SF EATS
Mexican · San Francisco
🐷 Best Carnitas in San Francisco
5 spots ranked by what reviewers actually love. High mentions do not mean high quality.
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Rank 01 · The gold standard
El Metate
Mission District · ★ 4.6 (452 reviews) · $
Talked about 40Loved 93%
“There is so much to say about this place but here are some highlights: - The decor of this place is beautiful. Down to earth yet thoughtful and…”
2406 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Rank 02
La Taqueria
Mission District · ★ 4.5 (7461 reviews) · $
Talked about 80Loved 91%
“Messy but worth digging in. Came on a Friday slightly past noon and there were already about ten groups ahead of us. Skipped the main line and…”
2889 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Rank 03
Taqueria Guadalajara
Cayuga Terrace · ★ 4.3 (1493 reviews) · $
Talked about 30Loved 87%
“Unique decor and excellently crafted burritos. The carne asada super burrito is massive, perfect to share and they will cut it in half for you as…”
4798 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
Rank 04
La Oaxaqueña
Mission District · ★ 4.7 (1369 reviews) · $
Talked about 4Loved 75%
“The tacos were delicious, I tried chicken, beef and deer and they all had a flavourful taste though the tacos were a bit hard at times. The chips…”
2128 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Rank 05
Suavecito Birria & Tacos SF
Lower Nob Hill · ★ 4.7 (284 reviews) · $$
Talked about 8Loved 88%
“Absolutely killer birria tacos! We also got the guac, carnitas tacos, and carne asada tacos. All were so delicious. The service was super friendly…”
882 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109