El Farolito

Nothing makes me more happier than eating delicious Mexican food. I cannot get enough tacos, tostadas, enchiladas, tortas, and burritos. There is no wonder that I had to try a massive burrito while in San Francisco, a city known for having amazing Mexican food. Once you have Mexican food in California you will realize that the it lives up to the hype. You might be able to find a good burrito on the east coast, but you really need to try a burrito in California. Living in the Greater Boston area, I'm a huge fan of Anna's Taqueria. I hate to say it, but the burrito I had at El Farolito in the Mission district of San Francisco was better than Anna's Taqueria. It was in fact the best burrito I have ever had. Chiptole and other burrito chains have nothing on El Farolito. I went late at night with friends and the place was jumping. We all ordered burritos and shared an order of nachos. I had the lengua burrito. Everything about the burrito was perfect. If you do not know what lengua is, it is braised beef tongue. Please do not be turned away by it because it is tongue. When braised for a long time the meat of the tongue becomes extremely tender. It is extremely beefy and is reminiscent of pot roast. Lengua is my favorite burrito filling so if it is offered at a burrito joint I usually will order it.  The nachos at El Farolito are a meal in themselves. It was one of the best Mexican experiences I have recently had. The prices at El Farolito were very reasonable as well so there is no reason not to eat at El Farolito. If you are ever in San Francisco and are looking for great burritos and tacos check out El Farolito in the Mission. You will walk away with a food coma I guarantee it.