El Metate Restaurant

(415) 641-7209

2406 Bryant St
San Francisco, CA 94110 37.7557 -122.4095

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Neighborhoods: Mission, Central East

Price:

$

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Cash, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Hidden Find

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Mexican

What People Are Saying About El Metate Restaurant

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In Short – El Metate's enormous burritos push the boundaries of the standard Mission taqueria. Freshly steamed tortillas are stuffed with unusual fillings, such as a vegetarian melange of freshly sauteed zucchini, carrots and broccoli, and the shrimp special, a blend of beaten egg and chopped shrimp, topped with nopales in a spicy red sauce. Traditionalists will enjoy the twice-cooked pork carnitas, which are tender yet slightly crispy on the edges. A steady stream of locals bustle in front of the open kitchen, picking up takeout orders, while others eat in at tables in their large…

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Know Before You Go:
Credit cards are not accepted here.
When to Go:
Menudo and pozole are available only on weekends.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/14/09

best fish tacos in town

by srcurran at Citysearch

friendliest staff in the city!

  • Pros: fish tacos, large portions, cheap
  • Cons: none
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/04/08

Good burrito

by JYelpdog at Citysearch

They have a really good chicken burrito. And the staff is nice too. It is located in random corner of the mission, they've expanded their dining room space significantly next door.

  • Pros: chips
  • Cons: random location
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/13/08

Best home-made Mexican food in the Mission

by lukeshepard at Citysearch

These folks know how to make their burritos. Everyone who works there is part of the same family, and you get a great vibe. We eat here at least once a week - the fish tacos are fantastic!

  • Pros: Family owned, very friendly, excellent healthy food
  • Cons: Can have long lines, tight space
3 Star Rating: Average

09/20/08

yummy fish tacos!

by anesejatina at Citysearch

We had amazing fish tacos and quesadilla here and wouldn't mind having more. : )

Parking was a bit laborious but this spot was definitely worth it.

Don't be fooled, for the handicap entry there are another set of doors that can accomodate someone in a wheelchair..

  • Cons: Parking
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/12/07

Yu-um!

by ohiochick at Citysearch

Ok, I've only been here once, but it was fantastic! Great nachos...but that's not too hard....and the BEST pork tamale I have ever had! Normally tamales are light on the fillings...but not here. Plus, you can't go wrong with the prices!

  • Pros: Best tamale ever
  • Cons: none
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