Best Tacos Restaurants in Mission
16 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
La Taqueria
Riceless burritos finished 'dorado' for a crisped tortilla.
Notable Picks
#1
La Taqueria
8.9
Mission icon for riceless, tightly wrapped burritos griddled 'dorado' for a crispy finish. Lines move quickly and staff keeps families flowing through counter service without fuss.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Dorado Burrito, Carnitas Dorado Burrito, Grilled Jalapeños
What Makes it Special: Riceless burritos finished 'dorado' for a crisped tortilla.
8.7
A taqueria specializing in artisanal tacos, offering a variety of meats and inventive toppings, all served on house-made tortillas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Taco, Suadero Taco, Pineapple Pork Taco
What Makes it Special: Artisanal tacos with unique meats and fresh, handmade tortillas.
8.5
A popular taco truck offering authentic, flavorful tacos with a choice of meats, served with fresh salsas and tortillas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al Pastor Taco, Carnitas Taco, Baja Fish Taco
What Makes it Special: Authentic taco truck with perfectly seasoned meats and fresh toppings.
#4
Loló
8.5
Jaliscan-Californian plates and a serious agave list in a colorful, design-forward room; weeknight drink specials make pre-dinner cocktails popular. Fried avocado tacos and seafood tostadas anchor the menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried avocado taco, Tuna tostada, Carnitas en cazuela
What Makes it Special: Vivid design and Jaliscan-inspired plates with agave-centric cocktails.
8.4
Neighborhood standby for agave cocktails and mix-and-match tacos with a weekday happy hour that draws after-work crowds. Portions are fair, salsas are bright, and the room hums without getting chaotic.
Must-Try Dishes:
Guajillo-braised beef taco, Chicken tinga taco, Queso dip with chips
What Makes it Special: Reliable weekday happy hour with a deep agave program.
8.3
Beloved tortilla shop and deli turning out fresh masa items, house tortillas, and ready-to-eat plates. Families come for quick counter meals and to stock up on tortillas for home.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fresh Corn Tortillas & Carnitas Plate, Quesadilla Suiza, Huarache con Asada
What Makes it Special: House-made tortillas and masa-driven antojitos from a classic deli.
8.3
High-energy taqueria pouring out saucy super burritos and late-night plates. Salsas skew tangy and herbaceous, cutting through big, comforting builds.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor super burrito (mojado), Lengua taco, Carne asada nachos
What Makes it Special: Saucy “mojado” burritos and zippy salsa verde late-night.
#8
Los Yaquis
8.2
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
Family-run spot on South Van Ness with a broad menu and satisfying tacos, from grilled meats to crispy dorados. Friendly service and fair pricing make it an easy neighborhood go-to.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada tacos, Tacos dorados de camarón, Al pastor tacos
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood pricing and breadth of taco styles under one roof.
#9
Mosto
8.1
Mezcal-focused Mexican cocktail bar with a concise menu of tacos and bar bites plus a value-driven early evening happy hour. Counter seating and standing room keep it casual and fast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor taco, Quesabirria, Chips with guacamole
What Makes it Special: Weekday HH mezcal and margarita deals with tacos to match.
#10
La Vaca Birria
8.1
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Trendy Table Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Modern birria specialist serving dip-ready burritos and quesabirria with consomé. Families split platters and customize spice with house salsas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria Burrito with Consomé, Quesabirria, Asada Burrito
What Makes it Special: Birria-focused menu with consomé for dipping.
8
24th Street fixture with a late-night taco line and steam-table classics. Al pastor shaves and offal cuts draw industry folks after shifts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor taco off the trompo, Cabeza taco, Suadero taco
What Makes it Special: Trompo al pastor and offal tacos served deep night.
#12
El Metate
8
Colorful neighborhood standby with a big menu spanning fish tacos to tortas. It’s easy for families: counter ordering, quick table service, and kid-friendly options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fish Tacos, Carnitas in Chile Verde, Torta Cubana
What Makes it Special: Broad, family-friendly menu with quick service in a lively space.
#13
El Farolito
8
A 24-hour Mission District taqueria where forearm-length super burritos under $10 feed multiple meals. Al pastor and carne asada get open-flame treatment; the salsa bar supplements every order. Cash only, lines out the door on weekend nights, but throughput stays efficient. Some report recent consistency wobbles—dry burritos appearing alongside the usual standards—but 30-year regulars still show up.
Must-Try Dishes:
Super Burrito Carne Asada, Super Burrito Al Pastor, Super Burrito Carnitas
What Makes it Special: 24-hour Mission taqueria serving two-pound burritos with open-flame grilled meats
Worthy Picks
7.9
Old-school Mission taqueria with grilled meats and a steady late service window. Portions are balanced and tortillas hold up on the walk home.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada super burrito, Carnitas taco, Grilled chicken quesadilla
What Makes it Special: Steady late-night burritos with well-grilled meats.
#15
Cocina Mayah
7.8
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Yucatán-leaning counter spot where breakfast tacos meet cochinita pibil and fresh-pressed tortillas. It’s a reliable Inner Mission stop for fast, flavorful tacos and daytime plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cochinita pibil tacos, Huevos con chorizo breakfast taco, Chilaquiles verdes
What Makes it Special: Daytime tacos and Yucatecan staples served quick on 16th Street.
7.7
Valencia institution with late weekend hours and a broad taco lineup. While famous for Mission-style burritos, the tacos—especially carne asada—are steady, quick, and ideal for a late bite.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada taco, Pollo asado taco, Al pastor taco
What Makes it Special: Long-running Valencia counter that stays open late on weekends.