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    Al Pastor Papi

    3.7 (223 reviews)
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    Al pastor cauliflower burrito
    Ash J.

    Nice new Mexican spot near Union Square! Bunch of good veggie options - i got the al pastor cauliflower burrito which I enjoyed! Only drawback was some of the rice and beans were undercooked / hard. The chips and green salsa that came with the burrito were great too. Service is good , it's a walk up order spot but they'll bring the food to your seat. Nice bright decor livens up the space inside.

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    Melody L.

    I've been a fan of Al Pastor Papi since day one when they were serving out of their food truck, and seeing them open their own brick and mortar location feels like a proud moment for all of us longtime supporters. They took over the old Chipotle in downtown. We ordered tacos and horchata and, no surprise, everything was absolutely delicious as always. Miguel, the owner, took our order and even brought the food out to us. He's the greatest and his service is always warm and genuine. If you want dessert, they have a Lobos Ice Cream pop up inside, which is the perfect sweet treat to finish your meal. Al Pastor Papi continues to deliver incredible food and even better vibes. I can't recommend them enough.

    Al pastor cauliflower vampiro taco, Al pastor crispy queso taco, pineapple fresca
    Vira P.

    It's nice to have Al Pastor Papi back! I got their pineapple fresca, an al pastor cauliflower vampiro taco, and an al pastor crispy queso taco. The fresca was refreshing, especially because it was so humid in the city. It complemented the citrus notes of the pork. Plus, its sweetness was needed to balance the heaviness of the crispy queso taco. Which, by the way, definitely lived up to the name. The shell was super crunchy and it was loaded with cheese. And the pork was smoky with a nice char from the grill. I really enjoyed the al pastor cauliflower. The cauliflower, for the lack of a better term, al dente. It had a good crunch, without it being fried, and yet soft after the initial bite. And it was packed with smoky and spicy flavor from their marinade. And I really liked their salsas! The red-orange one was thick with a good kick of spice. I'm normally not a salsa verde person, but there's had a nice acidity that cut the fattiness of the pork. Service was great! Even though this was the lunch rush, both in person and online orders, the gentleman who took my order took the time to greet me and engage in some small talk. And there's lots of tables to accommodate different group sizes. I'm glad there's life coming back to Union Square, and Al Pastor Papi is a part of that vibrant energy. They're a great addition to the area.

    Malchiah S.

    Had a layover in San Francisco and wanted to try some local tacos before my flight back. I looked up spots near me and found Al Pastor Papi. The menu looked good so i decided to try it and was not disappointed. Located near a lot of shops and bars near the St. Francis District of San Francisco Al pastor papi definitely stands out. After looking over the menu in person I chose the carne asada tacos (a personal favorite of mine) and the chips and two different types of house made salsa. If you're like me and don't like spicy then the red salsa won't be for you but the green salsa is delicious. The staff pretty welcoming and suggested the cucumber lemonade. When my order came up I was surprised how much meat was packed onto my tacos and how flavorful it all was. The overall aesthetic is modern but overly imposing which is nice. I usually stay in this area when in San Francisco so I may have just found my new taco spot. Will def try something different next time

    Patsy L.

    Went here for lunch with some coworkers on a Thursday afternoon. The line wasn't too bad. They have inside dining. The service was great. The guy who took my order was really nice. I got 1x chicken taco w/corn tortilla (I think it was corn). They overload it with meat so it's hard to eat without it all spilling out of the tortilla. It was good though. I just wish they had salsa to put on it. It came with some time of sauce but it was lemon tasting. It was so hot that day that I got the strawberry horchata. It was too sweet for me. I heard the matcha horchata was good so I might try that next time. Also, I got a grilled chicken bowl to go. It was good as well. I would come back here.

    Melody L.

    If you want to be put into a food coma (in a good way), definitely order the Al Pastorta! Ginormous sandwich good for two or just one very hungry person. Staff were very friendly and helpful when we needed to switch to takeout last minute. Plenty of seating inside and great decor. If you're in the union square area, don't miss this place!

    Pastor and Asada tacos
    Cali C.

    I heard good things about this spot, so I had to get me some Al Pastor! I went in thinking it's another Taqueria but was pleasantly surprised! I ordered a Pastor and a Asada taco and they were deeelissshhhhh! The Pastor has that BBQ char from the Trompo and the seasoning is perfect. The Asada was great too, tender real charrred steak diced, you can see/taste the quality. The food comes out fairly quick for what seems to be cooked to order, the decor is clean and modern. This is definitely one of the better Al Pastor I've had in a while!

    Alpastorta
    Beilin L.

    The Alpastorta (lucky name) was a solid choice. It was little messy to eat due to all the ingredients, but I liked the sweet side and the overall combination of ingredients. (Just be prepared to spend about $20.) Staff was friendly and helpful in navigating all the options.

    Al Pastor Tacos.
    Nala J.

    I saw a few recommendations to visit this restaurant & I'm glad I got the chance too, the food & service was amazing. Everyone there was so friendly & kind. I also love the ambiance of the restaurant it's definitely a vibe. :) I loved the al pastor tacos, I actually ordered them twice this week lol. They were so good & flavorful. I let some of my coworkers try them too, & they loved them! Definitely will be & have a few returning customers. They do have a dessert section with horchata ice cream & cannoli's on Fridays & Saturdays so definitely try that out as well! :D

    Ben R.

    Delicious food, great people! Love eating here with the family. The carne asada burrito was amazing, and my kids love the kids burritos.

    uatesone t.

    Good food got the burrito place is tight knit. Service was good. Nice area down town. Would come back

    Paola R.

    Was so excited they opened up a spot finally after closing down the food truck. Came here on a random Wednesday after 5 PM, nobody was in the restaurant. I ordered a burrito a couple of tacos and a Horchata. Burrito was all right nothing special came with Costco tortilla chips. The cheese tacos I remember them being crispy the Al Pastor being really good marinated a lot of flavor and can't forget about their orange Ish salsa. It really went well with the al pastor. Well, unfortunately, the tacos were really soggy and not very good the meat was very tough. The Horchata, it did not taste like Horchata and I've had you know several different kinds from different regions and this was just not it. Not even like there previous horchatas from their truck tasted like this. I really wanted to love this place even though it's right in the downtown and has no parking but unfortunately I will be going back. It's just not the same anymore. Comment on the service was all right just didn't want to give me extra salsa, even though I ordered quite a few things and only got one orange salsa and one green salsa. Also, the restaurant was pretty clean, even though it's in downtown area

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    Luna L.

    decent tacos but probably not the best you could find. average service and speed. wish they had a radish and salsa bar

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    I came here for lunch on a weekday. The portions are huge, the food comes out quickly, and the food is tasty!

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    Amazing food, amazing people. The burritos are top tier!! On top of having the BEST food, they give back to the community!

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    4.3(1k reviews)
    2.6 miMission
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    Tacos El Patron is still my go-to spot for birria tacos in the city…read more Food: I first discovered birria tacos during the pandemic and went on a mission to find the best one. A coworker recommended this place, and now I recommend it to everyone. What stands out is the balance--everything is done well. The meat is rich and flavorful, the tacos themselves are just as good, and the consommé ties everything together perfectly. I've tried places where one part is strong but something else falls short, but not here. You also get free sides like onions, cactus, radish, and beans, which make the meal even better. I've been coming back ever since, and I can easily finish three tacos in one sitting. On my most recent visit, I had two birria tacos and tried their birria ramen. It was surprisingly good--comforting and flavorful, more like a homemade dish than anything instant. For drinks, I've tried all their jugos, and the jamaica is the standout--get it in a large. Service: Friendly, efficient, and straightforward. Orders come out at a good pace, and the staff keep things moving even when it's busy. Ambience: The space has a Frida Kahlo-inspired design, which adds character and makes it feel lively and unique. There's one restroom available. Parking: Parking can be a bit difficult in the area, so expect to walk a little--but it's worth it once you get your food. If you're serious about finding a really good birria taco, this is one to try.

    Cool vibes. Good grub. Solid value. Nice staff. Clean bathroom…read more Always a go to whether you're looking to eat in or do take out. Highly recommend.

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    Ordering area and menu

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    La Taqueria

    4.1(5.1k reviews)
    2.5 miMission
    $$

    Definitely the best burrito spot in the city 10 out of 10 we did the Carne Asada with chips and…read moresalsa which was very fresh. The line was quite long wrapped around the block but took about 25 minutes because people come here sit down and they eat and leave pretty quickly because the lines are long. The ambience is very nice. It's like I walked into a Hispanic home. The staff here are very friendly, but please make sure you accommodate because there is a lot of people waiting in line so I'm not saying eat your food fast and leave. There is benches and tables which make it feel like you walked into a Hispanic home as well. The Strawberry Horchata and mango Agua Fresca is really good 10 out of 10.

    Beware!!! I need to…read morewarn people about this because I only found out AFTER asking questions myself. This place is famous for their burritos and especially the "Dorado style," which tastes amazing -- BUT what they don't clearly disclose anywhere is that the Dorado style burrito is cooked in pork lard unless you specifically ask for it "dry" or with vegetable oil. As someone who does not eat pork for religious reasons, finding that out after already eating there was honestly really upsetting. And the frustrating part is that there is NO clear sign or disclosure telling customers this. If I never asked, I would have had no idea. I actually still like this spot and appreciate that they at least offer a dry/vegetable oil option if you ask, but customers should not have to investigate ingredients themselves to avoid pork. Jewish, Muslim, vegetarian, and other customers deserve transparency. A simple sign or note on the menu saying that Dorado style is prepared with pork lard by default would solve this issue completely. Great food, but this absolutely needs to be disclosed better. One of my all time favorite spots in general.

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    Our drinks and extras menu. Out of tangerine, now serving watermelon.

    La Taqueria - Temporarily out of beef head and beef tongue. If you want it crispy please ask for it.

    Temporarily out of beef head and beef tongue. If you want it crispy please ask for it.

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    Taqueria Vallarta

    3.9(1k reviews)
    2.4 miMission
    $$

    a tried and true spot that has such delicious authentic street tacos. their al pastor which comes…read morewith that slice of pineapple is soo yummy. on a good day ull get grilled onions and some daikon but it is yummy without it too! the inside is decked out with murals and a bit bright to my liking, but the outside has booth seating which will make u feel like ur still in ur own little space despite being out in the world. a 10/10 always hits in the right places

    Avoid this place if you can... smh..we seen their business on instagram and thought we would travel…read morethe 50 min drive to check it out. We arrived. Waited in a somewhat long line. Visually watching some customers at the check stand not happy with the cashier.. when it came our turn, we asked for the famous giant sopes. The cook / owner started mumbling that they've been having family problems and haven't had them for a while. I informed him they should post it on their social media pages so customers won't waste their time traveling and coming here. I then asked for a carne asada and cheese empanada, he then said we don't have that right now either. lol... I was like what do you have? We have other items if you like to try one of them. At that point I was afraid to ask for something else on their menu only to hear, we don't have that again.. he then said we're about to close at 230, I was like that has nothing to do with your posted menu, seems your trying to make an excuse for your FALSE ADVERTISEMENT ON LURING PEOPLE TO YOUR RESTAURANT with items your not making at the moment, at that point I just walked out in disappointment.. This place has crazy hours, no respect for customers!!! Shop with caution!!

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    Taqueria Vallarta - Los esperos hoy sábado en horario  de 10:00 a 3:30  de la mañana

    Los esperos hoy sábado en horario de 10:00 a 3:30 de la mañana

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    Al pastor taco and carne asada

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    Tacos el charro - Al pastor taco

    Tacos el charro

    4.4(34 reviews)
    1.8 miMission

    Solid no frills taco spot that's open late night. We were in the Mission at Gray Area down the…read morestreet and wanted to avoid long lines at shops like El Farolito since it was a Saturday night. They accept cash, Apple Pay or Zelle. For two carne asada tacos and an al pastor quesadilla, they charged us $25. No idea what the cost breakdown is since they don't have a menu lol Service was prompt and friendly. They have pickled onions with sliced habaneros and a few different salsas. I like the red salsa, creamy green one (kinda spicy), and the creamy habanero (very spicy). The tacos were good. Pretty decent amount of meat. The quesadilla was also good with a decent ratio of cheese and meat. I thought the al pastor was missing that typical strong savory-sweet flavor though. They also added pineapple in the quesadilla. There are a lot of options in the area but this place is worth a try.

    Amazing street tacos in the Mission. For $4, you get a two delicious corn tortillas topped with a…read moreshit ton of tender, juicy meat. There's also a pickled veggie, radish, and lime bar along with 4 different (spicy af) sauces. Not sure which one was sooo spicy, I think maybe the white-ish one which is misleading haha. We came for the Al Pastor but was wowed by the Lengua. Asada quesadilla was also good, especially when you bite into a fatty piece of Carne with cartilage :D

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    Tacos el charro - Making the quesadilla

    Making the quesadilla

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    Al pastor

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    Tacos Del Barrio Fusion Bar and Grill

    4.1(129 reviews)
    2.3 miMission
    $$

    Loved the food here! Like the best of a Mexico City simple-in-decor hotspot. Just came back from…read moreCDMX, so I know what I am comparing. I cannot sing the praises of this place enough and am worry that you all will ruin it by going. But I've got to give credit where it is due. Plenty of varieties of seafood dishes but it's the al pastor negro that I loooooooove! My friends dragged me here and I'm so glad I came, even though I never did when I use to live not too far away. Now, I live 30 minutes away and have to drive far over a highway to come but it's so worth it! Bravo! Gracias, Chefs Hector Ordaz y David Pacheco and Manager Norbeto Granillo (it's on their business and catering card). You can tell they take PRIDE in this taqueria!

    Service was fast and easy. I got two street tacos. the shrimp tacos was probably one of the best…read moreshrimp tacos I've had. The sauce that was on top was a cream fresh or aioli type of sauce. I really enjoyed it on my taco. The steak wasn't as good. Very mid no real flavor to the steak and I added salt to it for more flavor. The tortillas thy use for the tacos were extremely yummy , very happy with the quality of them. I added the orange sauce to my steak taco and it wasn't spicy which I was hoping for. The agua de horchata was okay it consisted a lot more of the leche condensada. I would recommend getting a different fresh water. I went today later in the day I was the only client in there so I didn't get to experience a lively atmosphere so I can only really speak on the food and wait time.

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    Self serve salsa bar

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