{"id":98893133,"date":"2018-04-04T11:51:33","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T15:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98893133"},"modified":"2020-04-02T07:09:16","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T11:09:16","slug":"the-8-places-for-the-best-burritos-in-san-francisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/the-8-places-for-the-best-burritos-in-san-francisco\/","title":{"rendered":"The 8 Places for the Best Burritos in San Francisco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On a <em>mission<\/em> to experience the biggest, baddest, and most bodacious burritos in the world? San Francisco is top choice for most chowhounds seeking to call it a <em>wrap<\/em> on where to enjoy this most delicious of Mexican dishes.<\/p>\n<p>No matter if you\u2019re after the meatiest mounds or healthiest of vegan options to stuff inside your tortilla, California\u2019s city by the bay\u00a0has a burrito just for you. Here\u2019s our look at some the most significant spots to bite into a beautiful, bountiful burrito in SF.<\/p>\n<h2>El Castillito<\/h2>\n<h4><em>2092 Mission Street<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>El Castillito caused quite the stir in San Fran when it was left out of the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BurritoBracket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Burrito Bracket<\/a> fiasco a few years ago, earning it the nickname &#8220;the one that got away.&#8221; Cuts of meat flavored with cumin and garlic speak volumes for why chef David Chang said it might be the best burrito he\u2019s ever eaten.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98893139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_627864278.jpg\" alt=\"Woman eating a burrito\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_627864278.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_627864278-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_627864278-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_627864278-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>El Farolito<\/h2>\n<h4><em>2779 Mission Street<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>If you like to use both hands when you eat your burrito then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Taqueria-El-Farolito-169779226391606\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Farolito<\/a> is the place. Oversized chunks of pork, chicken, beef,\u00a0and avocado wrapped to perfection will have you running through napkins at a rate. If you&#8217;re foodie with a more adventurous palate, then tuck into options such as\u00a0<em>sesos<\/em>, <em>lengua<\/em>, and <em>cabeza<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2>HRD Coffee Shop<\/h2>\n<h4><em>521A Third Street\u00a0<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>HRD&#8217;s burritos are a mix of all things SF &#8212; cosmopolitan and tasty. They take the kimchee, spicy pork, brown rice, and kiwi route and offer a new take on an old favorite. Hey, anything that celebrates the spirit of this city gets our vote!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\/san-francisco-sfo-california-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">If you&#8217;re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair&#8230;and check out these cheap flights to get you there!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>The Little Chihuahua<\/h2>\n<h4><em>581 Valencia Street<\/em><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BeD_k6FnqoX\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BeD_k6FnqoX\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Made with 4505 Chorizo !!! @4505meats . . . . . . . . #thelittlechihuahua #thedailybite #sanfrancisco #tlcsf #starvingsf<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thelittlechihuahua\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> The Little Chihuahua Mexican<\/a> (@thelittlechihuahua) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-01-17T19:31:20+00:00\">Jan 17, 2018 at 11:31am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>If you prefer your burrito on the premium side of things, then <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelittlechihuahua.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TLC<\/a> is the place for you. With sustainably sourced ingredients, the menu offers upgrades on your burrito, but as with any upgrade be prepared to pay a little more for it. Opt for the vegetarian and vegan choices here &#8212; they come highly recommended.<\/p>\n<h2>Pancho Villa Taqueria<\/h2>\n<h4><em>3071 16th Street<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>This family-run business stays true to its roots with fresh natural ingredients cooked right in front of you. There&#8217;s much to be said for watching and listening to your food being prepared; it builds anticipation. We assure you a single bite of their grilled chicken burrito and you will be back for more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98893146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_253801270.jpg\" alt=\"two beef burritos with rice, black beans and salsa\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_253801270.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_253801270-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_253801270-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/shutterstock_253801270-810x486.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Papalote Mexican Grill<\/h2>\n<h4><em>3409 24th Street<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>Three words: Roasted. Tomato. Salsa. Take it home in their jars, share it with your family or whatever but for heaven&#8217;s sake celebrate it! It&#8217;s what they&#8217;re most famous for. That and the quality vegetarian and vegan options.<\/p>\n<h2>La Taqueria<\/h2>\n<h4><em>2889 Mission Street<\/em><\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BSjxVJhF3Dw\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BSjxVJhF3Dw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Happy national #burrito day! (@doublemeatplease) #nationalburritoday<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lataqueriasf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> La Taqueria<\/a> (@lataqueriasf) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-04-06T21:25:49+00:00\">Apr 6, 2017 at 2:25pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re the no rice type then keep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LaTaqSF\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Taqueria<\/a> in mind. And be sure to admire all the awards La Taq has won. Did you know it just happens to be the most awarded burrito joint in America? Their burritos are small, delicious, and pack a punch. You might want to order another one.<\/p>\n<h2>Taqueria Canc\u00fan<\/h2>\n<h4><em>2288 Mission Street<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>Taqueria Canc\u00fan\u2019s burritos are as well balanced as any you\u2019ll ever taste with punchy sweet sauce, just the right amount of rice, and the meat of your choice. Yes please!<\/p>\n<p><b><em>Did we leave your favorite burrito place off our list? We\u2019d love to hear more about where you love to eat in the Bay Area.<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On a mission to experience the biggest, baddest, and most bodacious burritos in the world? San Francisco is top choice for most chowhounds seeking to call it a wrap on where to enjoy this most delicious of Mexican dishes. 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