Pancho Villa Taqueria

Fresh ingredients, skillful preparation and large portions have made us one of the most popular taquerias in town and home of world famous burritos!

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  • Phone

    (415) 864-8840

  • Website

    orderpanchovillataqueria.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

3071 16th St (btwn Valencia & Mission St) San Francisco , CA 94103 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating No
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer

Comments / 246


Keywords:

burritos casual good for a quick meal quesadillas great value spicy food good for groups salsa chile rellenos meats horchata chicken Mexican Coke churros live music crowded inexpensive agua fresca villas dinner
Adam F

So I could tell you that this is the best taqueria near the mission. But to be honest they are all amazing. What makes this place stand out is its fish tacos . Grilled to perfection and massive.

Juan Buis

Make sure you know what you're having, the line moves fast! Also, get ALL the salsas .

Pranay Sethi

Lots of natural light , ever smiling staff , charming live music , and burritos that make you forget every other. This is how I imagine Mexico to be! I will validate when I actually visit.

AFAR Media

A canteen kind of restaurant the place has a local feel and the food is cooked in front of you. Great place for a meal with friends and a drink or to grab something to go! Read more

Pacific Union

If you're craving Mexican food , you'll be satisfied after a stop at Pancho Villa . Order the garlic prawn platter with rice , beans and tortillas paired with one of their many fresh agua fresca drinks.

SFist

Nachos can also be refreshing and light. That's the approach at this spot, where lettuce and diced tomato adorn the taqueria 's offering. The choice of succulent meat and rich beans is yours. Read more

Matthew

Everything is fantastic, but for your first try definitely get the asada burrito with black beans . Unusually big seating area for a taqueria means you can usually find a spot for a group too.

R. Johnson

Haven't been there in a while but when I open the app Foursquare was reunited again! Pancho Villa is the go-to place it's friendly the atmospheres always upbeat and the food is always good!

Tomomi I

This is my go-to place for veggie burritos (or sometimes quesadilla !). They have great selections for vegetarians like me and my fave is Super Vegetarian Burrito with watermelon agua fresca .

Ffej

Best tasting burrito hands down. Tortilla was perfect, beans are perfect(I don't even like beans), meat is amazing. Couldn't ask for more. Brought my coworker here and she agrees it's that damn good.

Gregory K.

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Tim Falls

Dat Salsa bar . Winners of California state fair salsa awards every year since 2001...except 2008. Wtf happened in 2008?

Tom Coates

Basically perfect Mexican street food , cheap and delicious. My absolute favorite is the chile verde chicken super tacos with black beans and hot salsa .

Pam ☕️ O

Can't decide what you want? Order a la carte meat, beans, and other fixin's. Don't miss the champiñones al ajillo , those garlic mushrooms are delicious!

vikas erraballi

The shrimp and steak super burrito is wrapped well and tasty. It is 12 bucks though. There are 6 or 7 salsas in the back but nothing mindblowing there. Line goes deep; quite an operation.

SFist

Pancho Villa serves one of the best burritos in SF. If your burrito needs a little extra something, Pancho Villa 's remarkably-comprehensive salsa bar is there to rescue you. Read more

Torunn Skrogstad

I've tried about 10 taquarias now and this one is my favourite. The Salmon Taco is superb. So is the condiment selection, unlimited coriander and limes ftw!

Karen Miao

The first Mission taqueria I went to in 2002 and still a solid place for a burrito or quesadilla . Make sure to load up on their excellent salsas !

Ms Helene

Skip the snapper la plancha plate. Garlic prawns plate instead. $12 incl salad , rice , guacamole and tortillas . Salsa bar and chips complimentary .

Kenley Gaffke

Everything is great here! Always fresh ingredients ! Been coming here since 2005. Can’t beat their taconomics deals: $1 tacos Monday thru Friday from 2-5 p.m.

Jordan Fine

They are on DoorDash, good place to get some delivery burritos . Carne asada tacos/burritos are really tasty here. Not on the level of Farolito or Cancun though.

Jimmy Hooker

I eat here way too much, but their carnitas burrito is great and the verde salsa is phenomenal. I could drink their verde salsa straight up.

Crispin McCabe

A bit pricy , but from 3-5PM weekdays they have $1 tacos and $2 beers . (El Toro around the block does also). Had two Salmon Tacos($1.75) and a Negro Modelo for under $6 yesterday, they were great.

Alex Dobyan

This was so good. A little overwhelming given all the options, but even just a regular carnitas burrito was excellent.

RBC One

Thursday night the line is crazy long and parking is impossible but no matter what Pancho Villa is worth the wait

Cameron W

The fresh salsa bar is great, the shrimp quesadilla is awesome. The San Mateo location is better however this branch is still quite good.

megan

Get the mini burrito with guac & sour cream - it's definitely a meal on its own. And don't skimp on the habanero salsa !

Simran Kalra

Came with Jeanne after Golden State Warriors game. Was great for after game as open late . Has fish tacos which were great’

Mark Bult

Love their salsa ? Take some home. You can purchase a larger container at the counter for $1.50.

Varun Shetty

Deluxe carne asada burrito and nachos . Super fresh.

Bennett W Wong

Steak and Nachos are delicious. The service is excellent, clean facility plus the food is efficiently.

RBC One

Steak and prawn burrito is the move here - they cook the prawns just right w/ a garlic butter sauce

Steffen Lyngbaek

Tons of good salsa options. The big lines move fairly quickly.

erinsauce

The garlic mushroom quesadilla is so so good. Just make sure you eat it quickly because it will get soggy in the takeout container.

Mighty Travels

Loved the Super Quesadilla with chicken . Charred chicken taste is awesome.

Kyle Meyer

Get tacos . Super fresh pico de gallo . Grab for lunch then head south on Valencia Street for your hipster-tourist boutique shopping .

Afi Yellow-Duke

Had a burrito basically the length of my forearm and cried after, it was that good… I also definitely ate it too fast but that's another story. Just go.

Michelle Wu

Best carne asada tacos . A ton of meat and great salsa bar .

Kyle Meyer

Amazing carnitas , be sure to try some of their more exotic meats and top off whatever you order with toppings from the salsa bar .

Len B.

Great Mexican food ! If you are a Mexican in the States and miss the food, this is one of the best places to go.

Hannah GM

The enchiladas and burritos are amazing! Haven't found a better salsa bar anywhere in San Francisco.

Leslie

Burritos ! Clearly. But don't forget the flan (or lots of other items on the full menu).

Lindsay Kern

Quintessential mission dist stop for burritos and tacos . Find your own table and prepare for a wait at mealtimes.

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Great meat and salsa selection. They have like 100 people working behind the counter, so it's always quick.

Nick Farr

Closest thing to authentic Mexican I was able to find, but don't even think it's the same as chilango pastor.

Ruebarb

Chips are delicious and they will happily give you more. Very friendly staff albeit doesn't understand English 100%. Dinner came with entertainment Wednesday night.

Luciano Davidson

Dinner plates are awesome if you want to sample some of the food.

Robyn

Best mission burrito is SF that I’ve had! Get the super burrito with pork .

Abbey Keck

One taco is plenty. Get it super (no tomato or salsa ) with chicken and refried beans .

Rena Barch

Burritos are great. The vibe is far from relaxed, but worth it for a delicious burrito

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