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Papito Hayes

4.1 (1.2k reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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*Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
Sharon H.

3.5 stars overall I always love dining alfresco in Hayes Valley . Service here was excellent - the servers were friendly and attentive, food was okay. We started with the housemaid guacamole, which I thought with a perfect balance of flavor. We ordered a shrimp and Carne Asada taco in both of them were not so good. The shrimp taco had way too much jicama and locked any other substantial flavor. The Carne Asada looked like it would be tasty, but also lacked flavor. They have lots of quesadilla options, and we did enjoy the grilled chicken quesadilla, which was stuffed thick with juicy chicken. We also got a fajita plate, I liked the option of adding melted cheese on top and that it came with a good amount of grilled bell peppers and onions. Overall fun spot, but I'll probably try something different when I'm in Hayes next time

Enchiladas carnitas
Paul M.

Great staff that properly took care of some annoying drunks sitting next to me in the bar. Food is good too. Big portions.

Tacos
William O.

There are several places in Hayes Valley that visit pretty regularly. This has become one of my favorites over the last several years. They have been consistently good for quite a long time now, and I am here for it. First, I love their chips and salsa trio. The mango salsa is my favorite, but all three are good. I also love the queso fundido with chorizo as an appetizer and their guacamole is great too. I love their margaritas, but every time I go in I've been asking them to bring back the blood orange margarita. That was my favorite for a long time! For entrees, I typically order their Duck Confit (Pata) Fajitas. I don't know of any other Mexican restaurant around here that does duck confit fajitas. I love the way they cook the duck. It's shredded and tossed in a delicious sauce that is both sweet and a little spicy. My other favorite dish is the mole enchiladas. Their mole sauce is really wonderful here. I also like to get their quesabirria tacos when they have them. The service is great most of the time here, and I like the ambiance although it can be loud when it's busy. Outdoor seating is nice on a warm day. Overall, this place is solid and has been a go to for me for years.

Oct 2025 Menu
Vivian L.

My friend & I came here for an early dinner and we were greeted right away. We sat inside and ordered: -chips and trio salsa. All 3 salsas were good, but the green/guagilla was our favorite. The red/tomatilla was a bit spicy and the orange/mango salsa was a bit thicker and sweeter. -There was a special on the QR code and we ordered the barbacoa tacos (it came in 3s) and it was DELICIOUS. Absolutely flavorful and the jalapeños was spicy. The brown sauce was really good too -1 pastor taco -1 carne asada taco -Strawberry margarita -Strawberry horchata (it was a bit sweet but still good) The tacos were filling and the meat was flavorful too. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Street parking. It is about a 15 minute walk from Civic Center Bart station. Service was good and I would come back here again!

Strawberry margarita
Tanya K.

Really enjoyed Papito, the food was delicious and the service was great. We were greeted and sat right away. There are tables inside and some outside, in a small patio. We ordered the Trio of Salsa and barbacoa tacos, and I had a strawberry margarita which was great. The barbacoa tacos were delicious, definitely a must try. This was featured on their specials menu. The trio of salsa was a good starter for two people. The ambiance is very nice, and the restaurant was very clean. Service was quick and the staff were very friendly. This is a good spot for groups of 2-4. Will definitely be coming back!

Shrimp Fajitas
Saad B.

Papito in Hayes Valley has that easy neighborhood vibe. The service was amazing, everyone was warm and quick, and the food came out fast. We tried the shrimp fajitas, veggie tacos, chorizo tacos, and al pastor tacos. The tacos were okay, nothing I'd go back for, and they came out a little colder than I like. The guacamole and salsas were solid though. Overall, good spot for friendly service, just not the most memorable food.

Linda Y.

Surprisingly delicious Mexican spot in the heart of Hayes! I love the esquite corn dish here -- it comes out in a skillet and is just oozing with flavor. It's a casual spot, but the quality is good. You get some free chips and salsa for the table (and the salsa is actually pretty sharp and tangy) and I like the tacos here too (although they can't compare to a Mission taco of course - this one's more dry). Service is friendly and I like coming here when I'm in the area!

*Super Burrito
Sona J.

This is one of my go-to spots in Hayes! I really like the chicken fajitas - the meat is tender and it comes with lots of bell peppers and onions. If I'm not as hungry, I usually order the tacos - I've tried both the chicken and shrimp tacos, but the chicken tacos are my favorite! The staff is friendly and the ambience/decor is nice - will definitely be back soon!

Taaacos
Yin Y.

Well, SF has so many good Mexican restaurants so the bar can be high. We enjoyed the food here in the good walkable neighborhood. Parking as easy on the street but you do need to pay for parking (1 hour parking costs around $7). Service was fast. It wasn't very busy on a Thursday early afternoon but a few customers enjoy a quick bite with drinks. It's a good place to chill!

Inside or out
Richard M.

Really nice food, good beer. Interesting flavors. Flirty waitress, effervescent. Wait staff was somewhat discombobulated, as we had to move tables - very awkward, they barely helped. All cuz of a large party they were expecting that didn't show up. But it was fine.

Veggie Quesadilla
Michael S.

Papito Hayes was ok for before a concert at Davies but I was a little perplexed - is it strange to wonder where the cheese at in my quesadilla? Tasted fine so maybe it was just subtle or a conservative portion- or maybe it was magic disappearing cheese. Maybe when it was melted it sublimed straight to a gas and skipped the liquid melt. The dish was ok but I missed the thick layer of cheese you might expect in a quesadilla. My son enjoyed his super burrito. Also the big mural inside was pretty cool, but that ambiance was lost for us because we sat outside along the sidewalk. Service was ok but unremarkable. I'd go back but may order differently when I do.

Esquite
Priyanka L.

Esquite , fresh tortillas and burrito. Pom royal and sangria awesome. Service is quick. Ambiance is beautiful with peppy uptrend music.

bryce!
Ananya M.

Lowkey mid and lacked flavor. Also took a long time form when we were seated to when we got to order and to actually getting out food

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Thanks for the great review Vivian!

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Thank you Priyanka!!

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I go there for the veggie burritos, they are reasonably priced and they're good. Also the chips and their special secret salsa. Are winners.

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Do you take reservations?

No we don't take reservations, only walk-ins. However if you have a large group for an event, you can reach out to me and we may be able to accommodate you.… Read more

Is this restaurant related to the Papito in Potrero?

no. they were opened originally by the same owner, but they were both sold off to different operators and have no connection other than the name.

Is this restaurant the best Mexican SF can offer?

You guys are nuts. There are hella rad Mexican spots in this town. This place is fine but man.

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Taqueria Cancun - Burrito Mojado

Taqueria Cancun

4.0(2.3k reviews)
1.1 miMission
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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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Tacos El Tucan

Tacos El Tucan

4.3(162 reviews)
1.0 miDuboce Triangle
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This is for my overall experience for their delicious deal on cinco de mayo! Tacos el Tuscan (based…read morein the heart of the Castro) had a $1 deal that was worth waiting for (super long line might I add!) The space is relatively spacious for smaller groups to hangout after a night out around the area for delicious munchies. I'll definitely be coming back if I'm around the area especially for their carne asada tacos! (They do NOT skimp on their portions and the guac came with the order!!!)

Don't let my sad little photo belie the absolutely delicious and flavorful "red" tacos ($5.95 each)…read moreI had at Tacos El Tucan tonight. Crunchy with shrimp and a creamy cabbage and the chicken redolent with lots of fresh cilantro, it was the first time I had a red taco. This will be my go-to always. My son had the crunchy red burrito ($15.75) with chorizo, crispy cheese, sour cream, pinto beans, guacamole and pico de gallo with a horchata to drink. On a Saturday night in the Castro, this corner of 16th and Market is already poppin' with area bars so while they'll rush out with your order curbside, my son dashed in for speed. Super friendly service, cute cafe tables for dine-in, Tacos El Tucan is now on the dining circuit. Love this spot and it's close by, too. Open very late on Saturday night 'til 2am if you're partying and craving drunchies.

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Tacos El Tucan - People flocking to this place at midnight, on a Friday.

People flocking to this place at midnight, on a Friday.

Tacos El Tucan - Keto Birria: Cheese shell w/ shredded beef, onions, cilantro ($4.15)

Keto Birria: Cheese shell w/ shredded beef, onions, cilantro ($4.15)

Tacos El Tucan - Quesabirria tacos (3) combo w/soup $15

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La Taqueria

La Taqueria

4.1(5.1k reviews)
1.8 miMission
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Definitely the best burrito spot in the city 10 out of 10 we did the Carne Asada with chips and…read moresalsa which was very fresh. The line was quite long wrapped around the block but took about 25 minutes because people come here sit down and they eat and leave pretty quickly because the lines are long. The ambience is very nice. It's like I walked into a Hispanic home. The staff here are very friendly, but please make sure you accommodate because there is a lot of people waiting in line so I'm not saying eat your food fast and leave. There is benches and tables which make it feel like you walked into a Hispanic home as well. The Strawberry Horchata and mango Agua Fresca is really good 10 out of 10.

Beware!!! I need to…read morewarn people about this because I only found out AFTER asking questions myself. This place is famous for their burritos and especially the "Dorado style," which tastes amazing -- BUT what they don't clearly disclose anywhere is that the Dorado style burrito is cooked in pork lard unless you specifically ask for it "dry" or with vegetable oil. As someone who does not eat pork for religious reasons, finding that out after already eating there was honestly really upsetting. And the frustrating part is that there is NO clear sign or disclosure telling customers this. If I never asked, I would have had no idea. I actually still like this spot and appreciate that they at least offer a dry/vegetable oil option if you ask, but customers should not have to investigate ingredients themselves to avoid pork. Jewish, Muslim, vegetarian, and other customers deserve transparency. A simple sign or note on the menu saying that Dorado style is prepared with pork lard by default would solve this issue completely. Great food, but this absolutely needs to be disclosed better. One of my all time favorite spots in general.

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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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Papito Hayes - mexican - Updated May 2026

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