Leaving My ♥ in San Francisco #5: Taqueria Stalker-ia
One thing I will miss profoundly when I leave San Francisco, is "the San Francisco taqueria."
Everyone has their opinion on what they believe is the best taqueria in San Francisco. One of my close friends says she will live and die eating at only Gordo's Taqueria. On the other hand, three of my other male friends swear by El Farolito Taqueria. The beau likes La Taqueria. Personally, I am a devoted groupie of Pancho Villa Taqueria (the one in the Mission District, and not the Financial District). I am not kidding when I say that with one bite of a burrito from Pancho Villa, you will experience euphoria and be transported to the celestial throne above.
Despite one's personal taqueria preferences, I believe that almost every taqueria in the Mission District of San Francisco has something unique to offer, be it juicy chunks of immaculately seasoned, char-grilled carne asada; authentic slow-cooked pinto beans; hand-pulled tendrils of pork shoulder, or even a motley mariachi band--every taqueria has a distinctive specialty to draw repeat customers. If you are a tourist or a San Francisco native, you should try as many San Francisco taquerias as you can before you decide on the one that best suits your fancy. Although you can take recommendations from others, listen to your own tastebuds first. 
One thing I will miss profoundly when I leave San Francisco, is "the San Francisco taqueria."
mmmm, pancho villas is one of my favorites too and I agree that the one in the Mission is the best. They have a grilled garlic shrimp and carne asada plate that is pretty delicious too if you feel like going upscale... PE I hope you got to taste of each one of those yummy looking dishes!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures provide all the evidence you need to explain why this is something you will miss- I wanted to book my tickets right this minute! But there are sure to be new culinary adventures waiting i n your new home!
ReplyDeleteMmm taqueria...definitely a great thing in SF!
ReplyDeleteooh...those looks so good.
ReplyDeleteWe'll be moving to another city too. Right now we are house hunting.
Ah. But do any of them have cabeza? Mmmm...
ReplyDeleteI went to one of these establishments the one and only time I was in San Fransisco, and given the poor quality of NE Mexican food, I was so impressed. I'd be making a regular stop if I were out there, too.
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ReplyDeleteThe last time I was in San Francisco (subject of my love affair with Seattle), I managed a place to stay for a week via Couchsurfing.com in the mission, just a couple of blocks away from Philz and Taqueria Guadalajara. The next time I go, I'll try and find some of your favorite places :)
ReplyDeleteel farolito super quesadilla all the way!! although, in all fairness, have yet to try pancho villa and others. i'm going to miss you PE!
ReplyDeleteHow's your move? Moving is exhausting. Hope everything goes well.
ReplyDeletemy fav is la tacqueria..
ReplyDeleteI've got a story for you:
http://steamykitchen.com/blog/2007/05/02/chipotle-skirt-steak-tacos-the-parking-adventures-of-la-taqueria/
Thanks for sharing your views on the "taqueria" of choice! Next time I am back in San Francisco, I will be sure to try those places! And thanks for the recipe and well-wishes!
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