El Farolito

This is my husband and mine go to Mexican spot.I usually order the boss burrito, which is usually shrimp and steak with refried beans. This burrito does not contain rice. This place is also known for the quesadillas! Huge and full of meat. Always ask for extra green and red sauce. the red sauce is more spicy than the green. Don't forget to order Agua Fresca (I love the pineapple or strawberry). It's seriously addicting. If you come anytime after midnight, expect extremely long lines. However, the staff is really great at getting orders out quickly. Bathrooms available for customers and always clean.

Please be warned, this is not the same El Farolito as the one on 24th and Mission. It might have the same name and the same banner but trust me - not the same. I ordered a super chicken burrito, pretty standard. I noticed he only charged me 11.50? Now you might find that to be a good thing but unfortunately I understand why the price was so low. This was the dryest grilled chicken I've ever had. It felt like the meat had been sitting there, or literally microwaved. It had that dry almost gummy consistency. All, literally all of the sourcream and avocado was at the very bottom of the burrito. The flavor was just bad. But even more shocking, the burrito started to FALL APART after a few bites. It was wrapped like some Los Angeles lazy don't know no better burrito. I'm giving 2 stars and not 1 because again, 11.50 is cheap and the guy who served me was very nice. I don't enjoy trashing sf taquerias!! But Lesson learned, if it isn't 24th and mission farolito, or the one in the excelsior, definitely skip.

A must go! Stopped by on a Saturday night around 8pm. Service was really quick! I had the Al pastor super burrito and I think it might be my new favorite thing! Can't believe it has taken me so long to check out this place! Their torta was also really good!

really,, this place is one of the most popular taco/burrito spots in SF? I was excited to try this place since they have a lot of good reviews. however i'm very very confused because a burrito from Chipotle tastes better than this. The burrito fillings were ROOM TEMP, almost cold. The rice was absolute mush and offensively unflavorful. mexican food in SF has let me down horrendously. need to go to LA instead

Nice no frills Mexican food. Always busy, always tasty.Usually get the burrito as it's a staple here- but today I switched it up a little and got the quesadilla- which was a great decision. I can't tell if it was even bigger than a burrito but definitely packed full of meat and goodness- with a nice crispy outer layer.This is the place I always take visitors when they visit in the city!Definitely a San Francisco staple establishment. Plenty of seating in this location also. Quick service, great food on the cheaper side.

El Farolito on Alabama St is hands down my favorite taqueria in San Francisco. Having grown up in the Mission District, this has been my go-to spot for years, and it's never disappointed. After finishing my shift at the hospital, my fiancé and I stopped by for a late-night dinner, and it hit the spot as always.I ordered the super nachos, which were loaded with toppings and so satisfying. The price was around $10, which is a steal these days considering how expensive everything has become. My fiancé went for two carne asada tacos, and they were absolutely delicious--packed with flavor.El Farolito is a gem, and I recommend it not just to locals but to anyone visiting the city. The food is always solid, and you can't beat the authentic Mission District vibe. Definitely a must-try if you're in San Francisco!

They're tacos and burritos are fire. The torta gets the job done. Super speedy and clean!!

* date visited: 07.29.2024* ordered: regular burrito w pastor indeed worth the hype, dgaf what people say. $12 for a burrito of this size is so value. the pastor is yummy and really can't ask for more or less, you know what rice, beans, and salsa taste like lmao. the tortilla itself is really nice and stretchy, thin but holds up against all the toppings lol.open late, fast service, and quality. so great

Dropped my lunch on my way to work and the dish it was in shattered! Wow, no lunch, but, wait, El Farolito is right around the corner!! Stopped to pick up an al pastor super burrito between sites. The line was long (abut 5 deep) at about 11:15, but it moved pretty quickly for ordering. It took another 10 minutes or so before I got my burrito to go. They were nice enough to cut it in half for me since I knew I wouldn't be able to eat the whole thing. Arrived at my second work site and had about 20 minutes to scarf down lunch; the burrito was stuffed full with beans and rice that kept falling out as I was eating it (my poor car!). The ratio of meat to the beans and rice could've been better, but it was still good. The super burrito gave me avocado, sour cream, and cheese, too. Half was more than enough for lunch. They threw in two containers of salsa, but since I was already making a mess, I decided to save the salsa for my second half. They now charge 75¢ for tortilla chips, so I opted not to have them. Good stop for a filling no-frills meal, but have lots of napkins on hand!

straight gas no brakes. best al pastor burrito i've had. super nice people at the counter. everything about this place screams that you'll get exactly the quality of food you want