La Taqueria

★★★★★Mission•Mexican•$
Extra Guacamole at La Taqueria
Carne Asada Burrito Dorado at La Taqueria
Carne Asada Tacos at La Taqueria

La Taqueria

★★★★★Mission, San Francisco•Mexican$
|by Cook Foodie

⚡ Quick Take

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Rating
5/5
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Price
$
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Ideal For
Anyone seeking SF's best burrito
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Must Order
Carne Asada Burrito Dorado
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Reservations
No reservations—line moves fast; go at off-peak hours
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Best For
lunch, dinner

"Oh my God, it might be called The Place of the Tacos, but trust me, this place really knows how to make a burrito."

— Take of Cook Foodie

📝 The Full Story

Oh my God, it might be called The Place of the Tacos, but trust me, this place really knows how to make a burrito. Go for the carne asada, make it supreme, ask for extra guac if you want, and maybe ask for less beans. You will love it. You go here for the burrito—the carne asada one, amazing. The carne asada is grilled to order, giving you that perfect char and smoky flavor. Part of the Mission's rich taqueria culture, La Taqueria has been serving authentic Mexican food for decades. The burrito here is legendary, with fresh ingredients and that perfect balance of flavors. Don't let the name fool you—while they do great tacos, the burrito is what makes this place special.

🍴 What to Order

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Carne Asada Burrito (Supreme)

Grilled-to-order steak burrito with sour cream, guac, and cheese—no rice

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Extra Guacamole

Fresh, chunky guacamole made daily

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Carne Asada Tacos

Simple, perfect tacos with tender grilled beef and fresh salsa

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❓ Common Questions

What makes La Taqueria's burrito special?
La Taqueria famously doesn't put rice in their burritos—just meat, beans, fresh ingredients, and perfectly grilled tortilla. The carne asada is grilled to order, and making it 'supreme' adds sour cream, guac, and cheese.
Why is there always a line at La Taqueria?
La Taqueria was named America's Best Burrito by FiveThirtyEight and has been a Mission institution since 1973. The line is part of the experience, but it moves quickly.
Should I get tacos or burrito at La Taqueria?
Despite the name, most regulars come for the burrito. Get the carne asada burrito made supreme (add sour cream, guac, cheese) and ask for it dorado style (grilled crispy). The tacos are excellent too, but the burrito is legendary.

📍 Visit Info

Address
2889 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Cuisine
Mexican
Style
counter service

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