Taqueria Cancun

Taqueria Cancun is a counter-service Mexican restaurant at 2288 Mission Street in San Francisco's Mission District, California, a neighborhood that is the center of the city's Mexican-American food culture. The shop has served large, inexpensive burritos since the 1980s and is open late, which makes it a fixture for students, workers and nightlife crowds. The cuisine is Mission-style Mexican: the defining item is the foil-wrapped super burrito, built from a large flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, meat, cheese, salsa, sour cream and guacamole. Signature items include the super burrito, al pastor tacos and the breakfast burrito, and the menu offers a choice of fillings such as carne asada, carnitas, chicken and vegetarian options. Orders are placed at the counter and assembled in front of the customer. The dining room is bright, simple and functional, with fluorescent lighting, a few tables and a steady line, so noise levels are moderate to high and the pace is quick. Dress is entirely casual. The beverage programme consists of soft drinks, aguas frescas and bottled drinks rather than a wine list. Reservations are not accepted or needed, and waits are typically short outside peak lunch and late-night hours, although weekend nights after bars close can be busy. Hours extend from morning into the early hours, roughly 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily, but they should be confirmed before going. Meals cost about $10 to $15 per person, which is among the best values for a filling meal in San Francisco. The location near the 24th Street BART station makes it easy to reach, and visitors can combine a meal with a walk through the Mission's murals and shops.