What to order at La Taqueria

Must order
The dorado-style burrito: rolled, then crisped on the plancha with a sear.
Signature dishes
Carnitas burrito (no rice), Carne asada tacos
Editor tip
Cash and card accepted; the line moves fast even at 13:00 because each taquero builds with both hands.
CuisineMexican Taqueria
Price$
NeighborhoodThe Mission
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Location

Address: 2889 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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El Farolito in San Francisco is the Mission's all-night taqueria, opened in 1980 on 24th and Mission, with the super burrito that set the modern bar.

OrderSuper burrito al pastor with everything, plus a horchata.

TipOpen until 02:30 on Friday and Saturday; the 23:00-01:00 window has the fastest line of the night.

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OrderCarne asada super burrito, the room's invention from 1972.

TipPinto over black beans here; the kitchen renders pork fat into the pintos and they sing.

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OrderSpaghetti with plum tomatoes; the Annie Stoll pasta on the menu since 1998.

TipPizzeria Delfina next door takes walk-ins and serves the same pizza dough; faster on a Friday.

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OrderThe 5-course pasta tasting, the room's house format since 2009.

TipThe pasta tasting is the move; ordering pasta a la carte costs the same and gives you less.

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