
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Bench

~0.2 mi
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Bench

~0.2 mi
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Bench

~0.2 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.2 mi

Places of worship

The Church of God in San Francisco

Place Of Worship

~50 ft
Chinese Bible Church

Place Of Worship

~0.2 mi
Bay Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Holy Word Church of Evangelize

Place Of Worship

2030 19th Avenue

~0.5 mi

Clothing & fashion

May Fung Fashions

Clothes

820 Taraval Street

~130 ft
Bella Blue

Clothes

549 Taraval Street

~960 ft
Classic Designs

Clothes

1551 Taraval Street

~0.4 miMo-Th 13:00-18:00; Fr off; Sa 10:00-15:30; Su off
+1 415 661 4700Website
Footprint

Shoes

1701 Taraval Street

~0.5 miMo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su off
Siren

Boutique

254 West Portal Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00

Home & garden

Kelly Moore Paints

Paint

~0.3 mi
Ho's Drapery Inc

Curtain

220 Taraval Street

~0.4 mi

General retail

beauty shop

Variety Store

1500 Taraval Street

~0.4 mi

Specialty stores

growing up

Toys

248 West Portal Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Ernest Bock Jewelers

Jewelry

226 West Portal Avenue

~0.5 mi
Two Cats

Books

320 West Portal Avenue

~0.5 mi

Sports facilities

Five Animals Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu

Sports Centre

2408 19th Avenue

~140 ft
Hapkido Jiu-Jitsu

Sports Centre

603 Taraval Street

~810 ft

Martial arts studios

Oyama Karate

Dojo

550 Taraval Street

~910 ft

Gyms & fitness centers

Parkside Pilates

Fitness Centre

545 Taraval Street

~970 ft
Raise the Bar Fitness

Fitness Centre

1655 Taraval Street

~0.5 mi
+1 415 694 9480Website

Public transportation

Taxi Stand at Parkside Branch Library / McCoppin Square

Taxi

1200 Taraval Street

~1040 ftMon-Sat 9am-6pm

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.2 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.4 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.4 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.4 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.4 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.4 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi

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Frosch Travel

Travel Agent

~0.5 mi