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El Metate

Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, and Burrito Restaurant$$$$

Mission District, San Francisco

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El Metate

8.9^/10

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Ranked #8 for seafood in the Mission District
"I'm not a vegetarian, but the veggie burrito is AMAZING!"(12 Tips)
"Best fish burrito deal (quality/cost) in the city."(11 Tips)
"Get the carnitas burrito and thank me afterwards."(6 Tips)
"Best vegetarian burrito in the city!"(5 Tips)

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Vanessa MeyerFebruary 7, 2013
Steak burrito with little rice, black brand and avocado. Delicious! Great price too.
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
Mark MunroSeptember 6, 2017
Pollo enchiladas or nachos!
Sam HelrichNovember 15, 2014
Fish burrito was amazing, as we're the chips and generous side of guacamole.
Grayson WrightAugust 25, 2015
Off the beaten track, but the best SF burrito I've found.
Greg PriceMay 8, 2017
Red mole chicken. Burrito or plate both delicious.
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.
Sal CainoApril 6, 2016
best burrito in the mission with a great atmosphere!
ChrisAugust 20, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Chicken quesadilla comes equipped with mucho crema y guacamole.
CarolineApril 21, 2011
Yum! Cute taqueria with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. They've also got some of the best aqua frescas around.
Frank DieboldAugust 22, 2014
The way a tequeria should be. Keep it simple and get a steak burrito
Gabriel SongMarch 22, 2013
The best quesadilla in SF is handmade here. 3 cheeses, and only $6-
Renée VargasJune 20, 2015
Burritos made this skinny for that high of a price should only be acceptable at La Taqueria
Mark StuenkelOctober 8, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try a burrito with half veggies half meat!
Kristina SchneiderSeptember 30, 2014
Burritos are good here. Love the salsa selection.
Brendan CurranAugust 7, 2014
Pretty solid chili verde. Their horchata is tasty too.
Ros HodgekissNovember 10, 2014
Fish burrito! Perfect lunch spot on a sunny day.
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.
Kseniya MakarovaDecember 6, 2015
Can't go wrong with fish or shrimp anything
Jennifer SApril 10, 2014
Seriously the best veggie burrito I've ever eaten. too good 👌!!
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.
Lauren HofffmanAugust 26, 2015
Their outdoor tables are dog-friendly, dog friendly.
Ahmet UgluFebruary 19, 2018
All tacos, especially grilled steak
Lren & JJ PopnfreshJanuary 3, 2016
Burritos are made to order. And awesome.
Tomas MattiaFebruary 21, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Super veggie burrito with beans. Just get it.
Isma MalibuSeptember 21, 2014
Burrito carnita! Best one I ever had!!!
Rafael VasquezNovember 27, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Quesadillas chicken and Nacho beef are so HEAVEN, and the price is great!!!
c0uPJuly 19, 2015
Is it legal to marry a veggie burrito? I would put a ring on this 😍
Clinton WinderFebruary 2, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Best nachos. Torta is an amazing value!
Michael CraginFebruary 8, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Best burritos in SF. Highly recommend the Chile Colorado.
Chris KlinkJune 16, 2015
Great slightly crispy carnitas.
SlavaJune 2, 2019
Nice place but veggie burrito is pretty average as for me.
Bec ShayneNovember 26, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Foursquare asks “What’s good here?” Everything.
Jim ColganFebruary 25, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Get the mole (if they haven't run out)!
Sahil DesaiAugust 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
red salsa is good spicy and tasty.
ViatorStaffAugust 16, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Excellent carnitas burritos or tacos, but lovely seasonal veggie options as well for the non-meat lovers.
Amanda S.June 27, 2016
The veggie burrito actually contains veggies
Mark MattaDecember 11, 2012
Been here 10+ times
seriously the best taqueria in SF -- and I've had them all
Karla LopezAugust 14, 2013
Nice tacos, not too crowded, not too loud.
Michael WuJuly 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
All burritos are great ... Get them super!
Oliver HDecember 25, 2016
El Milanesa is solid.
Chrysanthe TenentesJuly 21, 2011
a little off the beaten path but hands down best i've had in sf
Margot SeetoFebruary 4, 2020
Chicken Milanesa super burrito.
Sam HoustonSeptember 14, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Get the Torta del Mar (fish Torta). It's absolutely amazing
James PAugust 9, 2013
El Farlito is two blocks away and three times as fast.
Andi TeggartNovember 21, 2013
Guac. Plus the best variety of salsas.
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 LopezMarch 29, 2015
Quesadilla and tacos to die for
EatDrinkBrandyDecember 21, 2011
I'm not a vegetarian, but the veggie burrito is AMAZING! :) Try it!
Evan VMarch 14, 2017
Best horchata ever.

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