Papalote Mexican Grill
The Verdict
"Get the Triple Threat burrito smothered in roasted tomato salsa. Buy a jar of that salsa to take home. The 24th Street location at Valencia is the original, opened March 1999."
What you need to know
Open since March 1999.
What to Order
Triple Threat Burrito: Grilled chicken, steak, and shrimp in one burrito. The Bobby Flay one. Get it smothered in the roasted tomato salsa.
Carne Asada Burrito: Well-marbled grilled beef, properly seasoned.
Fish Tacos: Grilled or fried, both good. Crisp cabbage, chipotle crema.
The Salsa: Order it on everything. Smoky, slightly sweet, with real heat. Buy a jar to take home.
What Makes It Different
Chips fried fresh. Guacamole made to order. Small space, colorful, covered in murals.
Practical Info
Address: 3409 24th Street at Valencia (the original)
Other Location: 1777 Fulton Street in the Western Addition
Hours: Sun-Wed 11am-9pm, Thu-Sat 11am-10pm
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What to get
Triple Threat Burrito smothered in roasted tomato salsa, carne asada burrito, fish tacos, jars of salsa to take home