La Taqueria

For over five decades, this James Beard Award-winning counter has turned out generous, unvarnished Mission fare at breakneck speed. Alongside burritos packed with pinto beans, guacamole, and grilled meats like carne asada, the kitchen crafts super tacos featuring a crisp outer shell layered over a soft inner tortilla. Orders emerge fast and heavy: chips arrive pre-doused in salsa, and burritos come drenched in savory juices, making them prone to getting soggy and falling apart if not devoured right away.