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    La Playa Taqueria

    3.0 (444 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:45 pm

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    Casual
    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) [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You show up for the tasty food and reasonable prices. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I decided to take my burrito home, since the inside is rather small, with bar-like seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is still very inviting, with classic taqueria touches, although I wouldn't come here if I wanted a sit-down meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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, [[HIGHLIGHT]]cozy spot, i bring so many ppl here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]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.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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    4 months ago

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

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    2 months ago

    Good fish tacos. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambience, will come again when I'm in town.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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? [[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful neighborhood spot that's off the radar[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

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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.

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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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