Where is the best burrito in San Francisco?

Based on diner recommendations, the best burrito in San Francisco is at Taqueria Cancun. We compared 8 restaurants serving burrito.

How much does burrito cost in San Francisco?

Burrito prices in San Francisco range from $9.00 to $10.50 across 8 restaurants.

Best Burrito in San Francisco

8 restaurants compared

Price range: $9.00 – $10.50

Avg recommendation: 92%

Top 5 Burrito in San Francisco (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 8 restaurants:

Taqueria Cancun, $9.00 (Mission District)
Taqueria Cancun, $9.00 (Mission District)
El Farolito, $10.00 (Mission District)
El Farolito — 95% recommended, $10.00 (Mission District)
La Taqueria — 95% recommended, $10.50 (Mission District)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 8 Restaurants Compared

Taqueria Cancun

Mission District·$

Chile Verde Burrito

$9.00

Super burrito filled with pork cooked in green chile sauce, beans, rice, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.

Tip: Try the chile verde if you want something brighter and less heavy than carnitas or al pastor.

Taqueria Cancun

Mission District·$

Carnitas Burrito

$9.00

Super burrito packed with slow-cooked pulled pork, beans, rice, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.

Tip: Come after 11 PM on weekdays when the dinner crowd thins out — you'll get your order in 10-15 minutes instead of 30.

El Farolito

Mission District·$

Super Burrito with Al Pastor

$10.00

Massive burrito filled with marinated pork (al pastor), beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.

Tip: The lunch crowd is lighter than dinner (5-8 PM) — if you come mid-afternoon you'll have shorter lines and quicker service.

#495% recommend

El Farolito

Mission District·$

Super Burrito with Carne Asada

$10.00

A massive burrito wrapped around grilled beef, sour cream, guacamole, cheese, beans, and rice.

Tip: Come after midnight when the counter is quieter but the kitchen is still in full swing. You'll get your order faster than daytime rush.

#595% recommend

La Taqueria

Mission District·$

Carne Asada Super Burrito

$10.50

Riceless burrito filled with grilled beef, pinto beans, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro-onion mix.

Tip: Arrive before 11:30 AM on weekdays or before opening on weekends to avoid the 30-40 minute lines that form by noon.

#692% recommend

Taqueria Cancun

Mission District·$

Burrito Mojado

$9.50

Super burrito topped with three sauces drizzled on the outside: red salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Tip: Go for the Burrito Mojado — that's what Cancun is known for. The three sauces on top make it unique compared to other Mission burritos.

#790% recommend

La Taqueria

Mission District·$

Carnitas Super Burrito, Dorado Style

$10.50

Slow-cooked pork packed into a riceless burrito with pinto beans, guacamole, cheese, and sour cream, then griddle-crisped.

Tip: Go dorado style — it's worth the slight upcharge and makes a huge difference in texture.

#888% recommend

Taqueria Cancun

Mission District·$

Al Pastor Burrito

$9.00

Super burrito filled with marinated pork (al pastor), beans, rice, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.

Tip: Get it with extra guac and sour cream — the creamy toppings balance the rich al pastor well.