Unassuming and small but the burrito is anything but. We…read moregot the carne asada burrito. Super big and filling and delicious. Over all I wish the salsa was spicier but it was a good stop nonetheless. Line moved quick too. Cash only

I went here on the recommendation to get some carne asada tacos and I was not disappointed. Price…read morewas good and the service was fast. This place is cash only though so keep that in mind. No frill taqueria if that is what you are needing in your life. They have seating outside in the back which is where I would recommend to sit. Felt less cramped.

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.

The Mission District in SF, is filled with tons of taquerias, and I would have no doubt that many…read moreof them are pretty tasty. Tacos El Patron is worth the effort to figure out where to park, etc. it's not quite a hole in the wall, but it definitely is on the smaller side, and we ended up getting food to go because it was just easier. The birria quesadilla was a total surprise. It was FILLED with a very generous amount of meat. The meat was tasty, lightly seasoned, and the portion truly is a shareable. We asked about the consommé and I don't know if they just forgot it or what happened but we never got to try it. The shrimp taco was tasty and absolutely filled with again generous amount of shrimps. Ironically, it wasn't my favorite. It just was lacking the level of flavor that I really wanted. The Carne Asada was mediocre at best and not something that I would order again. The winner out of the numerous items that we ordered was the pork belly and the Al pastor. Between the two, the Al pastor is the one that you want. Incredibly well seasoned, a nice hint of light spice, the meat was juicy and tender, and the combination in the taco was outstanding. Seriously so good that my mouth is watering just thinking about how tasty it was. The chips were nothing to write home about, and I didn't really care for salsas that came with the meal. Really reasonably priced, generous amount of food, and absolute worth the push in enjoying their food! Diners tip: there seems to be a description in cost between ordering online versus in the restaurant and you may get a better deal ordering online

This is for my overall experience for their delicious deal on cinco de mayo! Tacos el Tuscan (based…read morein the heart of the Castro) had a $1 deal that was worth waiting for (super long line might I add!) The space is relatively spacious for smaller groups to hangout after a night out around the area for delicious munchies. I'll definitely be coming back if I'm around the area especially for their carne asada tacos! (They do NOT skimp on their portions and the guac came with the order!!!)

Don't let my sad little photo belie the absolutely delicious and flavorful "red" tacos ($5.95 each)…read moreI had at Tacos El Tucan tonight. Crunchy with shrimp and a creamy cabbage and the chicken redolent with lots of fresh cilantro, it was the first time I had a red taco. This will be my go-to always. My son had the crunchy red burrito ($15.75) with chorizo, crispy cheese, sour cream, pinto beans, guacamole and pico de gallo with a horchata to drink. On a Saturday night in the Castro, this corner of 16th and Market is already poppin' with area bars so while they'll rush out with your order curbside, my son dashed in for speed. Super friendly service, cute cafe tables for dine-in, Tacos El Tucan is now on the dining circuit. Love this spot and it's close by, too. Open very late on Saturday night 'til 2am if you're partying and craving drunchies.

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.

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!!

Carne asada super burrito was tasty, and a solid portion. Came with chips. The roasted peppers and…read moreonions were also flavorful. Would love it if they had more salsas without cilantro, but solid burrito anyways! Service was extremely nice, a few regulars came through during my visit. The ambiance is similar to many of the Mexican places in the area - good portion of takeout, with a number of small tables.

Would typically give a 5 star. But lately it's been.. off. I ordered a carne asada super burrito…read moreduring my lunch break, walked all the way home and found out that it was a shrimp burrito. Walked all the way back to the restaurant and told them about it and they gave me a weird look, took the burrito and tossed it. Recently ordered the same carne asada super burrito, drove home and found it was a cold burrito so had to reheat it before enjoying it. The food is usually fresh and hot but I know this was sitting out on the table for someone to come along and take it. I've been going here since high school, now a days, it feels a little different.

Excellent service and nice to offer a tasty to check quality. Chips are fire! Tiny but pack a…read moregood crunch Excellent with the orange sauce. Burritos are quality and quantity Excellent for filling the gut and mindful of cost. Filling was moist and ingredients were perfect. Meat was awesome and perfect. Definitely coming back and wow wow wow. Clean and cozy place to enjoy! 5 stars !

The food was good. What really made the experience special was the way they treated customers. They…read morewere super friendly and even customized my plate without hesitation, which you honestly don't see everywhere these days. It's clear they care about making people feel welcome and taken care of. Great service like that goes a long way, and it definitely made the visit worth it.

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

Decent tacos but better burritos…read more Dishes (ranked by best): -Super burrito -Al Pastor taco -Birria taco ($4.75) Logistics: -accepts cc -some indoor seating -street parking only

This place is a confusing toss up, and generally, a waste of time. The food is okay when (and if!),…read more they get your order right, which is rare. God knows I've tried with them. A basic vegetarian burrito with guacamole comes back as carne asada without guacamole. Don't even try to ask for hot sauce in the burrito; you won't get it, no matter how many times you ask. And the pricing? Expect your order to be priced arbitrarily based on who-knows-what? The cash register? The ingredients that you may, but probably won't get?...wtfe. Be prepared to pay $3.00 for a Mexican coke one day, and $5.35 the next. It's random af, no matter that they have prices posted. They won't follow them. Go somewhere else. You'll be glad you did. P.S. 4 health code violations in December 2025. Cleanliness is an issue.

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.