About
El Faro, positioned along San Francisco's El Camino, offers a delightful dive into authentic Mexican cuisine without breaking the bank. With a price level that is surprisingly affordable, the eatery has garnered a solid 4.2 average rating on Google, thanks to its flavorful dishes and outstanding customer service. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it caters to all appetites with options from its famed Original Super Burrito to super steak burritos, quesadillas, and chili rellenos.
The casual atmosphere invites both solo diners and groups of friends to enjoy a laid-back meal. Vegetarians will find suitable options, and with offerings like small plates, and late-night food paired with selections of beer, coffee, and other spirits, there's something for everyone. Whether you choose to dine in, take away, or have your meal delivered, the quick service is sure to please. Operating for nearly 30 years, El Faro remains a spotless and welcoming spot for authentic Mexican eats in San Francisco.
Price
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisines
Mexican
Services
Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in
Dietary options
Vegetarian options
Offering
Serving alcohol, Small plates, Late-night food, Serving beer, Serving coffee
- $$$$ 10 - 20 $
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Mexican
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Reservations available
- Dine-in
- Vegetarian options
- Serving alcohol
- Small plates
- Late-night food
- Serving beer
- Serving coffee
- Payment by credit card
- Payment by debit card
- NFC payment
- Casual
- Meet up with friends
- Solo dining
- On-street parking
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible toilet
- Kid-friendly
- High chairs available
- Quick service
- Toilet
Reviews and Ratings
Write a review- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
El Faro in South San Francisco is amazing! The home of the Original Super Burrito - ordered a Super Steak Burrito and it was packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. The staff provided outstanding customer service, and the restaurant was spotless and welcoming. Definitely a must-visit spot!
- Food: 5
- Service: 4
- Atmosphere: 4
I’ve gone to El Faro for years—I mess heavilyyyyy with their quesadillas lol—their super quesadillas with chicken or carne asada con pico de gallo? que ricooooooo. Idc what anyone says—one thing about me is I’m always gonna go back to El Faro. I’ve been eating it for close to 30 years, since I was a baby! And so has my 12 year old nephew. Baby bean and rice burritos for the babies, of course. Forgot to mention—the papusas are next level. Must dip in their signature salsa y curtido 😍
- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
El Faro's is great!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of El Faro's Mexican Food?El Faro's Mexican Food is located at 435 El Camino Real, 94080, San Francisco, El Camino, USA.
- How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop S Spruce Ave & N Canal St (1.12 km walk)
- Bus stop West Orange Ave & Railroad Ave (1.04 km walk)
- Bus stop Railroad Ave & Orange Ave (1.04 km walk)
- How is El Faro's Mexican Food rated by visitors?El Faro's Mexican Food has an average rating of 4.2 based on 1,024 reviews across platforms such as Google.
- What is the average price for a meal at El Faro's Mexican Food?The average price for a meal is 10 - 20 $ (it is cheap - $).
- Does the venue offer vegetarian or vegan options?Yes, vegetarian or vegan dishes are available on the menu.
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