Close Icon
Gear IconImportant Notice:We have made the tough decision to say goodbye to the Foursquare City Guide mobile app, effective December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Visit our FAQ for more information or to download our Swarm app.
Learn more

Planning a trip to San Francisco?

Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.

El Metate

El Metate

Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, and Burrito Restaurant$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
Save
Share
8.9/10
648
ratings
  • Stars
  • Tips
    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)
Tips and Reviews icon168 Tips and reviews
Filter:
  • quesadillas
  • casual
  • good for groups
  • good for a quick meal
  • tortas
User icon
Log in to leave a tip here.

Sort:
  • Popular
  • Recent
  • Evan V.
    Evan VMarch 14, 2017
    Best horchata ever.
  • Jenn C.heart icon on user image
    Jenn ChenAugust 6, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Fish burrito super + watermelon agua fresca = winning meal for < $10
  • Pam ☕️ O.
    Pam ☕️ OJanuary 18, 2015
    They have TRES LECHES CUPCAKES!
  • Coco F.
    Coco FloresNovember 7, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    2 blocks from my house, it rocks. Fish tacos are the bomb!
  • 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...
  • Anton S.
    Anton ShusterFebruary 12, 2013
    Try the fish tacos and the quesadilla.
  • Summer M.
    Summer McCormickOctober 18, 2010
    Try the chicken enchiladas with both red and green sauce. Best I've had in a while
  • Andy S.
    Andy SmithJuly 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Chile Verde burrito! Get it.
  • Christopher A.heart icon on user image
    Christopher AzarAugust 16, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing Mexican. Period.
  • Chad B.heart icon on user image
    Chad BJuly 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The carnitas burrito's da bomb! Get it super.
  • Adam P.
    Adam PlanasApril 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Definitely some of the best carnitas I've ever had. Totally recommend them
  • Kobus E.
    Kobus EhlersNovember 16, 2012
    Insanely good. Try the pastor!
  • 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.
  • James R.
    James Rouse IñiguezOctober 11, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Order ahead of time. Very nice phone service from all these guys.
  • kristin p.
    kristin p.April 7, 2011
    Get some cucumber salsa with the fish tacos. Yum!!
  • Joseph M.heart icon on user image
    Joseph MillsOctober 7, 2016
    Awesome carnitas!
  • Timothy H.
    Timothy HongSeptember 4, 2017
    Really salty.
  • Ashley J.
    Ashley JenningsMay 20, 2011
    Love the chile colorado burrito with sour cream and guacamole.
  • Jussi H.heart icon on user image
    Jussi HäyhäJanuary 7, 2016
    Great tacos!
  • Wilfred W.heart icon on user image
    Wilfred WongDecember 26, 2021
    Been here 5+ times
    Enchiladas, soup
  • Lucila B.heart icon on user image
    Lucila BreaApril 27, 2016
    Vegetarian Burrito! ❤️
  • Chloe C.heart icon on user image
    Chloe CondonJanuary 22, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Best mission burritos!
  • nora w.heart icon on user image
    nora walkerSeptember 21, 2014
    super. shrimp. burrito.
  • Max B.
    Max Blue 🚴🍔November 17, 2014
    Taco Heaven Finger lickin' good.
  • Isabel S.heart icon on user image
    Isabel SwartzAugust 31, 2019
    Burritos and nachos
  • En Foco I.
    En Foco IncMarch 21, 2012
    The al pastor burrito is off the hook!
  • Gelo B.heart icon on user image
    Gelo BarrettoApril 21, 2013
    Fish tacos here are the bomb!
  • Kevin S.heart icon on user image
    Kevin SpencerAugust 25, 2014
    Fish tacos and quesadilla
  • Nate Mungerheart icon on user image
    Nate MungerJune 4, 2012
    Best vegetarian burrito in the city!
  • Tantek Ç.heart icon on user image
    Tantek ÇelikOctober 5, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Use the free open wifi, SSID: linksys.
  • Alex S.
    Alex SantosOctober 19, 2011
    Best carnitas tortas in the city!
  • Reginald H.
    Reginald HortinelaOctober 7, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Carne Asada Super Quesadilla: $5.75, well-portioned and tasty!
  • William D.heart icon on user image
    William DiazDecember 10, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    be very specific what you want and then have them repeat the order cause i ask no tomatoes or salsa yet they keep putting it in my burritos.
  • Chris S.heart icon on user image
    Chris SunFebruary 23, 2016
    Carnitas burrito
  • Danny N.
    Danny NguyenFebruary 21, 2013
    Check out the horchata!
  • Kristina W.heart icon on user image
    Kristina WeiseJuly 5, 2013
    Amazing soup!
  • Chris L.
    Chris LibertiSeptember 22, 2010
    The bistec a la mexicana super burritos is awesome
  • Keith H.
    Keith H.August 2, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    My fav burrito spot in the Mission.
  • Kevin I.
    Kevin IoriNovember 4, 2014
    Fish tacos
  • Renée V.heart icon on user image
    Renée VargasMarch 28, 2016
    I don't know how this place is so popular, burritos are awful and unauthentic.
  • Rem K.heart icon on user image
    Rem KoningApril 23, 2015
    Meat. Salsas.
  • Jeffrey G.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey GlueckMarch 6, 2015
    Despite the hype, fish tacos were soggy and mediocre. The huge quesadilla and the mole special far Better choices
  • Michael M.
    Michael MeadowsNovember 19, 2011
    Try the Chicken Burrito - Thanks @ScoutMobSF
  • Brian K.heart icon on user image
    Brian KarfunkelMay 14, 2014
    Carnitas burrito!
  • Andrea T.
    Andrea TobiasJune 4, 2011
    Cantaloupe agua fresca is so good!
  • Daniel M.heart icon on user image
    Daniel MorganJanuary 29, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Finest finery in the land.
  • Christopher L.heart icon on user image
    Christopher LunaJune 25, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    I love chicken quesadilla! Best food!
  • Steven A.heart icon on user image
    Steven AdamsMay 13, 2016
    BURRITOOOOOS
  • Ariana
    ArianaJanuary 28, 2012
    Super awesome guacamole!
  • Tantek Ç.heart icon on user image
    Tantek ÇelikNovember 16, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    find their INGREDIENTS FOR DAILY LIFE and do as it says.
Photos314 Photos

Related Searches

  • el metate san francisco •
  • el metate san francisco photos •
  • el metate san francisco location •
  • el metate san francisco address •
  • el metate san francisco •
  • duplicate el metate san francisco •
  • el metate san francisco •
  • el metate restaurant san francisco •
  • elmetate san francisco •
  • z duplicate el metate san francisco •
  • el metate mission district san francisco

Foursquare © 2024  Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA