El Farolito
The Verdict
"Carne asada super burrito, mix both salsas. The line looks long but moves fast. Have your order ready before you reach the counter."
What you need to know
What to Order
Super Burrito (Carne Asada): Grilled beef chopped fresh off the flame, rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa. Flour tortilla the size of your forearm. Close to two pounds, under $12.
Super Quesadilla: Underrated. Tortilla grilled crispy, your meat of choice, fresh ingredients.
Tacos: Soft corn tortillas, two or three at a time. Al pastor with pineapple off the spit is the call.
Mix the salsas. Red is bright and tangy, green has serious heat.
The Experience
No ambiance. Order at the counter, find a seat at the communal tables if there is one, eat surrounded by Mission night owls. Cab drivers, service workers, post-bar crowds. After midnight on weekends it is loud and packed. The line moves faster than it looks. Know your order before you reach the front.
Practical Info
Address: 2779 Mission Street (the original) and 2950 24th Street
Hours: Daily 10am to 1:30am, Fri-Sat to 2:30am
Payment: Cash is the safe bet
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What to get
Super burrito (carne asada), super quesadilla, al pastor tacos, mix the red and green salsas