Wrong order twice in a row. I really don't know what they gave me. I always order the El Bronco with chorizo. But this time it had carrots in it and pineapple. Also seemed like some chicken? I couldn't find anything like this on the menu. Not sure what is going on but if I ever come back again I need to take a bite out of the burrito or something before I leave. I don't know... I really loved this place but if I can't get what I ordered what's the point? read more

El Burrito Express - El Bronco with chorizo - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I love El Burrito Express. I've been eating here since 1981, and it's one of those rare neighborhood spots that has truly stood the test of time. I grew up with this place, and it's been a constant in my life for decades. My extended Chinese family loves it just as much, and it's still one of our go-to places when we're ordering burritos for dinner at my parents' house. I've been ordering the El Bronco burrito since I was a teenager, and to this day it's still my favorite. It's hearty, comforting, and consistently delicious. The chile colorado beef deserves special mention--it's rich, deeply flavored, and slow-cooked the way it should be. You can tell the food is made fresh and with care, not rushed or mass-produced. One of the things that really sets El Burrito Express apart from a lot of taquerias in San Francisco is the quality of the ingredients. Everything tastes fresh and clean--no heavy grease, no weird aftertaste. The rice is fluffy, the beans are well seasoned, and the meats are always satisfying. I also appreciate the variety here. Whether you're craving carne asada, carnitas, pollo, chile verde, chile colorado, or even vegetarian options, there's something for everyone. The tortillas are warmed properly, the burritos are wrapped well, and you actually feel full after eating one. And let's not forget the chips and salsa--they're always a welcome bonus and make the meal feel complete. The space itself is small and very much a grab-and-go kind of place, but that's part of its charm. It's a true neighborhood institution, run by people who know what they're doing and have been doing it for a long time. There's something comforting about walking in and knowing exactly what you're going to get--and knowing it's going to be good. El Burrito Express isn't trendy, flashy, or trying to reinvent anything. It's just consistently good, affordable, authentic food made with care. After all these years, it's still one of my favorite places to eat in the city--and I don't see that changing anytime soon. read more

I love this place!!! Bronco burrito no pico usually carne asada. It's so authentic and delicious. Same family been here for years. Doing it right. It's a staple in the neighborhood for good food and service. Quaint with cute decor. Grab and go or squish at the counter. read more

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My chicken taco salad $14.60 felt small. It only encompassed 1/3 of the container. They use to-go containers even though you are eating there. There's no dine-in option on the kiosk. It is a tremendous waste of plastic. Plus, when they close the lid, it smushed the salad. A plate would have been better. The salad needed balance and more flavors. There was only half a spoon of pico de gallo. While I ordered chicken, most of the salad was beans and rice. The taco shell bowl was good. It was flicky and tasted fresh. The chips were too hard to be edible. You can easily chip a molar. Those were thrown in the trash. At least the food came out fast. The chef didn't spend any time on it. read more

El Burrito Express - taco salad chicken $14.60 - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place always reminds me of high school, bc this was probably the last time I actually for a burrito from here. Occasionally work orders from the Divisadero location which is what got me back on the burrito train. A burrito with no beans?!? Say less. I always get the surf and turf, carne asada with shrimp. The carne is cooked to perfection and the shrimp is also good. Also got the churro! An authentic churro can be hard to find bc not everywhere does it right. This place though...perfection! The chips and salsa ... brings back high school memories. This place deserves more credit! (Although $24 for a burrito seems a bit much but we're in SF and the burrito is muy grande!) read more

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We've tried the El Americano, El NorCal, and El Bronco, and they were all good. The only issue was that the last time I ordered the El Bronco, I added fries, so I expected it to be a decent size, but it was still surprisingly tiny, even smaller than the El NorCal. It's definitely a little pricey, and couple downside is that they won't give you more than one salsa per burrito or give you bag. They do include a small bag of chips, but I found them a bit hard and not very thin, though they did seem homemade. read more

El Burrito Express - El Bronco - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Stay away from this place unless you're a fan of unseasoned shrimp with a side a poopy guts. Not only was there poopy guts in my shrimp but they also don't seem to remove tails from shrimp that go in burritos. Not sure if they expected me to dig through my burrito and remove the tails individually?? Not only was the quality of the food subpar but their service was worse. Unfortunately I got attitude from all three ladies that were working for simply inquiring about the ingredients. I really wanted to like this place but they made it extremely hard. read more

El Burrito Express - Shrimp with poop - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Finally tried this place out after walking past it so many times! Got the El Bronco with Carne Asada and it was soooo good! The meat was very well marinated, almost like a Smokey flavor. Staff was very quick with your order and friendly. The place itself is very small, has some bar tables surrounding the restaurant inside, and benches outside of the building. Good place to stop by for a quick bite if you ever have a burrito craving! read more

Solid neighborhood fast casual Mexican burritos, tacos, and other dishes. I got the large burrito with Carnitas pork and it's jam packed with fillings. The flavors were pretty good though a bit salty. The red salsa on side has a kick and is flavorful! Was noted to be the spicier option than their green salsa. All burritos and entrees come with complementary chips and salsa - love that Inside is small with a few bar counter seats. Most people including myself ordered to go / had takeout delivery. Staff with the ladies I saw were friendly and efficient read more

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Solid local spot for tacos, burritos, nachos, breakfast plates y más. I used to eat here a lot 10 years ago but haven't been back for a long time. The tacos here are much bigger than a typical street taco, I liked both of mine. The carne asada costs extra, but it was super flavorful and tender and I would recommend trying it! The carnitas were tasty as well but not too salty, they needed the salsa to add more flavor. Next time I would ask for a lime, which would take everything to the next level, as it felt like it was missing something on its own. The chorizo and eggs breakfast plate came with a generous portion and was delicious. Quick service, perfect for a lunch break! They have some counter seating available if you want to dine in. read more

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Insanely delicious and bang for your buck. I had a bad experience years ago and left a bad review. Been here 100 times since and had to post an update. Great people too! Thanks for taking SF delicious! read more

My family loves this place! The street style tacos are so fresh and delicious! I love enchiladas, and their beef enchiladas are SO GOOD especially with the rice, cabbage salad, and beans. Well worth the price--you won't find better prices for what they offer anywhere in SF! read more

I love this place. The food is excellent and people that work there are awesome. I took off a star because in typical San Francisco fashion SFMTA eliminated 20 parking spots near the restaurant. Good luck finding parking. Just like closing down the Great Highway and Market Street the city has managed to screw anyone who wants to visit or run a business. read more

Fun kinda place, for ordering best to come in off time. Still can be quite busy. Food is always good with reasonable size portions ( sloppy good ) ! I don't think my past review was fair & this why I changed from 4 to 5 . It's just an opinion , I think some of the menu is salty to me, I really can't complain everything is good overall & it all comes down to a matter of taste. we all have opinions. El Burrito is a jewel in the Parkside & a great representative of the eclectic Parkside neighborhood read more

My first time to this location. I have catered them for work events from the Divisadero location. We love the flavor in the meat. Yum. read more

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100% recommend. This is like white Mexican food but made by Mexicans lol. It's so good! Their asada fries are ELITE and their crunchy tacos are just too good! They're a little stingy with their salsa but with good reason, their green salsa is delicious. Make sure to place a phone order to beat the line. read more

Got my fix at el burrito express. Love their fresh chips and glad they now accept Apple Pay. Considering I have been going there since I was young now over 30 years since growing up in the sunset. Now I have to drive from San Mateo for my fix. It is like going home. Do not think I will get tired of el burrito express and the staff is always friendly and accommodating! read more

Te amo, El Burrito Express! I don't know how I've missed this hole in the wall place, I'm pretty sure they've been there forever, but this is my new go to place for burritos! The prices are still decent while everything else in the neighborhood is inflating. Their burritos are made in front of you and I love inhaling the yummy smoke from the kitchen. The burritos comes with FREE chips and salsa. Pro tip: If you need food on the super cheap, order the cheese quessadilla for under $5. read more

That was a delicious burrito! I'll go back. This Taqueria is a tiny place - - when you think of a hole in the wall, this is it! They do have a thin counter where a few people can sit. Huge volume of people getting to go food. The place is jammed. It is typical SF prices: super burrito with a Diet Coke, tax and tip came to $19.29. Not a bargain. I'm impressed that the food was absolutely delicious! read more

El Burrito Express - Receipt for purchase - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

The staff is so rude. If they mess up your order, they cuss you out in Spanish to each other when you ask them to fix it. A lot of white customers also speak Spanish by the way. Dirty place, nothing special about the food, and definitely not the staff. read more

Back again for their expresso burrito! It never disappoints and is always delicious. The sauce that they use for their wet burrito is soooo good. read more

El Burrito Express - Expresso burrito (wet burrito) - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was looking for a California Burrito, I found it here known as the NorCal. It's a fore arm sized monster. I will come back. They also grill their tortillas here, nice touch. read more

We've been coming here for years every month and today at pick up we were told our carne asada el macho is $37 after tax. It went up a whooping $9 from a month ago! That's just a ridiculous up charge. read more

When you are in the Sunset this is the best option for a burrito within miles. This place has some different types of options for different styles of burritos. You can get burritos with fish, french fries , shrimp and tofu. You can also get a burrito that is rice less at great prices. read more

El Burrito Express - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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When I don't feel like traveling far for some tasty Mexican food this place hits the spot! Been coming here since I was a little kid for over 20yrs and it's been consistently delicious all this time. You can never go wrong with the burritos, taco salad and tacos . Also love that they have a value menu too for when you want a lil something more or need to save a few extra bucks. Yum yum! Also the employees are friendly and super quick. Check it out if you haven't yet! read more

Forever my favorite burrito in the city. I can't find anything comparable. And I try! Everyone is always so nice at the taraval location and always on point. Highly recommend read more

When I used to live in Santiago St in 2006 and every time I get off from work this is the place I go to! Not for the taco or quesadillas... I go for the "El Expresso, chicken and crema edition"... Always! Now, is 2025 and I haven't been back for awhile now.. So I gotta get my "El Expresso" back... Holy cow! Dios Mio! Is still that delicious same recipe and same taste! Y'all don't be sleeping on this! Is still my favorite wet burrito of all time! Service is fast but it depends who busy it gets plus you get an option to go for the Self Service or order through them or call them. Plus if a bunch of abuelas working and making the food for you, know this taqueria is the bomb! Is a small restaurant that can dine in for few people and if is full you eat it outside. Remember is Taraval st so it gets windy and cold from Ocean beach. Trust me on this, this is the restaurant you will not forget! read more

This place is always a go to you when I need that wet burrito fix. I only ever get take out here as there are only a few bar stools where you can eat. The expresso burrito with meat (I always get carnitas, it's so yum) is a must try. There is a kiosk inside where you can easily order. I will definitely continue to come here as it's delicious and reasonably priced. read more

El Burrito Express - Expresso burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

The person behind the cash register was beyond awful last night. Bottom line, I will not be returning to El Burrito Express after being a customer since 1988, after they treated my 20-year old horribly. A staff member made the El Burrito cheese burrito with no pico de gallo, once again. It clearly states that pico de gallo is included in the burrito on the menu. The cashier was combative and the staff offered to place some pico de gallo on the side once my daughter was crying out of frustration. They lost a decent customer (spend about $250 to $400 a year here). I will never go to El Burrito Express (even the Divisadero one) due this rude cashier. To the owner: Don't contact me. Pay your staff a livable wage, so you can hire quality staff members. read more

This wet burrito is amazing! U guys need to stop making food this good, You're responsible for our weight gain. lol I think I just ate too much! Glade I made this decision read more

El Burrito Express - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great, distinct flavors and superb service! One of my go to spots on the west side of town.

This is a family favorite. We always get quick take out and eat it at home. If you call 10-15 minutes ahead there is no wait. Appreciate their fast service and consistently delicious food. read more

We always go here for their Steak burritos, however today I was surprised that there wasn't a line and now I have the million dollar answer. To switch things up, we ordered two Steak burritos and one El Fresh Mix and referenced their website however during a time where COVID and inflation are at an all time high, the prices looked too good to be true. I called numerous times-there are certain instances they forget to put their phone back on the stand or their line is busy because you hear a beeping sound. When I was able to speak to someone, I asked them for an El Fresh Mix's cost then an El Tofurrito's, and even they admitted the prices on their website are outdated and to reference their UberEats and DoorDash menus, which doesn't make sense because those prices are inflated due to service and delivery fees. I decided to commute to their store to order from their actual menu board, and it's ironic because on my way there I passed by Underdogs Too-their menu looked attractive in terms of pricing and ingredients but I digress because these two restaurants are not apples to apples. Upon entering El Burrito Express, I noticed a stark difference in that there wasn't a long line, the majority of people waiting were food delivery drivers, and the menu board's prices were higher than the website's. The tip process was odd because the machine glitched a little and didn't seem to like my choice until I confirmed again. The cashier was able to give me a paper menu since I was hoping in the future I could use this as a reference for a phone order, but *surprise surprise* the paper menu's prices are not accurate either and don't match the menu board. What is the point of a paper menu if the prices aren't even updated? You should just recycle all the paper menus, update your online menu, and post a QR code on the outside of your restaurant if you don't want to keep replacing new menus across the board. While the burritos were edible, I found the El Fresh Mix to be lacking in vegetables and very heavy with black beans. I just checked my bank account and noticed I was overcharged in comparison to what I thought I was paying for on the receipt. There wasn't any signage or disclaimer near the register that there is an extra charge when using a credit card, plus I spent +$30. It's very sad that during a time where restaurants are struggling due to COVID, inflation, staff shortages, El Burrito Express decides to pull sneaky gimmicks. read more

El Burrito Express - Menu Board as of July 2022 - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Sunset's nice neighborhood taco shop. Love that they have plenty of vegetarian friendly options. The food was also light, and tasty. This is because you can enjoy the food and its flavors without any of the lard. Recommend the el cheese burrito, and their vegetarian menu. The restaurant has a nice little seating row with a TV to chow down your meal. The team even decorated the restaurant for Christmas, which adds to the warmth of this family-run restaurant. Will definitely return when back in the neighborhood. Great job, Feliz Navidad! read more

Been eating here over a decade. I always get the nor cal burrito. It's massive and flavorful, comes with chips and salsa, salsa verdes the favorite. Don't waste your time or money at underdogs, if you want the real deal come here and I guarantee you won't leave the place hungry, or disappointed Great food , great service. read more

El Burrito Express - Menu - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I've been coming here since the late 80's and the foods never disappoint me. All plate entrees, burritos, tacos are always good. The free chips they give are fried and they're too hard. Besides the foods, the cashier sometimes make us feel unwelcome. Most of the time she doesn't smile or anything. Surprisingly she greeted and smiled today which is rare. The place is small and only has a few seats on one side of the window. It's not the cleanest place though, counter is alittle sticky. Wish they would get something and clean it since there's only one counter. Wouldn't take much work to do so. read more

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pretty bad for 17$ i thought they give big burritos that was the smallest burrito i ever had I came here two times already they give out bad portions. read more

El Burrito Express - smallest burrito I've ever gone they gave me the bottom side or maybe they just come like this - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

A staple in the sunset for many years, this place hits every time when you have a craving for a burrito. There are several things I like but the breakfast burrito especially stands out for me and I can't get enough of their salsas, especially the verde one. read more

i order thru doordash with my project team they were very fast and the burrito were great had to leave Cali the only right way with a Cali burrito the Norcal hit the spot and i liked how they added a smiley face next to my name it made me happy read more

Gave EBX another try after many years of hiatus. I'm glad I came back to learn that the food is much better than what I remember. We ordered two plates with various proteins. The first plate was the two tacos. My husband wanted carnitas and chorizo. The other plate was seafood fajita, but I asked for grilled chicken instead of fish. Service was friendly at the takeout counter. It took a bit of time for our order to be ready but it didn't bother me, knowing that the food was cooked to order. After we went home, we opened up our take out containers. There was so much food! More than enough for 3 people. We couldn't even finish in one sitting. Everything tasted good. Only minus one star because my husband said that the carnitas were a little dry and he didn't care for either of the salsa choices. Overall, good value and best Mexican food in the neighborhood! read more