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El Mariachi SF

4.4 (40 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
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Asada burrito
April V.

I tried an asada burrito a week ago & it was good. A bit smaller & not as much asada inside but the ingredients tasted fresh. About $17 & it comes with a side of spinach salad It's open late so that's what I liked & the staff was nice

Very strange flavor and combination not ethnic at all
Plantlady5150 Y.

Honestly the location wasn't great but we thought we would go based on the good pictures on Yelp. Don't let those pictures get you too! The food was mid at best. The tortillas were barely warmed up for our shrimp tacos. The burrito was odd. Both items lil to no flavor. The server never came to check on us even though we were the only customers.

Chilaquiles with green sauce
Anica S.

My new favorite place for Mexican food. A family owned business with a friendly ambiance & great service. This new restaurant is at the bottom of the Tilden hotel. I've been here a few times now for breakfast and dinner. The jamaica, quesabirria tacos, chilaquiles with green sauce & Mexican style steak are my favs so far. Fresh ingredients & made to order. If you like a sweet breakfast, the Mariachi concha is good too. They also make yummy cafe de la olla & horchata.

Hibiscus Drink - Delicious!
Diana A.

Cozy spot inside a hotel lobby. We sat at the bar for the TVs; not a lot of people. I had the quesabirria tacos with consomé, a little small, but absolutely delicious and they did give you four. I've craved them since my visit! The Carne Asada burrito was good. It had refried black beans so that was a bit unexpected but tasty all the same! I would definitely come back, it's great for a quick bite before or after a night out.

Jessica C.

Always have had the best customer experience of my life here, and it's been avoid 4 times I've come. Tonight, I had the 3 tingz tostadas (pictured) and they were amazing. Aside from their fantastic menu, the drinks and food make it 10/10 I think the place recently changed ownership to 3 brothers, and well I love them. Check them out if you want a great atmosphere, tasty cocktails and tastyyyyyy food!

Dinning and bar area
Lorena D.

This place is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with some of the warmest, most genuine hospitality I've experienced. The owners are incredibly kind and clearly care about their guests. The food was delicious! We got the chilaquiles for breakfast and they were so flavorful. The waiter told us that their grandma is the main cook, so that's how you know everything is authentic. Everything was fresh! The decor is vibrant, inviting, and full of character. Amazing food, outstanding service, beautiful space, and the nicest owners you could hope for. This is the kind of restaurant that makes you want to come back again and again. Highly recommend!

Strawberry cheesecake
Carlos B.

I live in Oakland, and my girlfriend and I casually go to San Francisco for long walks and fun nights filled with food and drinks. Before we even got to the restaurant, I told her I hoped we'd find a place that felt truly welcoming and hospitable, and that's exactly what we found at El Mariachi SF. From the moment we stepped inside, we felt comfortable and genuinely welcomed. The food was authentically delicious, and the service was unlike anything else! Truly a 10/10 experience. A special thank you to Joel for taking such great care of us and making the night even better. We'll definitely be back! Vivo en Oakland y mi novia y yo solemos ir a San Francisco para dar largas caminatas y disfrutar de noches divertidas con buena comida y bebidas. Antes de llegar al restaurante, le comenté que esperaba encontrar un lugar que nos hiciera sentir bienvenidos y tratados con mucha hospitalidad, y eso fue exactamente lo que encontramos en El Mariachi SF. Desde el momento en que entramos, nos sentimos cómodos y muy bien recibidos. La comida estaba auténticamente deliciosa y el servicio fue algo fuera de lo común! Una experiencia 10/10. Un agradecimiento especial a Joel por su excelente atención y por hacer nuestra noche aún mejor. Definitivamente regresaremos!

Tres Leches
Steve B.

Was in town with the family and decided to stop in for lunch. We had a party of 7 and were seated immediately. The server who is also one of the owners was extremely friendly and helpful with the menu. This is a family owned restaurant and they treat you like family. The food was excellent and all homemade. We had chilaquiles, alambra and the quesobirria tacos. Tortillas are homemade and so are the salsas and guacamole. Pineapple aguafresca was amazing. After our meal we received a slice of the tres leches cake and it was so good. I highly recommend this place and please support family owned.

alambre
Joanna Z.

Perfect place for Mexican foood and nice pictures! The dishes are so pretty and super cute ( I forgot to take pictures). They make their food so seriously too! Portions are large and food tastes so great! Will def come back again. Oh and our server was suppper nice! He really made our day. Super glad that we came here.

Tanya H.

Came here on Mother's Day . I don't know why my brother in law would pick this place ? It a little hole in the wall which doesn't bother me . The customer service was nonexistent! What's bothering me is this place smelled of bleach so bad it smelt like a toliet. It is a total assault of the senses ! the mixto fajitas are what I ordered but was honestly scared to try them my daughter got hers first and I immediately panicked I tried one bite and got a never so I was given the chicken Milaneseand it was just ok but while I was eating the waiter came up to my table asking who Tanya was and he started reading my review back to me as if that would get me to change my review just because he embarrassed me in front of my family .well it didn't it just made me angry . Leaving the restaurant was worse than coming in I almost had a junkie run into me and had to avoid stepping in shit all the way back to the car apparently they liked their plates .. I guess he picked this spot because he thought they were going to have live mariachis but they didn't .in conclusion I definitely would not recommend this restaurant. Later I found out my brother in law wrote a raving review of this place just to cancel my review out . He has no standards. I will never apologize for having standards ! Very unprofessional of the waiter to try a move like that !m never ever coming back . Hey can have this restaurant! I much rather go to an establishment like Tommy's Mexican restaurant that has stood the test of time for the garlic shrimp and the huge tequila selection. ! It's up to you .......

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the friendly attentive service, inviting atmosphere, and authentic flavorful food.

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7 months ago

Great new addition to the area. Relaxing atmosphere, very professional service, great food and flavored margaritas.

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6 months ago

Great food really like it and definitely come back, chilaquiles were delicious, service was good

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11 months ago

New kid on the block knocks it out of the park. We had the quesabirra, panuchos, and horchata, which all the left us salivating for more!

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5 months ago

Great service. Giovani is very attentive and brings to the ambiente. Nice atmosphere and the customer service 10/10.

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9 months ago

Everything here is good. Great food and great service. We are coming back.‍‍I'm bringing my friends and family.

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5 months ago

Friendly and attentive service. The food was delicious I had the birria tacos and consume was delicious.

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10 months ago

Awesome place to have a lunch n dinner.. Food was amazing & the service!! Will definitely come back

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7 months ago

I liked the relaxed vibe of this place. The meal was fresh and filling. Staff were courteous and attentive

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El Farolito

El Farolito

4.2(5.8k reviews)
2.3 mi•Mission
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Burritos are awesome and what they're known for, but I have to give the al pastor tacos a shout --…read morethey're awesome when you're not craving as much. Super suiza quesadillas also delicious. I prefer the al pastor to the carne asada, it was just so much more tender and flavorful. It's great they offer outdoor seating so more people can fit, but the indoor table near the back door was so cold from the wind. The atmosphere felt like a lot of locals bringing around their tourist friends (but tbh that was me too!)

Legendary - oh that quesadilla!!…read more If you are looking for an authentic late-night bite in San Francisco, El Farolito is an absolute must-visit institution. The fresh food here hits the spot every single time, serving up massive portions that never skimp on flavor, and honestly, it is so much better than La Taqueria down the street. While most people rave about the burritos, the absolute star of the show for me is their amazing quesadilla--perfectly cheesy, packed with high-quality meats, and grilled to absolute perfection. The only real downside to this gritty, no-frills spot is the deplorable bathroom situation, which is definitely best avoided if you can help it. But if you can look past the sketchy restroom, the incredible, affordable food easily beats out the competition nearby and makes it entirely worth the trip. * Tip: This place gets very busy and can have very long lines, especially during the late-night rush, so try to go during off-peak hours or just be prepared to wait a bit for your food! Thanks

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El Farolito - Carne asada super burrito w/ red salsa

Carne asada super burrito w/ red salsa

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La Taqueria

La Taqueria

4.1(5.2k reviews)
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Apparently getting a Mission burrito is a requirement when visiting San Francisco, so we went to La…read moreTaqueria. Did I know what made it a Mission burrito? No. Can I explain it after eating one? Also no. Whatever was happening inside that tortilla was incredible. Juicy, packed with flavor, and immediately more important than anything else we had planned. My wife could've said "the bridge is gone" and I would've needed to finish chewing before asking which one. I'd been living in the South for a few years and hadn't had Mexican food this good in a while. First bite had me looking around the room for someone to hold accountable for the last several years. Please excuse the picture. A partially eaten burrito is difficult to photograph with dignity. Great atmosphere, line out the door, and the staff were nice while working their butts off. Meanwhile, I'm standing there holding my burrito with both hands. Double gripping that beautiful mf. Highly recommend. Still couldn't define a Mission burrito under oath, but I'd happily eat another one.

Long line that went quickly. I had the carne asada super…read moreburrito dorado style. It was delicious. It came with a green sauce. The sauce was good but entirely too hot. Street parking. There were tables but I took the food to go.

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

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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El Mariachi SF - mexican - Updated October 2026

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