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El Metate

2406 Bryant (at 22nd St.)
San Francisco, CA 94110

415-641-7209

Mission/ Bernal Heights | Get Directions  | 

Category: Restaurants | Mexican

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Splendid Mexican soul food is prepared and served out of a tiny, colorful hangout on the edge of the Mission. Order a taco piled with radishes, cilantro, and crisp, spicy carnitas, or indulge in a burrito bursting with tender, citrusy pork verde or a platter of flautas, enchiladas, or tamales for a few dollars more. The agua fresca makes a fine accompaniment.

  • Cuisine(s): Mexican

    Hours: Daily 10am-10pm

    Price: $

  • Payment Types: cash

    Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout

    Serving: Dinner, Lunch

  • Alcohol: None

    Reservations: Not Accepted

    Parking: Street

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  • 2008 | Best Fish Taco

    The secret to the delicious experience that is an El Metate fish taco lies in the crispy, spiced breadcrumb crust, which provides a great flavor and texture to complement the sweet white fish inside. The pure pleasure of this taco also lies in... More >

  • 2004 | Best Really Cheap Taco

    The term "cheap" is so insufficient to the task of pricing El Metate's delicious tacos, we're forced to elaborate. They're really cheap. For a mere buck and a quarter you get two corn tortillas piled high with radishes, onions, lime, cilantro,... More >

  • 2003 | Best Quesadilla

    It may be tough figuring out who holds the title of best taqueria, but choosing the best quesadilla-maker is easy. Nestled in what was supposed to be the modish Bryant Street stretch (Blowfish, the Monkey Club, et al.), El Metate's small,... More >

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    | Wed, May 06, 2009

    The secret to the delicious experience that is an El Metate fish taco lies in the crispy, spiced breadcrumb crust, which provides a great flavor and texture to complement the sweet white fish inside. The pure pleasure of this taco also lies in its simplicity — El Metate has an array of bottled hot sauces you can add, but it's really just the nicely breaded fish on a bed of iceberg lettuce. Yes, iceberg! But the contrast in texture makes it taste fresh, light, and scrumptious. And if you're not running off to your next event in San Francisco, you can enjoy your taco or a full menu of equally tasty taqueria delights in the festive, brightly painted dining room next door, overlooking Bryant. The restaurant likes to call it quits at the early hour of 9 p.m., and at $2.50 a pop, the fish tacos aren't the cheapest Mexican food item to be had in the city, but two of these puppies in the early evening, along with the complimentary chips and salsa, are enough to set up you up right for your night.

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