*was open as of April 2025* This place is a cute rooftop restaurant! Will definitely be back. Really relaxed ambiance, the staff was very attentive, the drinks were good and the food was good. There was one menu item that I would be back for specifically, the pork shoulder. MmmMmM The tortillas here are super thick and sit heavy in your stomach so I was not a fan. Crispy Fish tacos 7/10 Birria tacos 7/10 Potato tacos 7/10 Kale salad 10/10 this was delicious! Comes with big chunks of avocado and every bite was a great bite. Margarita pitcher 8.5/10 Chicharrones and carne 11/10 the pork shoulder was tender and fall off the fork. Had a crisp to it but was full of flavor. The actual chicharrones were not salted and kind of heavy - not like the light and crispy that I'm accustomed to. The beans with this dish were tasty! Will definitely be back. read more

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***Unfiltered Photos*** Great location and the ambiance is to die for! Service was great too! From the entrance all the way to the top. Some food we ordered were good, but the chicharrones were amazing! A must visit and could be one of your regular hangout spots too. Will absolutely come back. read more

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El Techo, the sister establishment to Lolinda, shares its sibling's carnivore-friendly, Latin American DNA while carving out its own distinct identity with its street-food inspires dishes. El Techo differs from Lolinda by offering diners a view of the San Francisco skyline from its open-air patio--a visual that partially justifies the elevated price point. While the food and visuals deliver. The service was middling, and the seating was crampes with inadequate heating. Agua Chile: This traditional ceviche-like preparation disappointed with its heavy-handed flavors. The halibut was overwhelmed by acidity and spice. It left me wondering on what could've been if the components were balanced with more care. Tacos De Pescado: At $7 per, these battered fish tacos fell short of the expectations set out by the price. The garnishes were lacking, and the salsa was bland. Pollo Fritto: My favorite dish. Fried chicken thighs in a spicy honey glaze made for a mouthwatering meal. Though consistency issues appeared in some overcooked, tough pieces that suggested hurried/unthoughtful kitchen execution. Chicharrones De Carne: We opted to order a pound of the pork shoulder. The pork had a promising meat-to-fat ratio that delivered rich flavor. Like the chicken, however, inconsistent cooking meant some pieces strayed into overdone territory. But the inconsistencies of the protein were saved by the tortillas, which were perfectly toothsome. read more

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This place is soo good. I order almost the same thing every time. My favorites are: - Aguachile: halibut crudo, cucumber, avocado, lime, jalapeño, cilantro, tostada, salsa macha, jicama - Chicharrones De Carne: pork shoulder, cracklins, house made tortillas, lime, salsa, escabeche - Empanadas de Carne: ground beef, potatoes, egg, raisins, chimichurri It's good to make a reservation so that you don't need to wait. The views of the city on the rooftop are a plus! read more

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Love the rooftop. Thank you for the heaters because we would probably have frozen LOL. The vibes were pretty lively for dinner. We went here for one of my girl friend's birthday! Service was really good!!! They accidentally gave us someone's order at first but it was an honest accident. The food was so so good. They gave my friend a free birthday tequila shot which was so sweet of them. And they cut and served her cake for us! I highly recommend going here with your friends if you're looking for delicious tapas and drinks! Empanadas de carne: a MUST 9.5/10 Chips and guac: 7/10 Fish tacos: 7.5/10 Elote: 7.5/10 Chicharrones de carne: 9.5/10 please order this... the meat is so tender and worth the price read more

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Went to El Techo with a group of friends for a weekday happy hour. Vibes were great on a rooftop overlooking the SF skyline. We were seated pretty quickly and the area up top was bustling. Service was reasonably fast. - Chips & Salsa -- perfectly crispy chips & cool savory guacamole, not sure it's worth $5 though - Quesadilla de Vegetales -- unique twist with the purple tortilla - Tacos de Pescado -- solid fish tacos, was still left a bit hungry after though Overall, I'd recommend going to El Techo for the fun rooftop vibes. Don't think they're as worth as a classic Mexican eatery for the price, but food was still solid. It seems that they're known for their Chicharrones de Carne -- will have to try this next time. read more

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El techo is a vibe. I met up with a few of my coworkers for drinks and apps during happy hour (4pm - 7pm). I recommend getting there early because it fills up quick. The views of SF are nice and the playlist is bomb! They were playing mostly afrobeats and hip hop. During happy hour margaritas and beer are $7 each, and there's some apps for $7 as well. I liked the empanadas and plantains , the guac was mediocre. Honestly the drinks are watered down, I had like 2 margaritas and a glass of sangria and I wasn't even buzzed. The service is very polite and there's also heaters on the rooftop. I'd def be back for vibes. read more

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The view is nice, but the food portions are small for the price, and there aren't many vegetarian options. The bathrooms are totally unmarked and need signs to indicate where they are! read more

They have a dope Happy Hour menu, Tuesday - Friday 4:00pm - 6:00pm. I got the Empanadas de Carne ($7), Chips & Guac ($7), Pollo Frito ($7). It was was a ton of food! My two favorites were the Pollo Frito and the Empanadas de Carne. Special shout-out to the chimichurri sauce that comes with the empanadas. I took it home and put it on everything. Very happy stomach. read more

El Techo - Happy Hour Chips & Guac, $7 - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

You can book a table online if you want to plan ahead Street parking. Go early if you're meeting up people and need time to circle around to find a spot. Or just use rideshare which is easiest for the Mission Came for drinks to check it out, been hearing a lot about it. Indoor and outdoor seating. Heat lamps available but I always bring a jacket in SF if you know what you're doing just in case. After few drinks you don't need the jacket so much haha Outdoors read more

Surprisingly really good food! Waitress was very attentative to our table and gave us amazing recommendations for food. Forgot what exactly the order was but I got this big birria plate that was enough for three of us. And got fish tacos which was fried and really good. Never had it like this before. View is okay, lots of plays on the outer porch. setting is cute overall but a little bit dirty. For example, the napkins had dirt on it bc they were held in the wooden boxes. But overall decent outdoor rooftop bar vibe. Amazing food and amazing cocktail drinks!! Would definitely come back! read more

El Techo - Cute outdoor rooftop vibe in some parts - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food: very tasty, fresh ingredients, great flavor pairing. I ordered the tacos de canasta dorados ($13) friend ordered the tacos de pescado (&14) and we shared the alfajores ($10) for desert. Service was OK, friendly but there was a lot going on on the rooftop so it was a bit chaotic. Hard to flag down your server but the food came out quick and hot and very good. Ambiance is the entire reason we went there. My friend and I are on a mission to try all of the roof top lounges/restaurants that we can. 7/10 would come back read more

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Rooftop brunch spot! We came on a Sunday and there was no wait at all. Views were gorgeous. Guac and chips was the crowd favorite. I'd skip on the tres leches French toast, sogginess and French toast don't really work well together for me. Service was quick! read more

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Last night I was invited to celebrate one of those milestones in someone's personal lives. My in laws who we were celebrating were the celebrating ones , so they chose this location. Apparently this place is by reservation only, since the view is such a delight. The cocktails were delicious as well, I had 2 of those coco loco ones, and i usually don't order much drink with dinner. Waiting staff was very friendly as well. I must however point out how misleading the menu can be. My mother in law ordered "tacos de canasta " but in reality should be called "tacos dorados" because tacos de canasta are made to sweat in a plastic lined basket, not fried hints the name. I actually had one it was decent but the name may not satisfy someone who is looking for what i described is done in Mexico City where tacos de canasta are popular. Our appetizer was a "half a pound of chicharrónes " but i honestly couldn't define if it was that or "carnitas". A bit dry without the salsa or the beans in the mouthful. If you order that please take advantage of those sides. My father in law ordered "aguachiles " which were not anywhere near spicy, what a disgrace since the name implies spicy. Agua chiles. More like just agua. I had the meatballs, which weren't too bad, some places do mix rice into meatballs but they were pretty good. I'll be quite honest with the masses reading this, whoever made this menu and hasn't traveled abroad to research dishes and it shows. But if you show up to drink and have a wonderful view of San Francisco you'll have a wonderful experience. It just depends on, do you see a restaurant or a bar? 3.5/5 I think I would only return upon someone's request to meet them here. Next time I'd probably just show up for the drinks . read more

Came here for brunch and loved the vibes! Was here over flight week and got to see some of the planes flying by which was super cool! We got the plantains and the huevos rancheros. I think the huevos rancheros is one of the best I've ever had, will definitely be coming back for that again. I will also want to try some of the other dishes as well! read more

El Techo - Huevos rancheros - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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El Techo is one of my favorite rooftop bars in SF. You have a clear view of the entire skyline while hanging out in the company of a vibrant crowd, amid the aroma of freshly-roasted and fried foods. On my most recent visit, I reserved a table for Sunday dinner via Yelp. We were fortunate to experience a non-foggy evening, and our table had an excellent view of the skyline. For our group of six, we ordered a pitcher of sangria and about half a dozen small plates to share, including: the yuca frita, empanadas de carne, albondigas de pollo, guac, and the chicharrones de carne. I was surprised when the chicharrones arrived at our table; expecting a plate of pork cracklins, we were served a heaping platter of roasted pork topped with the cracklins alongside pickled vegetables, warm corn tortillas, beans, and salsa. Among the smaller plates, the yuca fries were my favorite because they are always served piping hot. The albondigas were also tasty, but the empanadas lacked the bold flavors that punctuated the other dishes. (Another area for improvement is the sangria would benefit from the addition of fresh fruit). It started to get chilly towards the end of the evening, but fortunately, our table was conveniently located right next to a heat lamp. :) read more

El Techo - Sangria pitcher, chicharrones, and guac - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Haven't been here since pre-Covid. Trendy, rooftop bar with a breathtaking view of downtown sf. There used to be a wait and crowds but came in on at 6 pm on a Friday; seated immediately after making a reservation online. Surprised it was not as packed as before. Food here to be honest is okay. We got the ahi fish tacos which seems to be a fan fave. It tasted fresh. Chips and guac were solid. The Paloma wasn't overly sweet . We also ordered a picker of sangria which had one too many ice in ice Definitely recommend. Must stop for date night, showing family around the area and. One of my favorite rooftop bar. read more

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Great bar with even better views! This rooftop bar has a great happy hour and are known for their margaritas. I've never gotten food here but the drinks are always good and the service is very good as well. The spot is in the heart of the mission and gives you great views of the city. Parking is not the best so I'd recommend walking, taking the bus/muni, or rideshare. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a rooftop bar in the Mission! read more

I wanted to only give 4.5 but let's be clear, they've earned every star! The 5 flights to the top is being worth it! We ordered sangria which was tasty and did the job. $38 the pitcher was plenty for 2. read more

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Hmmm I've been eager to try El Techo for a long time now, and finally got the chance to have a dinner here with some friends. The restaurant itself is very nice, with some great views from the rooftop. I do with the heaters were a bit warmer, it was definitely very chilly when I went, even with the heaters and plastic tent. The service was good overall, and we started off with a pitcher of the Margarita El Techo (with tequila and mezcal) and it was great! Definitely a good bang for your buck. For food, we got the following: -Chips & Salsa (pretty standard) -Chips & Guac (better than average) -Platano Maduro (unique and tasty, but a bit pricey for what it is) -Pollo Frito (really tasty and I loved that it's boneless) -CHICHARRONES DE CARNE (super tender, but the flavor was lacking even when drenched in the sauce) Overall everything was tasty, but nothing wow'd me enough to want to come back immediately. I think I would only come back on a nicer/sunny day to have some margaritas. read more

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First time here with a friend who has high praises about this place. Came here on a Sunday for my bday brunch. We were seated at a high table looking out to mission district city view. We Uber instead of driving since I am not familiar with the area and how safe it is. My friend ordered 1.5 lb chicharrones de carne and I ordered 1/2 lb. Also ordered mimosas, chips/salsa and chips/guacamole to start off with. Like the menu said, this is not your typical pork cracklin'. It was amazingly good! The flavors were a good balance of sweet and savory. Crispy on the outside but still have the moist texture of the meat inside. Overall everything was good! Would bring friends out here again! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised at how cool this rooftop restaurant is! We went on Saturday for brunch around noon, from what we heard from another guest, it is usually very busy! They said maybe since it was the holiday weekend it wasn't too bad. You check in with the host outside and you follow the hallway to the elevator to take you to the rooftop. We were kindly welcomed in and were seated, I thought it would be chilly up there but they have heat lamps which I appreciated! Our server was very kind and attentive, we ordered our drinks. Lemonade was delicious. Chips and guacamole were so good! We also got to try the yuca frita and the platano maduro. Both were delicious. The yuca frita comes with an aioli sauce and a lime wedge. I tried it with just the sauce and soon realized the lime wedge was there for a reason, it makes it that much tastier! The platano maduro was a surprise to me because I have never had them with chili. It isn't super spicy either it is just right. I enjoyed those! I ordered the half pound of chicharrones de carne and those were amazing! I loved how crispy they were on the outside but so tender when you bite into them. The flavor is so unique and so delicious. You get a side of sauce, beans, and house made tortillas. My husband ordered the blue corn huarache which he said was tasty. Both are very generous portions. I ended up asking for a box to go since I was full! No way I was going to leave the chicharrones behind. It is definitely a great spot to hang out with friends, or even go on a date. Good music and there was a family with their little ones. So I totally appreciate restaurants that are kid friendly because I myself have a toddler. Great view of the city, and we plan to go again but this time to see the view at night! I got the pleasure of meeting Javier which was the manager on duty, very kind, and if you read this, I thank you! read more

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Cute bar, friendly service, great happy hour and great views. Parking sucks but that's the only complaint thanks! Cheers! read more

El Techo - Empanadas - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The vibes here were great, and the food was delicious, the only thing was that it was very, very overpriced!! (Three appetizers and two pitchers of margarita for $170!) the service was alright, there were a lot of people and they were pretty busy so it took a bit of time for them to take our order, but the food did come pretty fast! I really enjoyed this place, just wish that they would be a little less overpriced! read more

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We came on a Saturday and we're lucky enough to get a good seat immediately. Service was good, no complaints. Potato tacos (last order) - my favorite Yucca - good, but sauce was kinda weak Empanadas Plantains read more

Nothing like some cocktails before dinner and a great view of the mission at sunset. Great drinks and vibe here. Staff are cool and you can have either have some great grub here or dinner at the main restaurant next door. read more

El Techo!!!! Such a cute spot with great views. It's a rooftop outdoor ambiance. During cold days it is covered to block air and heaters are on which help. Parking especially in San Francisco can be a bit of a headache but this gem is only 1.5 blocks away from a parking structure. This truly eases the pain of finding parking far away. Staff is amazing and very attentive. The Menu is simple and few options only which is good to just not overwhelm you with several meals. This is a multiple latin cultural cuisine which you will have a bit of everything. I ordered their fruta fresca which is a mix of watermelon, mango and pineaple covered in chamoy and tajin. Defenitely 9/10 I ordered a Huarache i did not add eggs but we substituted with asada beef. This was defenitely an 8/10 did need a bit more flavor and the meat did have some fat pieces. Tacos de carne asada 10/10 their homemade chile en vinagre was great addition and their green salsa that comes with it was delicious and not so spicy. Last but not least I did add a arroz con leche!!! BUT.... it's not your typical arroz con leche 10/10 I was mindblown and the creativity was everything. They made it basically with abuelita chocolate and defenitely had abuelita hot chocolate flavor with a mix of cinammon and piloncillo.... Overall clean, quick service, friendly, and good food. Prices are good. Average $8-18 read more

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Cool rooftop spot! Decent happy hour menu with a few bites and drinks (although the drink options are very basic). Items come out fast but service after that is minimal (checking on you, bringing bill, etc.) read more

El Techo - Margarita - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Rooftop bar setting with Latin American cuisine tapas style in the Mission. We made reservations a day or two in advance. Seating is outdoors, but they do have sheltered, covered seating with heat lamps for chillier days. You place your order online and the staff bring the food to your table. We had some questions prior to ordering and found it difficult to get ahold of service. We ordered cocktails, elote, fried plantains, and a half-pound of the chicharrones (perfect to be shared by two!), which was plenty of food for the two of is. The chicharrones were cooked through with a crisp exterior, yet moist and buttery on the inside. Fried plantains were also a winner! If I were to order the elote again, I would ask for the cheese on the side because it got pretty messy eating. Let's just say cheese got everywhere lol. Happy hour menu is limited but if you're just looking for some light bites, they have happy hour on weekdays from 4-6PM. Plus, could always add on more of the heartier dishes if needed. Service could have been better, but the food was delicious and came out quickly. Still thinking back on those chicharrónes.... read more

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Came here with friends for brunch and was seated immediately around Sunday at noon. The atmosphere was lively and had Latin music playing loudly in the background. There were enough seats so we chose to sit at a table by the edge for the views. We got: chicarrones de carne 1/2 lb. (4/5): the meat came with two sauces, pickled carrot/jalapeno, corn tortillas, and a cracklin chip...some of the meat was on the drier side but combining all the components made for a delicious taco chilaquiles verdes (4/5): loved the flavor/heat of the sauces they used and the slight crunch of the chips that remained...only thing is the sunnyside up eggs were slightly underdone and there was too much cheese for me halibut ceviche (4/5): good acidity, but may have needed some more salt...I wouldn't get again unless I were really craving ceviche. Also make sure to ask for more tostadas because they only give you 3 at first and that wasn't enough for my party Service was attentive and food came out fairly quickly and hot. Bathrooms are nice too. I would definitely come back for happy hour~ read more

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Came here for a friend's birthday brunch and the staff were very friendly in pointing us to the restaurant and the table once we were up. We were a big party but they were very helpful with us and heard all our requests. I shared the tres leches French toast and the huevos rancheros, both were delicious and I'm still thinking about that French toast! The view was also very pretty and you can see the city from the rooftop. Very nice place and I'd come back again to try the drinks and other food options :) read more

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Wow. We will be returning here to reorder everything and more. First off, beautiful rooftop views, especially from the vantage point at which we were standing (there are standing and sitting "seating" options). Second, the service is prompt and helpful, if a bit harried with the busy flow of customers on the day we visited. Then there was the food. I must first pay proper respects to the piña colada. It was the best piña colada, in fact, that I have ever had the pleasure of trying. Blended perfectly, a hint of cinnamon, tasteful presentation... Delicious. Highly recommend ordering it! The Paloma was also quite nice. Onto the "bocaditos," or bites of food. The guacamole was juicy, flavorful, wow. Crumbles of cotija cheese on top, thick and crispy chips... top tier guac. The fried yuca was incredible as well; the dipping aioli, especially, was ridiculously good (tangy, savory bursting with flavor and even more so with the lime squeezed on top). Money well spent. read more

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Came here with a large group and it was really crowded/popular on a Saturday night. Ambiance is great on the rooftop and they do a great job of keeping the heat lamps on as it can get chilly at night, even in the summer. I was really impressed by how quickly the food came out - within 10 minutes of ordering. All the food was really good, but special shout out to the chicharrones which had super tender and flavorful meat, and the pork belly sandwich I got which was also really flavorful. The margaritas were also tasty and relatively strong. Prices were a bit on the expensive side but that is to be expected in SF. Good portions! read more

El Techo - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yummy food at a rooftop for a girls night out! Came here with a girl friend for a quick bite to eat - we had the carnitas + kale salad which was excellent. The kale salad was incredibly yummy and filling with the corn, seeds, and avocado. We ordered the 1/2 pound of carnitas which came with a side of beans and tortillas which were pretty good as well - a teeny bit drier than I expected carnitas to be, but at least it wasn't drenched in oil. Rooftop vibes are always good. It was pretty cloudy and cold out so it wasn't very packed like I'm used to which made getting a table pretty easy. read more

El Techo - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for a Saturday brunch and it was delicious. Large rooftop seating with lots of beautiful views! Everything was delicious and my favorite was the tres leche French toast. It's very rich which I loved!! The service was incredible and took great care of our large group:) read more

El Techo - Tres leche French toast - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love this place! They take reservations, the food is great, and the views are amazing!! We went recently and tried the pan con chicharron, elote, chips & salsa as well as the el Techo margarita, mango margarita, and a pisco drink! Service was really fast and welcoming and really enjoyed the nice ambiance of the rooftop area! It's definitely a great place to start your night out. read more

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We came here right after Lolinda because it was right next door. We came for some margaritas and appetizers after dinner. The vibe was really chill. The place was pretty packed but there's a lot of seats available. El Techno is the perfect place to go after Lolinda if you are ever craving drinks. read more

Best vibes. Great food. Amazing staff. Cannot recommend enough. A highlight and a must visit read more

El Techo - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

FLAVOR (4/5): Mule and Mojito were both good, not too strong on the alcohol flavor but still enough to feel it. The fries were interesting, definitely tasted like a fried baked potato stick! INSTAGRAM WORTHY (5/5): A more casual rooftop bar, people were dressed in shorts to dresses. Good view for sunset and the city! SERVICE (4/5): Order and pay on a QR code, food and drinks came out pretty quickly! TAKEAWAYS: One of the few rooftop bars open on a Monday evening. Casual vibes, but good vibes! read more

El Techo - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The NYC rooftop vibe with SF charm. Everyone flocks here in SF for the rooftop and skyline views. Sadly most of the view is obstructed by a glass barrier (preventing wind- classic sf problems amirite ) but the vibe during sunset is still pretty classy. Bar is standing room only, and to get seated for food you'll need a reservation way ahead of time. I did a walk in and swung by for some drinks. Service was fast. While they were mostly ice, I thought they were still pretty STRONG. We just ordered the classic margarita x sangria, although other drinks on the menu were pretty tasty. Next time I'm going to tell them to go lighter on the ice. Classic sf bar prices, but with a nice ambience. Will try to come back again when I'm not trying to maintain my dry year read more

El Techo - Margarita and sangria - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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