Tacos El Patron
Tacos El Patron is a San Francisco, CA taco spot in the Mission District area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.6★ rating across 1,492 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Mission District, San Francisco
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Tacos El Patron serve?+
Tacos El Patron is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Tacos El Patron located?+
Tacos El Patron is at 1500 S Van Ness Ave #100, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA, in the Mission District neighborhood of San Francisco, California.
Is Tacos El Patron good?+
Tacos El Patron has a 4.6★ average across 1,492 Google reviews — loved by locals by San Francisco taco standards.
How expensive is Tacos El Patron?+
Tacos El Patron sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a San Francisco taquería.
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