Best Burritos Restaurants in Financial District
10 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Cenote
Weekday Happy Hour with legit taco deals downtown.
Notable Picks
#1
Cenote
8.4
Casual FiDi counter-service spot with a weekday Happy Hour that includes $9 two-taco plates and drink deals. Straightforward street tacos and quesabirria make it a practical after-work stop near the Embarcadero.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirria (with consomé), 2 Street Tacos (carnitas or asada), Loaded Nachos
What Makes it Special: Weekday Happy Hour with legit taco deals downtown.
8.3
Filipino-Mexican burritos built around sizzling sisig with balanced spice and texture. Ferry Building location makes it a fast, satisfying waterfront grab for lunch or market strolls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork Sisig Burrito, California Sisig Burrito, Tofu Sisig Burrito (Vegan)
What Makes it Special: Founder-driven Filipino sisig burritos with vegan options at a landmark marketplace.
8.2
After-work staple pairing house margaritas with handmade tortillas and street-style tacos on a lively plaza. Happy hour runs multiple days with $7 taco trios and drink specials that draw FiDi crowds.
Must-Try Dishes:
Street Taco Trio (asada/carnitas/tinga), Corn R'bz (corn ribs), Chips & Guacamole
What Makes it Special: Daily taco and drink deals in a central plaza setting.
8.1
Beloved FiDi takeout counter best known for toasted, grill-marked breakfast burritos with chipotle sauce. Lines move fast and portions are generous for the price.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled Chipotle Breakfast Burrito, Meat Lover Breakfast Burrito, Pesto Spinach Breakfast Burrito
What Makes it Special: Griddled breakfast burritos with house chipotle sauce and rapid turnaround.
Worthy Picks
#5
El Faro
7.9
Old-school downtown counter turning out classic Mission-style tacos and breakfast plates since the ’80s. Early hours, brisk service, and honest pricing make it a dependable pre-meeting stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak taco, Taco dorado, Shrimp taco
What Makes it Special: Legacy taqueria with straightforward tacos and downtown-friendly hours.
7.9
Alleyway spot off Market doing hearty breakfast burritos and classic proteins at fair downtown prices. Fast counter service and efficient assembly make it a dependable FiDi staple.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Carnitas Burrito, Carne Asada Burrito
What Makes it Special: Downtown standby with speedy service and well-stuffed breakfast burritos.
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
Tiny counter-service taqueria just off Union Square turning out straightforward tacos at wallet-friendly prices. Locals lean on quick service and dependable fillings for a fast lunch or grab-and-go bite.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirria Tacos, Carne Asada Tacos, Al Pastor Tacos
What Makes it Special: Union Square’s tiny taco counter with fast, no-fuss classics.
7.8
Counter-service taqueria by Pine & Kearny known for speedy burritos, street-style tacos, and tortas at wallet-friendly prices. Straightforward menu, generous portions, and quick hand-off work well for family lunch downtown.
Must-Try Dishes:
Street-style tacos (al pastor), Cochinita pibil torta, Super burrito
What Makes it Special: Fast FiDi taqueria with low prices and big portions.
7.6
Low-key taqueria inside an office arcade serving hefty lunchtime burritos and classic fillings. A practical choice for FiDi workers who want quick counter service without fuss.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chile Verde Burrito, Carne Asada Super Burrito, Breakfast Burrito
What Makes it Special: Straightforward, fast burritos from a no-frills FiDi counter.
7.2
A fast-casual taqueria in the East Cut that draws a polarized crowd—regulars come back for the house-made habanero salsa and solid vegetarian lineup, but a significant portion of visitors leave disappointed. It fills the SoMa lunch-rush niche at budget prices, though the sharply split reviews suggest execution varies enough that your experience may depend on the day.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carnitas Burrito, Tacos al Pastor, Veggie Quesadilla
What Makes it Special: Fast-casual taqueria in the East Cut with strong vegetarian options and a fiery house-made habanero salsa that regulars swear by