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What to order at Panchita's Pupuseria
- The dish to know
- El Salvadorian pupusas with cheese, beans, loroco
CuisineStreet food
Price$
NeighborhoodMission
HoursDaily lunch through late evening
Phone(415) 431-4232
The dishEl Salvadorian pupusas with cheese, beans, loroco
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Address: 3091 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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El Farolito ★ 4.5
El Farolito in San Francisco is the Mission's all-night taqueria on 24th and Mission, with the super burrito al pastor the late shift orders and a horchata.
Try: Super burrito and quesadilla suiza
Tip: Open to 02:30 on weekends; the 23:00-01:00 window is the city's best post-bar order.
Off the Grid, Fort Mason ★ 4.3
Off the Grid Friday Night at Fort Mason in San Francisco is the city's largest food-truck gathering, with 30-plus operators and a bay-view picnic lawn.
Try: Rotating food trucks (Friday night market)
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The Sentinel ★ 4.5
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Try: Corned beef sandwich
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El Toro Taqueria ★ 4.3
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Super Duper Burgers, 721 Market ★ 4.1
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Try: Mini Burger and garlic fries
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