Trying to pick the best Burrito in The Mission is challenging. There are SO MANY CHOICES, each with subtle differences from the next, and the majority of them are pretty amazing. So, we’ll save that particular discussion for another day. What we are highlighting here is the AMAZING BREAKFAST DEAL at El Castillito. Honestly, I don’t think there is any place you can get this much food, this fresh, for under $7.
Things that I like about this place:
– they bring your food to you. I know, they are not the only ones who do that, but a lot taquerias don’t do it, and it’s a nice touch.
– they have a salsa bar. Again, this isn’t their idea exclusively, but not everyone is doing this, and I really like being able to get more salsa on my own, without having to ask the folks behind the counter.
We can argue about the merits of grilled tortillas vs. steamed tortillas, and whose Burrito is the biggest or best forever. (They grill their tortillas here, which is BETTER OF COURSE THAN STEAMED!) For now, let’s just say that for breakfast – desayuno – no one can touch the deal at El Castillito. They will serve it up any time of day or night, which is great for late sleepers like me, or brunch on the weekend.
Just in case you forget what you were coming here for.
If it’s good enough for The Virgin Mary, it’s good enough for you.
Help yourself, just don’t be greedy.
Shot by Matt Davis. Edited by David Pond.
El Castillito is located at
2092 Mission St
(near corner of 17th St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 621-6971
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