Talk about one of the best authentic taqueria experiences in San Francisco…read more I ordered a Super Asada Quesadilla. Absolutely amazing presentation and taste. Fresh avocados Asada with flavor Strawberry agua fresca to wash it down. Something about sitting towards the back looking at the front door, the sound of change clinking in the cash register, the smell of different Mexican meats being cooked on the grill and the hustle and bustle of the mission right outside made me give this place 5 stars. When ordering, I was told it's cash only. Be prepared $

I was in the neighborhood and wanted to try something different, but La Taqueria is closed on…read moreMondays and Tuesdays, so I decided to eat at El Farolito instead. I have dined here many times in the past, and this is a cash-only restaurant. I ordered the Regular Burrito with Beef Steak ($10.25). The regular burrito comes with a flour tortilla, rice, beans, salsa, onions, and cilantro, plus your choice of meat or vegetarian. Meat choices listed on the menu: * Al Pastor - Marinated Pork * Carnitas - Deep Fried Pork * Chile Verde - Pork Green Sauce * Chorizo - Mexican Sausage * Carne Asada - Steak * Lengua - Beef Tongue * Pollo - Chicken * Cabeza - Beef Head * Tripas - Intestines I asked the cashier which meat was most popular, and he recommended the beef steak, which had a slight hint of spiciness. The burrito came with pinto beans and rice. I forgot to ask if I could substitute black beans. The burrito wasn't too salty, and the beef steak was just okay. I also think the $10.25 Carne Asada burrito is a good deal. At other taquerias, carne asada is often an additional charge or the burrito costs more when you choose steak. I usually ask for a receipt even when paying cash. When I checked my receipt, I noticed I was charged an additional $0.25 for "Bolsa To Go" (bag) even though I was dining in and didn't receive a to-go bag. It's not about the $0.25, but I think it's important for a business to have integrity and charge customers only for what they actually receive. I hope this isn't something being charged to other dine-in customers as well. Overall, I would come back to try a different meat, but next time I'll make sure to clearly say dine-in and check my receipt to make sure I wasn't charged for a to-go bag.

I only came here for their happy hour but the margarita was phenomenal!…read moreVery good Happy Hour from 3-6 M-F $10 cocktails $10 apps $5 shooters $6 beers The bartenders were excellent! Though I will say, when they turned the tablet around for a payment and there was a suggested "30% tip" option, it was a little much. I've never seen it that high before.

The appetizers and dessert were top notch, as was the ambience! I could have eaten the guacamole…read moreand vegan chicharrones all evening; queso fundido was bursting with cheesy umami flavor. And the tres leches cake was absolute perfection; since it also included layers of dulce de leche, would we actually call this a Quattro leches cake?? In any case, it was mind blowingly milky and not soggy! Knocked off a star only because I felt like the al pastor and carnitas tacos (while covered in a very delectable thick handmade tortilla) were nothing special in the meat department. Still yummy! But definitely needed lime and salsa to taste like something.

Solid Taqueria where there is ample options to choose from in the mission. What sets Cancun apart…read moreis this location has ample seating and it's clean. Super burrito here is solid and service is fast. I give el Farolito a slight upper hand since the burritos there are the tastiest and humongous, but Cancun is a close second.

Randomly stopped by while walking around in the mission. Everyone talks about La Taq and El Faro…read morebut I've been interested in trying the not-so-well/known spots. This didn't disappoint! Burrito was MASSIVE. Filled with well seasoned meat. Taco had so much meat. Salsas were pretty good too. Lots of open seating in the restaurant. Maybe a little hot though. Food came out quick and tasted very fresh. Workers were friendly! Will definitely come back

Did someone say Taco Tuesday? This joint has a good Happy…read moreHour Menu and Taco Tuesday. If you are into Mezcal? Even better, since they have a great selections. The interior is dark and narrow but you get to see all the action going on from Bar to the grill in front. Tacos, fries, burgers and a mezcal margarita is all you need at this place. The Manager Javier was amazing, he took care of all the guests, friendly and very communicative. We will be back again weekly!!! I really want to gate keep but I want this place to thrive too.

3 tacos for $10 all day! Yay. I like that it's an all day deal so you don't have to worry about…read moremaking it here for a specific time. I went to tacolicious first then made it here afterwards. The Al pastor taco is the exact same in both restaurants (thanks business rep for clarifying! Actually Only during special event) Happy hour deals! During certain times Inside is a cozy spot with some tables against the wall or bar seating in the front window. Cool vibe with candles along the wall I like that you can see the meat spinning in the front and the chef making the smash burgers Huge menu of tequila to try. Soo many great choices What to pick! Tried two different ones and it was good

Stopped by since I was walking around the mission…read more Al pastor burrito: A- The pork has a very savory and salty profile so it's not what I anticipated but still very good. The refried beans were amazingly creamy and the tortillas had a nice chew to it. The green salsa was a little more sour but the red one was delicious.

I used to come here a lot when I worked nearby. I hadn't been here in about 7 years because I don't…read morego to the city much anymore, but I was happy to find that their burritos are still big and really good. I've only ever had the super carnitas burrito and it's full of flavor. Their salsa is very good too. My family ate there with me this time around and everyone loved their carnitas burritos. There was a line out the door when we went, but things moved pretty quickly. The staff was nice and polite. There is pretty minimal seating, but me and the family lucked out and found seats. In the past (mind you, 7 years ago) I had gone earlier in the day and it was easier to get a seat. This time we were there at dinner time. Some things don't change after many years...and that's a good thing.

Found this restaurant while my friend and I were starving looking for the nearest food place. I'm…read moreso glad we picked this restaurant because their food was exactly what we needed after a day of shopping. The shrimp tacos and the quesa birria were amazing. As someone who loves cheese I wish the quesabirria had a tiny bit more cheese but regardless it was a 10/10. The drinks were standard, great place to go if you're in the castro looking for some good tacos!

Enjoyed my quesabirria and consume on the side with a mango margarita with taijin rim…read more Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Salsa bar by the counter. Staff friendly. Will be back.

Where do I even begin. I'd been hearing about this place all over social media, so I had to finally…read moretry it. We came early, and I'm glad we did because the line started forming about 30 minutes before opening. By the time they opened, it was already around the corner. The place has an authentic Mexico feel, from the look of the restaurant to the smells coming from the kitchen. The staff were incredible, but one of my favorite parts was being able to watch the whole process right in front of me. It definitely build up my appetite. I ordered two tacos de asada, and honestly, two were more than enough. These tacos were big and packed with meat. They do things a little differently here they used pico de gallo instead of the usual onion and cilantro. I asked them to add the onion and cilantro anyway, and when they came out, I was impressed. The steak was tender, juicy, and had a flavor I honestly hadn't experienced in a taco before. It had this deep, savory, smoky taste that felt completely different from the tacos I'm used to getting in Chicago. The meat itself was so well seasoned that it could easily stand on its own. The freshness from the pico balanced the richness of the steak, while the salsa brought a nice kick that stayed with you after every bite. Simple, but so much flavor packed into each taco. I'm really glad I finally got the chance to try La Taqueria.

Went to La Taqueria for lunch during our San Francisco vacation. First of all, had to make a…read morelengthy line outside to order. They have a hostess with a podium just outside the door taking orders. We ordered and indicated that we wanted to eat in, in which case we continued to wait to be seated. They have someone in charge of seating people as well (much needed). This place is apparently a landmark. Old fashioned, fast paced, efficient, small, authentic, mostly delicious! Tried several of their tacos, the chicken quesadilla and a burrito. The burrito was delightful. Plenty of steak but still balanced and fresh. The steak tacos are also meaty and good. The meat is well seasoned and, being authentic, it is allowed to be the prominent ingredient. I would similarly describe the chicken and even the beef tongue tacos. What I loved the most, however, was the beef head taco. Immense and incredible flavor beefy flavor, not to mention that moat restaurants wouldn't dare having it on the menu. By far the best taco I've ever had. If I get the chance to visit La Taqueria again that's all I want to eat. Unfortunately there were also two items that I found to be disappointing. One was the quesadilla. Even though the chicken is good it was very greasy. The other was the pork taco. Didn't love the flavor and, again, a bit on the fatty side for me, which is not often my opinion on a pork dish. All in all, if you want to experience authentic tacos, go here. And... live a little! Order the beef head taco.

Stopped by Woods Cervecería after work with my dad for a cider and honestly this place was exactly…read morewhat we needed. The atmosphere is very mellow and calming, making it a great spot to actually sit down and have a real conversation without feeling overwhelmed by loud music or crowds. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating which is a nice plus depending on the vibe you're looking for. Their selection of ciders, beers and wines is also pretty solid. We ended up trying the Oak Dry Cider and it was crisp, refreshing and very easy to drink. The overall space feels welcoming and relaxed, definitely one of those spots you can casually stop by to unwind after a long day. Will definitely be coming back.

Woods Cerveceria is right at the corner of Dolores Park, so it's a great place to grab a drink and…read moresnack with friends. I stopped by for their Local Honey, stunning beer and my friend mentioned they have amazing empanadas! They were sold out of chicken so we got the mushroom, it was served hot, flavorful. I really enjoyed it! It was very cheesy too. This is a great local business to support. They have indoor seating and barrel tables with a couple chairs outside. I rec mines stopping by with some friends for sure!

I had an absolutely wonderful experience here! Not only was the food delicious, but the staff…read moremembers were kind and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Thank you to La Oaxaqueña for a great evening!

Like the taqueria that was renewed in Westwood Park a year later, La Oaxaqueña is looking better…read morethan ever through its interior decorations. Its customer service come out pretty decent and promising. Would love to come back only for one thing, deep fried grasshoppers. For over 16 years, La Oaxaqueña had a unique variety of protein choices, from ostrich to venison which were game meats. Grasshoppers are the only bug protein they bring back once again. After 4 years, they're here to stay while they're available, just like Donaji. I love the chewy texture of the exoskeleton. I have one soft taco for tonight. Next time, I'll come back for a pair. Make it a trio! On second thought, I'll keep this a pair. Way back then, I could've sworn I seen how La Oaxaqueña once made batter fried tarantula tempura, but that was removed for safety reasons. I'll be looking forward to find out what La Oaxaqueña has in store for us.

Hell yeah. This is what a solid neighborhood taqueria…read moreshould be like. No pretense. Average in a very good way. Efficient proprietary order system. Think Seinfeld. Find your fave item and stick with it. I have zero issues and am glad they're there. This place scratches the taqueria itch every time.

I came here for a quick bite, and overall enjoyed my meal. The food is freshly made in the back,…read moreand they're pretty quick to prepare each order. I got two tacos, one with al pastor and the other with pork carnitas. The carnita was a bit on the dry/bland side, but the al pastor was really good. The portion was pretty generous, and I was definitely full with just two tacos. The horchata was also really tasty, and helped counter the spicy salsa they put on the tacos!