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    La Playa Taqueria

    3.0 (443 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:45 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Aimee Y.

    I wish I could leave half stars because I feel like La Playa Taqueria is better than a four star review. (But not quite a five star) This is an order and pick up food at the counter type of place. You definitely don't come here to be waited on hand and foot, nor do you come here for the atmosphere. You show up for the tasty food and reasonable prices. There's a small dining area inside and some seating outside. Not for a large crowd though. Most of the tables are for two. Our party barely fit the four of us outside. Which is fine because this is the type of place you take your food with you. There was regular traffic coming in and out the entire time we were eating and some locals stopped by for a huge batch of tacos to bring to the beach which is within walking distance. Our group enjoyed a steak and shrimp burrito which was deemed to be excellent, cheese quesadillas, and two different types of tacos. We found the Baja Tacos to be amazing and our favorite hands down. This is the menu item we will return for. The mahi mahi tacos were just good but nothing special. We agreed that the mango was near flavorless so felt like slime in your mouth more than anything. Had the Mango been tastier, the tacos would have been killer. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and the people running the place were friendly and fast.

    Crispy fish tacos
    Danielle C.

    First time stopping by after the beach.. I ordered the fish tacos... the price was reasonable, and the tacos were great! Perfectly crispy fish, fresh tasting ingredients... salsa was spicy but delicious. I would come back again.

    Chicken burrito (super)
    William S.

    Let's get straight to the point: the burrito was good. Balanced throughout, perfectly warm. Unfortunately, it wasn't as large as other burritos in the city, despite being a bit pricey. 14 or 15 dollars for just the super burrito. It is slightly cheaper if you decide to use cash. I just wish there was a bit more meat stuffed inside. I decided to take my burrito home, since the inside is rather small, with bar-like seating. The place is still very inviting, with classic taqueria touches, although I wouldn't come here if I wanted a sit-down meal. Ultimately, the kindness of the workers and overall consistency of La Playa over the years will definitely have me coming back!

    Super Burrito
    Gabi A.

    i come here so much it's not even funny... i always get the super burrito -- their tortillas and guacamole... so good. omg the quality of each ingredient I think is good. service is quick, cozy spot, i bring so many ppl here. Love this place.

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    Jeannette V.

    I live in the East Bay but I went to SF to cool down. Saw a young couple sitting on a bench eating a burrito. That woke up my senses. So, I did a Google search and La Playa Taqueria was the closest. It is located on Noriega St. between 45th and 46th Ave. A very small establishment , but they said hello the moment I walked inside. Parking can be a challenge in the Sunset district since other quaint neighborhood restaurants are on both sides of the street. I wanted a regular burrito adding sour cream, cheese and guacamole. It was the girl who took my order that suggested the super burrito since it adds in everything where as the other one is charged for each item. I appreciated her suggestion. I decided to eat there and I did notice a steady pace arriving to order. My burrito was quick, tasty and it came with chips and salsa. I did use the restroom and the only complaint I have is the graffiti on the door, security light, mirrors. Why do people have to ruin it for others? I suggest having a painter cover up the door and perhaps find a new mirror maybe at a garage sale. Best part, they are family owned business. Yes, if I go to San Francisco again and I want a burrito, I would go there.

    Cali-Style Burrito with Asada and Fries
    Adam S.

    3.5 - I'll be back, maybe once or twice a year. I've been here more times than my check in numbers show. I've been coming here for years. This is a place for solid enough food but not necessarily a place to seek out. If you know the area, you know that in the Outer Avenues we are pretty provincial. I get down this way on my hikes down Ocean Beach (I live in Outer Richmond - 41st/Anza). For me the Mexican Food is Chino's or Cielito Lindo. If you live down here, La Playa is your place. I liked the taste of the California-Style Burrito with Carne Asada. I found a few chunks of the meat to be a bit chewy. I had the Bacon Breakfast Burrito. Again, pretty tasty but some of the bacon was a bit chewy. I'm not a fan of dodgy meat. I would probably come here more but once I go to a restaurant and eat something that turns me off I have a hard time going back. I do think they do a nice job with service - nice chips served when you dine in. As I said, I'll keep going back every so often.

    The younger girl on the register has a horrible attitude! I Asked if I Could Use the restroom and she was already having a horrible attitude, she stated I had to be a customer. So in the middle of the purchase another woman asks if she can use the restroom and she says YES' I am so confused and I'm very upset that she made me pay and just let another random NOT PAY. That was ridiculous, and she continued to be rude after I payed 2.75$ for a water bottle just to use the restroom. Horrible customer service do not come here if you don't want to be judged!

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    I love their steak & shrimp burrito. Burritos can get soggy, probably from the lettuce? I still like them though.

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    Good fish tacos. Nice ambience, will come again when I'm in town. I usually get my tacos in socal

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    Love their shrimp tacos, they are a little bit spicy. The eggsadilla is so good. I eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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    California burrito is very good and a decent size. Taco salad and the carne asada fries are good too. Service is great very attentive.

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    Been coming here for years, 5 stars, every time, for their veggie and egg burritos Just had the mushroom, it does not fail to deliver.

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    Food is good, nice peeps, what could be better? Wonderful neighborhood spot that's off the radar.

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    There's a reason this place is considered one of the best burritos in the country. Truly…read moreworld-changing burritos. I got the carnitas super burrito, and was not disappointed. To say that it slapped would be a huge understatement. It's an investment: you wait ~20 minutes in line, and another ~15 minutes from ordering to get your order, but trust me when I say it's worth it. 11/10

    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.

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