El Farolito

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4817 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94112

El Farolito is a no-frills Mexican taqueria located in San Francisco's Mission District, renowned for its generous portions of burritos and quesadillas. With a narrow interior that often gets cramped, this cash-only establishment is celebrated for its authentic flavors, including fresh avocado slices in their burritos and a limited salsa bar featuring varying levels of heat.

This local favorite boasts a dedicated following, consistently praised for its fresh ingredients and quick service, even during peak hours. Patrons often rave about the quality and quantity of the food, making El Farolito a must-visit destination for anyone craving comforting, hearty Mexican fare.

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4.0806 reviews
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Shawn S.
10/2/2025

This is my goto Taquaria if am in the excelsior area. their burritos are so good. Gotta try the guacamole sauce and pico makes everything even better. The horchata and melon is really sweet...

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Eleisha M.
4/23/2025

Grabbed dinner here. It is set up cafeteria style, where you order at the counter and wait for your number to be called to pick up. I went with a tostada and a chicken quesadilla. The tostada was...

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Jeff H.
7/13/2025

2025 update. El Farolito is awesome. The chefs here are experts. I love how the meats are always smoky delicious. Tonight's take-out was my usual order, carnitas (deep fried pork) super burrito...

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Michelle M.
4/1/2025

It's definitely a hole in the wall place that has been around forever. They're open late night and the burritos are heavy and yummy. Parking can be tough and the neighborhood is sketch so be...

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Raymond L.
4/4/2025

First of all, I prefer this location because there's more street parking and the area is a lot less congested with street traffic. The way to go is to not takeout if possible, especially if you...

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