El Faro

Mexican restaurant · Mission

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"Burrito legend has it that Febronio Ontiveros created the first Mission burrito in 1962 at his grocery store on the corner of 20th and Folsom. To feed a group of hungry firemen, the lore goes, he slapped some meat, beans, rice, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole on several layered tortillas before rolling them into cylindrical form. El Faro jealously guards its title as the home of the Super Burrito and the progenitor of the Mission-style burrito (disputing La Cumbre’s claims). This dose of history lifts what would otherwise be a run-of-the-mill taqueria into a legendary burrito lighthouse worthy of its name. Go for a super burrito — get it “el gigante” if you’re hungry or splitting — or try the chorizo breakfast burrito." - Lauren Saria, Paolo Bicchieri, Eater Staff

Where to Find San Francisco’s Most Super-Sized Burritos

2399 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110 Get directions

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