Best Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Mexican Restaurants in SOMA
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Taqueria Cancun
Classic Mission-style burritos with speedy counter service downtown.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Compact Mid-Market taqueria turning out Mission-style burritos and tacos with a salsa bar and quick service. It’s a dependable downtown stop for a fast, filling meal under $15.
Must-Try Dishes:
Super al pastor burrito, Suiza quesadilla, Carne asada tacos
What Makes it Special: Classic Mission-style burritos with speedy counter service downtown.
7.8
Neighborhood bar running all-day Taco Tuesday with HH drink pricing and simple street-style tacos. Casual counter service and TVs make it an easy, budget stop near the Hall of Justice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Street tacos (chicken or beef), Carnitas sliders, Crunchy tacos
What Makes it Special: All-day Taco Tuesday with HH drinks at wallet-friendly prices.
7.7
Neighborhood counter-service taqueria delivering hefty burritos, tacos, and late hours for the Folsom corridor. Portions are generous and the menu has plenty of veggie options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor super burrito, Carne asada tacos, Quesadilla suiza
What Makes it Special: Big portions, late hours, and a broad menu for every craving.
7.7
Weekday food truck near the courthouse and Costco serving breakfast and classic burritos from early morning. It’s a Central SoMa staple for fast, hearty wraps on the go.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito (bacon or chorizo), Carne Asada Burrito, Chile Verde Burrito
What Makes it Special: Early-morning breakfast burritos from a longstanding weekday truck.