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- 6764 Washington St., San Francisco 94599
Tacos Garcia Food Truck
Outside of those in the city of Napa proper, the only taco truck in the Valley (not counting the ones that roll up to vineyards during Harvest) can usually be found sitting in the parking lot of th... read more
- 579 Hayes St., San Francisco 94102
- 415-626-1162
Marino
A super-welcome addition, if for no other reason than to educate people here that there's more to Mexican cuisine than gigantic greasy burritos (which are really an American thing, y'all). Occupies... read more
- 14560 Big Basin Way, San Francisco 95070
- 408-867-1639
Casa de Cobre
From the owners of The Basin, "The Copper House" is named after the tiny pueblo of Santa Clara del Cobre, in the state of Michoacan, Mexico, and which inspires the menu here. Low-key spot with a sh... read more
- 236 Hamilton Ave., San Francisco 94301
- 650-833-3151
Reposado
We love what's happening to Mexican food in the Bay - more bright spots like this specializing in little-known and overlooked traditional cuisine of Mexico. Cavernous 6000 square-foot space with cl... read more
- 22nd and Harrison Sts., San Francisco 94110
El Tonayense Taco Truck
Eating standing is better for your health, maybe worse for your outfit as the saucy richness of that El Pastor taco bravely escapes down your chin. Taco trucks are the emblem of down-home Californi... read more
- 2323 Birch St., San Francisco 94306
- 650-321-8003
The Oaxacan Kitchen
Original regional restaurants like this are testament to the astonishing culinary bravado in the Bay Area: Oaxacan cuisine is largely undiscovered, but created here with care and pride. For example... read more
- 3740 El Camino Real, San Francisco 94306
- 650-843-0643
Celia’s
De facto margarita spot for many a burned out B-school student, who throw down the green sour drink by the pitcherful and ogle the undergrads. Interior is fairly typical faux adobe "taco deco" with... read more
- 451 Lakeville St., San Francisco 94952
- 707-766-8929
Lolita's Market & Taqueria
Your impulse will likely be to turn around when you pull into Lolita's parking lot. Don't. Unless you knew better, you'd never know it was anything more than a little market. But now you know bette... read more
- 1005 N. Shoreline Blvd., San Francisco 94043
- 650-967-3525
Fiesta Del Mar
Packing ‘em in for almost 20 years with hearty Mexican seafood and other traditional dishes, this family-owned spot has a seriously devoted cult following that counts some prominent tech comp... read more
- 306 Broderick St., San Francisco 94117
- 415-437-0303
Nopalito
Named after cactus leaf often used in traditional Mexican cooking, this quaint cafe is far from prickly. Small operation, attached to a grocery store is always packed. Luckily, patrons can call in ... read more
- 1797 Haight St., San Francisco 94117
- 415-668-7717
Zona Rosa
Yep, another Latino assembly line cranking out cheap veggie tacos and gordo carnitas burritos to a mostly gringo crowd. Giant Aztec masks on the walls add a bit of classy culture, and stool seating... read more
- 1654 Haight St., San Francisco 94117
- 415-864-2140
El Balazo
On a Friday night it’s a tossup which is more hammered—the copper covered walls or the customers. The usual Mexican suspects, all made fast, filling and cheap. It’s the best Mex on Haight Street, w... read more
- 2288 Mission St., San Francisco 94110
- 415-252-9560
Taqueria Cancun
Spring break in Tijuana, Ranchero 8-track soundtrack included. Hot little Mexican mamacitas and streetwise, gold chain–wearing male counterparts ready for a beat-down if you look at their woman the... read more
- 5929 Geary Blvd., San Francisco 94121
- 415-387-4747
Tommy’s Mexican
Serving authentic Yucatecan (yes, that a real word) cuisine since 1965. But more importantly, getting locals bombed on top-shelf tequila since 1965. Loud, bright, crowded cantina best known for the... read more
- 1500 Broadway, San Francisco 94109
- 415-409-8226
Nick’s Crispy Tacos
Me encanta Nick's Crispy, home of the city's best fish tacos. Chef-owner Nick rents out day space from nightclub impresario Harry Denton. Thus the Mexican ponchos over plush velvet booths and super... read more
- 438 Geary St., San Francisco 94102
- 415-440-2737
Colibrí Mexican Bistro
Upscale Mexico bistro welcomes businessmen on holiday and margarita-slurping theater crowd for pricey tapas. Anything smothered in mole sauce is going to be good. 100 types of tequila to keep you w... read more
- 303 2nd St., San Francisco
- 415-543-2928
Maya
Definitely not your local taqueria mi amigo. Carved wooden doorways, rustic iron chandeliers, burnt orange walls. Tangy mahi-mahi ceviche? Sweet pork quesadillas? Open-faced pan roasted salmon ench... read more
- 2889 Mission St., San Francisco 94110
- 415-285-7117
La Taqueria
Part of the great Mission taco debate. Hot griddled beauties oozing with melted cheese and carnitas, chorizo or carne asada hit all the sweet spots. No rice, but we likes ’em better that way anyway... read more
- 3842 International Blvd., San Francisco 94601
- 510-533-2395
El Huarache Azteca
Hola ese, no super burritos or spinach tortilla wraps here. But bringing your hooptie way out to this Oakland barrio is worth it. Get the enchiladas de mole or huarache with cactus and carne asada.... read more
- 5004 Telegraph Ave., San Francisco
- 510-450-0522
Restaurante Dona Tomas
Little jewel in Oakland’s Temescal, like the white gardenia in Frida’s raven locks. Fancified Mexican dinners and tequila samplers without murals. Always packed because locals are suave, staff is c... read more
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