La Taqueria
San Francisco, CA 94110-3907
Phone: (415) 285-7117
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- 25th Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Mexican Food 2005, Burrito 2004, Mexican Food 2004
- Hours:
- Daily 11am-9pm
Editorial Review for La Taqueria – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
The white stucco exterior mimics traditional Mexican adobe, while the small-though-spacious interior features thick wooden tables, both for small groups and for communal dining. The open kitchen runs the length of one side of the restaurant, while a colorful mural, depicting pyramids and other Mexican cultural icons, runs the length of the other.
The Food
Tacos are what this place does best. Hot griddled tortillas stuffed with melted cheese, beans, meat and salsa make a savory, incredibly satisfying snack. Of the meat choices, carne asada (beef) and carnitas (pork) are the most popular, but diners can also get chicken, chorizo or tongue. Since no rice is used, the burritos aren't the belly-busting logs found elsewhere. Though they might look skimpy to some, diners actually get more meat--and flavor--for their buck.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkBesides the usual beers and sodas, there are great aguas frescas (try fresh cantaloupe, mango or strawberry) and horchata (a creamy cinnamon-spiced rice drink).
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User Reviews for La Taqueria
07/12/2008 Posted by corruptcompassion
What can I say, if money's no object, then this spot is worth it. I make it a point to eat at taqueria's in our fair city, and when compared to others, La Taqueria has the best flavors. The quality of beef is the highest I've had in any taqueria, the custom hot sauce is delicious, all of the ingredients are fresh, and the meat is cooked just right. I've also had veggie burrito's around the city, and this place tops it for me. The taco's are on my top 5 list in the city; cooked so the corn tortilla is a bit crunchy, packed full, and presented beautifully. The big downside to this place is the price. Right now, it's almost 10 bucks for a meat burrito. The veggie burrito is a good price though. Also, there is no rice in their burrito's, and some people hate that. I've eaten at La Taqueria over 50 times in my life, and I've eaten at as many other taqueria's I could find. I have to say that I'm rarely disappointed by La Taqueria.
Pros: Fresh flavor, high quality ingredients.
Cons: Expensive, Bad Parking.
04/17/2008 Posted by 23street
I have heard many people say this is one of the best taqueria's in the city. So after being unimpressed in the past i decided to give it another try not once but twice recently on the urging of some friends.well i must say not only is this place overpriced, but the ingediants uninspiring, and rather bland. The salsa in particuliar was bordering on being "off". I have lived in the mission for over ten years and eaten at every taqueria and truck around and i'm tired of hearing about this place as one of the best, it is not....
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