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Papalote Mexican Grill

Mexican Restaurant and Burrito Restaurant$$$$

Panhandle, San Francisco

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6.8^/10

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The experts at SF Weekly and 7x7 Magazine recommend this place
"get a jar of salsa and bring it back for cheap refills"(3 Tips)
"Also try the soyrizo burrito, super style!"(2 Tips)
"Get chicken adobo burrito."(2 Tips)
"... grilled veg, soyrizo, mole tofu, marinated tofu... awesome."(2 Tips)

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Rob RaySeptember 18, 2013
Been here 5+ times
You know you love their salsa, so might as well order a jar to go. Just make sure to ask for the fresh, not pre-filled. You can thank me later.
Camellia SchinnerDecember 31, 2015
Mole tofu burrito with refried beans: It. Was. Heaven. Their salsa is absolutely delicious, and one $.99 side of guac was huge!
John CassilloAugust 14, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The best salsa in San Francisco. Plus, they have two locations, so easy to get to regardless of what part of the city you're at.
David DaySeptember 26, 2016
The fish tacos and fish burritos are better than anything we've ever had. The soyrizo was okay, but not really worth the trouble. The chips seemed stale, but wow, the salsa was good.
JennySeptember 23, 2015
Inhale chips and salsa. Also, soyrizo is pretty good. Great vegetarian options, giant portions
John CassilloJanuary 14, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The best burritos in San Francisco. I'd say salsa would be the city's best as well. Great place, in spite of low seating cap
Brian HoldenDecember 2, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Super Chicken Burrito and ask for an additional salsa. It costs $$ but is well worth it. One of my favorite burritos in SF.
Allison KasicJanuary 3, 2016
Triple threat burrito = heaven. The salsa is on point as well.
Bennett W WongJanuary 17, 2021
The Carne Asada Burrito is so delicious.
Emily WarrenNovember 29, 2011
Lots of great veggie and vegan options - veg, grilled veg, soyrizo, mole tofu, marinated tofu... awesome.
Jon NarongOctober 5, 2014
Everyone talks about the salsa here, I will too. It's amazing.
Emily BalistrieriSeptember 9, 2009
Order a breakfast burrito to put in the fridge for breakfast the next day. OR get a grilled veggie burrito totally plain, with black beans, and sauce it up with chip dip
Jason CaplainAugust 2, 2013
Ranked as top 10 place to bite into burrito by USA Today. And for good reason. Their sauce is the key.
Alex SilarajsApril 22, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Carne Asada burrito...super! Also, Papalote probably has the best salsa in the city.
Alex Choi ❄️July 9, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Fish burrito is the only item to get here. It's moist and awesome.
Matt ClineDecember 4, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Don't forget to super it. Always super it.
Joe ConnorsOctober 25, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Chicken super burrito on the spinach tortilla.
Andy JiangAugust 19, 2014
Pretentious, white version of el farolito's. But the grilled vegetables are solid.
T.LOFebruary 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
1st off Papalote salsa is amazing 2nd of all the chilaquiles are to die for!!!
Nicholas CSeptember 29, 2011
Carne asada meat good but tortilla and beans no good. Chips good. 8.50 for buritto. 1 to make super.
Shawn CalhounMay 4, 2012
The good news... The best burrito near USF. The bad news.... The worst burrito in SF. Oh, and overpriced too.
Miguel CardenasJuly 16, 2011
Been here 50+ times
The Marinated Tofu Burrito is amazing. A great vegetarian option!
Jon BrittonSeptember 1, 2011
Been here 5+ times
While waiting 15 minutes for your order to come out, run across the street to fulton market for its great beer selection.
BommyMarch 13, 2015
Chips and salsa are good but otherwise, nothing you can't get at any other mexican food establishment.
GernCDizzleMay 8, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Come for the salsa, leave for the overcooked meats and ridiculous prices
Mario L.September 3, 2016
Meh...if you've eaten Mexican food in LA or San Diego...you won't be impressed. It's just fine.
RApril 21, 2019
Best grilled steak or chicken burrito
Colin MisteleApril 9, 2011
Ask for as much salsa as they will give you best part of the meal!
Jonathan ChinchillaFebruary 18, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Probably one of the best chip salsa I've had! Pour it on the burrito!
Michael LeoAugust 27, 2009
Been here 10+ times
I've tried a lot here and I have to say the best thing is the Super Chicken Burrito with Black Beans. the Mole plate is no slouch either.
SF WeeklyJune 13, 2012
SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST BURRITO
Loren MattiaDecember 23, 2012
Their soyrizo burrito is the stuff dreams are made of.
Daniel HayesApril 12, 2012
Ask for extra sauce, it is the nectar of the gods.
Akram Jamal-AllailAugust 28, 2013
Food was great, staff were helpful, though music kinda boring.
Mark JansenDecember 21, 2010
Their salsa is amazing. Yeah, it's hyped up but it genuinely is good.
Kendra S.September 14, 2013
Been here 5+ times
It was awesome! The salsa is so wonderful!!!
Carly SAugust 12, 2016
Roasted. Tomato. Salsa. Buy a jar to go!
DanOctober 9, 2012
The salsa will change your life!
Thaisa FernandesNovember 25, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Burritos and tortilhas Vegans <3
Joe TutterowAugust 7, 2014
The tofu and soyrizo are crazy addicting
EricMay 27, 2016
Delicioso! Don't pass this place up
Jacqueline LopezMarch 11, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Everything is yummy. The salsa is the best still!
BelgandFebruary 10, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Salsa is ridiculously overrated and the only decent burrito is the carne asada. Only worth it because the neighborhood doesn't a good taqueria.
Natalie MAugust 12, 2014
Been here 5+ times
It just keeps getting more expensive but less good :( the only thing I'll get here now is the nachos. The burritos are just not worth it anymore. Too bad
Gill CNovember 18, 2010
Get chicken adobo burrito. Not listed on menu, but trust me, it's there!
Tressa CrozierMarch 25, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The salsa....there is not much more to say. :-)
Ian RivamonteFebruary 4, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Call ahead for pick up. Also try the soyrizo burrito, super style!
Mack LJanuary 29, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Buy the salsa fresh. It's the best and you get a jar.
Kian LaviApril 1, 2016
😅 sometimes I get my burritos naked
SF WeeklyFebruary 11, 2011
SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2010 - Reader's Poll - BEST BURRITO

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