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Garaje

Garaje

Mexican Restaurant and Bar$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
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    Andrew C.
    "The carne asada fries and the Cali steak zapato are so good!"(12 Tips)
    Ben W.
    "Excellent beer, and the surfer leo is worth the subsequent coronary."(12 Tips)
    Emily D.
    "Zapatas are the best"(10 Tips)
    Austin R.
    "Both the Cali steak zapato and the Como se llama are amazing"(8 Tips)
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  • Jeffrey Z.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey ZhaoJuly 17, 2016
    Cali steak Zapato was good and the fish taco was just ok. Lines can be long though so prepare for a wait!
  • George J.heart icon on user image
    George JosephJanuary 21, 2019
    The Dave's Double is meaty, greasy, sloppy, and everything you want in a burger.
  • Louis H.heart icon on user image
    Louis HarboeJune 12, 2016
    It's like a burrito but flatter. Get the surfer leo or the cali steak (or both?)
  • James H.
    James HungOctober 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    You can charge your iPhone 5 at the tables. Go with a single patty burger instead of the double. Meat to cheese ratio too high.
  • Søren L.heart icon on user image
    Søren LouvNovember 28, 2015
    Awesome Mexican food at low prices. Nothing fancy but good ambience.
  • Amir M.heart icon on user image
    Amir MirzaeeOctober 22, 2016
    Crispy fish taco is to die for.
  • J T.heart icon on user image
    J TOctober 4, 2016
    The Calijandro burrito is a good choice for vegetarians, but remember it's huge.
  • Austin R.heart icon on user image
    Austin RheeSeptember 11, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Both the Cali steak zapato and the Como se llama are amazing
  • Adam B.heart icon on user image
    Adam BeckJune 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    This place has lost my order more often than any restaurant in my entire life, yet I keep going back. It's just that good!
  • Emi K.heart icon on user image
    Emi KMay 28, 2015
    Get the mermaid taco for mysteriously delicious beer flavored cauliflower goodness
  • Hari R.heart icon on user image
    Hari RaghavanAugust 13, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Zapatos and Jose Wong salad are excellent for vegetarians
  • Lucy H.heart icon on user image
    Lucy H.October 26, 2016
    It's cash only! Get the cali steak zapato or the cheeseburger!
  • Ryan L.heart icon on user image
    Ryan LechaSeptember 18, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Surfer Leo Zapatos and craft brews with a cool relaxed feel. Can't go wrong with that.
  • Jasonheart icon on user image
    JasonMarch 19, 2017
    Do yourself a huge favor and get the carné asada fries.
  • Lore B.heart icon on user image
    Lore BenaventSeptember 28, 2014
    Fast place, really good food and good price. Zapatos are a must.
  • Rudy S.
    Rudy SDecember 18, 2014
    Seared ahi tuna tacos! But seriously everything I've had here is delicious.
  • Farhad M.heart icon on user image
    Farhad MSeptember 30, 2013
    Great beer selection. And the iPhone chargers at each table are clutch! Cash only though :(
  • Dave W.heart icon on user image
    Dave WhelanJune 16, 2014
    Sit upstairs. When the servers run up and down with orders, it feels like an earthquake.
  • Jason K.heart icon on user image
    Jason KarshFebruary 13, 2016
    Great burgers at great prices
  • George Y.heart icon on user image
    George YiuOctober 13, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    most Zapatos here are fairly plain in flavor except for the shrimp one in my opinion
  • Mandyheart icon on user image
    MandyAugust 30, 2013
    The burger with jalapeños is amazing... And the jalapeños are free!
  • Bryan
    BryanFebruary 8, 2014
    Fried chicken sandwich is legit. Beer is a little expensive but worth it.
  • Dania E.heart icon on user image
    Dania ElFebruary 5, 2015
    Burgers tacos soccer and beer. Try the zapato if you're feeling more adventurous
  • Shamim I.
    Shamim ImaniAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The Cadillac is my go-to taco.
  • Christian
    ChristianMay 1, 2015
    Fantastic tacos. Get the steak and shrimp ones
  • Jonathan C.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan ChenNovember 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything here is good. Get the fish tacos they'll blow mind.
  • Myriam M.heart icon on user image
    Myriam MelkiOctober 13, 2016
    The Seared Ahi & Avocado Taco is phenomenal!
  • Anthony M.
    Anthony MaggioFebruary 5, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Great (cheap) burgers, sandwiches and Mexican inspired creations
  • Ivan R.
    Ivan RodriguezDecember 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Burritos are called Zapatos here, the California Steak Zapato is the way to go.
  • Song Z.
    Song ZhengAugust 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Zapato means shoes in Spanish, and this is called Zapatos because the creases looks like shoe laces. True story.
  • Jeff M.heart icon on user image
    Jeff MelnykOctober 27, 2014
    The burger was decent - wish we'd tried the tacos
  • Salim F.
    Salim FrenchAugust 6, 2013
    There's a lunch rush at Noon and you should order the tacos our zapatos
  • Jonathan B.
    Jonathan BalleranoMay 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Get any of the zapatos or the double fried chicken sando
  • Norris T.
    Norris TranMay 3, 2013
    Great selection of hot sauces incl. sriracha to the right counter underneath the goodyear sign
  • Sarahheart icon on user image
    SarahJanuary 14, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    All their food is so good, especially the tacos and zapatos.
  • Jenni L.
    Jenni LederJune 3, 2014
    Cash Only, good beer selection. Excellent street tacos.
  • Nichole P.heart icon on user image
    Nichole PalmerAugust 21, 2014
    Zapatos! Everything is good! Cash only though and gets super crowded!
  • ᴡ C.
    ᴡ ConcepcionMarch 16, 2014
    Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich, off the hook! Must try!
  • Robert A.
    Robert AttorriApril 6, 2015
    Eat the zapato, it will fill your soul with cheese and happiness.
  • Mark O.heart icon on user image
    Mark OttoAugust 29, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Fish tacos and burgers are both solid choices.
  • T Z.heart icon on user image
    T ZFebruary 20, 2016
    Ahi tuna tacos are good. Carne asana fries are alright - steak was a little dry and the salsa wasn't a good fit IMO
  • Tara M.heart icon on user image
    Tara MarchandFebruary 26, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    For your iOS device charging needs, here are lightning cables poking out from the wooden tables along the wall.
  • Robert F.heart icon on user image
    Robert FruchtmanApril 3, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The José Wong salad is so much more than just a salad —get it with carnitas and you'll have a blast.
  • Marcie K.
    Marcie KowalskiJuly 22, 2013
    Sit upstairs and watch the team in the kitchen cook up your food.
  • Andrew J.heart icon on user image
    Andrew JordanFebruary 25, 2016
    No crap on tap, excellent tacos, cash only.
  • Andrew W.heart icon on user image
    Andrew WilsonSeptember 8, 2014
    Zapatos are a solid choice. Great selection of beers.
  • Alex L.heart icon on user image
    Alex LemanskiJuly 14, 2015
    Tacos were excellent. Two are plenty.
  • Brian
    BrianAugust 25, 2014
    Cash Only. Cash Only. Cash Only. Cash Only. Cash Only. Cash Only.
  • Jason M.heart icon on user image
    Jason MowOctober 14, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Epic zapatos, tacos, etc. Surfer Leo is the best.
  • Daron Y.heart icon on user image
    Daron YondemApril 5, 2016
    Huge lines! Not sure if it is worth the wait :( Honestly nothing extraordinary.
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