El Farolito

Came to try a famed Mission burrito, stayed for the chicken tacos!

We visited on a Sunday around 3pm and there was a line out the door! The line moves very quickly though so don't let it deter you. An important thing to note is that El Farolito is CASH ONLY. We ordered the Chicken Super Burrito, a Steak Crispy Taco and a Chicken Taco. The Burrito was large and filling! I would not recommend the Steak Crispy Taco because the hard shell was cold and reminiscent of a store bought shell. The Chicken Tacos on the other hand were AMAZING! We ended up ordering two more before leaving.

They give you a ticket with a number and the servers will bring the food to your table so keep an ear out for when your number is called. Drinks need to be opened at the cash register with a bottle opener. Happy eating!

Came here with super high expectations because of the great reviews this spot has and the fact that it apparently has a following. I ordered the super burrito, which came with rice, beans, salsa, sour cream, cheese, and a choice of meat (I had carne asada). Overall, the burrito was enjoyable but honestly didn't meet my expectations. While the burrito was loaded, I wish that it was more flavorful and I feel like nothing about it really wowed me. For the price point though, I'd say it's a solid meal that will fill you up.

This restaurant was super busy when I came. People are here for the food and not the ambiance, because it's super casual and a little chaotic. Service was pretty friendly despite all the chaos though. Make sure you bring cash because they don't take card here.

Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend this spot, but if you're already in the area wanting some Mexican food, this may be worth checking out.

Despite a slight discrepancy in pricing compared to the menu, the quality and flavor of the food more than made up for it. We ordered two super burritos, which totaled around $26 instead of the expected $18.50 according to the menu.

The burritos were generously filled with flavorful ingredients, including rice, beans, fresh tomato, onion, cilantro, and salsa. We opted for the lengua (beef tongue) and triipas (intestine), and both were cooked to perfection, tender and savory. The portion sizes were ample, ensuring we left feeling satisfied.

One thing to note is that El Farolito only accepts cash, so be sure to come prepared.

Go to late night food well in the neighborhood. I was blown away by the flavor of the torta from El Farolito - it was packed with meat yet well-balanced without being greasy. I've become a regular and tried most of the menu. Standouts include the huge yet tasty quesadillas, flautas, and tortas, as well as the fresh agua frescas. What keeps me coming back is the quality ingredients, generous portions, and late hours at their various locations. Overall, El Farolito serves up delicious, authentic Mexican food at reasonable prices, cementing its place as a must-try spot for burrito lovers in the city.

Very tasty burrito. Got the carnitas burrito and everything tastes great - great job making the burrito - as you can see in my cross section photo everything was disbursed throughout nicely . Place is cash only - luckily I always have some on hand for situations like this .

Would definitely return

Not ven close to original one smaller portion same price less flavor ! I'll stick with original location as this one missed the mark every time i order from them

Great price, giant portions, quick, and easy, makes this an all around win. I was visiting the Bay area for work and was told by a friend that I had to try the El Farolito burritos and I'm glad I did.

The El Farolito Bar is conveniently located near the Mission St & 24th St station. This is a cash only establishment but if you are short, they do have an ATM inside.

Order at the register and watch the guys work. Big grills and flattops covered in all different kinds of meat: carne asada, al pastor, carnitas, chorizo, pollo, cabeza, tripas, lengua, and sesos.

I opted for the Super Burrito ($9.25) which for a $1 more then the regular burrito adds: avocado, cheese, and sour cream to the base of rice, beans, salsa, and meat of your choice. Don't forget to grab a bag of chips for $.75.

This is a giant burrito. Definitely good for a couple meals (depending on how hungry you are). Unless you are a fan of sour cream I may stick with the regular burrito, since the super goes heave on the cream. I also don't think the meat/base needs the extras to enjoy this feast.

I was in and out in under 10min so this is a great place if you are in a hurry.

We came from TX and AZ to try this burrito.
I thought it was good the carne asada could have been wet instead of kinda dry. The rice was amazing tasted just like New Mexico Rice. The service was great. The size for the price was amazing! My friend and I shared it.The atmosphere was okay it was kinda small, but I got mine to go. over all I give a 4 star.

I'm so sad! El Farlito use to be my favorite taqueria in SF back in the day. I would go there at least once a month after work with my friends. To my dismay, my most recent visit was lack luster and quite disappointing.

Service, cleanliness, speed all that was fine, but it was the burrito itself, the star of the show, was a let down. Yes, they did stuff the burrito with generous amounts of meat, rice, and beans, but the flavor overall was quite lacking. The burrito was quite dry as well, which made it difficult to eat. I was so disheartened, but I understand that times have changed. Also for the chips, I think that they bagged up store bought chips, rather than making fresh tortilla chips in house.

El Farolito has been bookmarked for a long time and I was excited to check it out.

There were so many yummy options, but I was there for the burritos. I ordered a ginormous, arm size, surf and turf burrito loaded with carne asada and shrimp, and my wife got a loaded al pastor super burrito. So tasty! The chips and salsa were super delish.

I liked both carne asada and al pastor proteins, but enjoyed the earthy, flavor-packed flavors of the al pastor a bit more. My wife complained that their cheese tasted a bit weird for her but I didn't have a problem with it.

I liked the backdoor patio eating area. We were able to chill and eat outside with my dog. Service was friendly and quick. This place is Cash Only.