Best Tacos Restaurants in Outer Richmond (94121)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Cielito Lindo
Affordable, fast tacos with quesabirria headliners.
Notable Picks
8.1
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Happy Hour Hotspots
Daytime-friendly Mexican café serving breakfast plates, pambazos, and popular birria and street tacos. Portions are hearty, service is upbeat, and it’s a go-to for morning-to-late-afternoon taco cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirria tacos, Adobada tacos, Pollo asado tacos
What makes it special: Affordable, fast tacos with quesabirria headliners.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Cash-friendly counter spot turning out flavorful, no-fuss tacos on Balboa. Locals lean on it for quick service, generous fillings, and reliably seasoned classics at wallet-friendly prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor taco, Carnitas taco, Chile verde taco
What makes it special: Straightforward tacos with punchy salsas and fast counter flow.
Family-owned taqueria turning out hearty plates and quesabirria with friendly service. Rotating happy-hour specials make tacos and drinks an easy Outer Richmond add-on.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirria tacos, Carnitas tacos, Shrimp tacos
What makes it special: Neighborhood taqueria with rotating happy-hour food and drink deals.
7.8
A Yucatecan-leaning institution (since 1965) with a legendary tequila list and classic combo-plate tacos. Come for margaritas and stay for old-school plates in a lively, nostalgic room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cochinita pibil tacos, Carne asada tacos, Chicken tinga tacos
What makes it special: Historic tequila shrine with Yucatán tacos and lively bar.
7.6
Long-running Richmond staple serving simple, crispy tacos alongside burritos and plates. It’s a speedy, satisfying standby where the value proposition stays strong.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carnitas crispy taco, Grilled chicken soft taco, Chile verde taco
What makes it special: Decades-strong SF taqueria with fast, filling tacos.