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    Cenote

    4.3 (131 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Tulum Bowl with chicken al pastor
    Doreen T.

    A casual and delicious Mexican spot right in the heart of the Financial District. We stopped by for lunch and I ordered the chicken al pastor flautas along with a refreshing watermelon agua fresca. My husband went with the Tulum Bowl, which came with chicken al pastor, beans, cheese, salsa, and rice. Both dishes were flavorful and satisfying. Our meal felt hearty without being overly heavy. I like how we did not fall into a food coma afterwards like most Mexican restaurants Considering the downtown location, the prices were pretty reasonable, and our food arrived quickly despite the lunch rush. Cenote is a great option for a tasty and convenient lunch in the area.

    Alexandra B.

    we stopped by to pick up our takeout. The restaurant was actually quite busy. They seem to have some sort of a group and an area had been reserved for them. In addition, there were many people having food and drinks because this was around happy hour time. I noticed they also have happy hour specials. I tried some fried taquitos appetizer and my daughter had steak tacos. Both were very good. Definitely a place to try if you are looking for a lunch spot or informal happy hour in the financial district. Prices were reasonable for the financial District area

    Tulum Bowl
    Alex Z.

    Wanted to try a new spot for lunch and saw Cenote was highly rated so gave it a shot. Mainly known for the bowls, the most popular item is the Tulum Bowl with chicken al pastor. As a whole, the dish was somewhat underwhelming. The ingredients seemed to be randomly placed together, the flavors didn't really blend well. The meat and the beans were quite salty, while the salsa was sweet on the side. Given the presentation and expectation, was slightly underwhelmed. The best part of the dish were the jalapeños, which offered a nice kick. That being said, for the price and quality, fast-food chains like Chipotle may still offer a better deal when it comes to Mexican cuisine inspired bowls. I've heard happy hours are great and the restaurant definitely has a nice ambience. Would be interested in trying more of their dishes such as the tacos and burritos as well.

    Tulum Bowl
    Joanna L.

    Needed a quick lunch in between meetings, and Cenote was nearby. It was 1pm, and while the store was definitely crowded (as you can expect for FiDi), there was some seating available. You order first and then sit anywhere, making it an optimal spot if you want a quick lunch but still want to sit down and eat it. I got the Tulum bowl, which has mango salsa, and added carnitas. I will say - the prices look pretty cheap on the menu, but definitely racks up when you add the protein in. The food came out in 5 minutes, which was great since I was on a time crunch. Loved the mango salsa and the sweetness it added to the dish. The carnitas and beans were incredibly salty though, and left my mouth feeling quite dry afterward. My food also came out lukewarm and turned cold within 5 minutes of eating. I've heard their happy hour is great, so interested in that!

    Cali style !!
    roger t.

    My coworker suggested this place and this place is now one of my favorite places to get a burrito. I have not tried the other items on the menu but the cali burrito I have had twice and it was so good. Let me say I would frequent chipotle down the street but now this is my place to go. I have to say the verse salsa with the chips is so good. Must try and eat!!!! People are friendly here. I told the cashier that this is now my second time here and my favorite. She laughed and smiled. The place is low key and casual. I just ate my lunch's and people gazed from the window but I think there is a tv in there. Regardless it is not too loud and I loved the food.

    Cali Style
    Gabriel G.

    Carne asada cali style burrito. The burrito itself was not amazing. - Cheese: If you are expecting melted cheese, it's not for you, this was more of a cold cheese deal. - Carne Asada: The carne asada itself wasn't really charred and not a lot of flavor even compared to chipotle. - Salsa: The silver lining was the salsa, nice smoky earthy taste, idk what it's called, the brown one, very good. The green salsa was just average. - Size: slightly smaller than average - Avocado: comes with the burrito and not an add on which is nice.

    Nachos with chicken
    Raneem R.

    Located in financial district, perfect place to come to for happy hour, which ends at 5:30. We ordered nachos with the chicken, classic margs, and fluatas. You order at the front and there's plenty of indoor seating, it was pretty empty on a Friday afternoon.

    Cali Burrito
    Richard G.

    My coworkers and I have walked by this place a hundred times and finally decided to give it a shot. We had super high hopes but, unfortunately, we were a little disappointed. The burritos were smaller than most other Mexican food restaurants in the area and the flavor was just ok. The salad was good but the menu hanging on the wall was a little deceptive. It read "add your protein" next to the salad options but I didn't realize until I got to the counter that adding a protein to the salad was extra cost. We ordered some chips and salsa to go with the order. The tortilla chips were tasty but the salsas weren't anything special. My coworkers and I took a vote and 3/5 stars seemed to be the most appropriate grade. Overall, it was good but not great in any way.

    Cali Style, add mushrooms and jalapeños
    Suraj P.

    Tried this place for the first time as it is near my office and I was super impressed! This is a solid sized burrito and packed with all the fillings. The service was super fast even though they were busy so if you are in a rush between meetings this is a great spot. The inside is really nice and maybe next time I will give it a try and eat there. Definitely recommend this restaurant and will be back soon!

    Cancun Bowl
    Barnali D.

    I popped in for lunch with my Dad after a nearby appointment. I was impressed with how helpful, friendly, and fast the service was! My Cancun bowl was fresh, flavorful, and generous in size. The space was clean, pleasant, and welcoming! A nice find.

    Yucatan bowl with Chicken al Pastor
    Janice O.

    I ordered takeout before walking over to pickup. Easy to find, nice staff, clean environment. Food quality is great. I ordered the Yucatan bowl and the Elote. It was a lot of food for 1 person. Would order these again. Definitely a nice lunch time place

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    Fresh food, reasonable prices, and great flavors - this place is a great addition to the area - check it out!

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    Great food. Cute restaurant :) The food was fresh and the atmosphere was very chill and welcoming.

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    El Farolito

    El Farolito

    4.2
    (5.8k reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    From a San Diegan:…read more - Absolutely bomb horchata. - super carne asada has outstanding meat. Mission burrito's aren't my go to's, but you can't deny this is a good burrito. Definitely wish there was more carne asada, but SF is gonna SF. Cash only is fine, there's bank a block away. I'd go back here for sure.

    I am stunned by the value and quality as prices are driven up everywhere else for meager offerings…read morelol. They are cash only! They do have an ATM inside if you need to withdraw cash. The restaurant is located right outside 24th St Mission BART station, and there is almost always a line out the door. Goes by fast though! There are additional benches outside in a small courtyard, so don't be deterred by the narrow space inside. A small detail I liked was the sink was outside the bathroom so I didn't have to wait in the bathroom line just to wash my hands :P I truly underestimated how much they will stuff in one taco ($4.75) and one super burrito ($11.25). Like truly, oh my gosh. I was full off two tacos, to give you some perspective. I saved my other two tacos and burrito to share with my parents, and all 3 of us were full. Off 2 tacos and 1 burrito!! Amazing. So much bang for your buck! I don't think you can go wrong with any of the meat options, but I can personally vouch for the tripas (intestine), cabeza (beef head), lengua (beef tongue), and al pastor (marinated pork). The tacos come with hot salsa inside of them, so I would order them without it if you don't like spicy. I also loved the two hot sauces it came with to pour over! My cousin, a food snob, raved about their super quesadilla ($11.25) so I'll have to try that next :)

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    Taqueria Cancun

    Taqueria Cancun

    4.0
    (2.3k reviews)
    2.5 mi
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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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    La Taqueria

    La Taqueria

    4.1
    (5.2k reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    We arrived at La Taqueria just 30 minutes after opening and the line was already wrapped around the…read morebuilding. Normally that's when I question my patience... but when a line is wrapped around the building before lunch even starts you know something serious is happening. Spoiler: it was worth it. We ordered the carne asada tacos and the asada burrito. The tacos were packed with flavor and loaded up. I had a hard time holding my one taco and gracefully eating it. I thought the tacos were good then I tried the asada burrito... I only had a few bites and it stole the show for me. I'm still thinking about it, which feels a little dramatic but honestly, that burrito earned the attention. It was that good. Every staff member I interacted with was also incredibly kind. They managed the flow of people well and I didn't feel rushed at all while dining in. Overall 10/10. The hype is real it. The line is long, but it moves and the food absolutely delivers.

    Had to try this place for lunch while no line! Ordered it quickly up front and got a few tacos and…read moresuper burritos toasted. We decided to dine in but the longest wait was for the tables. They have limited seating to I recommend taking the burritos to a nearby park and eat. Got 2 super tacos. 1 carne asada/ 1 carnitas, apparently the carnitas was the best in the tacos. I got a super burritos toasted with carne asada. One was spicy and the other was not spicy. It was labeled as spicy but they both had the exact spice level? I'm not sure if they forgot to put hot sauce or if it just isn't too spicy. Either way wish they had spicier hot sauces available either in packets or at the tables since the green salsa isn't too hot. These burritos were very delicious. I loved how you get an option to toast them or not. Because there is no rice, it makes the burrito easy to eat and you dont feel too sick after which is problem I come across burritos often. Definitely a must try!

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    Our drinks and extras menu. Out of tangerine, now serving watermelon.
    Our drinks and extras menu. Out of tangerine, now serving watermelon.
    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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    Cenote - mexican - Updated August 2026

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