Central American cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Francisco

Kyne Tsai

Enrique Calderon Zaldivar

The Sequoia

Taqueria Cancun

88/100 (3801 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The burritos were unbelievable! My group had super prawn burrito, super burrito with beef, and beef tacos. The food was very authentic and..."

Will Harvey

"Came here on the Rec of a friend and it did not disappoint. Great food, great prices! Best deal in town! Got 3 regular burritos (13.00 ea):..."

Jacinda K

"We had a long layover day to spend in San Fran, so of course, we had to find some good eats. We found this place on Yelp. The 1,000s of rave reviews..."

Kristin

"One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood. I’ve been coming here since I was a kid, and the food is spot on. I would leave..."

Tony L

"So delicious, I hv tried the Quenchisa and tacos. They hva clean toilet and..."

Catharine Winata

"The flavors throughout every bite were vibrant and fresh. The steak was flavorful and not chewy. It paired perfectly with the..."

Todd Buckley

"Taqueria Cancun is a fine example of what every taqueria should be. The meats are juicy and rich, the tortillas are fresh, the veggies are fragrant,..."

Michael Barton

"I had the super nachos with carnitas and my friend had some tacos and a burrito. The food was so so good! The carnitas were out of this world, same..."

Alicia Llorens

"Quick, clean, bright, tasty. No guacamole, no explanation. Move along,..."

Jaimi Parsons

"Very quick service but I do have something to say about the burrito, I got it to go but when I opened it in the car it was entirely full of sauce and..."

EnragedPlasma

"$5 Carne asada tacos were great for an early kids soccer game in the..."

Ian Kennedy

"The food was much better than I expected. I had two tacos with very tender carne asada, topped with charro beans, rice and dice onions. Very nice..."

Anita Weave

"Not the biggest super burrito ive had in San Francisco, but significantly (and consistently) larger than a Chipotle..."

Camron Saleh

"awesome option if you prefer your burritos grilled - veggie burrito definitely delivered went back the next day and got a super breakfast burrito..."

Michael Tong

"The most amazing and tasty tacos we have ever tried in the US on either coast. The tacos al pastor and the Mexican chorizo were particularly..."

Timur Gapurov

"Taqueria Cancun serves the most delicious burritos! Crispy, tasty, hot burritos with a variety of fillings to choose from. They also serve good..."

Carl Petter Opsahl

"Cabeza super burrito was awesome, loaded with meat. The perfect ratio of meat to everything else I will definitely go back on my next..."

Castor7666

Lolo

87/100 (3205 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Exploring new Mexican food spots is always on my list, and this restaurant caught my eye with its enticing name. Right off the plane, it became my..."

Lingling Wang

"Went here on date night, it’s a cool Spot with seating at ground level and underground. I suggest getting seated at ground level. Sitting..."

Tamoor Sial

"Had an absolutely amazing time! The staff were amazing. They were all working together so well clearing tables, bringing water etc. The food was..."

Leighton Taylor

"Shout out to Braulio! He’s an amazing waiter, very friendly. He knows what tasty foods to recommend and the wine as well. I’m kinda picky when it..."

Mimi

"Friendly service. Fast kitchen delivery. House empanadas with stretchy Oaxaca cheese. Taco tropical was really refreshing. I would not get the salad..."

Elaine Lee

"a great selection of Mexican-style vegetarian food. the plates are not small but not massive, good for sharing w friends and tasting over drinks. we..."

Rosa Zhang (ramblingrosa)

"It was a great experience!! Delicious food, very good drinks and great service. Definitely will come back. The only bad news is that they don't use..."

JC C

"First time here, we really like the set up and service! We were seated as soon as we arrived. Our host was very helpful , kind and patient. All of..."

Celiboy Vega

"Amazing mexican restaurant in San Francisco. Food is really good and the atmosphere is unique. Prices are on the expensive side but I would recommend..."

Francesco Libardoni

"Awesome Mexican delicatessen and amazing friendly. We mixed up the reservation date and were one day to early. They made it possible on the fly. The..."

Christoph

Panchita's 16th

87/100 (2299 ratings)

"Best pupusas you’ll find on mission street! They are reasonably priced and have lots of options. A great spot for..."

Isaac Mendoza

"First time visiting and tasting Pupusa. Very pleased with the decision. Ordered the combo with two Paps (chicken and pork). Served with plantain,..."

Col M

"First time trying pupusa's and they did not disappoint. Its a basic, self-serve place, with lines that can get long especially on weekend nights...."

Shray Chandra

"Super lively spot. Ordered loroco and mixta pupusas and while they were definitely good it was just way too much cheese for me. I love pupusas but..."

Eryn MacKenzie

"Ordered combo #2 ( 2 pupusas, beans, rice) and a bunch of stuff. The pros: - taste is authentic - the pupusas aren’t greasy, they are just..."

Cris C. Castillo

"Quite possibly the best pupusas I’ve had in my life. Perfectly filled and cooked (with the cheese spilling out that gets crunchy). When they have..."

Javier Perez Jr

"Great place to go after a nice day at Dolores Park. The pupusas are so..."

Thomas Joseph Perez

"Lots of vegetarian options, affordable and staff are great! Indoor and outdoor seating available. My favorite is zucchini and cheese but they are all..."

Sendy R

"Great hours (open late), some heaters to keep you warm, and i really loved the guacamole. Portion size for it couldve been a bit more generous..."

Ayesha Madan

"One of my favorite satisfying & satiating meals to get in The Mission is combo 1 at Panchita’s. I just love the sides that come with this combo...."

Steph

Sabor De San Miguel Restaurant

"Excellent, authentic food, and one of the very few places serving Guatemalan..."

Debojyoti Ghosh

"Really charming and warm atmosphere with delicious and wholesome food. The pork was one of the best dishes I've had in ages. Joanna, the co-owner,..."

J.T. Trollman

"Got the tamales, satisfying! Comes with some sauces, beans, and cream. The host also brought me a tortilla. Delicious. Pricey place but perhaps a..."

William Triska

"Best Guatemalan good ever. We are in vacations from Los Angeles and we really enjoy this cozy and great place with great food and music from our..."

Nidia L

"Such good food! I can't wait to tell everyone about it! Good proportions, well balanced plates, and every morsel is..."

Aubrey Grauman

"Very nice service and food super..."

bella castillo

"Love this place, great food and..."

Monica Salazar

Taqueria

Pancho Villa Taqueria

85/100 (5797 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

"Authentic Mexican Taqueria with Delicious Vegetarian Tacos and Aguas Frescas! I ate at Pancho Villa Taqueria for lunch on my first day in San..."

Brittany Maria

"Some of the best Mexican food I've ever found in the Mission . I've been going here as long as I can remember . I usually go for 🌮 taco happy..."

Tim James

"Authentic Mexican food, reasonable prices, super fresh....soooo good with the best salsa bar! Busy place and not the easiest parking but well worth..."

Anne Tanner

"The best authentic Mexican food in the mission. Great big spacious..."

Ivan Dimas

"I have loved this place for years!! Definitely worth trying..you won't be..."

Maggie Lapuz

"Been coming here since I was a kid in the early 90’s. Great memories and great..."

Jennifer Herrera- Escobar

"Always have and always will love this place, unless it gets gentrified like the rest of the..."

Dominique N Covarrubias

"Pancho Villa Taqueria in the Mission District of San Francisco is a lively spot that captures the essence of authentic Mexican cuisine. My recent..."

Zamir Mamytov

"Ok, found this place for their afternoon happy hour of DISCOUNTED tacos. I tried SIX different tacos (each a different meat) for like $16. Agua..."

Nicholas Klein

"My burrito was VERY delicious and the salsas were super flavorful, especially the green one. We got a ton of food for the price. Definitely an..."

Brian Williams

"Rebel Lover is My daughter. Together we drove from Missouri to dine at Pancho Villa’s Restaurant. Thank you for making her memories. Delicious..."

American Lover

"I’ve been trying many burritos 🌯 in SF but most of the flour tortillas of 🌯🌯 are too thick and dry. By chance, finally I found the best..."

Carey

"Nice clean place with FAST preparation of quality food. I had the Veggie Burrito with black beans. Low calorie and it hit the spot! I could justify..."

Frank

"Ate here a few weeks ago, and went in during their happy hour. Their agua frescas are super awesome! And I had one of their burritos. I tried..."

Sarah Klein

"Won a awards at many California state fairs and once voted best taqueria by San Francisco magazine. We got our tacos to-go as it was very busy..."

Dhruv Patel

"I loved the food, heavenly. Clean, spacious and quick service. We got shrimp taco, beef taco, didn’t like the shrimp taco as much, as it had some..."

Shamsun Nahar

"I ate as super burrito that almost knocked me unconscious. It was absolutely huge and really good. The place is nothing fancy but people don’t go..."

Pablo Musumeci

"This is one of my favorite mexican food restaurants in the city. Definitely worth checking out!! The only set back is the service could be quicker...."

Sterling Gerard

"First of all do you know of anyplace that still has $1 street tacos? Seems like all the kids from schools in the area know to eat here. Hands down..."

Gena Starkweather

"It's alright.They're really nice ,there and are kinda commercialized/authentic both. It's good but their carne asada is bland. It doesn't have that..."

Real Deep

"Top notch food. Many choices in terms of items and how you like them... types of beans, salsa, etc. Room to get around if you use mobility aid. Not..."

Cynthia E

The Keystone

Wheelchair Accessible

"When i tell you how extraordinary the Keystone is please know that there is no way to exaggerate. From the cool and understated decor, the..."

Therese Nelson

"Amazing happy hour food and drinks! Margarita flat bread pizza to die for. Wonderful staff. The place smells delicious too. 1st timer, will def be..."

Kathy Parker

"The keystone is laid back easy going very friendly service the food is tasty and the drink prices are low if you are in the area check it out Keep..."

Darlene Michelle

"Great food, great ambiance, great service! Great touch from the big boss Mr Mica- thanks for the great..."

Michael Bolaño

"I ate The Keystone many times and it's always so delicious! I love the place and the food is really good❤️ People are nice too... Great place, I..."

Anne-Marie Camsat

"That place is great.. well i work there.. my bad being surounded with good..."

Kirk David Lowe

"Great food, great service, great..."

Kimberly Adair Clark

"We used to eat here when it was Annabelle's and liked it. The Keystone has a new, open, modern look now. We stopped in just for pizza but will..."

Chris Windisch Keightley

"Great service from Sebastian! The Ruben sandwich was amazing! My husband said his smoked bacon cheeseburger was delicious. We went to eat there twice..."

Bridgett Hall Murphree

"Love it! Food is great, cocktails are unique and fun. Perfect location for after work or..."

Melissa Vree Farris

"My fiance and I loved our dinner there . The food was delicious vey favorable, very well cooked. The only thing was the mash potatoes were a little..."

Belinda Garcia

"Seared pot roast, #holdup! But really it is a must try if you are a pot roast..."

Ronny Mexico

"An excellent spot! Step into old skool SF and enjoy this restaurant!! Great environment, great staff, great all the way..."

Joel Mi

"❤love this place!!! Amazing food🍷🍷We had such a good time last nite for our celebration New Year..."

Thao Nguyen Tell

"Food was absolutely a plus five stars. On top of that I feel like if you're a walking by this place in the street you might not think to go in but..."

Kristofer Wilhelmsen

"Great food and cocktails. Mostly a place for cocktails with a large bar area and separate smaller rooms for dining and drinking. Staff was friendly,..."

Jill DeCandio

"This is a great spot to meet with friends after work as the ambiance has a classy yet approachable environment with a great happy hour selection. I..."

Duane Wilson

"Beatiful environment, such a nice staff, I went pretty late last night. And I even told them that it was okay if we weren't able to eat because the..."

Moises Belisario

"Atmosphere was nice and modern. Drinks were reasonably priced for SF (happy hour looks good but I wasn’t here for it). The harlequin burger tasted..."

Hayden

"The drinks truly are inventive & tasty. We grabbed a table in the corner by the windows, which I’d def recommend if you’re hoping to have a..."

Megan Johnson

"Pretty good, standard drinks and standard food. I really like the interior and atmosphere of this place. Week nights are got or miss, seems to either..."

Forrest Spellman

"I was expecting a mediocre meal, as I had experienced in the restaurant's former incarnation. So I was totally surprised by the quality of food...."

Rob Seide

"Fantastic place for cocktails, ambiance and gathering with friends. The space has a vibe that gives gin bar, speakeasy, and upscale small plates and..."

Amanda Carr

"Lastenia, the manager, was amazing hosting us for a larger group party. Food and drinks were amazing. Ambiance was like a speakeasy. Very upscale..."

Aaron Thach

"We had a great experience! Starting with the Breakfast Club cocktail, which was a sweet burbon drink meant to taste like Golden Grahams. Very good!..."

Rachael Sass

"This is one of the best places we have ever been! We came in the night before a music festival & had such a beautiful night here. We tried lots of..."

Court Novara

"Fantastic, across-the-board. Great food, great drinks (solid reliable old..."

Anil Chokshi

La Santaneca De La Mission

"La Santaneca’s Cheese Pupusas are appetizing. Their Chuletas de Puerco and Maranon drink make a well rounded meal. Pleasant ambience and attentive..."

Ivan Martinez

"This place was delicious. I was traveling and exploring this area and is in a part of San Francisco that looks a little sketchy. But as long as..."

Roger Rabbit

"Great pupusas at a very cheap price. Cash..."

Trevor Beyer

"I was first introduced to this spot five to six years ago, and through the years it’s left quite an impression. Being of Salvadoran descent and..."

Christian Sanchez

"We were actually trying to go to another place down the road which was closed and saw a queue outside this place so we stood in the queue to see what..."

Esha Ahuja

"The Pupusas were amazing and the Yucca Frita too. Definitely going back..."

Carol Cardona

"The food is good but the pupusas are the best really tasty! Extremely pricey for salvadorean food, and they only accept CASH. Good customer..."

servio almendares escobar

"My favorite restaurant for popusas! Great taste, amazing service. Sometimes you have to wait a bit to be seated, but it’s definitely worth it. And..."

M Lj

"The food was really delicious, the service great and the price just fare! The only thing is that it's really hard to find parking around..."

Karen Demerson

"Love this little hole in the wall. Quick service and good food at a good price. They are cash only, so do keep that in mind when eating here...."

bokeh timecode

"Loved the pupusas highly recomend. The atole de elote (too liquid, not original flavor) liquado was delicious. Yuca con chicharron was good but I..."

Claudia Villagran

"The papusas were amazing as always. I've been coming here since I was a child. Now it's been 10 years since a visit and they are still..."

Victor lopez

"I came to this restaurant and had a couple of pupusas last week. They were better than okay. Today i tried the sopa de res (beef) and i was extremely..."

Silvio Castillo

"Best long time Pupusas in San Francisco... cash only..."

Vettes P

Tacorea

82/100 (2386 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Super fun menu with Korean ingredients. Lots of flavour and very indulgent. Massive portions! The wet burrito is an interesting alternative to all..."

Venus Cheung

"Great little hole in the wall. Super casual spot to grab a bit on date night or with friends. The vine was relaxed with pop music playing. The cooks..."

David Varner

"What the hell did we stumble upon? This place is delicious. 15$ each thing on the menu, and they're all amazing looking. I had the California Wet..."

B Miller

"Delicious combination of Mexican and Korean food. Rather noisy, encouraging you to eat and leave. Very friendly..."

Yuval Zukerman

"I made a wrong turn on Bush Street and found myself right in front of the Tacorea Restaurant, wow. I had my pal'et Rosita Caliente with me and she..."

American Angler

"A must stop if you’re in the area! Great food, service, and you get chips with every burrito. As people mentioned, seating area is VERY small. The..."

Katie R

"Korean Tex-Mex fusion (Chinatown Outlet) Interesting combination of Korean and Mexican flavours. The staff are super friendly and the food was..."

Suzie Lee

"Delicious food, very quick service. Maybe next time a bit more cabbage and white rice, less meat in the Mama‘s spicy pork..."

Chia-chen Lehahn

"Ordered the El Super Burrito with bulgogi and it was delicious but it could use a bit more seasoning. Portions were huge - I would suggest sharing..."

Tianhui Yang

"This place made me realize I have been handing out 5 stars too readily. I wish I could give it 6 stars. The tater tot nachos are SO delicious. Like..."

Lanae Varner

"Tacorea is a very unique spot for some delicious fusion cuisine. The spicy pork was delicious and it worked well in a taco. The burrito was large and..."

Anh-Tuan Tran

"Probably the biggest burrito I’ve ever received. Jam packed too, great spot to visit in..."

Alexander K

"Absolutely delicious, mouthwatering burritos. One of the few Mexican fusion restaurants I've been to in San Francisco that actually seems to..."

Sunstruck T.

"I’d rate this one of the top meals of my life. It was so good. I had the spicy pork bowl and had some kimchi on the side to try. Heavenly Korean..."

Linsey Schafer

"We stopped by here for lunch during our trip to San Francisco and loved it! The burritos are huge - definitely enough to share one between two people..."

Hannah Cho

"For Korean tacos they nailed the Mama Lee’s Spicy Pork and Bulgogi (Korean Sweet Marinated Beef). The flavor and texture were delicious. A taco..."

Daniel H.

"I got the pork rice bowl. The texture of the pork tasted a bit off (almost like it has been frozen before) but other wise it was tasty. Portion size..."

Jiun-Jie Yang

Taqueria Cancun

81/100 (1147 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"While this place may not look like much, the food is great. We came here a couple times for dinner and once for breakfast while in the city on..."

Supriya Sawhney

"Taqueria Cancun's super burritos are pretty good. The ordering was easy and they made my burrito fairly quickly. That first bite was delicious. I..."

Jeff Ho

"Fast food, good quantity, chips included, good price and mandarin Jarrito. Lively, colorful atmosphere well into the night. Staff is warm, didn't..."

Paul “BigCat”

"Good food, large portions, reasonable price. Seems popular with the locals as..."

Jason Foo

"One of the most delicious taco shops in San..."

Daniel

"Friendly staff with large portions and decent prices plus bursting with flavor! Open late with clean tables and free chips/salsa with your order. ..."

Rachel Way

"Simple, delicious, reasonably priced taqueria in the Mission that's awesome to go to whether you are drunk or not. It's justifiably popular. Love the..."

Christine Mamuad

"This is my favorite local taqueria. They have received numerous awards and you can see why. Tacos A+ Quesadillas A+ Burritos A+ Vibes A+. You get..."

Gordon Huang

"Good, fresh ingredients. The tortilla is toasted, not steamed so it has a light crunch when you take a bite. One of the best burritos on the..."

jon winston

"My tacos were good enough I didn’t mind that they shorted me on my change. Chips are from a bag..."

Jerry L Javier

"Came here because of Huang's World on vice. Best burritos we've ever had. Great price and..."

Max

"A solid veggie option for the discriminating palate. I’m doubtful that SF rivals LA for casual Mexican food, but, if it does, this place is a..."

Emilio Reyes Le Blanc

"Building is being remodeled so it looks like it's closed. I went the other day and the tortilla wasn't as toasted as I remember. Feels a little slow..."

Michelle V

"Food is well prepared, flavorful and service is..."

Louis

"Food was great. Portion is just about the correct..."

Adrian Sim

"We got the tacos as a quick snack before the going for the show in the Golden gate that's right opposite the street. Really cheap and very..."

ashita vijay

"After buying a to-go taco plate of pollo asado here, I went home and fixed myself a proper taco..."

Lauren Cono

"Delicious, generous, well-priced. Very friendly staff! They even made some food for someone down on his luck. Made me so happy to..."

Wayne Embacher

"Some of the best tacos I've ever had. Try the..."

Stephen Tofani

Taqueria San Jose

80/100 (1989 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Few places in the city you can get Goat Birria. Served on the weekend, was a able to split it and had left overs to take home. Came with..."

T'Andre White

"So spacious and high-ceiling that is resembles a neat , rustic church located south of the borders( wall are strewn with superb paintings; perfect..."

Krishin Asnani

"The best burrito I've ever had. A perfect combo of ingredients and very tasty and moist meat. The green sauce was also amazing. The atmosphere felt..."

Bryan Simmons

"We took 3 burritos, there were all delicious!..."

Julia

"Hands down one of the best places to grab some tacos, burritos or a burrito bowl in the Bay Area! We have been coming to this places for years..."

Nicole R

"Taqueria San Jose has some of the best al pastor in the Mission. The burritos here are always consistently delicious and is so conveniently located..."

Wyatt Mufson

"🇮🇹 One of my favorite all time Mission Street stops is Taqueria San Jose. The Taqueria has been open since 1980 and during this time the..."

Eddie Valadez

"I had their super burrito al pastor and it was BOMB, best al pastor I've had in a long time! The flavor was just on point. Chips were extra but not..."

Yesenia Lemus

"One of the best mexican place in mission. Ordered cabeza burritos and tacos 🌮 they were tasty and jucy. Service was quick and staff were friendly...."

Atefeh eftekhari

"Thought this place was great. They have a trompo. Carnitas and Al Pastor were both super flavorful and had some good crispy bits. Salsa was great...."

Andrew Becker

"Right on mission next to bart so it's not hard to find. Once you step, you get a big spacious environment with plenty of seating. After checking the..."

Bismarck Vasquez

"We traveled in from the Wharf to the Mission District specifically to eat at Taquería San José, and it was worth the trip. The service was great,..."

Rick Andreasen

"Don’t sleep on Taqueria San Jose, this place is legit. The burritos are awesome. Service is quick and it’s right down the street from La..."

Henry

"Located in a key spot in san francisco close to transit. Good in and out spot as well. Try it if you have..."

George Howell

Olivos Restaurant

"I ordered pupusas revueltas. The pupusas, salsa and curtido were delicious. Horchata too, they make it as traditional Salvadoran horchata without..."

Francisco Arias

"I been living in the tenderloin for almost a year and it was my first trying the pupusas here. I got 2 cheese, 2 revueltas and cheese with beans.they..."

Julia Cedillos

"Excellent food and very friendly service. The pollo asado super burrito was the best burrito I’ve had in the neighborhood for sure. Great salsas..."

Jonathan King

"I love it! Super Burritos are huge and ingredients great as well. California has a smaller size but still decent. My favorite is Chile Verde Carnitas..."

S K

"Great food at a fair price. I heartily recommend the tamarindo - it was strong and rich, and a great compliment to my..."

Michael Jensen

"Unfortunately at the time we go they no longer offer indoor dining. But still the pupusas are so good. I'm sure it would be better if you can eat..."

Judy “Judy and Kids” Wong

"Greatest and best affordable Latin food spot (rn the only one) above Geary on Larkin. It's a stumble down from my SRO, and I hope they stay open for..."

S.I. TL. (Stellaaahhh)

"I eat here more than any other Mexican food place in the City. Have yet to meet something on the menu I haven't enjoyed. Truly outstanding food. And..."

Ryan Morey

"Better than any other taqueria in the immediate neighborhood! Not just hot for the sake of hot; even the plain beans and rice burrito had *flavor*..."

Billy Priest

"I ordered papusas from here and they were divine!!! Will actually go check out the actual place soon!!! Love me some quality..."

Duc Nguyen

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Taqueria La Cumbre

79/100 (1383 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It's been a while since I've eaten at LA Cumbre. It was really good, nice service and spicy salsa! They have mild salsa as well..."

Jacqueline Tona

"The food is amazing! Love the staff super friendly. Their margaritas are excellent. Best burrito I've had in Long time they did not..."

denise vasquez

"Tasty tasty flavors, juicy pastor tacos, and gotta say, the mission style burrito didn't have anything special, so I don't know why the fad. Place..."

Liberty Ayvar

"Best tacos I had in San Francisco! ❤️ awesome place, great service and nice atmosphere! Also many options for..."

Beatriz Falcão

"Ordered the petite vegan burrito and it was actually pretty big, and incredible!!!! The guac was tasty, the vibes were immaculate, and I can't wait..."

Amanda Parks

"Another delicious place I got to try on the Mission food tour. Honestly would have never tried this place by the looks of it. But it was delicious...."

Angie Weinberger

"went back in january while visiting and absolutely loved it! it’s very authentic and you can tell they put money towards their business; the staff..."

jacqueline montero

"Nice place in the middle of the mission. Large menu with all the traditional plates served in..."

Robert Carver

"I really enjoyed the veggie burrito and the orange salsa 😁 will come..."

Kalli Hooper

"Sorry, no pics this time because I ate the burrito so fast then realized the PIC! I luv this restaurant especially the steak. It has that backyard..."

Petra Ramirez

"Aside from the restrooms (nicer/cleaner at other place), I prefer this place to Pancho Villa around the corner: quieter, cozier, and comparably..."

Randy Sage

"Not too much to say, just a really good burrito. Also they were very generous with giving me extra..."

Joshua Cerniglia

"Lots of condiments and big burritos and the place looks..."

Town Traveller

"Best burrito I’ve ever had! And that is saying a lot because I’m a..."

Fiona Axelsson

"Very casual, chilled Mexican. Staff friendly Very quick service Delicious burrito Went for the food, not for..."

K Goodchild

El Toro Taqueria

79/100 (3697 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

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Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tasty and inexpensive Mexican fast food near Valencia. Wish the food could've been prepared fresh (the meat in the tacos were a little dry and nacho..."

Danielle Veluz

"I like this place! The ambiance is welcoming, their place is tidy. No stains on table not the floor. Food is very delicious and satisfying. I enjoyed..."

Zhuo Z

"This is the best Mexican place I've been to since visiting SF. I got a chicken burrito, pot of birrira broth & pot of Pico de Gallo. Food was so..."

F N

"The food is very good and reasonably priced. This is San Francisco, after all. Nothing is cheap in this town...."

santanagaray

"VERY affordable with INCREDIBLE food! Mild salsa was the best I've ever had, and the spicy is pretty spicy (white person on fire spicy). Great spot...."

Kaylee La Spisa

"The birria tacos were the best thing I ate that week the first time I had them and the agua fresca is refreshing and delicious! All for a fantastic..."

Jason Tang

"Increíble spot right on Valencia and 17th. Happy hour, 3-5pm, M-F, $1 tacos and $1 aguas frescas. So much flavor and variety. Each taco comes with..."

Stefano Leitner

"Great place for a quick bite. The prices are fair, service is pretty fast, and seating is clean and abundant. The complimentary chips and dip really..."

Justin Su

"Tried a super carnitas burrito with refried beans during this shelter in place period. Overall, was okay. What could be better? The amount of..."

Ken Wong

"Picked up food using the too Good to go app and the amount of food that we got was insane. Carnitas birria and grilled chicken. Carne asada, salsas..."

Bow Archer

"You go in and go through a line and tell them what you want, then go to cashier and pay. Huge menu. Very good food. It is a little more expensive..."

Carrie Ann Moon

"I've always loved this place for more than two decades and it's my go-to place in the Mission. I really can't say exactly why -- maybe because it's..."

music user

"Great place! Good food, great value, fun decor, helpful..."

Kay Funk

"After a long ride and not eating all day I finally had good timing to come here for the first time today, and I'll say it was pretty good. The ladies..."

Christopher Tozzi

"I had 3 small tacos (rice, beans and salsa), chips &salsa and aguas frescas (small strawberry). All of it vegan for ~5$ Loved it! They have 1$ tacos..."

Andrea Villanca

"Really good and authentic Mexican food. Very simple interior of the restaurant, but the quality of food was great. This restaurant has been around..."

Eliza Forsaeus

Matador

78/100 (1735 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Only in town for the weekend so we used Foursquare to recommend some place for tacos. We were not let down. I would totally recommend to anyone..."

Brandy L. Inkrote Taylor

"I loved the place! Tasty food and good drinks, very reasonable prices. I highly recommend it!! Me encanto el espacio! Super acogedor.. rico y..."

Becky Nava

"Food was amazing!! Service was outstanding and the tequila was yummy!! Highly recommend this..."

Jennyfer Holden

"Just much of ♥️❤♥️❤♥️❤♥️❤♥️ this ! Always wonderful, always the..."

Flavia Oros

"Very clean and comfortable restaurant. Service was great and so was their menu. Excellent cocktail menu as..."

Daniel Moreno

"I sat at the bar and Leo was fantastic. Personable and a real pro. Also Pablo is always very hospitable and gracious. Thanks caballeros for your..."

John Vincent Burke

"First night in San Fran and walked in to friendly staff and happy hour food and drinks that were great...."

George Mercer

"While visiting SF for a few days we ended up going to this place twice. It was amazing! I honestly believe this was the best Mexican food I ever had...."

Nadine Wadsworth

"Matador is a nice place for lunch. Happy Hour meal starts at 12 till 5. Food was delicious. Customer service very nice and friendly. Parking can be a..."

Arthur McDade

"The Taco selection is innovative and tasty. My friends had the Mexican Pizza and it was awesome...great place to dine. I gave it a "3" for..."

GPK

"The food was so perfect I couldn’t stop eating! I ordered the fajitas and wow I was not disappointed! It came with corn tortillas (a relief as..."

Keely Jones

"Great Mexican restaurant. The ambience was so cool. The staff was friendly and the food was excellent. If I'm back in town, I will come..."

Jonaz Munoz

"WOW. Just checked this place out since early opening in COVID hell. Able to sit inside now and I am very impressed. Service, food, ambience, decor..."

ELEL

"Food was okay. Chips and salsa were eh (that’s how I judge a Mexican restaurant - if salsa is fresh and somewhat spicy, food will most likely be..."

Acacia Lawson

"Food was great, we had multiple tacos, fajitas, also for starters we had elite, must try Try the spicy margarita and prickly pear margarita - both..."

Evren Eryurek

"Great spot for vegetarian tacos. I really enjoyed the cauliflower taco and I also tried squash one. My friends were raving about the mescal..."

Meagan LeDoux

"We had Pollo & Beef tacos. Yummy! Also Fajitas - stake, Mexican Rice & Black Beans, guacamole The meat was tender and very tasty, flavourful...."

Pushpa Perera

"Visited the restaurant on our visit to San Francisco. The restaurant was close to our hotel and on the way to the Big Bus Tours stop that we were..."

Philip Sherin Jose

"This place is amazing! Stopped by on a Sunday late afternoon for dinner. The food was hot, fresh and was on the table fast. The server was personable..."

jared howes

"Excellent food, friendly staff, prompt service, great atmosphere. My first time here and I'll be back. A bit of a walk from Union Square but well..."

Mike Amundsen

"Found this little Taco place at a short walk near our hotel during our SF trip. They have a cute outdoor seating but it was slightly chilly so we got..."

Riddhima Chandani

"Visited Matador since it was close to our hotel in the Nob Hill area. The location was very busy. The restaurant has a cool environment and the wait..."

Avinash Jayakumar

"This spot lived up to high expectations. It was a little too windy to take advantage of the beautiful outdoor seating, but we had a great time..."

Steven Ludwig

"The location is cute (compact but wonderfully decorated). The service was very good, menu inspired, cocktails exciting, and the decor is awesome. On..."

Sean Wilkerson

"Had the molcajete and boy it was good! The prawns, mole and cactus were the star. Very good also the guacamole and chips and the..."

Enrico Romagnoli

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