The Mission District in San Francisco is home to many wonderful restaurants that make the Mission a popular destination. But one of its most popular claims to fame is the Mission Burrito. Discover here where you can find the best Mission Burritos in San Francisco.
But first…what is a Mission Burrito?
A Mission Burrito is a type of burrito that became popular in the Mission District of San Francisco in the 1960s. Its main distinction is its larger size and addition of extra rice and other ingredients. While you might find this common now with burritos, the Mission District was the home of the original Mission Burrito and can be attributed to this common style of a burrito.
A Mission Burrito begins with a large flour tortilla from a steam press filled with Mexican rice, beans, salsa, and some sort of chopped or shredded meat. Popular add-ons include avocado slices, sour cream, cheese, and sometimes lettuce.
El Farolito
Making its distinctive burritos for years, El Farolito sets the bar high with its carnitas burrito. Its size is just as impressive as the taste. With a large portion of pork, rice, fresh avocado slices, crema, and spices you won’t soon forget, their burritos are some of the best in town. While there are other locations throughout San Francisco, their Mission District location offers the best authentic atmosphere for enjoying your Mission Burrito.
Papalote
Voted the best burrito in San Francisco, Papalote has made a name for itself with its Mission-style burritos. While the food here is superb, it’s their special sauce (salsa) that keeps burrito-lovers coming back for more. The salsa has made them famous, so much so that they started offering it for purchase. Pick from four distinctive flavors; Original house Salsa, Serrano-Tomatillo, Habanero, and Chipotle.
Taqueria Cancun
Enjoy a colorful experience and one of the best Mission burritos in San Francisco at Taqueria Cancun. Known for their Al pastor, this is a must-try if it is your first visit. The menu also offers a variety of meats, a multitude of burritos including a vegetarian version.
Pancho Villa Taqueria
This casual Mexican eatery proudly serves its burritos with the freshest ingredients, all made from scratch every day. Also known for their salsa, Pancho Villa Taqueria has made a name for itself serving up Mission burritos with its slew of choices. With multiple types of meat and seafood burritos and nine different vegetarian burritos, it will be hard to choose!
Taqueria la Cumbre
With claims to be the birthplace of the Mission Burrito, Taqueria la Cumbre is sure to be a stop on anyone’s hunt for the best Mission Burrito in San Francisco. Choose from meat, seafood, and vegetarian burritos at this classic Mexican restaurant.
El Faro
Another claim to be the originators of the Mission burrito, El Faro, after all these years, still offers a decent burrito if you are in need of a cheap, fully loaded plate of burrito fixings.
Mission District accommodations
If you are looking to explore all the Mission District has to offer, in addition to sampling its famous Mission burritos, then book your stay at Inn San Francisco. Our historic bed and breakfast is located in the heart of the Mission and makes for a great jumping-off point for exploring the neighborhood and the rest of San Francisco. Browse our rooms today and begin planning your San Francisco getaway today!
