Being a native Bay Area person, I always heard about the burrito wars in San Francisco's Mission…read moreDistrict. Over the years I've found myself drawn to the other contender in the Mission way more than El Farolito, so I decided it was time to head back to try this legendary burrito shop. Getting to this location is super simple as we took BART and got off at the 24th Street Mission BART station and from there it's a very short walk of less than a block to get to El Farolito. Walking into the shop one is just slapped in the face with the beautiful smells of the carne asada cooking on the grill right by the door-it's wonderful. It's a modest place that you can definitely tell was built many years ago,so no overly modern amenities-this place cares about the food, not the ambiance. We ended up going with a couple of super burritos of Carne Asada ($11.25) & a regular burrito of Al Pastor($10.25) & also added two tacos one with Al Pastor and one with Carne Asada($4.75) They had beers at $4.75-so we grabbed a couple of Modelos. First the tacos-they were just ok,the tacos were crunchy and I don't know kind of gave Taco Bell vibes. Burritos though-that's a whole different animal. The burrito was so well made from the chew of the tortilla to the seasoning of the carne asada to the perfect balance and mix of all the other ingredients.I judge a burrito harshly if the mix isn't right and you don't get every ingredient in every bite and the mix at El Farolito was flawless. The price point was pretty impressive as well. In closing, El Farolito has always been in the mix as one of the top burrito spots in the Mission, and I can say with confidence that it's in my Top 2 in San Francisco currently. It's an incredible burrito and a true "must-visit" spot when visiting San Francisco. P.S. Just a slight heads up when visiting , it's not the safest neighborhood in the world, so just keep your head up when visiting-this is a place one visits for the food experience not the ambiance.

The super burritos here were fantastic. We all ordered carne asada burritos, and even our kiddos…read morecompletely devoured them instantly. Even my picky eater, who wouldn't normally choose anything but meat and cheese, ate his as they come. The line here was long, but moved surprisingly fast, and our orders were still good and hot when we got back to our hotel. Street parking is a beast, just like anywhere else in this city. If I was looking to pack on several pounds, I'd eat here every day.

Well done Modern Mexican. Queso has deep mushroom taste. Esquites looks humble but packs flavor…read more Thick home made tortilla Cafe olla perfect with the tres leche. Dulce de leche in it nice caramel without being cloying

The appetizers and dessert were top notch, as was the ambience! I could have eaten the guacamole…read moreand vegan chicharrones all evening; queso fundido was bursting with cheesy umami flavor. And the tres leches cake was absolute perfection; since it also included layers of dulce de leche, would we actually call this a Quattro leches cake?? In any case, it was mind blowingly milky and not soggy! Knocked off a star only because I felt like the al pastor and carnitas tacos (while covered in a very delectable thick handmade tortilla) were nothing special in the meat department. Still yummy! But definitely needed lime and salsa to taste like something.

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.

Randomly stopped by while walking around in the mission. Everyone talks about La Taq and El Faro…read morebut I've been interested in trying the not-so-well/known spots. This didn't disappoint! Burrito was MASSIVE. Filled with well seasoned meat. Taco had so much meat. Salsas were pretty good too. Lots of open seating in the restaurant. Maybe a little hot though. Food came out quick and tasted very fresh. Workers were friendly! Will definitely come back

3 tacos for $10 all day! Yay. I like that it's an all day deal so you don't have to worry about…read moremaking it here for a specific time. I went to tacolicious first then made it here afterwards. The Al pastor taco is the exact same in both restaurants (thanks business rep for clarifying! Actually Only during special event) Happy hour deals! During certain times Inside is a cozy spot with some tables against the wall or bar seating in the front window. Cool vibe with candles along the wall I like that you can see the meat spinning in the front and the chef making the smash burgers Huge menu of tequila to try. Soo many great choices What to pick! Tried two different ones and it was good

The best taco tuesday I've found in the city! $2 al pastor tacos all day is a great deal,…read moreespecially for San Francisco. The tacos themselves were solid-- huge portions of meat on single tortillas (great meat to tortilla ratio). Their salsa/sauce is hot and delicious. I do wish it had more of the other toppings like onions, cilantro, and pineapple, but for $2, I'm not complaining. Service was a bit slow but Mosto did get crowded, so just expect a rush around dinner time. Definitely will be going back, though!!

Stopped by since I was walking around the mission…read more Al pastor burrito: A- The pork has a very savory and salty profile so it's not what I anticipated but still very good. The refried beans were amazingly creamy and the tortillas had a nice chew to it. The green salsa was a little more sour but the red one was delicious.

I used to come here a lot when I worked nearby. I hadn't been here in about 7 years because I don't…read morego to the city much anymore, but I was happy to find that their burritos are still big and really good. I've only ever had the super carnitas burrito and it's full of flavor. Their salsa is very good too. My family ate there with me this time around and everyone loved their carnitas burritos. There was a line out the door when we went, but things moved pretty quickly. The staff was nice and polite. There is pretty minimal seating, but me and the family lucked out and found seats. In the past (mind you, 7 years ago) I had gone earlier in the day and it was easier to get a seat. This time we were there at dinner time. Some things don't change after many years...and that's a good thing.

Enjoyed my quesabirria and consume on the side with a mango margarita with taijin rim…read more Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Salsa bar by the counter. Staff friendly. Will be back.

After my sister's wedding, my other sister and I were hungry before the reception so we came here…read moreand enjoyed a little snack. Really worth it honestly! They have really good salsa here and I loved that they had a keto option for the tortilla on the taco by making a cheese shell. Everyone in our party really enjoyed the food and we all left satisfied. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the place was relatively clean inside. They had really delicious salsa we still can't get over, really worth going to! There is a ton of parking on the street the restaurant is on, it's just on a steep hill so hopefully you get close parking!

THE BEST food we ate in all of San Francisco!!!…read more This place is very popular and when we pulled up, the line went to the end of the block. Thankfully it moved quickly -- don't be deterred!!! The flow is very interesting-- you wait in line outside until you reach a small kiosk at the doorway. A hostess writes your order in hieroglyphics on server paper and you're given the stub with our order number. You're directed inside to the cashier, who double checks the order and you pay. You remain in the same line, but now you're in front of the assembly line of cooks (shout out Miguel!). The line leads to a hostess, who seats each guest in order. Once seated, you wait for your order to be called, grab you food, and eat. It's very orderly and extremely low stress. It would be utter chaos if guests had to find their own seating -- likely ruining everyone's experience. Instead, you can relax, hang out with others in line, and watch the chef's assembling burritos. The restaurant should be commended for such an efficient process! Onto the food... The carne asado burrito (dorado) is incredible! The meat is tender and salted perfectly. The beans are gooey and delicious. The guacamole is a bright and beautiful green and the taste is exceptional. There was sour cream too, but portioned perfectly to blend in with all the other flavors. The green salsa (the only salsa at the table) was perfectly balanced. I ordered a small horchata and it was overpriced (just shy of $5) and I wouldn't order it on my next visit. The whole experience was incredible and even with a huge line, we were in and out in less than an hour. Not bad at all for the best burritos we've ever had!!!

The worst taqueria in San Jose is better than the best taqueria in San Francisco. I will eat my…read morewords and sleep on the hill for that. The hype is nonsense, waiting in line for a mediocre burrito is insane. It's just a basic burrito without rice, call it that. Don't get me wrong, it's a decent burrito but it's not the best and just average at most due to SF not having much competition in the Mexican food space compared to other parts of the Bay Area. The staff are incredible folks, limited seating. If you are a tourist and visiting, this ARE is the reason what outsiders think of SF - it smells, its dirty and grimey all the way. best of luck finding parking and props to you for standing in line while beggars harass you. If you are a tourist, you are better off finding better burritos in San Jose (if you don't mind the drive and safer) or Oakland (the best taquerias are in the more dangerous areas).

Stopped by Woods Cervecería after work with my dad for a cider and honestly this place was exactly…read morewhat we needed. The atmosphere is very mellow and calming, making it a great spot to actually sit down and have a real conversation without feeling overwhelmed by loud music or crowds. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating which is a nice plus depending on the vibe you're looking for. Their selection of ciders, beers and wines is also pretty solid. We ended up trying the Oak Dry Cider and it was crisp, refreshing and very easy to drink. The overall space feels welcoming and relaxed, definitely one of those spots you can casually stop by to unwind after a long day. Will definitely be coming back.

Woods Cerveceria is right at the corner of Dolores Park, so it's a great place to grab a drink and…read moresnack with friends. I stopped by for their Local Honey, stunning beer and my friend mentioned they have amazing empanadas! They were sold out of chicken so we got the mushroom, it was served hot, flavorful. I really enjoyed it! It was very cheesy too. This is a great local business to support. They have indoor seating and barrel tables with a couple chairs outside. I rec mines stopping by with some friends for sure!

Amazing Al pastor California burrito. Just as good the next day. All around just great timeread more

Like the taqueria that was renewed in Westwood Park a year later, La Oaxaqueña is looking better…read morethan ever through its interior decorations. Its customer service come out pretty decent and promising. Would love to come back only for one thing, deep fried grasshoppers. For over 16 years, La Oaxaqueña had a unique variety of protein choices, from ostrich to venison which were game meats. Grasshoppers are the only bug protein they bring back once again. After 4 years, they're here to stay while they're available, just like Donaji. I love the chewy texture of the exoskeleton. I have one soft taco for tonight. Next time, I'll come back for a pair. Make it a trio! On second thought, I'll keep this a pair. Way back then, I could've sworn I seen how La Oaxaqueña once made batter fried tarantula tempura, but that was removed for safety reasons. I'll be looking forward to find out what La Oaxaqueña has in store for us.

Hell yeah. This is what a solid neighborhood taqueria…read moreshould be like. No pretense. Average in a very good way. Efficient proprietary order system. Think Seinfeld. Find your fave item and stick with it. I have zero issues and am glad they're there. This place scratches the taqueria itch every time.

Did not have lunch this day, but that does NOT detract from how good, how fast, and how YUMMERZ…read morethis burrito was. This was a hole in the wall place for the longest, as this did not show up on google maps up until recently (AFAIK). Regardless, this burrito got clomped in five seconds from me. The environment was also very clean, and very surprisingly spacious. The star was their steak burrito. Price was alright - I believe I bought the burrito for $13 dollars or so, which was good for SF stanards. Side note: This place used to be about a ~15 minute walk from my place, and I regret not getting this more than 2 times.