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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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  • Kristee S.heart icon on user image
    Kristee SongAugust 19, 2018
    A bit pricey but it’s really good
  • Vanessa M.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa MeyerFebruary 7, 2013
    Steak burrito with little rice, black brand and avocado. Delicious! Great price too.
  • Mark M.heart icon on user image
    Mark MunroSeptember 6, 2017
    Pollo enchiladas or nachos!
  • 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
  • Grayson W.heart icon on user image
    Grayson WrightAugust 25, 2015
    Off the beaten track, but the best SF burrito I've found.
  • Sam H.heart icon on user image
    Sam HelrichNovember 15, 2014
    Fish burrito was amazing, as we're the chips and generous side of guacamole.
  • Greg P.heart icon on user image
    Greg PriceMay 8, 2017
    Red mole chicken. Burrito or plate both delicious.
  • Ario J.
    Ario JafarzadehApril 20, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Pro tip for meat eaters: Order your favorite burrito, ask 'em to hold the rice & add grilled veggies instead.
  • 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.
  • Sal C.
    Sal CainoApril 6, 2016
    best burrito in the mission with a great atmosphere!
  • Chrisheart icon on user image
    ChrisAugust 20, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Chicken quesadilla comes equipped with mucho crema y guacamole.
  • 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
  • Gabriel S.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel SongMarch 22, 2013
    The best quesadilla in SF is handmade here. 3 cheeses, and only $6-
  • Frank D.
    Frank DieboldAugust 22, 2014
    The way a tequeria should be. Keep it simple and get a steak burrito
  • Mark S.
    Mark StuenkelOctober 8, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try a burrito with half veggies half meat!
  • Kristina S.
    Kristina SchneiderSeptember 30, 2014
    Burritos are good here. Love the salsa selection.
  • Brendan C.
    Brendan CurranAugust 7, 2014
    Pretty solid chili verde. Their horchata is tasty too.
  • Ros H.heart icon on user image
    Ros HodgekissNovember 10, 2014
    Fish burrito! Perfect lunch spot on a sunny day.
  • 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.
  • Jennifer S.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer SApril 10, 2014
    Seriously the best veggie burrito I've ever eaten. too good 👌!!
  • Kseniya M.heart icon on user image
    Kseniya MakarovaDecember 6, 2015
    Can't go wrong with fish or shrimp anything
  • Lauren H.
    Lauren HofffmanAugust 26, 2015
    Their outdoor tables are dog-friendly, dog friendly.
  • Ahmet U.
    Ahmet UgluFebruary 19, 2018
    All tacos, especially grilled steak
  • 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!!!
  • Tomas M.heart icon on user image
    Tomas MattiaFebruary 21, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Super veggie burrito with beans. Just get it.
  • Raffy L.
    Raffy Luna-VasquezNovember 27, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Quesadillas chicken and Nacho beef are so HEAVEN, and the price is great!!!
  • Michael C.
    Michael CraginFebruary 8, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Best burritos in SF. Highly recommend the Chile Colorado.
  • Clinton W.heart icon on user image
    Clinton WinderFebruary 2, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Best nachos. Torta is an amazing value!
  • Chris K.heart icon on user image
    Chris KlinkJune 16, 2015
    Great slightly crispy carnitas.
  • c0uPheart icon on user image
    c0uPJuly 19, 2015
    Is it legal to marry a veggie burrito? I would put a ring on this 😍
  • Jim C.
    Jim ColganFebruary 25, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Get the mole (if they haven't run out)!
  • Bec S.heart icon on user image
    Bec ShayneNovember 26, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Foursquare asks “What’s good here?” Everything.
  • 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.
  • Slavaheart icon on user image
    SlavaJune 2, 2019
    Nice place but veggie burrito is pretty average as for me.
  • Sahil D.heart icon on user image
    Sahil DesaiAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    red salsa is good spicy and tasty.
  • 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
  • Michael W.heart icon on user image
    Michael WuJuly 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    All burritos are great ... Get them super!
  • 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
  • Chrysanthe T.
    Chrysanthe TenentesJuly 21, 2011
    a little off the beaten path but hands down best i've had in sf
  • Oliver H.heart icon on user image
    Oliver HDecember 25, 2016
    El Milanesa is solid.
  • 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
  • Andi T.
    Andi TeggartNovember 21, 2013
    Guac. Plus the best variety of salsas.
  • Margot S.heart icon on user image
    Margot SeetoFebruary 4, 2020
    Chicken Milanesa super burrito.
  • James P.
    James PAugust 9, 2013
    El Farlito is two blocks away and three times as fast.
  • Tantek Ç.heart icon on user image
    Tantek ÇelikJanuary 30, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Best fish burrito deal (quality/cost) in the city. Oh, and leave Gabe R. a sympathy tip, he's violently bitter about losing the mayorship. ;)
  • Karla L.heart icon on user image
    Karla LopezMarch 29, 2015
    Quesadilla and tacos to die for
  • EatDrinkBrandy
    EatDrinkBrandyDecember 21, 2011
    I'm not a vegetarian, but the veggie burrito is AMAZING! :) Try it!
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