Open till 2:30am Friday and Saturday evenings this is a great late night weekend place for grub. Plus during the later part of the evening parking has always been easy for me. Had a craving around 11pm, so made the trip to the Mission District. My order the Chili Rellenos Meal $13.75, my order came with 2 Rellenos, plus all the meal fixings. Wonderfully tasty and in my opinion the meals are great values. The kitchen was busy (I prefer a busy kitchen so that ingredients never get stale), and there was a line to order food, but the food here has always been good, service efficient, and the line moves quickly. Dinning in is simple just listen for the last 2 digits of your order ticket, and motion over the server, or if doing take out just approach the pickup window. As for the crowd it reflects the diverse nature of San Francisco, with this evening SF Giant Fans, Mission Families, Young Adults coming from Bars, Couples opting to pickup versus order via a Delivery Service, etc. This is my goto for authentic San Francisco style Mexican food. read more

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This is not the same location as the one next to the 24th Street BART station. That location is waaaay better. Here is the breakdown of my thoughts. Price: Nearly 5 dollars per taco. I don't mind paying for a higher quality product, but I think they're pricing their tacos in line with the hype for the El Farolito Name, which I feel is unjustified because this place is not the same. Food: We ordered a few tacos and a burrito. The burrito was mediocre at best. Tortilla was very dry and cracking. Ratios were incredibly off; it might as well have been a rice and bean burrito. The meat in the burrito was very bland. The tacos (lengua, tripe, carne asada) were just, okay. The meat in the tacos were also pretty bland, with the exception for tripe. Tripe was pretty good. Service: They were fairly quick to get our order out, but we ended up not getting one of our tacos. When we brought it up to the server, he was quite quick to tell me that I was wrong and proceeded to rummage through the trash cans to find the ticket for our order to prove his point (with the same hands he used to serve food around the restaurant). He eventually was not able to find it and asked the cashier - who eventually admitted to forgetting to include that taco in our order. Steer clear of this location and do yourself a favor by walking a few blocks up 24th to a far superior option. read more

El Farolito is my go-to spot in the Mission for a late-night burrito . I order the super carne asada burrito, and it's massive, big enough for me to get two meals out of it. Consistently solid and satisfying. The only thing that would make it even better? If they offered fries so I could turn it into a true California burrito. read more

Had a super carne asada burrito today. It wasn't super crowded, food was good as well as portion size. It took a minute to get food. There is outside seating that you can't see or even know exist unless you go to the back of the restaurant. Even thought the building is old it could definitely use some upgrade remodeling, and if those are out of range several good deep cleanings would do this place wonders. read more

El Farolito - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

El Farolito is a classic. Literally not a bad item on the menu. Try the strawberry agua Fresca.

I can't believe I've never written a review for this place. I grew up going here, but I don't think I appreciated it as much as I do now. Recently my husband and I were looking for something to eat -- he's a burrito lover and I was in the mood for a torta. We got lucky and arrived with no line, but sure enough, a few minutes later the line was out the door (which is pretty typical). There are plenty of tables and they're usually open, although it can get a little cold inside because the door stays open with the constant flow of customers. I've had the burritos here before and they're always well-made, but this time I ordered the torta de carne asada and it did not disappoint. The bread was fresh, the meat was cooked perfectly (not dry or overdone), and all the ingredients tasted really fresh. It's definitely one of my favorite taquerías in the Mission. read more

El Farolito - Tortas - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm writing this review in comparison to other taquerias around mission. This place is great with generous portions but doesn't have a salsa stand . They just give you two containers one of each different salsa. Huge line up when I got here because food is amazing. I wasn't offered chips . I thought tipping would cover it but it's ok I would've told them no thanks anyways. That was a lot of foods. read more

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A few weeks ago my goddaughter went there and bought me a super steak burrito with whole beans. It was the tastiest one I've had in many years. I prefer to write about good food...and this will be my go to place for burritos..from now on. read more

Pretty solid Mexican food! I enjoyed a Super Quesadilla Suiza & my partner has tacos al pastor+ a Super Burrito. The tacos were okay, but everything else was really good! I also enjoyed their Fresa agua fresca. Service was quick too! read more

Keeping late night mission burritos local. For the price $9.99 and few bucks for a mexican soda. The burrito is huge, filling and grilled tortilla wrap. Texture has a chew and flakey texture. With the green and red salsa, you won't get bored, i even mixed it which made it taste better. It's a loud kitchen with music playing. You get a pick up tag. It came out really fast, i got a table and used the bathroom, it was done when i got out. Bathroom is clean. Tables are tight but plenty of. Parking can be tricky, but i was able to find a spot. You might need to bring your own soda cap opener because they just hand it. It's a mexican food in the mission, that stays open late. Give it a go since they take card and cash. I would recommend. read more

El Farolito - Supar Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Never come back to this place horrible order regular burrito charge me for super one order pork they give me shrimp burrito I find out when I get home people have attitude too never go there again read more

El Farolito - Give me wrong burritos - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've heard that this place accidentally overcharges vs what's on their menu pricing but we didn't run into that problem. We got super burritos, and for the $9.99 price it wasn't bad. I was hungry but wasn't starving and it still filled me up, I ate 80% of the burrito and didn't finish it all. The burrito wasn't bad and was not dry. Their green and red sauces were pretty good and not watered down, they charged $.75 cents for chips but wish they were house made vs store bought. There was a man who was very kind and ran our food out to us, that was unexpected for this place feeling like a "pop up" Mexican shop kinda feel, very nice service. It def gave the feel like it's a "on the go" kinda joint. The food wasn't bad and was better in size and taste compared to a lot of other median places in the city. I'd come again. I hear there's also 2 good Mexican places on the mission on 24th we will have to also try out called (La Taqueria) Customer service: 4/5 Food portion for price: 4/5 Food taste: 3/5 (good but nothing special) read more

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Stopped in for dinner and ordered a carne asada super burrito. Always a line but worth the wait. Inside has tables and tho it's busy, people move in and out fairly quick. Nothing fancy inside but glad there's space to sit. Everything is always delicious and fresh. Wish there was slightly more protein in the burrito. I also tried the Al pastor torta and was amazing. I'd definitely recommend and will be back again. read more

Hubby likes this place but the burritos haven't been good tasting in a long time. We ordered 3 super burritos: 2 carnitas and one steak. The 2 of us with the carnitas thought the meat was bland and lacked flavor. I usually like the salsa verde but this batch was also bland and way spicy hotter than it had been in the past. It's as if they pureed green hot peppers and not tomatillos. I'm going to have to protest next time he wants to stop for burritos at this site next time. I think the one next to the BART station and the one in SSF are better. Perhaps the family over expanded and now the ingredients are not as tasty anymore. read more

El Farolito - 3 super burritos - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A true San Francisco institution, my favorite/top super burrito in the city. The line looks long but it's worth the wait. The space has plenty of seating like an old school diner with wooden booths. The location on 24th (this location) does take card. We got a super burrito al pastor, strawberry agua fresca, chips for about $15! The group ordered the enchiladas de pollo and quesadilla as well. The agua Fresca was very good, not too sweet. It hit the spot! The burrito was the star. First, it is enormous! It's packed with flavor, fresh avocado, and the rice was so flavorful as well. My friend really enjoyed the enchiladas so I have to try that next time- the refried beans were incredibly good. I like their salsa verde a lot, their salsa roja is spicy! It was such a filling meal and so good! I highly recommend a visit to this amazing SF institution. read more

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The good: A $10 burrito nowadays? Unheard of!Lots of customers so I had high hopes. Lots of seating. The verdict: It was only ok. Thought it was just me but my friend mentioned her burrito was just lots of beans and rice (which she said shes ok with... if it was tasty rice and beans, but it wasn't). I recall the mission street location is better. read more

You can't beat the price and quality of the burrito. $9 for a burrito is amazing, I got the carne asada and al pastor. The carne asada was good but the al pastor was so flavorful. The red salsa is a bit spicy and my favorite. The green salsa was ok. It looks like they do accept card payment but I paid with cash. read more

El Farolito - Regular burrito - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Super burrito with all the fixings for $11 ftw. So great in this economy. Plus they don't charge more for special meats. I got the cabeza super burrito and it was packed with meat and satisfying. I've been coming to El Farolito since way back when but this was my first time in this location. Long line but it moves fast. Staff friendly and efficient. No frills with plenty of seating. Note no lengua and chips are 75 cents. read more

A must go! Stopped by on a Saturday night around 8pm. Service was really quick! I had the Al pastor super burrito and I think it might be my new favorite thing! Can't believe it has taken me so long to check out this place! Their torta was also really good! read more

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Nice no frills Mexican food. Always busy, always tasty. Usually get the burrito as it's a staple here- but today I switched it up a little and got the quesadilla- which was a great decision. I can't tell if it was even bigger than a burrito but definitely packed full of meat and goodness- with a nice crispy outer layer. This is the place I always take visitors when they visit in the city! Definitely a San Francisco staple establishment. Plenty of seating in this location also. Quick service, great food on the cheaper side. read more

El Farolito - QUESADILLA - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

This location is the best! I got a Cabeza quesadilla. Great portion size and price. Cash only at this one! read more

El Farolito - Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing serving size for a really affordable price :)) Got the nachos, and they were very generous with the toppings. It's also open late, with lots of seating inside! read more

El Farolito - nachos - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've lived in San Francisco for a long, long time, but somehow I've never been to El Farolito before. FYI, I'm a regular at La Taqueria, Pancho Villa, El Patron, and El Tucan. I have my reasons why each of these are my go-to places. But I wanted to expand my repertoire, so I stopped by El Farolito on 24th (around Folsom) to try a taco. The good stuff: - Flavorful - Fresh ingredients (cilantro, onion, whole beans, avocado) - Generous portions - Reasonable price - Clearly popular, with a line at the counter - Lots of seating Not ideal for me: - Mild flavor, no heat: but this is ideal for people who don't like any spice or who think everything is too spicy - No extra salsa or add-ons: other than a modest amount they put on behind the counter, so the taco gets a bit dry Would I go there again? Maybe, but I'll need to bring a bottle of salsa with me. read more

$11 for a fat burrito stuffed with rice, beans, pico, meat, and cheese is pretty solid. Their green salsa is sooo good. It's a great quick place to get lunch if you're in the area, very casual no frills. read more

* date visited: 07.29.2024 * ordered: regular burrito w pastor indeed worth the hype, dgaf what people say. $12 for a burrito of this size is so value. the pastor is yummy and really can't ask for more or less, you know what rice, beans, and salsa taste like lmao. the tortilla itself is really nice and stretchy, thin but holds up against all the toppings lol. open late, fast service, and quality. so great read more

El Farolito - burrito with pastor - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is my husband and mine go to Mexican spot. I usually order the boss burrito, which is usually shrimp and steak with refried beans. This burrito does not contain rice. This place is also known for the quesadillas! Huge and full of meat. Always ask for extra green and red sauce. the red sauce is more spicy than the green. Don't forget to order Agua Fresca (I love the pineapple or strawberry). It's seriously addicting. If you come anytime after midnight, expect extremely long lines. However, the staff is really great at getting orders out quickly. Bathrooms available for customers and always clean. read more

Genuinely might be some of the best Mexican food I've ever had in my life. I will be coming back here again

It's a classic for a reason. The burritos are huge, and the ingredients are consistently excellent.

El Farolito is thé staple Calimex restaurant in San Francisco. Every time I'm in the city over the last 10 years I try and make a habit out of going. The service is fast, the place is cantina-style (not always the cleanest), and the food always hits the spot. My go to's are the super suiza carne asada or the burrito chorizo, accompanied by a strawberry agua fresca. The salsas are complimentary and great addition as well. I just wish they'd accept card payments. read more

Came here after a show at Brava around 10ish on a Thursday night and there was a long line that took maybe 15 mins before we were able to order. We waited about 10 mins for our order. There are lots of tables to sit at inside, We ordered the shrimp and carne asada super burrito, carne asada taco, and tripa taco. All were really good and the prices for these items are at a good price compared to other taquerias. I would've given them 5 stars but I feel like their super burrito is quite small. It seemed like a regular burrito and not super. I would come back again though! read more

El Farolito - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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El Farolito on 24th and Alabama is more than a meal--it's a piece of the Mission District's heart. Growing up here meant always stopping by for a comforting bite, and 33 years later, not much has changed except the register's spot. The ambiance, especially on weekends, captures the vibrant energy of the neighborhood. Friendly service, incredible food, and the occasional free chips or drink make every visit feel special. If you grew up in the Mission, you'll feel at home, and if not, El Farolito will welcome you like family. read more

El Farolito - El Farolito cravings - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Carne asada super burrito , double meat, with rice and beans on side. One of my fav burrito spots in the city.

Burrito gem within a dingy interior The burritos here are an amazing deal. $9 for a huge burrito with all of the toppings. I tried the steak and the al pastor, both tender in generous portions. I wasn't able to finish the burrito given its size but may have been able to on a hungrier day. Def high yield. My main complaint is the dirtiness of the place. Little effort is made to keep the place presentable. There were tons of flies. I guess most people don't care read more

El Farolito - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Another place that I meant to try for a long time and never got to until now. Back in the day my friends were always telling me how amazing El Farlito was, that was 10 plus years ago. Here I am about 10 years later they were really hyping up the burrito here. So I decided ro go with the burrito, I would normally get the quesadilla which is always my normal go to at taquerias, but decided to go with what most people said was the best burrito in NorCal. I would say this the service was decently fast, I got my burrito less than about three minutes after I ordered, so that's efficiency I guess. It is also a hefty size burrito, so they do get plus for that. To be honest it was not a Wow! It changed my loge burrito, but it was good. For a moment I thought it was going to be a burrito filled with mostly rice and beans, because I got very little carne asada when I took the first few bites but then the middle and end section of the burrito was brimmed with plenty of carne asada meat. So that was delicious. Definitely use the salsa combination with burrito. read more

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Food most of the time taste great here portions are decent service is ok and ambience is normal is crazy at lunch time but good just recently increase their prices read more

El Farolito on Alabama St is hands down my favorite taqueria in San Francisco. Having grown up in the Mission District, this has been my go-to spot for years, and it's never disappointed. After finishing my shift at the hospital, my fiancé and I stopped by for a late-night dinner, and it hit the spot as always. I ordered the super nachos, which were loaded with toppings and so satisfying. The price was around $10, which is a steal these days considering how expensive everything has become. My fiancé went for two carne asada tacos, and they were absolutely delicious--packed with flavor. El Farolito is a gem, and I recommend it not just to locals but to anyone visiting the city. The food is always solid, and you can't beat the authentic Mission District vibe. Definitely a must-try if you're in San Francisco! read more

El Farolito - Super Nachos - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Really great value and you're covered for dinner. One of the best burritos I've ever eaten. Plus it's Mission style as there's rice in it. First time I came I had the carne asada super with refried beans and horchata. Came here again and had the chorizo super but with regular beans. Would come here more if I lived a bit closer. read more

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This review is the for the location that's further in on 24th street (there is another one that's right at the corner of where the BART station is, but this one is ~8 min walk from that station). I decided to check this one out because they have the same offerings and the everything was the same price. Some of the major differences between the location closer to the BART vs this other location is: - The one closer to the BART has more people coming in and out, it has an out door dining area in the back, and is cash only - This other location is probably one that I prefer because it's smaller and brighter inside because it has white walls and the front is covered with windows. The staff seemed friendlier at this location AND they take card! ~~Service: Great. If you do dining in, they deliver your food to your table! ~~Return: Yes. read more

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really,, this place is one of the most popular taco/burrito spots in SF? I was excited to try this place since they have a lot of good reviews. however i'm very very confused because a burrito from Chipotle tastes better than this. The burrito fillings were ROOM TEMP, almost cold. The rice was absolute mush and offensively unflavorful. mexican food in SF has let me down horrendously. need to go to LA instead read more

El Farolito - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

El Farolito is one of my favorite spots to get burritos, quesadillas, and tacos in the Mission! This location is much bigger than their other location off mission and this one accepts cards too! Came here after watching a show at the theater, perfect drunchies after the bar too. Parking isn't too hard either as there are tons of street and residential parking. We came here on a a Friday night and it's nice that they're open really late. We got in probably around 11pm and there was a like close to the door but it moved quickly and the food was ready quickly with plenty of tables to sit. You have to pay for chips now. My friend got a burrito with steak and shrimp. Filling burrito and soo good. Everything here is all pretty much good-- burritos, tacos, quesadillas, you name it! read more

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