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El Castillito

4.1 (957 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open 10:00 am - 8:45 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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al pastor burrito
Melissa M.

I absolutely love the burritos here!! The quality of food paired with the great price point makes for a super experience. They make the burrito right in front of you, giving you variety options of meat, beans, tortillas, salsas, etc! This is no frills establishment with quality food. I also really enjoy their horchata, unlike most places this horchata is made from scratch and adequately sweet.

Super Chorizo Nachos (instagram: wooneats)
Kiana S.

The portions are huge here. You really get a bang for your buck. I got the Super Nachos with chorizo and they were loaded. They mounded a ton of meat on top, and everything was super flavorful. Honestly, it was more than enough to share. There's indoor seating, but I got mine to go--it held up really well. Totally worth it.

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Samantha W.

need to catch the N but need a burrito?? this is your spot before commuting to GGP/beach to eat the delicious burrito. This spot def competes with a lot of the other major mexican restaurants in mission for best burrito in sf. I like that i can customize my tortilla to a spinach wrap and they have so many protein options. My friend got a bean and cheese burrito side and was very affordable ~$9 I got a super carnitas burrito -$14 small place with some seating in the front. Staff is super nice, spanish and english speaking, and working hard to make fresh deliciousness happen in that kitchen

Wet Burrito
Andrew A.

All I can say is "WOW". This might be one of the best deals in SF in terms of price, quantity of food, and taste. I came here on a Sunday night, ordering to go, and there was a short line. The place itself was cozy enough although don't expect any frills. This place is focused on the food. There were plenty of options on the menu but I had to go for the wet burrito. I actually asked for half chicken and half al pastor. Not only were they more than happy to accommodate, but they gave me a ton of meat! You can further customize by tortilla type (note they'll default to normal tortilla unless you ask), beans in the burrito (black, pinto, refried), and toppings. I like it spicy so I asked for green salsa. The guac was a bit different (more liquidy) than I'm used to, but still tasty. I was actually a bit concerned that getting a wet burrito to go may not work out well, but the way they ensure the burrito is HOT and how they add everything into the plastic container made it travel well! The burrito was MASSIVE. I'm a huge eater and was hungry at the time. Still, I ended up in a food coma after consuming maybe 2/3 of the monster burrito. And I paid ~$17 after tax! Not too shabby for SF.

Wet Burrito
Erica W K.

Good wet burrito! I think this place is quite decent. The wet burrito has a great balance of flavors. Nothing really surprising, it's more like a 3.5/5 stars for me! It's comforting and reliable but nothing too fancy. The price is also decently average.

Tiffany W.

One of my new favorite burrito spots! The Al Pastor Super burrito was packed with flavor. It was juicy and perfectly seasoned. A well balanced burrito, not soggy and not dry. You can even opt for spinach or tomato tortillas. We also got the torta with chicken however it wasn't as flavorful. The line moved quickly and efficiently. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu!

Bean and Rice & Bean Burrito
Steven S.

I just ordered takeout from this place and had a delicious bean and cheese burrito here. The service was friendly and the ambiance of this place is good for a Mexican restaurant. I probably will be back here again. I highly recommend this place

Wilson C.

I tried this spot randomly after finishing work and it's a pretty good Mexican spot! Affordable, good and quick food. Would recommend if you're trying to get something quick!

Breakfast plate
Katja K.

Skip the overpriced brunch spots with their tiny avocado toasts--this place serves up a huge breakfast plate for just $12.75 that's easily shareable. Packed with flavor, protein, and variety, it left us full and happy. I'll definitely be coming back, especially with its convenient location right off the N & J line.

Al pastor super burrito
Cecile B.

After seeing that they had an actual pastor spit, I had to order their AL PASTOR SUPER BURRITO ($12.95). I somehow missed that the burrito comes with a spicy red salsa and finely chopped jalapeños, which gave everything a kick that dampened my enjoyment. That said, I won't penalize them for my pitiful spice tolerance, especially because the meat was some of the best pastor I've had around here. I also thought the flour tortilla was above average, and enjoyed the use of melted sliced cheese over traditional shredded. Otherwise, everything else was standard, with relatively bland rice and beans and indiscernible guac. I also wish the components were a little more evenly distributed rather than having to eat pockets of beans and rice vs flavorful pastor. The portion was solid though and overall made for a satisfying meal.

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Amazing! The steak and shrimp surf n turf burrito hits! Nice location. Will definitely go back!

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Hands down the best thing I ate in San Francisco! It was not only delicious but enough to fill me…read moreup for the entire day. I ordered the carnitas burrito and my husband ordered the carne asada one. We also asked the guys for a salsa picante and their house made one delivered! The ingredients were tasty, well seasoned and fresh. Service is quick, food and ambiance are no frills and cash only. I think about this burrito daily and am willing to travel across the country to get it again. Not to mention, but this is a Mission style burrito in the Mission! This is the only way to do it and I now totally understand the hype.

Stopped by here with some friends for dinner after we had happy hour. Walked in, and luckily, there…read morewas no line. A few people were already in there eating, and we know this place is good, as a few others in our group and I have been here multiple times. The Taqueria is typical of any other, with bench-style chairs for folks to sit on, a water station, and workers cooking it up in the kitchen. I wasn't too hungry, so I grabbed a Super Lengua Taco, while my friends grabbed burritos, we ended up grabbing 3 complimentary chips and guac/salsa with our order and the food came out pretty quickly. When I saw my Taco I forgot how much they stuffed it and wow, two of these would've filled me up just like a taco; there was so much Lengua that it kept falling off after every bite. The flavors all came together and I scruffed down the whole thing after about 6+ bites! Definitely a place to come to if you're looking for a full meal, or something to snack on!

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