La Taqueria
The Verdict
"Voted Best Burrito in USA. James Beard America's Classics Award winner."
What you need to know
La Taqueria has been on Mission Street since 1973. The Mission Street counter serves a stripped-down version of the Mission-style burrito: meat, beans, salsa, cheese, and sour cream in a griddled tortilla. No rice. La Taqueria won the James Beard America’s Classics Award in 2017.
What to Order
Super Burrito (Carne Asada): Grilled beef with crispy edges and char flavor.
Carnitas: Fall-apart pork.
Dorado Style: A final griddle press that crisps the tortilla. An additional couple of dollars and a different texture from the standard burrito.
Tacos: Same ingredients in a smaller format. Multiple meats in one visit lets you compare.
The No-Rice Position
Most Mission taquerias add rice. La Taqueria does not. The burrito is denser and meatier as a result.
The Counter
Order and wait for your number. The line moves steadily even when it stretches down the block. The space has not changed substantially since 1973.
Practical Info
Price: Burritos $12 to $16
Payment: Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cash
Hours: Wed-Sat 11am-8:45pm, Sun 11am-7:15pm. Closed Mon-Tue.
Address: 2889 Mission Street
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What to get
Super burrito carne asada dorado style, carnitas burrito, tacos on corn tortillas