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The best mission burrito in San Francisco
Start with Taqueria El Farolito in Mission for super burrito with carne asada or al pastor, La Taqueria in Mission for carne asada burrito and El Metate in Mission for super burrito with asada or chicken. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Taqueria El FarolitoMission · counter
Get: Super burrito with carne asada or al pastor
The late-night Mission benchmark: huge, griddled-tortilla super burritos, topping the Infatuation list.
- La TaqueriaMission · Mission burrito
Get: Carne asada burrito (no rice, the house style)
Perennial contender for best burrito in the city, a purist's pick.
- El MetateMission · Mission burrito
Get: Super burrito with asada or chicken
Neighborhood favorite on the Infatuation's list.
- La Corneta TaqueriaGlen Park · Mission burrito
Get: Carne asada burrito with creamy refried beans
Glen Park burrito spot that makes the Infatuation's list.
- El CastillitoDuboce Triangle · Mission burrito
Get: Burrito with crispy al pastor
Church Street standby with crisped al pastor.
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Where is the best mission burrito in San Francisco?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Taqueria El Farolito (Mission), La Taqueria (Mission) and El Metate (Mission). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Taqueria El Farolito, get super burrito with carne asada or al pastor. At La Taqueria, get carne asada burrito (no rice, the house style). At El Metate, get super burrito with asada or chicken. At La Corneta Taqueria, get carne asada burrito with creamy refried beans.
Which neighborhood is best for mission burrito in San Francisco?
Most of these are in Mission. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for San Francisco: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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