Food for thought....

I often remark that what I miss most about San Francisco is not the family or friends I left behind when I moved to DC, but the burritos. So, here is a brief list of what I consider to be the taquerias with the best burritos in San Francisco.

Tacqueria Cancun: With two Mission Street locations that are open until 2am, I frequently found myself here after drinking in the Mission. I always indulge in the super steak burrito with its perfectly crisped tortilla and delicious bean, meat and cheese inards. This is the best burrito in San Francisco, however there is significant risk of severe post-burrito hangover.

Pancho Villa/El Toro Taquerias: These establishments were the Mission taquerias of my youth. Although I prefer Cancun, I have been known to return to Pancho Villa and El Toro when laziness/inebriation prevents me from walking the additional four blocks to Cancun.

Gordo Burrito: This burrito is the antithesis of the classic Mission-style burrito, which means that it is delicious in an entirely different way. In a departure from the carne asada, at Gordo I swear by the super boiled chicken burrito with everything. The end result if often a wet pile of chicken and rice surrounded by the remnants of a super-saturated tortilla, but it is worth it. I have heard that Gordo is owned by a Japanese family and my friend James claims that those making the burritos are Middle Eastern, but have not confirmed the first charge and am supremely confident that James is an idiot. Regardless, if you find yourself in the Richmond or the Sunset and can't make the trek crosstown I highly recommend Gordo.