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Garaje
Mexican Restaurant and Bar$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
The folks at Serious Eats and SFGate like this place. Would you agree?
"Excellent beer, and the surfer leo is worth the subsequent coronary."(12 Tips)
"Both the Cali steak zapato and the Como se llama are amazing"(11 Tips)
"Zapatas are the best"(10 Tips)
"Our favorite taco is the "Como Se Llama?""(8 Tips)
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VassilisSeptember 16, 2016Not sure about getting in at first but ended up having one of the best fast meals in town. Space is good in its own style, the cali steak zapato the real deal. Service is ok
The California steak Zapata will put you into a blissful burrito coma. Great craft beers on tap, too.
- Crazy Dave is amazing, get his double cheeseburger and add a fried egg. The seared ahi tuna taco is huge, and don't miss the fully loaded steak fries either! (Ask about the beers too!)
Huge fan of the Dave Double. One of the better burgers I’ve ever had in SF. Love the thick tortilla chips and selection of craft beers on tap, too.
BommySeptember 13, 2014Cali steak zapato has fries inside and is delicious! Cheeseburger is greasy and so american cheesy but worth trying at least once. Off night perhaps but the carnitas taco had no flavor. Cash only.
The burger here is one of the best. Zapatos are very good too (pressed burritos). The only drawback is that it gets packed at lunch & happy hour!
Had the Carnitas Fries for the first time the other day. AWESOME!!! Crispy fries, and really good carne asada with a lot if guacamole. Only $8. Now on my regular rotation.
Get a cali steak zapato. Just the right amount of food and super delicious. Grab some interesting looking hot sauce from their wide selection and order a weird looking beer to complete your meal.
Lauren SandersOctober 27, 2018We stumbled upon this retro spot. Order at the bar and find your own seating. Just say yes to the zapatos and the “fake news margaritas”... The zapatos are huge and shareable!
Jesse AtkinsonJuly 24, 2015Good place. Lots of great beer. Can be really busy and loud after work hours on work days. Haven't tried the food yet so can't comment.
Wilson Favre-DelerueSeptember 28, 2016Tacolicious. Difficult to go wrong with any of the tacos here, all of which are tasty, flavourful and perfectly assembled.
The best local spot for hangover cures; greasy, yet delicious food, combined with amazing beers (hair of the dog). No crap on tap!
Megan AllisonJuly 3, 2016Bring cash for the Cadillac taco and some really interesting beers. Chill place for any casual occasion.
Hana KelleyJuly 23, 2014You can't go wrong with anything you get here! But I recommend the Cali Steak Zapatos and their street style tacos (they are only $3 each!).
Epic ahi Tuna taco & Cali burrito (there are French fries inside, but it doesn't feel like a filler!), but the steak and shrimp taco was just okay. Great local beer selection. Come on a taco Tues!
Jessica FengJuly 19, 2013Cute decor with street signs. Easy to walk past so make sure you keep your eyes pealed when looking for it. Zapatos had fresh avocado but too many beans. Get the carne asana fries to share!
Justin McKissickJuly 1, 2018Outdoor entrance was unassuming but once inside the atmosphere is fantastic, great casual mix of American and Mexican.
I love that a bar can have complimentary iphone 5 chargers at the tables, but still be cash-only (also the zapatos, tacos, and beer selection are all amazing, especially given the area)
The zapatos are humongous! Wash one down with a tasty beer. Cash only!
Luis CastroFebruary 14, 2015It's great for burritos and tacos if you work nearby. It's Mexican style food with an American twist. They only accept cash and there's an ATM inside the local.
This place is a great interpretation of mexican food. They don't try to seem authentic and fail, they take the best of street mexican food and mix it with an american twist. Recommended.
_April 24, 2015Obsessed with the carne asada zapato!!! Everything is delicious here. Grab some beer while you're at it!
Erik MörnerOctober 2, 2014Great food. Have a seat on the top floor with view of this often busy restaurant. Don't forget their nice selection of craft beer on tap.
Delicious taco and beer spot. Great for small groups or you can rent the second floor. Can get very crowded and it's cash only.
My favourite Mexican restaurant outside of Chipotle (ha). The Cali Steak zapato is to die for, and the beer selection ain't bad either.
Lots of good beer (and they clearly dig good beer) and I love a good crispy tortilla, so the Zapatos are the way to go.
Come check this place out! The happy hour tacos are delish and so are the zapatos.
Andrew ChoiApril 19, 2016Unique space with killer eats. The carne asada fries and the Cali steak zapato are so good!
Damian BayonaDecember 23, 2016Very delicious street style food with a broad beer selection. The fish burrito thing is very tasty and a ton of food.
Ashley YueOctober 23, 2016La mermaid + churros cream ale + sangria (they put jam in it but oh my does it taste good!). 👌🏽
Nitin PuriOctober 18, 2016Great burgers but my go to are the Cali Zapatos (cali is code for avocado and fries)
𝙶𝚘𝚗𝚣𝚊𝚕𝚘 𝙰𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚊𝚜December 18, 2022Fish burrito was very tasty. Their house hot sauce was also super nice.
Rebecca ChiuJune 4, 2014Great vibe and cheap eats. Seared ahi tuna with avo taco is fantastic. Love the spicyness of the sauce and freshness of the ahi.
I know everyone gets a zapato here. But the burger is actually pretty fabulous and super overlooked.- The Como Se Llama Taco is kind of awesome. Worth the $6 for it's size and quality, and I love the double textures of the two tortillas.
Serious EatsApril 30, 2013Their hand-pattied, drive-in style cheeseburger is among the best in the city for the price.
Joshua RoweJanuary 8, 2014The burgers are awesome but it's hard to pass up the tacos. Try the Cadillac and the Seared Ahi and Avocado. Great beer selection too.- The Dave’s Double is one of the best burgers in SF. Great beer selection.
MariJanuary 11, 2019A zapato is a burrito but without the rice and they are very good. Lines out the door for lunch, but chill in the evening.
Clay SmithApril 19, 2013Good beer list, excellent ¿como se llama? taco. Don't order more than two of the specialty tacos unless you're starving.
ᴡᴡᴡ.Bob.pwho.ru EricksonMay 8, 2013You won't earn any miles or points here. The only points you will earn will be for checking in on Foursquare because it's cash only!
Seared Ahi Tuna taco is delicious. Also, surprisingly great is the vegetarian Zapato even for meat eaters.- The chicken street taco is really good. So are the nachos!
When going on dates, choose the Zapatos, it doesn't get sloppy and drip everywhere. Cali steak is a very tasty bet.
You can't go wrong with a burger, fries, and a beverage (they have a great craft beer selection).- David HowlandJanuary 16, 2016Crazy Dave's Double is the way to go, but be warned: the "plain" burger includes some sort of combo ketchup/mustard sauce.
Daniel MarkhamAugust 1, 2017Do you really need another tip telling you to get the burger here? No. Add jalapeños, though, because why wouldn't you? (They're free btw)
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(415) 664-0838
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