El Techo

El Techo is the heated and covered open-air rooftop restaurant above Lolinda. Offering sweeping city views, pan-Latin American casual cuisine, and crafty classic cocktails, we are the perfect venue for your celebration or as a compliment to your dinner at the Mission's finest steakhouse...

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  • Phone

    (415) 550-6970

  • Website

    eltechosf.com

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  • Type

    Latin American Restaurant

Address

2516 Mission St (btwn 21st St & 22nd St) San Francisco , CA 94110 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music No
Dining Options Bar Service
Parking Yes
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 165


Keywords:

rooftop scenic views margaritas trendy good for dates good for groups quesadillas sangria happy hour brunch food casual bar heat lamps piña coladas mezcal tres leches cake skewers crowded caipirinhas great value
Kate Boyko

Great rooftop brunch place with view on the city . My compliments to Huarache - combination of eggs , tortilla , cheese and beef was perfect. Friends had Benedictos and Gallo Pinto and enjoyed that too.

SFGate

If brunch had a nightclub , this would be it. Latin American-inspired brunch items like poached eggs served atop jalapeno cornbread — are satisfying, but the dish to beat is the chicharrones de carne. Read more

SFist

The happy hour here runs from 4 to 6pm on weeknights. It includes $5 guacamole , beef empanadas , fried green plantains , and fried chicken thighs with habanero salsa . Also try the $7 margaritas . Read more

Erika Lal

Your Order: Ceviche , Chips & Guac , The Paloma or Sangria , Carnitas by the Pound. Use the guacamole from your appetizer to top the carnitas tacos . (They provide the beans, salsa & endless tortillas )

Luis Castro

Really cool place. Awesome view of the city . Get early because it gets really crowed at late hours. Order Platano Maduro . You will love it.

Cameron

Long waits , but on a warm summer night, it's worth it. Sit on the rooftop with a margarita and get their carnitas , with a view to downtown SF. A perfect evening.

SFist

This Mission rooftop oasis is a popular spot for after-work margaritas and quesadillas that, thanks to their glass wind guards along the railings, remains comfortable even after night falls. Read more

Jon B.

Was just there for drinks, and the view on a nice day was excellent. Will definitely be back for brunch one of these upcoming weekends

Benson Bleier

Super bomb Latin tapas (mostly Argentinian but also some other Latin American flavors) with a great view . I'd recommend putting your name down for a table instead of waiting in line for cocktails .

Allison Kaminski

View is awesome!! Totally worth the wait in line !! Ask the waitress or bartender to whip you up something special based on your preferred tastes

Kensie Smith

The quesadilla with kale in it is made with the most delicious of corn flour tortillas . Get a pitcher of margs or piña coladas to share with your table.

Taylor Lee

This place has great rooftop views , and pretty incredible tacos . One of the best rooftop bars and restaurants in the city . Be sure to get there early or you'll be waiting in line !

SFist

Stop by El Techo in the Mission after work for their happy hour , which runs from 4- 6, but includes $5 guacamole , beef empanadas , fried green plantains , and fried chicken thigh with habanero salsa . Read more

Shikha Kaiwar

Good view and great food. Margarita pitchers are reasonably priced and potent! It gets busy, but the line moves quickly. Best to get a table so that you can comfortably eat and drink - get the guac !

Noah Weiss

Great rooftop cocktail bar with views of downtown SF. Huge and good for groups . The pisco cocktail was perfect.

Kela Driggs

Happy Hour - Mon-Fri, 4-6pm $5 guacamole ; $5 empanadas ; $4 beers ; $7 margaritas ; $11 rose flight The empanadas and margaritas are particularly good

Melon L

best rooftop bar in SF. come early on the weekdays or you won't be able to get in, much less get a table. don't even try on a sunny weekend.

Pavan Kulkarni

Amazing roof top bar with food view of the downtown , really good cocktail list . Loved their skewers .

Tetyana Swan

Excellent Sunday brunch place - Margaritas pitcher über tasty, eggs Benedictos noms, *amazing* view , (doubly so @ night) and reservations for Sunday brunch ? Yuuup! No lines for you!

Ms Helene

Book ahead for brunch . Good guacamole $10, salsa $5 and veggie scramble $13, between 2.

Kim Pham

Book brunch in advance and enjoy the rooftop view . The chicharrónes are perfection!

Andres Douglas

good mexican food and cocktails with amazing views . worth the wait, or go into the Lolinda, then to the bathroom and sneak in upstairs.

Mehul Kar

Nice rooftop bar with appetizers and cocktails and a good view of the city . Little pricey , but a good place for a 3-5 person evening.

Izabella

Great view of San Francisco, great place for a happy hour and don't forget to try the quesadilla with kale , is delicious!

Ally M

The beignets are delicious, as are the homemade tortillas . The chorizo sausage is to die for!

Margherita B.

Reservation recommended to get a table. If you are drinking margarita , consider getting the pitcher

m d

Little bit crowded and noisy but Carnitas is very tasty. Enjoy Mexican food under the blue sky.

JT

You have to wait in line often but great view . Waiting list for tables, make reservation if possible. Choripan is delicious and guac is solid

Ava

Shrimp skewers , kale quesadillas , margarita pitchers , and great views make for a great experience for a night in the mission

Mohit S

The caipirinhas are surprisingly fantastic. The empanadas are also a solid bet, which isn't surprising given they're coming from Lolinda's kitchen.

Eugene Kim

The rooftop is nice but you have to get there early (esp. on Fri / Sat) or wait in an extremely long line . Margaritas are tasty and strong.

Nathan J

One of the better rooftop options in SF. Good margaritas and cocktails . Great atmosphere on a warm day.

Amir Baharlou

The views are to die for. Make sure to try the beignets .

Ana Ladygazpacho

Amazing views to the Sf skyline. Perfect to have a beer after-work

Josh Pyles

Order the carnitas and enjoy the amazing view . Be prepared to wait in line outside, even on a weekday.

Simon Tan

Fresh guacamole with chips , tres leches cake , apple cider with gin , pork belly quesadilla , empanadas .

Alex Dobyan

Extremely popular spot that is a little overkill with the capacity control, but their drinks are tasty and you can't beat the view .

Opp

Amazing view . Margarita , chips and guacamole , sangria , quesadillas .

Varun

Awesome rooftop place in the mission. The spicy mango is surprisingly good, and so are the tacos .

Chloe Nguyen

Chicaronnes de Carne + guacamole + margarita pitcher = perfect brunch option for a sunny afternoon in the Mission

Arash Narchi

Amazing view of SF + amazing food and margaritas . Great place to socialize and hangout

Brant McQuitty

Perfect for rooftop margaritas on a warm night, especially at sunset .

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Great roof top bar/restaurant! Come for hh. Drinks and food here are great.

The Tastes that Make the City

The rooftop has the best outdoor seating in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City : SF Edition." Read more

Shirley Liu

Great rooftop bar/restaurant. Try the ceviche , guac , and a pitcher of sangria !

Danny Trinh

For brunch , order a pound of the pork . It will change your life.

Erika Lal

Get an Old Fashioned at Lolinda's next door while you wait for your dinner reservation at El Techo ????????

Ros Hodgekiss

Go on a sunny day and enjoy your chicharrones with a side of sunburn. Yes, the chicharrones is well worth it!

Nathan Sampimon

Bit of a wait, but once in the views are great, the food solid and they have cocktails by the carafe .

Nate Beatty

Really fun roof deck with great views and a cool, laid back atmosphere

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Good cocktails. Great spot to wait at before your foreign cinema reservations - Ben McChesney