Tacos El Patron is one of the best mexican restaurants in San Francisco for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in San Francisco.
This Mission District spot on S Van Ness earns its reputation on birria, and the quesabirria tacos are rightly called the shining stars: crispy tortilla envelopes packed with juicy beef and melted cheese, the kind of thing you order two of and regret not ordering three.
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Tacos El Patron is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,493 Google reviews.
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Tacos El Patron is a Mexican restaurant located in San Francisco, San Francisco. This Mission District spot on S Van Ness earns its reputation on birria, and the quesabirria tacos are rightly called the shining stars: crispy tortilla envelopes packed with juicy beef and melted cheese, the kind of thing you order two of and regret not ordering three.
Tacos El Patron is best for brunch, date night. Tacos El Patron is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,493 Google reviews.
Tacos El Patron is in the Budget-friendly price range ($). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,493 reviews
Start with Quesabirria Tacos, Taco Patrón (grilled shrimp), Taco de Pescado and Horchata. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Tacos El Patron holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,493 reviews. Tacos El Patron is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,493 Google reviews.
Tacos El Patron is located at 1500 S Van Ness Ave #100, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Tacos El Patron is tagged for date night dining. Tacos El Patron is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,493 Google reviews.
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