Taqueria Las Pencas #1
Taqueria Las Pencas #1 is a South San Francisco, CA taco spot in the Downtown area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.3★ rating across 983 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Downtown, South 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 Taqueria Las Pencas #1 serve?+
Taqueria Las Pencas #1 is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Taqueria Las Pencas #1 located?+
Taqueria Las Pencas #1 is at 319 Baden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA, in the Downtown neighborhood of South San Francisco, California.
Is Taqueria Las Pencas #1 good?+
Taqueria Las Pencas #1 has a 4.3★ average across 983 Google reviews — highly rated by South San Francisco taco standards.
How expensive is Taqueria Las Pencas #1?+
Taqueria Las Pencas #1 sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a South San Francisco taquería.
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