[[HIGHLIGHT]]Simple no frills Mexican restaurant, mostly pick up as there isn't much seating but we've always picked up food to eat nearby.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Prices are fair to low as compared to the other places in the area. I always get the steak and shrimp burrito and it's soooo good, definitely hits the spot! Always quick to make our orders and they are very flexible when we want to add/remove ingredients. Tortilla chips are always fresh and crunchy and the salsa is good as well. I personally have not had the guac since I'm not a fan of avocado but someone in my party always gets a tub of it. We will definitely be back!! read more

Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Portion to Price: 3.5/5 Overall: A standard fare taqueria The extended review... Food: Steak and shrimp burrito - 3/5 - A tasty burrito with a good amount of protein. Standard fare compared to others. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance: 3/5 - A few bar top seats available for eat in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Portion to Price: 3.5/5 - Decent pricing. read more

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Had a boss fish taco recently! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly service and clean ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] JYW recommends [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great location near the ocean beach and has been here forever.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] With all the apartments and condos nearby and the Gus's grocery market. Cannot lose. Grab a pizza, burger, soon to be smash burger. Late night Korean fried chicken and coffee and boba shop. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This little strip of shops is rocking![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Oh BTW, award winning gelato too Marco Polo and Devil's Teeth also nearby read more

La Playa Taqueria - Chorizo burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

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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. read more

La Playa Taqueria - Crispy fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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

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

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! read more

La Playa Taqueria - Chicken burrito (super) - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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.

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. read more

La Playa Taqueria - Super Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good afternoon, just your OG building inspector who happens to have a culinary degree and grew up under two CIA chefs. One who cooked at JFK Jrs wedding on Cumberland Island GA. ‍ This is my local taqueria in The Sunset. Been coming here for over a decade. Mostly while doing construction (tile n solar) in the area. Or after surfing my face off at middles. The staff is why I go. Always smiling. I see good folks who create home style healthy Mexican food. And as a celiac...I'm so into them. Honesty and trust is my currency in life. This joint special and a real bargain. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Safe and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 5 stars forever Special shout out to, Thania. Gracias señorita por la lección de español. Tu aura es fuerte. Y tu comida es deliciosa! ¡Nos vemos muy pronto! ‍‍‍ read more

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. read more

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Stellar service and always with freshest ingredients around. This is still the best burrito on the west side. It's not La Taqueria, and you won't have to wait in line for an hour to order either. Everything is good here. Enjoy. read more

Still the best Mexican in the outer sunset and Parkside areas. Only spot within 20 miles you can get a 5 dollar taco that's actually delicious. How these other Mexican restaurants justify selling two street tacos for 20 dollars is beyond me. Don't go to El Beach, don't go to Cantina if you're a true OB native you're gonna get ripped off. Come to La Playa read more

Their spicy Ortega breakfast burrito was spicy! I normally don't do spicy too well but luckily there was a liquor store next door for me to grab some milk and cool off. I came from the block party and needed something to soak up the excess alcohol and that burrito did a good job. Thank you to the cashier that gave me extra napkins! Man, I was sweating! I think I found a new burrito spot! I'll be back. read more

After a run at Great Highway, we made our way to La Playa Taqueria for some lunch. The space is pretty small only having bar sitting and a few two seat tables. We got an Al Pastor Super Burrito and Cali Burrito. Both burritos came with some chips and salsa which was a win in my book! After devouring our food, we came to the conclusion that this place was pretty good for being in the Sunset. Prices were fair, quality was good and the staff was nice! read more

The food was so-so, service even worse and unclear. I asked for sour cream and wasn't told it would be $4 to add sour cream to my burrito. The rice wasn't well seasoned and the meat wasn't warm. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The overall vibe and ambiance correlated to the service and food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This place won't see my money again, especially with prices so high and small luke-warm portion sizes. read more

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

Best breakfast burrito in sunset. I like extra bacon, hold the pico de gallo. Not cheap but solid place and near the beach. Free chips w food. read more

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. read more

La Playa Taqueria - Cali-Style Burrito with Asada and Fries - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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! read more

La Playa Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is such a great place to stop by for a midday meal. Your order comes out really fast and I felt my taste buds were exploding with each bite. People say La Taqueria is the best burrito place but they haven't clearly haven't heard of La Playa Taqueria and it shows. read more

All i could ask for was complimentary chips. They gave it to me. So gosh darn beaut. This has become a regular spot near the beach 4 me read more

La Playa Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have been a customer of La Playa Taqueria for over 15 years now and their food and service have always been quite satisfying. The restaurant is rather clean and its beach themed decors are quite attractive. I make it a point to eat at this restaurant whenever I am in the area. read more

La Playa Taqueria - 2024 Menu - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It's a basic no frills taqueria, which in San Francisco usually translates to quality food. No such luck here--everything is consistently under-seasoned, overcooked, and just generally unpalatable. Ingredients are not fresh, either. The absolute worst thing I ordered was the chicken tamale, which came as pictured. It says it was a previously frozen tamale, so I wasn't expecting greatness, but come on. How can you serve something like this? read more

La Playa Taqueria - Chicken Tamale - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

This spot is solid - one of the most legit burrito spots outside of the mission. Not every item is great, but I highly recommend their burritos. Pro tip: order them without rice. Also, their carnitas is really good. read more

Their food is not bad, it's actually good. However I will never go back here because for years they have been the absolute RUDEST people to all of their customers. I genuinely do not understand how they're still in business or why they are so unapologetically and consistently mean to their own customers. read more

They used to use to put food in their products. The outer sunset neighborhood has supported them for years prior to the pandemic. I realize that after the pandemic, it's been difficult for everybody to regain what was lost to their businesses but now there's literally no food in a burrito. They used to offer sautéed chicken and grilled chicken where you could actually see the chicken now it's literally just tomato soup with minuscule Bits of chicken. In a super burrito there is literally just rice and beans and maybe a quarter size salsa, avocado salsa - not real avocado slices and perhaps a dime size amount of sour cream. All for $12. It's actually shameful how much food they do not put in . I've known the owners for years and supported them, but I just can't do it anymore because they are cheating their customers. read more

This place is averagely good, but for a day you are hungry. Their big burritos will comfort your stomach and souls. I also like their nachos and tacos, but I do not recommend their guacamole. It tastes weird read more

La Playa Taqueria - a burrito wrapped in foil - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Absolutely love this spot. I've been going here for years. I always get the steak and shrimp burrito and it is so dang tasty. Their breakfast burritos are really delicious too! I noticed they started serving them all day now, which is awesome. The staff is always super sweet and friendly. I love coming here, getting a steak and shrimp burrito, and eating it on the beach. Highly recommend. read more

La Playa Taqueria - Burrito on the beach. Need I say more. - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tacos here are average. Three tacos. Fish, shrimp and mahi mahi tacos with a coke were $14. The little fish taco had this purple cabbage and needed a bit more seasoning. A wedge of lime would have been nice. The shrimp taco contained three shrimps with regular cabbage and an orange sauce. The mahi mahi taco was dry and a little burnt. There are much better taco places in the city. Perhaps I should have been less adventurous and stay with my regular spots. read more

La Playa Taqueria - $14 - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered the steak and shrimp wet burrito. It was around 7p on a Friday and there was no line so service was quick! They are fast to deliver but the rice tasted undercooked, the beans didn't taste fresh, the meat lacked flavor and the food was surprisingly cold for the order being made so quick. The burrito had 3-4 shrimps, so at $17 for the order the value is just not there for me. I really don't enjoy giving low ratings but the price point and quality rates a 2 star IMO. read more

La Playa Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered food for a large group of people and several people commented on the quality of the food. I had the carne asada super burrito and quesadilla and both were great. The price was on the higher side for a taqueria but overall, the food was great! They also have a large selection of sodas and tables to eat either inside or outside. There is 2 hour street parking around the taqueria. read more

Quick service and good food that always hits the spot. There is an older man that works there who doesnt give back cash change less than $1. He even shoo'd me away. All the women that work there do and are always super nice. I always tip but it's off putting when people feel entitled to a tip. read more

This was our second time ordering food from La Playa. We love it! Everything we order is delicious. This time we ordered the Carne Asada Platter, Chicken super burrito, and fish and chips. The Carne Asada is my favorite. So yum! Even their french fries are the best. We will definitely be back. read more

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.

Super sad. This was my go to spot for fish tacos. Tonight I was craving a Laplaya fish taco and I decided to get a shrimp taco too. Well there were only two shrimp in my shrimp taco. My fish taco was very small, looked like a large dumpling, kind of sad this was such a great place. I guess the inflation has made everything they make half the previous size. Plus, the tacos were very, very bland. The tortilla wasn't even warm. Basically it was all Cabbage. RIP La Playa read more

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

I order from here so often and I always have special instructions for the Nachos. When I order online for pick up, Yelp always ends up removing the instructions and they end up making it the way that my daughter doesn't like it, but they knew I was coming to pick up and the instructions weren't added but they remembered the way my daughter likes it made, and they did it automatically! Thank you so much! Muchas Gracias! read more

Fry nachos so fucking dry. Chicken and carne asada were burnt as shit, guac was brown and tasted like literally shit. Plus the biggest fuck up was that the box fucking left grease on my pants because the bottoms of their shitty trays were greasy. The tomatoes were also an off putting color they literally are grey. This place fucked up my whole day. Chips were also ass idk how they messed those up. read more