San Francisco boasts a vibrant taco culture that goes beyond its well-known burrito scene, especially in the Mission District. The article highlights 16 standout taco restaurants across the city and Bay Area, showcasing various styles, from Yucatan specialties at Las Mestizas to Tijuana-style quesabirria at Tacos El Tucán. Each restaurant brings unique offerings, blending tradition with local flair, emphasizing how the Bay Area significantly contributes to the West Coast's overall taco landscape, making it a must-try for taco enthusiasts.
Las Mestizas made the move from the Mission to the Marina in 2023, bringing its Yucatan specialties along for the ride. The cochinita pibil and poc chuc are the specialties here, and the tacos are the perfect way to highlight both styles of meat.
El Tonayense's trucks travel the city, dispensing their tender meats to taco (and burrito) lovers - but thankfully there's always one parked outside the Mission Best Buy. The tender lengua is a good choice here, drenched in El Tonayense's excellent salsa roja.
When Tacos El Tucán opened in Richmond in 2019, thick in the middle of the quesabirria obsession, owner Alfredo Padilla was so swamped with customers you might've thought he was an ogre from a Dreamworks movie. Tijuana-style tacos arrived con todo.
These 16 San Francisco restaurants prove there's not only a robust taco scene in the city but also that the Bay Area contributes as much to the West Coast's taco game as anywhere.
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