Taquería El Farolito

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Description

Busy, no-frills Mexican eatery and late night joint serving comfort food like tacos and burritos.

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2779 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
4.5
5,789 reviews
  • Jae Jun

    Solid burrito, I think people say it’s the best because of sentimental value + the amazing price. Hard to find a burrito of this size and quality for under $15. Good taste, good portions, and above average taste. Highly recommend if you are in the area and want a no-fail option.

  • Manny

    El Farolito consistently ranks as having one of the best burritos in San Francisco, so I finally had to check it out. Because it’s most famous for being the ultimate late-night institution, I stopped by after a night out with friends and ordered a carne asada burrito with everything.

    The Critique: To be honest, the burrito was just okay. I wouldn’t rank it anywhere near the best in the city, and I’ve had a lot of burritos in SF. The primary issue was the execution and structural consistency; the burrito was layered vertically rather than mixed. The top third was mostly rice, the middle finally gave me some meat, and the bottom was a wall of beans. The great burritos in this city give you a perfect distribution of every ingredient in each bite.

    The Flavors: Component-wise, the rice was rather dry and the beans were mid. The saving grace was the carne asada itself. It had a really nice, distinct smoky flavor that stood out.

    The Insider Tips: Keep in mind that this place is strictly cash-only, so come prepared. Also, if the main seating area is packed, there is actually additional seating hidden away in the back patio that many first-timers completely miss.

    Verdict: If you are looking for a massive, heavy late-night soak meal after midnight, El Farolito does the job. But if you’re looking for the pinnacle of Mission burrito craftsmanship, the search continues.

  • Eric Garcia

    Good food here, never disappoints, remember they only accept cash. They do have a atm there as well. I ordered the Al pastor torta and it was very good. The area isn’t the best in terms of parking and there’s so much traffic/people in this area. If you have a chance to take it to go I’ll definitely recommend.

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