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3409 24th St. (at Valencia) San Francisco, CA 94110

415-970-8815 

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  • Mexican
    Sun 11am-9pm, Mon-Sat 11am-10pm
    $
  • All Major Credit Cards, cash
    Takeout
    Dinner, Lunch
  • Beer/Wine
    Not Accepted
    Street
Description

For its popularity, Papalote is kind of a one-trick pony. Its healthy, if somewhat bland, takes on taqueria standards include a grilled zucchini and eggplant burrito and pechuga al achiote, as well as the standard chicken and steak, cooked to order. They're really all vehicles for Papalote's magic ingredient: that roasted-tomato salsa. Smoky, tangy, and deep, it electrifies everything it touches, and you'll see most diners spooning more salsa into the burrito with every bite. You could eat it by the jar — and now can; they keep the cooler stocked with salsa for purchase.







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  • 2008 | Best Burrito

    If you're doing a burrito stroll in the Mission, Papalote is a little off the well-trodden path by the standards of location, decor, and menu. Behind its bright-blue-tile facade, you'll find an ordering counter and a small but comfy dining room hung with cool framed photographs. The menu board includes some uncommon offerings in addition to the classic carne asada and chile verde: On the no-meat tip there's marinated tofu (tinted with achiote), soyrizo, and grilled veggies; for gourmands,... More »

  • 2006 | Best Upscale Taqueria

    Experienced burrito eaters know to expect a little grime in the best chorizo, an occasional, quickly disregarded cockroach scurrying along the interior of their beloved taco truck. That's why Papalote, a neighborhood favorite tucked off the busy stretch of Valencia, is so special: It doesn't have crystal chandeliers, but compared to many other Mission District juggernauts, it's downright classy. The homemade salsa recipe is thick, smoky, and perfectly spiced, and unlike most tubs of chopped... More »

  • 2004 | Best Salsa

    Salsa isn't just for double dipping, y'know. In Mexico, a meal without a bowl of this beloved condiment is as lacking as menudo without the pig intestines. There are a thousand saucy varieties to choose from, from the familiar tomato-onion salsa cruda to more complex regional variations involving avocado leaves, pumpkin seeds, every kind of chili pepper, and even, happily, tequila. Here in El Norte our salsa selection is limited, but the taquerias of the Mission are a good varietal resource.... More »

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  • Vegan Pumpkin Tamales at Papalote

    Vegan Pumpkin Tamales at Papalote

    By Tamara Palmer | Fri, November 5, 2010

    Friday, November 5, 2010 While the menu at Papalote is as meat-centric as any other burrito place, the restaurant does periodically bring out some vegan specials. One example is the vegan adobo burri... More »

  • Silk Nog, Blogger Blowout, and Vegan Las Vegas!

    Silk Nog, Blogger Blowout, and Vegan Las Vegas!

    By Laura Beck | Fri, November 5, 2010

  • Low-Key Fresh Mex

    Low-Key Fresh Mex

    By Paul Adams | Wed, September 15, 1999

    Papalote is a cheap, no-table-service Mexican restaurant in the Mission that breaks the taqueria stereotype. There's no fug of carnitas grease in the air -- you leave smelling as pristine as when you entered -- no shouted orders, and no obscur... More »

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    Bay_Runner | New York , NY | 26 Reviews

    | Sun, August 15, 2010

    Mole burrito is the best in SF

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    sfweeklybestof | San Francisco, CA | 74 Reviews

    | Wed, May 6, 2009

    If you're doing a burrito stroll in the Mission, Papalote is a little off the well-trodden path by the standards of location, decor, and menu. Behind its bright-blue-tile facade, you'll find an ordering counter and a small but comfy dining room hung with cool framed photographs. The menu board includes some uncommon offerings in addition to the classic carne asada and chile verde: On the no-meat tip there's marinated tofu (tinted with achiote), soyrizo, and grilled veggies; for gourmands, there's chicken mole, and shrimp or fish saut�ed in white wine and butter, plus your choice of regular, whole wheat, spinach, or roma tomato tortillas. Papalote's Web site features a mission statement (pun unintended, we think) over an adorable photo of the owners as toddlers in matching yellow T-shirts in Chapultepec in 1975: "To prepare outstanding Mexican dishes with the freshest meats and produce available, and serve them in a comfortable and exciting atmosphere."

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    souperman3 | richmond, CA | 5 Reviews

    | Thu, September 2, 2010

    Try the Mole Chicken Burrito, you won't regret it I promise.

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Main Menu
Appetizers
Chips, Cheese, Refried Black Beans, Mild Salsa $7.50
Add Veggies Or Grilled Veggies $8.95
Add Tofu, Steak Or Chicken $9.50
Add Shrimp $10.50
Nachos
$7.50
Chorizo Con Queso
melted jack cheese and chorizo
$7.50
Guacamole & Chips
a heaping scoop of our fresh guacamole with chips
$6.50
Bean & Cheese Dip
our unique blend of black refried beans and cheese
Classic
Tacos (2) - Corn Tortilla, Salsa & Lettuce. Quesadillas - Flour Tortilla & Cheese. Burritos - Rice, Beans & Salsa.
Quesadillas $4.75
Plain
quesadillas
Tacos (2) $4.75
Burritos $5.25
Rice And Beans
rice and beans, vegan
Tacos (2) $5.75
Quesadillas $6.75
Burritos $6.95
Veggie
potato, carrot and mushroom
Tacos (2) $5.75
Quesadillas $6.75
Burritos $6.95
Grilled Veggie
zucchini, eggplant
Tacos (2) $6.25
Quesadillas $7.75
Burritos $7.95
Marinated Tofu
grilled tofú con achiote
Tacos (2) $6.25
Quesadillas $7.75
Burritos $7.95
Soyrizo
vegan soyrizo
Tacos (2) $6.25
Quesadillas $7.75
Burritos $7.95
Mole
traditional/chicken • vegan/tofu
Tacos (2) $6.75
Quesadillas $7.95
Burritos $8.20
Chile Verde
pork in green serrano sauce
Tacos (2) $6.75
Quesadillas $7.95
Burritos $8.20
Carne Asada
grilled steak
Tacos (2) $6.75
Quesadillas $7.95
Burritos $8.20
Pollo Asado
grilled chicken
 
Choice Of Beans
whole black, whole pinto, black refried all vegan! (...and our rice is vegan too!)
 
Choice Of Tortilla
flour, whole wheat, roma tomato, spinach
Specialty
Tacos (2) $7.25
Quesadillas $8.50
Burritos $9.25
Camarones Shrimp
sauteed in white wine and butter
Tacos (2) $8.25
Quesadillas $9.50
Burritos $10.25
Prawn
grilled with lime juice
Tacos (2) $8.95
Quesadillas $9.95
Burritos $10.50
Pescado Fish
sautéed in white wine and butter
Entrees
Served With Rice, Beans, Jícama Salad And Tortillas
$12.95
Add Steak Or Chicken $15.95
Grilled Veggie Fajitas
zucchini, eggplant and carrots marinated in our roasted tomato salsa and grilled to perfection
$14.50
Chile Verde
tender chunks of pork cooked slowly in a tangy tomatillo and serrano pepper sauce
$14.50
Pechuga Al Achiote
fresh chicken breast marinated in a blend of achiote and spices
$14.50
Carne Asada
carne asada, brushed with a green peppercorn and olive oil marinade
$14.50
Mole
our unique vegan mole with your choice of chunks of fresh chicken breast or organic grilled tofú
Super
Add Sour Cream, Cheese & Guacamole Inside. Still Only $0.99
Sides $2.25
Extra $1.50
Sour Cream
Sides $2.55
Extra $1.50
Cheese
Sides $3.25
Extra $2.00
Guacamole
Sides $2.95
Extra $1.75
Rice
Sides $2.95
Extra $1.75
Beans
Sides $5.50
Extra $3.50
Rice And Beans
Sides $1.50
Extra $1.50
Chips And Salsa
Sides $0.50
Extra $0.50
Extra Salsa
Sides $4.99
Extra $3.25
Veggies
Sides $4.99
Extra $3.25
Mushrooms
Sides $5.99
Extra $4.50
Grilled Veggie
Sides $5.99
Extra $4.50
Tofu
Sides $5.99
Extra $4.50
Soyrizo
Sides $6.50
Extra $5.25
Mole
Sides $6.50
Extra $5.25
Chile Verde
Sides $6.50
Extra $5.25
Steak
Sides $6.50
Extra $5.25
Chicken
Sides $7.25
Extra $6.50
Shrimp
Sides $8.00
Extra $7.00
Prawn
Sides $8.75
Extra $7.50
Fish

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