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El Techo

El Techo

Latin American Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, and Roof Deck$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
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    Taylor L.
    "One of the best rooftop bars and restaurants in the city."(14 Tips)
    Kim P.
    "Book brunch in advance and enjoy the rooftop view."(8 Tips)
    Chloe N.
    "Chicaronnes de Carne + guacamole + margarita pitcher"(5 Tips)
    Josh P.
    "Order the carnitas and enjoy the amazing view."(7 Tips)
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  • Oppheart icon on user image
    OppJune 13, 2016
    Amazing view. Margarita, chips and guacamole, sangria, quesadillas.
  • Jennifer B.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer BurlingtonMay 3, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Service is off here...can't quite figure out why. Always leave a little annoyed. But great views on a hot day.
  • Sarah L.
    Sarah LizJuly 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Food was so good, my fav steak skewers, ceviche delicious. Service, was the worst service I've ever had. Waitress took 15mns to come to the table. I need more room to say how bad the service was.
  • Nate B.heart icon on user image
    Nate BeattyMarch 23, 2015
    Really fun roof deck with great views and a cool, laid back atmosphere
  • Kyle W.
    Kyle WaalJune 12, 2013
    Love this place. Every time I go the bathroom is always open, and the chicaroones are great!
  • Ben M.heart icon on user image
    Ben McChesneyAugust 19, 2014
    Great view along with delicious margaritas and tapas. I always get the ceviche
  • Erika L.
    Erika LalDecember 20, 2016
    Get an Old Fashioned at Lolinda's next door while you wait for your dinner reservation at El Techo 👌🏼
  • Kristen S.heart icon on user image
    Kristen StephensonMarch 26, 2018
    Empanadas are so amazing
  • Daniel M.
    Daniel MillerAugust 16, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Chicharrones. Bloody Maria. Guac. Pretty much any cocktail with Mezcal in it! Oh, and the view.
  • Marta T.heart icon on user image
    Marta TapperoOctober 28, 2016
    Location Location. That's the best. Food was ok, we had Guac and Cuban eggs. Drinks were pretty good. The service were not very nice.
  • Josh P.heart icon on user image
    Josh PylesNovember 16, 2014
    Great spot for a sunny brunch with a view. I enjoyed the Chorizo scramble.
  • Alan S.
    Alan ShenJune 9, 2013
    Great view! The Chicharonnes are non traditional but tasty. Plantains are good too.
  • Michael E.
    Michael EAugust 31, 2014
    High top tables are first come first served. Roof deck is fantastic.
  • Christel Q.heart icon on user image
    Christel QuekAugust 7, 2014
    Amazing rooftop view.
  • Laura Z.heart icon on user image
    Laura ZapataNovember 2, 2013
    I recommend Ensalada de palmitos, Pulpo, Alcachofa, Hongos... Very good choise!! 👌
  • I A.heart icon on user image
    I AmosOctober 26, 2014
    Happy-hour snacks are delicious and a great deal, especially the fried chicken.
  • Hector C.heart icon on user image
    Hector CarrilloJanuary 7, 2017
    This always quite a surprise. Street food with so much flavor!
  • Shannon C.heart icon on user image
    Shannon CoulsonJanuary 20, 2016
    The margaritas are amazing - and definitely get the guac!
  • Kristen R.heart icon on user image
    Kristen RochelleFebruary 26, 2015
    Go at night for the best views!
  • Lauren M.heart icon on user image
    Lauren MacMarch 22, 2015
    Come for the rooftop views! Still love it every time I go here
  • Brian R.
    Brian RohdeJune 29, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Orders the sopes. Do it!
  • CJ
    CJJune 29, 2013
    They will text you when your table is ready! Don't end up waiting an extra 20 mins like me. =D
  • Brenda L.
    Brenda LunaOctober 22, 2016
    Margarita! This place has great margaritas. Have a great Mexican experience here.
  • Lindsay K.
    Lindsay KrellJuly 22, 2013
    Get a pitcher of Sangria! Not too sweet. Perfectly piquant.
  • Charlotte A.heart icon on user image
    Charlotte AnderssonSeptember 8, 2015
    Great view and cocktails can be ordered in pitchers
  • Michal P.heart icon on user image
    Michal PalmonNovember 27, 2017
    Beautiful view. Amazing for sunset cocktail and Mexican food
  • Clara B.heart icon on user image
    Clara BayarriOctober 12, 2014
    Great rooftop, the views are great and the Margarita El Techo was really good.
  • Drew T.heart icon on user image
    Drew ThomasJuly 31, 2016
    Margarita pitchers and quesadillas!
  • cami j.heart icon on user image
    cami j.November 23, 2015
    beautiful view, and the chilcano cocktail was delicious.
  • Peter G.heart icon on user image
    Peter G.May 29, 2017
    Drinks are great. So is the view. And the pork.
  • Danielheart icon on user image
    DanielSeptember 1, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The pork in the chicharrones is amazing!
  • Jeff M.heart icon on user image
    Jeff MelnykJune 17, 2017
    Heaven on a sunny day basking in the rays with a great margarita
  • Gadi S.heart icon on user image
    Gadi ShamiaJanuary 29, 2018
    Plus - not too many rooftop restaurants in SF. Minus - service and very oily food.
  • Adam S.heart icon on user image
    Adam SeanSeptember 5, 2021
    Traditional Mexican and views - but no tacos.
  • Simon T.
    Simon TanJanuary 24, 2017
    Get the carne and pollo skewers
  • Jenny
    JennyDecember 8, 2014
    Nice view + good drinks, but it takes a very long time to get a drink.
  • Lisa Y.heart icon on user image
    Lisa YuzawaFebruary 15, 2016
    The view of the city is great!
  • Angie H.heart icon on user image
    Angie HSeptember 25, 2014
    Not many rooftop bars in the city. It's a nice change of scenery!
  • Ali A.heart icon on user image
    Ali AndersonSeptember 18, 2014
    Great rooftop bar (with great sangria!)
  • Matt M.heart icon on user image
    Matt MartinOctober 26, 2014
    Great roof deck with pitchers of sangria and margaritas
  • Victor W.heart icon on user image
    Victor WolfFebruary 20, 2016
    The "Chicharrones" are incredible!
  • MJ C.heart icon on user image
    MJ CaoOctober 6, 2016
    Rooftop is super cute. The line for dinner for pretty long.
  • Fran S.
    Fran SuJune 3, 2016
    Lively atmosphere. Heat lamp helps a lot in the evening.
  • Lisya N.heart icon on user image
    Lisya N.April 14, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    yummy skewers, shrimp one is the best!
  • SFist
    SFistMay 5, 2015
    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 nightfall. Read more
  • Stephan W.
    Stephan WinokurOctober 26, 2013
    They can change the name on the sign as much as they want, it will always be medjool.
  • Kaitlin L.heart icon on user image
    Kaitlin LebbadAugust 30, 2014
    Aldo at the door is the best! He makes magic happen
  • Shubham D.heart icon on user image
    Shubham DattaMarch 21, 2017
    Great view of the city from the rooftop patio!
  • David P.heart icon on user image
    David PoynerApril 17, 2014
    Do yourself a favor and spend the extra few bucks and get the el techno margarita.
  • Mighty T.heart icon on user image
    Mighty TravelsSeptember 7, 2015
    Decent view. Gets really crowded at happy hour.
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