What is the best Tacos restaurant in Tenderloin?

Matador is our top pick for Tacos restaurants in Tenderloin, scoring 8.4/10. All-day daily happy hour with legit street-taco pricing downtown.

Any insider tips for Matador?

Grab bar seats for fastest service during happy hour.

What should I order at Matador?

Barbacoa tacos; carnitas tacos; flautas

When should I visit Matador?

Weekdays 4–6pm for peak deals

Who should go to Matador?

After-work crews and margarita lovers

Any insider tips for Al Pastor Papi Mexican Grill?

Ask for pineapple shaved from the trompo for the classic finish.

What should I order at Al Pastor Papi Mexican Grill?

Al pastor tacos; gringa; alpastorta

When should I visit Al Pastor Papi Mexican Grill?

Tuesdays early evening for specials

Any insider tips for 620 Jones?

Head straight to the patio bar—HH taco orders move fastest there.

What should I order at 620 Jones?

Street taco special; fish tacos; flautas

Who should go to 620 Jones?

Groups seeking drinks plus tacos

Any insider tips for Om Sabor?

Confirm Om Sabor’s hours—kitchen times vary from the bar.

What should I order at Om Sabor?

Hibiscus tacos; vegan ceviche tostadas; flautas

When should I visit Om Sabor?

Taco Tuesday or 3–5pm happy hour

Who should go to Om Sabor?

Plant-based diners and cocktail fans

Best Happy Hour Tacos Restaurants in Tenderloin (94102)

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: August 2026

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Our Top Pick

Matador

All-day daily happy hour with legit street-taco pricing downtown.

Notable Picks

#1 Matador

8.4

$$ Nob Hill

Vibes: Happy Hour Hotspots Girls Night Out Approved Trendy Table Hotspots Quick Bites Champions

Lower Nob Hill tequila bar slinging daily happy hour with $3.50 street tacos and strong margaritas. Go for barbacoa or carnitas on house tortillas and settle into a lively after-work scene near Union Square.

Must-Try Dishes: Barbacoa street taco, Carnitas street taco, Potato flautas

What Makes it Special: All-day daily happy hour with legit street-taco pricing downtown.

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#2 Al Pastor Papi Mexican Grill

8.2

$$ Tenderloin

Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Happy Hour Hotspots Hidden Gems Heaven

Union Square brick-and-mortar from chef-owner Miguel Escobedo serving trompo-carved al pastor and Mexico City–style tacos. Frequent Taco Tuesday promos make it a downtown go-to for quick, affordable taco runs.

Must-Try Dishes: Al pastor tacos (trompo), Gringa (al pastor + cheese on flour), Alpastorta sandwich

What Makes it Special: Trompo-sliced al pastor downtown with rotating taco deals.

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Worthy Picks

#3 620 Jones

7.9

$$ Tenderloin

Vibes: Happy Hour Hotspots Outdoor Dining Oasis Group Dining Gatherings Trendy Table Hotspots

Large rooftop-style patio bar with a popular weekday happy hour and a rotating street-taco special. Not a taqueria, but a reliable downtown spot for cocktails plus cochinita pibil or fish tacos before shows.

Must-Try Dishes: Street taco special (cochinita/chicken/veggie), Fish tacos, Flautas special

What Makes it Special: Downtown patio destination pairing cocktails with a legit taco happy hour.

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#4 Om Sabor

7.8

$$ Hayes Valley

Vibes: Happy Hour Hotspots Trendy Table Hotspots Quick Bites Champions Hidden Gems Heaven

Plant-based Latin kitchen operating inside Phonobar with a dedicated happy hour and Taco Tuesday. Expect creative vegan hibiscus and mushroom-based tacos with cocktails in a stylish Hayes Valley lounge.

Must-Try Dishes: Hibiscus tacos, Ceviche tostadas (vegan), Jackfruit flautas

What Makes it Special: Creative vegan tacos with a proper HH inside a hi-fi cocktail lounge.

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