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    Al Carajo

    4.7 (384 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Allena C.

    My guy wanted to try Al Carajo for their breakfast burrito, so we stopped by around noon to check it out. It's a small hole-in-the-wall spot with just two tables inside, a parklet, and a few additional tables outside. I told him I wanted the chicken tinga tacos, then grabbed a table while he waited in line to place our order. After about a 10 minute wait, we got our food. I immediately noticed I had been given a chicken tinga quesadilla instead of the tacos. I was already hungry and didn't want to ask them to remake it, so I just ate the quesadilla. Looking at the receipt afterward, we realized it had been rung up as a quesadilla. The menu was a little confusing because there are two chicken tinga items. Under the taco section, it simply says "Chicken Tinga," while the quesadilla is listed as "Chicken Tinga Quesadilla." We didn't realize we needed to specify, so it ended up being a misunderstanding. *** OUR PICKS *** BREAKFAST BURRITO ~ 13" flour tortilla, chorizo, cilantro, onions, hash browns, scrambled eggs, mix jack and cheddar cheese, avocado, sriracha cream mayo. ($14) The breakfast burrito looked smaller than the posted photos from other patrons. The eggs looked fluffier too. Though overall, it was good, but I guess our expectations were higher and to compare with a super burrito elsewhere, it was pricey. Also, it was wrapped loosely, so there was more tortilla than filling. 3.5/5 CHICKEN TINGA QUESADILLA ~ 10" flour tortilla, cheese, shredded chicken in a sauce made with tomatoes, chipotle, onions and garlic. ($14) This one was quite plain and underwhelming. Sauces given on the side were not spicy, but salty. Sadly, this item didn't hit the spot. And also quite small for a quesadilla. Maybe the chicken tinga tacos would have been better. 3/5 The food and service is a solid 3.5 stars.

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    Riley H.

    Seriously amazing. All of the food was incredibly flavorful, worth what you spend, and filling. This is the best breakfast burrito I've ever had. A hash brown instead of potatoes? Genius. The chilaquiles were crispy, cooked perfectly. HIGHLY recommend!! Limited seating, but we managed to find a table on a weekend morning, so it's nothing too crazy. Even though the line was out the door, the wait was not bad at all. Please try this place! Can't wait to go again.

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    Megan L.

    Busy! 25-30 minutes worth the wait + Chicken Tinga Quesadilla ($14 + $2 avocado): bit spicy, mild salsa, wish had more avocado but loved the flour tortilla and all components (8/10)

    Jenn M.

    Tiny spot. Big flavors. We lucked out, beat the crowd and grabbed a seat inside before the line started wrapping out the door. For breakfast we ordered the chilaquiles and the breakfast burrito. Everything tasted amazing. The chilaquiles were packed with flavor and came with chicken tinga. The breakfast burrito was hearty and flavorful as well. Both meals were satisfying and exactly what we were craving. The salsa also deserves separate recognition, it was incredibly good and the perfect amount of heat. Service was efficient and the food came out fast which was perfect because I was starving. Overall, 10/10. Worth the wait if you hit the busy hours but if you can sneak in before the rush, even better.

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    Misa K.

    We went at 8:30am on a Sunday and there was no line. I tried the breakfast burrito and it was pretty good & filling, and I liked the sriracha cream mayo. The hash browns were crispy which added a nice texture, but they were quite oily. It's a small place with some seating inside and outside. Service was friendly & efficient. It was easy to find street parking nearby early in the morning.

    Breakfast burrito (sauces are a MUST!!)
    Ashley W.

    Hype is worth it 100%. The breakfast burrito is delicious and the crispy tots take it over the top. The salsa is so good and spicy I got another one on the side. I don't even really like breakfast burritos but this one stole my heart. Service is always great here. All the employees are super nice and efficient!

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    Tasha H.

    Breakfast burrito on point. Eggs, crispy hash, avo, cheese, savory chorizo, all in an excellent tortilla. I loved their unique orange salsa as well.

    Justine Ray M.

    This place was pretty good. I got to try the Ube chicken taco chicken tinga and I like that it was delicious. It was juicy put tomato on it the sauce with shredded chicken and I liked having an avocado also with the salsa Verde on it, and I had the water some Sanya drink so good shout out to my homie for my and sharing this food with me the what is it queso Birria pizza that was OK but the Uber chicken tikka Tinga is the one I like that Shout out to the service too I got to sit inside. Service was friendly and even help clean up our table in the end so very thankful.

    Trevis M.

    Al Carajo is the real deal. I finally made it out to the Mission for some tacos and stumbled into Al Carajo not knowing what to expect. Ordered the tinga tacos and honestly was not prepared for how good they were going to be. The sauce. Let me talk about the sauce. It was smoky, rich, and had this slow building warmth that just coated every single bite. You could tell it was made with actual care and not something that came out of a jar. The chicken was tender and pulled apart perfectly, soaking up every drop of that tinga sauce like it was made for it. The vibe of the spot fits right into the Mission. Unpretentious, no frills, just good food with personality. Service was straightforward and the portions were solid for the price.

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    John W.

    I had a good experience at Al carajo. The food was pretty delicious & the service was nice and quick. I got the chilaquiles - had really been craving it for some reason... it was pretty delicious. I thought the blend of flavors was done very well. The chicken was nice, flavorful, and juicy. I thought it was impressive the chips stayed crunchy even with all the toppings. The eggs and onions were good too. I also really liked the salsa - gave it a little bit of heat & some nice flavor. Service was really quick here. They had my food out in just a few minutes. It also wasn't super expensive! I enjoyed sitting outside on the sidewalk. Overall I'd recommend this place. Good food!

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    Christine B.

    Really enjoyed the breakfast burrito here!! Love the crispy hash brown that added some texture in the burrito. I wish it came with another salsa and/or pickled onions! Everyone that helped us was super nice. The space is a bit small and gets crowded but you can always take your burrito elsewhere to enjoy.

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    Celeste W.

    AL CARAJO HAS LITERALLY THE BEST BREAKFAST BURRITO IN ALL OF SF! it literally jam packed every single variety of flavor and texture and taste in one burrito, so filling and delicious and consistent and good every time. the crispiness of the tater tots with the creamy nuttiness of the avocado and the fluffiness of the eggs (not rubbery or powdered tasting at all, the eggs have their own distinct savory flavor) and the sharp kick of the cheese with the spiciness of the chorizo oh my days what a burrito from heaven!!! service is pretty fast and the location is small, so not much indoor seating, but plenty outside to sit and can grab and go easily!

    Bianca Marie A.

    Came on a Saturday around 9:10am and there were a good amount of people. The inside is small with a couple seats inside and a couple tables outside. I imagine if it's super busy, it would be hard to sit. Waited around 7 minutes for our breakfast burritos to come out. Overall, the burritos were good! I didn't except the chorizo to have a ground beef texture. Although there were hash browns, I felt the burrito was lacking a crunch to it. It also was quite oily so the oil was getting everywhere. To me it is not the best breakfast burrito, BUT it is up there. I would come back!

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    If I don't eat pork, can I get chicken in the breakfast burrito instead of chorizo?

    Unfortunately we only make our burrito with chorizo or with out chorizo. We are working hard to get a bigger kitchen so we can have more option on our menu. I really sorry.

    I'm excited to try this place! Are reservations needed?

    Hi no reservation need. We only have two tables inside, no tables outside because the rain.

    Do they have Birria tacos here? I don't see a menu uploaded?

    No we don’t do birria tacos sorry.

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