Qualify that for the area, the Mexican is very good and the prices are extremely reasonable. Burrito and crispy tacos were decent-- with the help of the sauce. Next time I want the try the ranchero plate w/ fried beef loins-- seems like the best deal if you're a protein monster. Ambiance was small and cramped-- the cashier was fast but didn't seemed like she wanted to be there. It's def a volume business with those prices. read more

I ordered: Super burrito with carnitas Super nachos Super quesadillas The meat on the super burrito was a bit dry and i had to keep putting on sauce to mitigate but it was tasty overall super nachos ( no beans ) , the regular nachos chips they give us with sause is better than the actual super nachos, not enough avacado, the cheese isnt melted enough to spread to other nachos so the bottom half is just dry. All the chips are not crunchy but not too soggy. The meat we got was pork and it was drier than expected super quesadilla was good and had a crazy portion enough that it was cut in half and stacked on top of each other. However by the time i reached the second half, the oil that seeped onto the plate had sogged up the bread and made it un holdable with my hands or fork. read more

El Farolito - Super quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I really enjoy the food here and the price-to-portion ratio is great. It's in close proximity to my office so it is a nice walk and since it's in a mildly tucked away spot, foot traffic is light during the times I usually go (11am-12pm). The service is quick and straightforward. read more

El Farolito is a solid Mexican food chain in SF. It has multiple locations and some locations are cash only but this location in North Beach/Chinatown accepts card. They're also open late and close at 2am so late nights can be filled with many drunk people but a must for some food to soak up that alcohol. I was craving a carne asada super burrito for a while now and it hit the spot, good with both red and green sauce. Their quesadillas look really filling too. And also can't go wrong with tacos. They're fast and efficient and they also have chips too. It's a pretty cozy spot so there is seating inside, no outdoor seating but perfectly ok to enjoy your food out there or even take out. Huge portions for a pretty decent price. There's street parking but it can get very busy, there are some parking garages in the area and 24 hour ones too. read more

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Omg, i will be dreaming about these tacos. First time on the west coast and now i get what people say about the Mexican food here. I got the chicken and shrimp tacos to try and loved the simplicity. I wish we had these on the east. The food comes out fast and hot. I cannot wait to come back. This place will forever be in my SF itinerary. read more

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Did you really go to SF if you didn't stop by El Farolito? Took my friends here during their first visit to SF. Found street parking nearby on a Sunday around 7:30pm. It was somewhat busy with limited indoor seating, but service was very quick. I got the veggie burrito and my friends ordered the Al Pastor burrito for pick-up - everything was ready within 5 minutes. Both cash and card are accepted Favorite burritos ever!! Any day I go to the city and get an El Farolito burrito is a good day. Flavorful and huge portion sizes. Can't believe one only costs about $10! This location is just as good as the Mission ones. Will be coming back! read more

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If you Google "best burritos in San Francisco" this comes up on a lot of lists and they are correct The place is small and busy, but we got a table after we ordered. Very friendly staff and it smelled SO good. We debated on getting nachos but I had seen pictures of the burritos and I didn't think I would have room to eat it all, and I was correct. This burrito was the size of my forearm! I ordered the Burrito Regular because I didn't want the avocado but it was still an epic sized burrito. HIGHLY recommend! read more

El Farolito - Front door - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Quick counter service. This spot is located in north beach. I like that it was very affordable, $10/super burrito. I thought the quality of meat was on the lower end. But good for a quick and cheap bite. Great tortilla, good guac, salsa was mild, good beans and rice and cheese. Not the biggest fan of the flan. read more

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I have been here 2 times and I cannot recommend this place enough!! The food is SUPER CHEAP and very very delicious. The burritos are also super big and very fulling! The staff are super nice and they even wrapped up my left over food in foil to take home! The inside has plenty of space to sit down depending on what time you go there might be a line but it is definitely worth the wait. They also make the food really quickly and you should not be waiting that long! read more

El Farolito - quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It was one of those late nights in the city when the club lights were fading, the music was still ringing in our ears, and all we could think about was food. Me and the homies were starving and craving something hearty, so my roommate, a Bay Area native, told us about this spot he swore by. We pulled up, half-tired and half-hyped, ready to eat. Safe to say, this is now our go to post club burrito place! We loved it so much that we came back the next time we went out. We ordered the big shareable quesadillas, and boy, they weren't kidding, they were huge and perfect for sharing. They also gave us a generous portion of guac and sour cream, which hit the spot. This place is officially my must eat and number one spot in SF! read more

El Farolito - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

While not quite the same as the two other El Faralito in the Mission. This location is still legit. Same flavors and great prices. Parking is a bitch in north beach take Waymo Just as clean as their other locations Fantastic Al Pastor Large portions Im a fan read more

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Definitely slept on Taqueria spot. Came here on lunch after a co worker recommended the burrito. Got a asada super burrito and a asada taco. Flavorful and amazing.Place is empty which is surprising, but I was in and out quick. There's only street parking for this location, but man this is a gem. Check this place out if you're ever in SF I'm sorry I don't which part of the city it's in. read more

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Great selection of tacos meats from Al pastor to lengua! Large portions but the style of each taco is cooked fairly the same way and they all needed just a bit more seasoning to help take them to the next level. Prices are low and service is fast though which make this an awesome late night run kind of taco place if you're looking to satisfy your crave! read more

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Large portions and a decent spot in North Beach! Seems better as a late night food. Got the the carne asada super burrito which was pretty good but nothing crazy. read more

El Farolito - Carne asada super burrito which - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

Overall: hole in the wall vibes with good but not amazing food Food: +ceviche was nice and citrusy +tostada was crispy and fragrant -shrimp and chicken were a little overcooked -the camarones had a mountain of garlic on them Service: They're busy, but kind and attentive. Fast ordering and food prep. Ambiance: On par for hole in the wall vibes. Homey vibes. read more

El Farolito - Shrimp camarones - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is my always go-to spot for the super burritos and quesadillas! The portions are huge and the flavors are great! read more

El Farolito - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Carne Asada plate really good. Or tostada de ceviche super delicious...... Burrito are great read more

El Farolito - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

Small place, but packed, the steak was seasoned so well, my husband had a burrito, i got a super quesadilla that was enormous and delicious

I've been waiting to try this place for a while and it did not disappoint one bit. The tortillas are so soft and flavorful. The rice and beans are evenly distributed. The rice is fluffy and not taking over the burrito. The beans are soft and seasoned. I got the chicken super burrito and that was delicious. The salsa is completely fresh and bursting with citrus and spice. I cannot recommend this place enough. They also have a vegetarian option, which I will be trying next time. Also, the price is amazing. read more

El Farolito - Front - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came here on a Saturday late afternoon to grab dinner and wow was it packed. Almost all the tables were full and a line of people waiting to order or pick-up made it a bit of an adventure to get in and place our order. Despite the number of people though, our food came out quick and we wandered out to the park to eat. Overall great burritos and tacos, lots of great toppings, and the salsas were spot on. Definitely a good spot that's easy to overlook in this area! read more

SOLID BURRITOS! Get the carne asada--sooo flavorful, I was blown away. The chicken here is not that good, though. Very dry! But omg the carne asada here...SO GOOOOOD! read more

So, here's the thing. El Farolito is amazing. I've been here a handful of times (typically late night) and the super quesadilla with Al pastor is one of the best Mexican food dishes I have ever had. With that being said, I have tried so many of the other menu items (breakfast burrito, nachos, regular burrito), like the crunchy taco during this visit, and the rest of the menu is subpar. The super quesadilla is so great that I would recommend everyone to try it, but maybe just stick with that (and the chips and salsa of course)! 5 star given because of super quesadilla; 3 stars for the rest of the menu. read more

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Service was great. Ordered the breakfast burrito It was more like a burrito for breakfast I was expecting eggs,cheese and meat but got beans, rice and some shredded meat. It was OK but a far cry from a breakfast burrito. read more

Honestly I get food here at least once a month... if you live in Nob Hill/North Beach, it's probably one of the best options for Mexican food. They're super quick, quality is consistent, and great bang for your buck. It's not nearly as good as the one in the Mission, but definitely gets the job done. I usually get a veggie burrito with a side of chips and it runs me ~$10, and lasts for a meal and a snack later. read more

This is definitely a gem for quick Mexican food in SF. From the low prices to the quality of the ingredients, this is worth checking out! The restaurant is smaller with a few tables, so you might need to head earlier before the lunch rush to find a seat. Otherwise a lot of customers will order to go. The order process is very fast, as they accept credit cards and cash. There is also a tip jar at the front. They will call your order number within a couple minutes to pick up so it's very convenient. We shared a torta with extra meat (pollo) and it was delicious! The bread comes toasted, and it provides a nice crunch factor. You also get a generous portion of jalapeños, avocado slice, meat and cheese. Be wary of the messiness of course with each bite, so load up on napkins! Overall, I recommend coming here for the fast service, great food, and cheap prices! read more

El Farolito - Mexican torta (pollo) - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I'll be honest I never order burritos and at this place I didn't. However, I took a bite out of my friends and it was amazing. I wanna know the secret!! I had tacos and they were good but ofc they're known for burritos. Yummm, it gets packed on a night out and it was a perfect fix after watching the 4th fireworks at the pier read more

Burrito had very little meat and wasn't really a big mission style I'm accustomed to. It looked more like a Jimmy John's sub wrapped in foil. Do my believe the hype - pretty meh overall. Green sauce was good. read more

Ima be honest I've been too both locations now and the food isn't appealing at all, lacks hella flavor, not good at all. La Taqueria for burritos over this anyway. read more

Pro: open late Con: poor meat quality. Idk if this is just at night that they are using some off tasting meat, but I would rather not eat than eat these tacos again. read more

Great Burritos at reasonable prices. You will enjoy the Tacos and combination plates.

Not a bad place to get tacos when you're in North Beach. Chips are extra $ now. The person taking orders was very efficient. The place is fairly small, so you may not find seating right away during busier times. Note that they do charge a fee on top of sales tax here (I didn't see anything disclosed on the menu) as my total was ~12% more than the subtotal. But the receipt doesn't show a breakdown...just the total you're paying. read more

Delicious Mexican spot in the heart of North Beach. Perfect place after bar hopping. I highly recommend the Super Quesadilla with Al Pastor. There are 2 quesadilla slices in one serving. The Super Quesadilla Para 2 can easily feed 2-3 people or have leftovers for a couple of meals. There are about 6-8 slices of quesadilla in one order of the Super Quesadilla Para 2. Very cost-efficient and the portions are HUGE. The service is friendly and super quick. Highly recommend! read more

El Farolito - Super Quesadilla Para 2 Al Pastor - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place is conveniently located and spacious with a lot of seating inside. I was excited to try the tacos, my sister had the carne asada and liked the tacos. I had the shrimp tacos and they were okay. Nothing special, not flavorful. I've definitely had better shrimp tacos in the city read more

El Farolito - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place had some of the best tacos I've ever eaten. El Farolito (and their sister resturant, El Favorito) has several other locations around SF and the Bay Area. We picked this location in North Beach because it was the closest. It's a pretty classic West Coast, no-frills Mexican joint , and it delivers big on taste. The service was friendly and quick, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. I got three tacos: carne asada, pollo asado, and camaron. All great (and the shrimp seemed fresh, which is not always the case when I get seafood tacos.) My partner said his chicken quesadilla was the best he'd ever had. The interior is small and unfancy. There are about 8 to 10 tables, so you can comfortably eat there, or take your food to go. In addition to bottled and fountain drinks, they also have tasty horchata (which I got, and which was tasty), plus a rotating selection of agua fresca. Lots of folks were eating dinner here both times we went, including us--it's more than just a late-night/post-bar taco place, unlike some of the other North Beach late night spots. read more

El Farolito - Regular tacos: carne asada, pollo asado and camarón - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The late night taco place, or burrito or quesadilla.. so many choices. Their quesadillas weigh over a pound, huge.. and their mission style burritos has a flavor all its own. read more

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This location has great food, fast service, awesome portions, prices and casual atmosphere for all.

Great food and very filling! I shared a super burrito and was very satisfied from my half portion if you're not too hungry. I went in around 7:30pm on a Friday and there was no wait and lots of seating open. read more

El Farolito - Super burrito - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

3.5 stars but rounding up to 4 The prices are for sure reasonable at $10.30 for a super burrito. The steak burrito was a good size, nice toppings but steak was a little salty. The customer service definitely needs improvement. The 2 guys behind the counter were too busy chatting to get the to go orders out. A lot of tables inside I wouldn't go all the way here for the food. But if you're in the area. Street parking is difficult in this area read more

El Farolito - Super steak burrito - Tacos Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ok dammm. The last affordable taco shop in the bay area and its edible. Thats 5 stars

This is the first time going there since a last bad experience. I ordered a super beef burrito to go, extra chips. When I get home after a rough ride home, looking forward to my beautiful super beef burrito, it was not a super beef burrito. It was rice, beans and beef. Cheated again. I won't go back. For real, this time. Too bad, because I work in the area, and this could have been my go-to for nachos and burritos. Zorro's will be my spot now. read more