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Top Mexican Food picks in the Mission Offering Takeout/Delivery
The Mission is a food lover's dream. From highly acclaimed ramen to Thai to pizza, you can find it in this 'hood. But the neighborhood orginally achieved its famous food status for its authentic Mexican spots. Whether its the hole-in-the-wall burrito joint, a strong marg, or some pozole that will transport you to the restaurants of Mexico, this is your Mission Mexican food hit list.
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"Chuy's Fiestas is a must try for authentic Mexican food. The space is cozy but I think the best part was walking in and seeing an older lady making tortillas by hand. I knew in my heart this would be the real deal. This restaurant is family owned and I can tell by their food. It felt like I was at someone's grandma's house eating their delicious meals made from scratch." - Andrea O.Stephanie’s 4-star review: This is a 3.5 star review. I came in a little on the late side on a Tuesday night. I was expecting more, however those tacos were great. Ambiance and service was a bit lacking. No one came to check on us, we needed more salsa, but wasn't able to order, etc... The homemade tortillas are delicious. The tacos are huge and were good. 2 was plenty. The shrimp one was really good, and the vampiro was great (and honestly a meal in itself). It had true cuts of steak, not that pounded out, cut up scraps. So kudos to that. What took this meal to a less than 4 star review: The guac and chips were sad. The guac was a bit watery and not flavorfully fresh. The chips were stale. As mentioned, the service was fine, but not really there. Overall, high expectations from the reviews, and I'm sure a great spot if you doing takeout or doing a super casual eat. I was looking more for some ambiance and good eats, and that wasn't quite what I got. -
Marissa H says: "I'm going to sound like a broken record here but... vegan Mexican? Wut? Never thought I'd end up at a place like this but wooooo-eeee am I glad I did! My friend got recommended Gracias Madre as a "must-try" in San Francisco and I'd have to agree. Great drink menu and a decent amount of options to choose from (all vegan)."Stephanie’s 3-star review: Vegan Mexican? It's a thing. I however thought I was straight out of a Portlandia skit. Our server was a tad bit of a vegan snob. Our questions were answered with pauses, smirks and a considerable amount of attitude. Dayum. With that, this place is super cute! All organic and vegan eats that is on the pricier side, however ended up being quite filling. I probably wouldn't come again unless I was a vegan or besties with a vegan as nothing wowed me other than the ambiance. Don't get me wrong, everything was good, I just like my Mexican with a bit more kick. Guac & tortillas - a small portion of guac for the price. I do very much love that they served it with freshly grilled homemade corn tortillas vs fried chips. Empanada in mole sauce - again not my favorite and quite small for the price tag. Quesadilla - delicious and filling. Priced at $12, it is a pretty hearty portion size. Veggie tacos - Eh. 3 huge vegetable tacos, but really no flavor at all, minus the shredded lettuce. Salads were great. Potatoes - so delicious. Topped with a cashew cheese and perfectly cooked, these are a great order to share. Flautas - I didn't get a taste, but these looked wonderful. Overall, a no brainer if you're a vegan or vegetarian. As someone who does love her vegetables, I'd still much prefer to go to a Mexican restaurant and order the vegetarian option (with the option for meat on the side). -
Ben F says: "No joke, I ordered every taco on the menu and they were all delicious. My favorite though...the 'jack in the box' inspired ground beef with simple fixins. It was really good and came as a trio. Price was also darn cheap." -
"I've walked past this mom 'n pop shop and wondered about it many times. After finally trying it, I see why they've been able to hold it down in a rapidly changing neighborhood. Spoiler: it's because their food is delicious!... The whole meal was positively nourishing and delicious." - Audrey S -
"This is the place to go for an authentic torta. It is a little ways from where I live but I don't mind the 45 min drive because I know that their quality is always the highest. Every single time I have been there I have never been disappointed. My husband is usually gets a cubana with everything, I like to get beef milanesa with everything and while I enjoy this delicious Mexican style sandwich I add their homemade green salsa. Seriously so good." - Sil M -
Lara T says of the taco tropical: "The panko and spice-dusted shrimp were so plump, tender, and hearty. The crispy exterior was paired well with the creamy and smooth spicy aioli. Another added complement was the subtle sweetness and freshness from tropical relish. I was intrigued by the use of a thinly sliced jicama for the tortilla, which added a crunchy texture and refreshing flavor." -
Chandra Eve F says: "Fresh flour tortillas are partly translucent, partly browned, a little floury on the outside, and completely melt in your mouth like a fine pastry. That's just the outer layer - every ingredient in your forearm sized burrito will be masterful. "Stephanie’s 4-star review: This is a straight up deli/market with a taqueria in the back. Visiting some friends who live in the Mission, they told us that this was their go to spot for cheap, authentic, filling Mexican eats. Sign me up. Seating is first come first serve on a few tables outside. You order inside, wait and hope a table outside will be open. I went with the suggested roast chicken burrito with spicy beans and guac. This is what dreams are made of. This is why I moved to California. The burrito was oh so smooth with a delicious homemade tortilla, tender roast chicken and creamy beans and rice. Yes! Everything about this was fresh and just so damn good. Room for improvement? Always. I wish it was a bit more spicy and that goes with the burrito overall. However, this was my first and only time visiting, so I need to revisit often to check out other menu items. The man loved his roast chicken tacos, which in hindsight I think I'd get next time for a less heavy meal and one that focus on that roast chicken. Home made chicharonnes and other Mexican delights make this spot a must visit when on the search for authentic eats. A few other things: Looking for hot sauce? You have to buy the whole bottle if you want to sprinkle it on your burrito. Boo. Looking to host your own taco party? You can buy everything by the pound. Carnitas meat to go, a lb of that guac or roast chicken, or a pint of beans. Buy it and bring it home and eat at your leisure. -
"The lines are long, but they move fast and for $12 I got stale chips and salsa, a beer and the biggest, most delicious quesadilla suiza filled with chorizo, avocado and cheese. I inhaled this beast with so.much.delight. I didn't share, I didn't make eye contact, I didn't speak, I don't think I took a breath. I just sat and ate and enjoyed every greasy bite." - Stephanie YStephanie’s 5-star review: Dang, El Farolito. You ruined, yet saved me, all at the same time. Heading back to BART at midnight, tipsy and hungry, El Farolito is truly that beacon of light*. The lines are long, but they move fast and for $12 I got stale chips and salsa, a beer and the biggest, most delicious quesadilla suiza filled with chorizo, avocado and cheese. I inhaled this beast with so.much.delight. I didn't share, I didn't make eye contact, I didn't speak, I don't think I took a breath. I just sat and ate and enjoyed every greasy bite. In and out in about 20 minutes and for $12 I ate enough for three. The burritos are behemoth status, but I prefer the quesadilla that focuses on the delicious meat and cheese vs the fillers of rice and beans. It gets crowded, but man, that midnight feast saved me from a crazy hangover, but I went to bed with calorie remorse and I woke up thirsty as a mo'fo and with some even more serious calorie regret. Womp womp. Leave the diet at home and enjoy this greasy, gluttonous Mexican legend. * - El Farolito means lighthouse in Spanish! -
Josh H says: "Pozolé fans rejoice cause this is your sanctuary, HUGE portions of the spicy red sauced, pork and hominy filled delight that is served with plenty of cabbage, onions and radishes on the side. This alone draws me here when I am in need of a pick me up after obliging a lil' too much the evening prior." -
Allister D says: "Their carne asada was on point and the best I've tasted so far. It's freshly grilled medium rare. Most carne asadas have been laying out overcooked but theirs is the best! It's fresh off the grill. I saw this man laying the flat steak onto the grill which was incredible. The refried beans was unique and adds a sticky texture that glued everything inside together."
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