Best Argentinian food in San Francisco! The quality in every plate never disappoints. I guarantee there is something for everyone from the empanadas to the milanesas and the parrillada. The Tanguito burger is one of, if not the best burger I've ever had. Highly recommend it. Steven, the owner, is of the best people you can talk to about the menu because of all his experience selling food. Goes back to him selling food back in Argentina. Real friendly and will check in on everybody there. Tanguito has its own tables and chairs which is great to eat at, which is great given that it's in the heart of Fisherman's wharf. read more

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Gaucho Parrilla Argentina is decent, but it didn't totally live up to the hype for me. The meat is good and clearly high quality, but for the price, I expected it to be a bit more impressive. Everything tasted fine, just nothing that really wowed me. It was super busy when I went, which made the place loud and kind of stressful. Service was friendly but rushed, and we waited longer than expected for our food. Overall, it's not bad and I don't regret going, but I'm not in a rush to go back. Good food, just not as amazing as people make it sound. read more

If you know about eating food from around the world then you know some countries do certain food differently and better. I am fortunate to live in San Francisco where you will find international foods from all around world. There is one region in the world which are known for their empanadas also their meats. It seems the focus recently has been in the region of South America in 2026. The country of Argentina is famous for winning the World Cup in 2022 and is favored in the 2026 to repeat as World Cup Champions. Argentina is also has a region named Patagonia which is the rival jacket to California's own North Face jacket when it comes to jackets among the tech workers in San Francisco. There is a place in San Francisco which serves meat dishes which are served from a food truck in the city Tourist Trap. On a 2026 Fisherman Wharf stroll I went to Tanguito. This place has lots of beef dishes like the steak sandwich with cheese along with the cheeseburger. I wanted to try their empanadas. I got the ham and cheese empanada. It's was delicious and had it was pretty cheesy and it was a little flakey like some in SF. The ham was savory and tasty. I will come here again and try their different meat dishes. Come to Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco and try some "Argentine" meat "cuisine" and get the Argentina chimichurri which is a sauce that's "green "and Tanguito is a great addition to the San Francisco food "scene" South America is known in the soccer and now the political "arena "but you can come to a place in Fisherman's Wharf that serves food from "Argentina" just less than a mile from the "Marina "and a block away from the new "Taco Bell Cantina" read more

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Tanguito is an Argentinian permanent food truck in the Fisherman's Wharf area. Tanguito burger: B- Burger was okay. It was pretty juicy and the patty has some different seasoning. I liked the topping of mushroom and onions, plus cheese and bacon. The beef patty could have used a little more salt. Beef empanada: B+ This empanada was pretty good. There are good sized chunks of beef plus onions and peppers. Loads of flavor. The crust is buttery and holds up really well. The chimichiri adds some nice flavor. I was able to dine here with my dog, and they kindly gave him a bowl of ice water. read more

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Fourth time here and food quality is consistent and service is top notch. I love the feeling of authentic Argentinian culture when I eat here. They have a customer for life. read more

SO SO YUMMY! if you do anything in SF stop by and try the milanesa or the burger, I came here in 2023 and for 2 yrs we have been raving about this place and how excited we were to come back !! Such good service, the sitting area is so cute, 10/10!!! read more

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Bay Area native and hadn't heard of this place until my partner and I decided to spend an afternoon hunting for the city's best empanada. We found it here! The chicken empanada was the day's winner by miles. Went back a second time because a friend recommended the burger. It was good; a thick and flavorful patty at a great price. The dude with the glasses who was attending to us (maybe he's the owner?) was super nice and threw in two free orders of fries for us. Really not in this area very often (touristy Fisherman's Wharf) but would def go out of my way to support this business and grab burgers and empanadas again. read more

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Excellent main course food, friendly people, normal price for the area. Don't get the fries though, very disappointing. Like Pringle fries.

Very simple food truck with simple sitting area, no frills, order at the truck and they bring it out to you. Offers tasty meat plates from Argentina. The steaks are so great for the price. Burger is huge! Service is simple. read more

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The food was so flavorful! I ordered the steak with rice. The steak was cooked perfectly with the perfect amount of fat! The rice was seasoned very well. My husband got the chicken sandwich & garlic fries. Hands down one of the best and crispiest garlic fries. I honestly thought this was just going to be another over rated touristy restaurant but it has great reviews for a reason! I only got a chance to take a photo of my steak read more

Tanguito Argentinean Grill - Steak with Rice - Argentine Near Me - San Francisco, California

Clean and well-located, Delicious food and friendly waiters; Esteban was the one who served us, and he was super professional.

Terrible service the owner was extremely rude and arrogant setting that example for his staff greasy food with no care in preparation I definitely do NOT recommend it read more

Im Argentinian and this place is for REAL! Its really hard to do good authentic parrillada (barbecue) far from home but somehow these guys pull it off at this unassuming food truck. Amazing food, great people and customer service is 5 stars (gracias Steven). Can't wait to be back at Tanguito read more

Found this place by chance. Grouped among other pop-up meal trucks. Provides outdoor seating at sidewalk and small covered patio shared with other vendors. All the sandwiches and plated meals are photographed on a poster. All look delicious and tempting but the burger caught my attention maybe because I've been craving for a juicy burger all weekend. I took it to go and ate it back at hotel. Was so excited to taste it since the entire walk back smelled so delicious especially the last minute order of garlic fries. Garlic fries and regular fries was surprisingly the same price at $6. Plenty to be shared. The burger was not to disappoint. Was much more than what I expected; extra large everything including the messy juices that ooozed out at every bite. One of my best burgers I have eaten! Definitely would love to come back and try others items in menu choices! Don't pass up this place whenever craving for a great juicy delicious burger! Service by friendly Chef was very pleasant. read more

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Super late service and pricey. It was unusually a hot day so maybe thats why but the person who takes our order was unfriendly. Had to wait for about 20minutes for our fries to come out and additional 10minutes for our orders to come out. Also super pricey for a food truck (two entrees and one fries came our almost 60bucks). The food was decent but not mind blowing. If service was faster, friendly and if price was more decent would've been 4/5 read more

Tanguito Argentinean Grill - Steak sandwich - Argentine Near Me - San Francisco, California

As someone who loves Argentinian food and frequents them a lot, this is the best steak sandwich I've ever had! My wife got their steak and rice and she was also really impressed. The steak they use is high quality and they do not skimp with portions. The service is also amazing. This place is a gem! read more

Tanguito Argentinean Grill - Steak Sandwich - Argentine Near Me - San Francisco, California

First time ever and will definitely return. Though the staff does not go out of their way to be friendly (hence 4 stars), the Tanguito burger and fries I tried were perfect. The portions blew my mind! Don't expect a fancy place; not at all! This place is a rundown food truck at a very touristic location. It's definitely for the people on the go who want good but affordable food. I paid $21 USD but again the quality and portion were decent. read more

Tanguito Argentinean Grill - Tanguito burger with bacon, mozzarella cheese, grilled red bell peppers, caramelized onions and mushrooms. In the back, steak French fries. - Argentine Near Me - San Francisco, California

Thank You, Yelpers, you lead me to Tanguito Argentinean Grill (... and this is why I use Yelp, for recommendations like this.) It's in Fisherman's Wharf, but not seafood focused, and is delicious, affordable, authentic Argentine cooking. The entire menu looks awesome, but I can never get past the empanadas - oh so good. Ham & Cheese, Beef, and Chicken are my personal favorites. When you go, ask for the owner, Steven / Esteban. He is the real deal, as is his grill. OBTW, Tanguito means "little tango," like the Argentine dance. Tanguito Argentinean Grill: Five-Stars, deserves 10. read more

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Cutest little place with an amazing seating area! We had the chicken empanadas for a snack after a long day of traveling and they hit the spot. We asked for extra chimichurri because it was that good. Please bring this to the east coast! read more

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I saw this on Check Please a LONG time ago. and granted - all we got here was a snack - a ham and cheese empanada. It was fine, nothing special... Service is gruff, they refused to throw away our extra cup (not from them) - I guess I get it, but it wasn't like we handed them a bunch of stuff to throw away (and we were paying customers). read more

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I've been wanting to come here for awhile and when my Argentinian friend wanted to go, I knew she was the best person to go with to see how authentic this place was. Long story short, she was so happy that it reminded her of home! My favorite thing here was easily the empanadas. Of all the empanadas I've eaten in the Bay Area, this is easily one of the best I've had. They were freshly baked and packed with a ton of ham and cheese. If you come for one thing here, definitely don't miss out on the their empanadas! They are pretty big, so if you are eating your way around the area with a friend, one is plenty to split. We also ordered the milanesa. I thought this one was a little lacking in flavor and was leaning towards the dry side. The portion size was enormous! You got two giant pieces of milanesa, and again, one order split between two people is perfect. We ordered a side of the saffron rice, which was super unique in flavor. If you like your fries salty and crispy, they do them pretty well here too. We came during the lunch rush, and the wait time was around 30-40 minutes. It's a 3 man team working in the kitchen, and they were working hard to get the food out, so I didn't mind the wait. They were nice enough to check up on us and apologized for the longer than usual wait time. Overall, not a bad spot to grab an empanada, and I look forward to trying out some of their other popular menu items! read more

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Great ham and cheese puff. The cheese was a quality gooey variety similar to the cheese used by Senior special pizza. read more

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The steak sandwich was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, easily one of the best I've had. The hot dog was just as amazing--hearty, unique, and full of that Argentinean flair. Fresh, delicious food with great quality. I'll definitely be back! read more

I just had the pleasure of trying Tanguitos for the first time! It's a hole in the wall truck restaurant serving delicious Argentinian food, just one block away from the main Fisherman's Wharf strip! From the outside, it doesn't look like much and I didn't know what to expect, but one bite into their popular empanadas, I was immediately impressed! The empanadas are only $6 but packed with authentic and juicy flavors! The outside seating is tucked away in the back giving you a cozy and peaceful feel away from the heavy crowds of Pier 39. I highly recommend you stop by and check this secret place out! Five stars all the way! read more

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A coworker who enjoys food just as much as I do recommended this place. He raved about their burger but I opted for the steak and rice plate and a chicken empanada instead. The food was just okay. The steak was tender and tough, more tough than tender. Some bites were well seasoned and other bites weren't. The rice had lots of good ingredients but it looked much better than it tasted. The chicken empanada was tasty... I'd get it again. I would give them another try, but I'd order a burger and fry like my coworker recommended. Customer service wasn't bad. Location is near Fisherman's Wharf. It's a food truck/cart with plenty of outdoor seating. There's metered parking in the area. read more

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Amazing. The food was so good. The owner so nice. Nice seating area. We already know what we are going to order when we come back.

This Argentinian spot was never really on my radar until I saw it on an old check please episode, so I found my way here for lunch one day to try out their steak and their empanadas. The steak and rice plate looked and smelled delicious, but was actually a bit underwhelming. It was quite a big portion, a bit greasy but that's not too unexpected for a steak and rice dish. The rice had lots of saffron and peppers and mushrooms so I was expecting it to be super flavorful but it didn't really hit the mark, I think it needed more salt. The steak and chimichurri was not bad but also a little under-seasoned. It came with a couple pieces of plantain though which I enjoyed for some variety. The empanada was definitely better, with a decently flaky pastry, although I wish there was a little more pastry (but that's mostly a personal preference). They definitely don't skimp on the filling though, it was a surprisingly hefty empanada. We got the ham and cheese which was good, I wouldn't mind coming back to try some of the other empanadas. read more

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My daughter's dance troupe recently starred in SF Trolley Dances for three full days so my girl needed a quick, delicious lunch that was walking distance from Crab Cove Plaza. We've always been a fan of empanadas so I made my way to this food truck. I picked up two chicken empanadas. The shredded chicken was blended with green olives in flaky dough. They were steaming hot but savory and filling. read more

Delicious food truck food! In the of COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place age there is not much foodie stuff one can do in San Francisco, or anywhere for that matter. However, on one of our socially distanced masked face afternoon doggie walks, we discovered a new place to pick up food to go! Tanguito is an Argentine food truck parked on Jones, between Beach and Jefferson streets. The owner is a very nice man who makes wonderful food in this little space. I first started with his fried sweet plantains, but then moved on to his delicious empanadas (his beef empanadas are my favorite) and a couple of other items. For the last few weeks, we have been stopping here twice a week and indulging ourselves, to go of course! Give the empanadas a shot next time you are in the Wharf! read more

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Best steak sandwich in San Francisco!! The owner is fantastic. Personal service and friendly as can be!! Outside covered table decor was cute! read more

Yep. Just like the other reviews said. Juicy, flavorful. GREAT sandwich ( #8 Filet Mignon )

Best burger in my life. It beats up Ramsay burger for me. Chief and server is really kind tooo. read more

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Small place with just a few tables. You order at the window. Both plates were yummy and filling, but what I enjoyed the most was the service from who seemed to be the owner. read more

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Steak and salad my favorite here. Once in a blue moon the saffron rice. I'm a local and work near by so many of the places here aren't so great. The chicken and beef empanadas are flavorful and tasty. Another good choice. It's a food truck and they've have been here for years so don't expect 5 star ambiance but their food is worth every penny. Generous portions. read more

This is hands down my favorite burger place in the Bay Area. And this is coming from a vegetarian. The burgers here are delicious - juicy, cheesy, filling but not too greasy, very flavorful. I've tried a lot of veggie and garden burgers from fast food chains to speciality burgers, but nothing beats this hole in the wall near fisherman's wharf in San Francisco. The service was swift and burgers were reasonably priced. read more

Amazing crew working here everybody is super sweet and patient. The food is so good. Best hot dog I've ever had in my entire life so far. They have a nice patio around the back that is so beautiful and they have plenty of seating. Pretty quick. Gets to you in under 10 mins. read more

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Yummy Argentine Empanadas @ Tanguito! Been wanting to try this out, but the first time going here during pandemic, failed due to their hours of service.....My first time here during fleet week and there was a short line, but long wait. There are seating available next to food truck so this is a plus for tired feet. Had an enjoyable experience from waiting to engaging with the friendly staff and finally savoring the empanadas (only came here for this!) Other Argentinian comfort food served, but they're known for the empanada--which are pretty big! Cash only! read more

Tanguito Argentinean Grill - Yummy Argentine Empanadas @ Tanguito! Must try & empanada! - Argentine Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The empanadas at this spot were really good Also the Chicken & Rice + steak sandwich tasted really authentic Great find in an otherwise touristy area read more

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Lovely food. I loved the milanesa. Great crepe with dulce de leche. Partner loved his choripan. Service was good too and location. I think their fries are hand cut fresh. I prefer the fries plain than with garlic. read more

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These are the best empanadas I've ever eaten in my life. The corn cheese is my favorite. Hubby loves the steak sandwich too. We eat this whenever we go to fisherman's wharf. read more

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