Opened on Bryant Street in 2002, this locally owned taqueria is led by Francisco Hernandez. At our restaurant, every visit is meant to feel fun and fabulous. With brightly painted walls, bumping music, energetic and friendly staff, and a colorful dining room accented by hand-painted Talavera pottery, the space reflects the lively character of the neighborhood it calls home.
Upbeat outfit with a colorful vibe offering burritos, fish tacos & other Mexican classics.
Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2406 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 641-7209
Website: http://elmetatesf.com/
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Reviews
Tee Ponsukcharoen
There is so much to say about this place but here are some highlights:
– The decor of this place is beautiful. Down to earth yet thoughtful and colorful.
– The chips are so creative. The puffy ones are amazing with beautiful color. I usually discard most of chips but I need to hunt down for them this time.
– So much variety of salsa and sauce. It is my first time having a warm salsa as well. It is incredible! It is such a service mind to provide all accommodations for all tastebuds.
– The food itself is big and delicious. My quesadilla is packed with carnitas. I wish it can be a bit more crispy but it is also fulfilling. My friend got a seafood plate and it can feed 2 people. All dishes we got are under 20 dollars, which is a rare steal in SF.
In short, this is my new go-to spot for Mexican food in my beloved San Francisco!
… more– The decor of this place is beautiful. Down to earth yet thoughtful and colorful.
– The chips are so creative. The puffy ones are amazing with beautiful color. I usually discard most of chips but I need to hunt down for them this time.
– So much variety of salsa and sauce. It is my first time having a warm salsa as well. It is incredible! It is such a service mind to provide all accommodations for all tastebuds.
– The food itself is big and delicious. My quesadilla is packed with carnitas. I wish it can be a bit more crispy but it is also fulfilling. My friend got a seafood plate and it can feed 2 people. All dishes we got are under 20 dollars, which is a rare steal in SF.
In short, this is my new go-to spot for Mexican food in my beloved San Francisco!
Arthur Bouffard
Banging quesadillas with huge portions. A great selection of sauces and toppings too. The staff is super sweet and they have plenty of options. The seating and overall atmosphere is great and I would totally recommend stopping by for lunch
… moreJonny Chin
Been here a few times and I really enjoy their daily specials. This most recent time I got their chicharron burrito special and it was delicious. It was so good that I forgot to let my phone eat first. I absolutely loved the variety of texture in each bite. Also, their salsa bar is both convenient and has quite a selection. Seating is easy to find too! Definitely recommend this neighborhood staple!
… moreRaymond Ngu
The meat selection was limited, no lengua. I got the burrito with al pastor. The rice was undercooked and the meat didn’t taste like al pastor. On the positive side the chips were pretty good.
… moreGeo
Hate to report that the food no longer tastes the same. Both the enchilada sauce and salsas were watery and missing salt/spice. They didn’t have that authentic, rich Mexican flavor. Food did not taste fresh at all. When food is missing something, I typically use salsa to improve the taste but it was just too sad. I remember this place being my go to years ago. Unfortunately, no longer a gem.
… moreAlisa Damaso
This place is always incredible. The staff are so nice, and the food is so good it’ll make your eyes roll to the back of your head. I got the torta and it came with this adorable and delicious chicken tortilla soup. HEAVEN! 100/10 Excited to come back
… moreYolanda Morrissette
A beautiful place to eat, both inside and outside. The food is amazing. It’s a fun place to eat. It’s one of my favorite places to go to have authentic Mexican food; however, recently I went, and was not able to order online, or call in the specifics of my order, wanting guac on the side, and other questions I needed to ask. I am African American, and the woman there that day seemed to cater to her own people , and I felt excluded . I asked her for guacamole on the side , and with attitude she stated it was avocado , also it was hot that day , and they made my iced coffee drink way before my food was ready , it has melted by the time I received my food . I just feel every customer is important , do not neglect your customers . Overall I love their food
… moreZafer Ipekci
Service here was interesting. You order in a different room and eat in a different room. When I first went there I said on the place where you eat your food so I waited for later to come but no one came. But then I figured the dog and I got my food and it was delicious. Also they give you a free chips. Also there are like sauces salsa and stuff for free.
… moreDanice M
My best friend and I were working on a project together and decided to stop for dinner. I can see why they are zagat rated. There food is the best I have had in a long time. We had the shrimp plate and everything including the sides and salsa were amazing. Excellent customer service and very cool chill place to be in. Smell so good, i forgot to take more pictures. Thank you for the hardiest meal ever.
… moreShaina Tantuico
Saw in the reviews that they have one of the best vegetarian burritos around… And I gotta say… As a vegetarian… It can compete. Solid fresh salsa bar, appreciated the pickles I got. We also had the El Campo torta. Bread was on point.
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