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San Francisco · checked November 12, 2026
The best Mexican food delivery and takeout in San Francisco
The 4 places in San Francisco we'd order Mexican food from tonight. Start with La Taqueria (carnitas or carne asada burrito, dorado style, no rice), then Papalote Mexican Grill (chicken or veggie burrito with the house salsa, tortilla chips), then Pancho Villa Taqueria (super burrito with carne asada, tacos al pastor).
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La Taqueria
Get: Carnitas or carne asada burrito, dorado style, no rice
The riceless burrito stays tight and hot in foil, and the meat tastes like itself. It is a counter order, so call ahead of the lunch rush or go mid-afternoon.
Good to know: Order at the counter. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, so check hours before you go.
Where we found it: Gayot: 2026 Best Mexican Restaurants in San Francisco/Bay Area (2026) · Michelin Guide: La Taqueria (2025)
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Papalote Mexican Grill
Get: Chicken or veggie burrito with the house salsa, tortilla chips
Big, well-wrapped burritos with a bright tomato salsa that holds up on a delivery ride. Papalote is also the pick for a vegan burrito.
Where we found it: Gayot: 2026 Best Mexican Restaurants in San Francisco/Bay Area (2026) · Uber Eats: Papalote Mexican Grill (Mission)
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Pancho Villa Taqueria
Get: Super burrito with carne asada, tacos al pastor
A fast-moving line and a big menu make it easy to feed a group, and burritos are built to travel. Salsas come in cups on the side.
Where we found it: Gayot: 2026 Best Tacos in San Francisco/Bay Area (2026) · Uber Eats: Pancho Villa Taqueria
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The Little Chihuahua
Get: Carnitas or chicken burrito, tacos with the house salsas
Organic, sustainably sourced fillings in a burrito that rides well. A good one when you are east of the Mission.
Where we found it: Gayot: 2026 Best Cheap Eats Restaurants in San Francisco/Bay Area (2026) · Caviar: Mexican delivery in San Francisco
Good to know
What is the best Mexican food delivery in San Francisco?
La Taqueria in Mission. Get carnitas or carne asada burrito, dorado style, no rice. The riceless burrito stays tight and hot in foil, and the meat tastes like itself. It is a counter order, so call ahead of the lunch rush or go mid-afternoon.
Where can I get Mexican food takeout in San Francisco tonight?
Chef Amazing's list for San Francisco: La Taqueria (Mission), Papalote Mexican Grill (Mission), Pancho Villa Taqueria (Mission), The Little Chihuahua (Lower Haight). Each one does takeout or delivery; order from the place's own site when it has one.
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How we pick: our own stories and guides first, then this year's critics and best-of lists; every place checked open and checked to do takeout or delivery. Photos marked "a photo like it" show the food, not that place's. Delivery areas and hours change; check before you order. Chef Amazing is not paid by any place on this page.
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