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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4.0815 reviews
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Kreesha E.
11/11/2025

Always on point. Quesadillas and super burritos are our go to. Food is fresh and made to order.

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Bill P.
11/1/2025

Order: Carne asada, pastor, and carnitas taco: there is heaping amount of meat for each taco. Carne asada and pastor were very flavorful that paired well with the onions, not dry. Chips: it...

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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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Jeff H.
11/20/2025

Grilled chicken super burrito $12.75. They recently up the price of super burritos by $0.50 since July. Somehow El Farolito keeps making the list for people's top five burritos on Reddit and other...

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Carolina L.
11/17/2025

Felt nostalgic so I wanted to head out to my growing up part of SF. The Excelsior district and the Farolito is still there. Not many things are sadly and the Mission is not popping like it once...

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