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El Metate

El Metate

Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, and Burrito Restaurant$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
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    EatDrinkBrandy
    "I'm not a vegetarian, but the veggie burrito is AMAZING!"(12 Tips)
    Ron P.
    "I'll have to try the super fish burrito in all fairness."(11 Tips)
    Maroun N.
    "Get the carnitas burrito and thank me afterwards."(6 Tips)
    Chloe C.
    "Best mission burritos!"(4 Tips)
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  • Josh P.heart icon on user image
    Josh PylesNovember 12, 2015
    Really great burritos. A little smaller than your typical Mission burrito.
  • Olivia W.
    Olivia WatkinsMay 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    the salsa bar in the back room has 2x the salsa options as the one near the register. YES PLEASE
  • Geoffrey B.heart icon on user image
    Geoffrey BrownSeptember 8, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Without question the best burrito in the mission.
  • Sally C.
    Sally CarsonMarch 10, 2011
    Get the fish tacos, then use a chip to cover the far end of the taco. Nothing spills out! The final bite of taco you eat off the chip.
  • Will B.heart icon on user image
    Will BertelsenSeptember 13, 2017
    Been here 100+ times
    Get the green salsa with the onions in it. Tasty and spicy!
  • Grayson W.heart icon on user image
    Grayson WrightAugust 25, 2015
    Off the beaten track, but the best SF burrito I've found.
  • Caroline
    CarolineApril 21, 2011
    Yum! Cute taqueria with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. They've also got some of the best aqua frescas around.
  • Chrisheart icon on user image
    ChrisAugust 20, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Chicken quesadilla comes equipped with mucho crema y guacamole.
  • Greg P.heart icon on user image
    Greg PriceMay 8, 2017
    Red mole chicken. Burrito or plate both delicious.
  • Brendan C.
    Brendan CurranAugust 7, 2014
    Pretty solid chili verde. Their horchata is tasty too.
  • Gabriel S.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel SongMarch 22, 2013
    The best quesadilla in SF is handmade here. 3 cheeses, and only $6-
  • Mark M.heart icon on user image
    Mark MunroSeptember 6, 2017
    Pollo enchiladas or nachos!
  • Kseniya M.heart icon on user image
    Kseniya MakarovaDecember 6, 2015
    Can't go wrong with fish or shrimp anything
  • Tomas M.heart icon on user image
    Tomas MattiaFebruary 21, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Super veggie burrito with beans. Just get it.
  • Renée V.heart icon on user image
    Renée VargasJune 20, 2015
    Burritos made this skinny for that high of a price should only be acceptable at La Taqueria
  • Kristee S.heart icon on user image
    Kristee SongAugust 19, 2018
    A bit pricey but it’s really good
  • Ros H.heart icon on user image
    Ros HodgekissNovember 10, 2014
    Fish burrito! Perfect lunch spot on a sunny day.
  • Sal C.
    Sal CainoApril 6, 2016
    best burrito in the mission with a great atmosphere!
  • Raffy L.
    Raffy Luna-VasquezNovember 27, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Quesadillas chicken and Nacho beef are so HEAVEN, and the price is great!!!
  • Lauren H.
    Lauren HofffmanAugust 26, 2015
    Their outdoor tables are dog-friendly, dog friendly.
  • Kristina S.
    Kristina SchneiderSeptember 30, 2014
    Burritos are good here. Love the salsa selection.
  • Michael C.
    Michael CraginFebruary 8, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Best burritos in SF. Highly recommend the Chile Colorado.
  • Jennifer S.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer SApril 10, 2014
    Seriously the best veggie burrito I've ever eaten. too good 👌!!
  • Lren & JJ P.heart icon on user image
    Lren & JJ PopnfreshJanuary 3, 2016
    Burritos are made to order. And awesome.
  • William D.heart icon on user image
    William DiazApril 15, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Sorry but the cashier guy Victor, is super cute always smiling too. Half the time I come here is just so I can see him.
  • Isma M.heart icon on user image
    Isma MalibuSeptember 21, 2014
    Burrito carnita! Best one I ever had!!!
  • ViatorStaff
    ViatorStaffAugust 16, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Excellent carnitas burritos or tacos, but lovely seasonal veggie options as well for the non-meat lovers.
  • Julien J.
    Julien JSeptember 19, 2017
    The service and not giving a shit attitude ruined it for us... We ordered to sit outside, the food never came... After picking it up we realized they forgot the desserts that they didn't have...
  • Chris K.heart icon on user image
    Chris KlinkJune 16, 2015
    Great slightly crispy carnitas.
  • Ahmet U.
    Ahmet UgluFebruary 19, 2018
    All tacos, especially grilled steak
  • Karla L.heart icon on user image
    Karla LopezAugust 14, 2013
    Nice tacos, not too crowded, not too loud.
  • Amanda S.heart icon on user image
    Amanda S.June 27, 2016
    The veggie burrito actually contains veggies
  • Mark M.heart icon on user image
    Mark MattaDecember 11, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    seriously the best taqueria in SF -- and I've had them all
  • Andi T.
    Andi TeggartNovember 21, 2013
    Guac. Plus the best variety of salsas.
  • Sam H.heart icon on user image
    Sam HoustonSeptember 14, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Get the Torta del Mar (fish Torta). It's absolutely amazing
  • Clinton W.heart icon on user image
    Clinton WinderFebruary 2, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Best nachos. Torta is an amazing value!
  • Slavaheart icon on user image
    SlavaJune 2, 2019
    Nice place but veggie burrito is pretty average as for me.
  • Natalie G.
    Natalie GMarch 7, 2009
    Been here 25+ times
    veggie burrito, get it super but skip the sour cream. fresh veggies inside, it's delicious. and the owner'll talk politics, npr, or pbs with you if start the conversation.
  • Michael W.heart icon on user image
    Michael WuJuly 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    All burritos are great ... Get them super!
  • EatDrinkBrandy
    EatDrinkBrandyDecember 21, 2011
    I'm not a vegetarian, but the veggie burrito is AMAZING! :) Try it!
  • Sahil D.heart icon on user image
    Sahil DesaiAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    red salsa is good spicy and tasty.
  • James P.
    James PAugust 9, 2013
    El Farlito is two blocks away and three times as fast.
  • Mark S.
    Mark StuenkelOctober 8, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try a burrito with half veggies half meat!
  • Frank D.
    Frank DieboldAugust 22, 2014
    The way a tequeria should be. Keep it simple and get a steak burrito
  • c0uPheart icon on user image
    c0uPJuly 19, 2015
    Is it legal to marry a veggie burrito? I would put a ring on this 😍
  • Oliver H.heart icon on user image
    Oliver HDecember 25, 2016
    El Milanesa is solid.
  • James R.
    James Rouse IñiguezOctober 11, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Order ahead of time. Very nice phone service from all these guys.
  • Karla L.heart icon on user image
    Karla LopezMarch 29, 2015
    Quesadilla and tacos to die for
  • Ashley J.
    Ashley JenningsMay 20, 2011
    Love the chile colorado burrito with sour cream and guacamole.
  • Chrysanthe T.
    Chrysanthe TenentesJuly 21, 2011
    a little off the beaten path but hands down best i've had in sf
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