Don Chuys Mexi-Mercado
Takeout Restaurant · Excelsior
544 Excelsior Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
Highlights
Crispy carnitas, huge burritos, and a neighborhood staple
Crispy carnitas, huge burritos, and a neighborhood staple
"In the back of an Excelsior corner store is one of the city’s finest super burritos. The hunks of crackly, tender carnitas at Don Chuy’s Mexi-Mercado raise the bar for all other crispy pork—and if you’re not getting it bundled up in a stretchy tortilla, spicy, with everything, you may as well make a 180 and go back home empty-handed." - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1, lani conway
"The city’s most shatteringly crispy pork is hiding in the back of an Excelsior corner store, courtesy of Don Chuy’s. The carnitas super burrito, complete with pickled jalapeños and carrots, is a perfect park companion when the sun’s making an appearance. If not, an emergency handwarmer." - patrick wong, julia chen 1
"Follow the scent of sizzling carnitas to Don Chuy’s, a Mexican corner store in the Excelsior that serves one of SF’s best burritos. Tucked behind the aisles of pan dulce and tortillas, you’ll find a counter where you can order the super burrito with a hefty scoop of guacamole, and pickled carrots and jalapeños. Getting it with the carnitas—some of the crispiest within a seven-mile radius—is mandatory." - julia chen 1, patrick wong
"One of the best burritos in the city is found in the back of this corner store. Don Chuy’s Mexi-Mercado has been performing carnitas miracles since the 70s—the mix of tender shredded pork and shatteringly crispy edges will ruin any other slow-cooked swine. Get it packed into a super burrito the size of a tennis ball can, which comes with pickled jalapeños and carrots for extra crunch." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, lani conway
"One of the best burritos in the city is found in the back of an Excelsior corner store. Don Chuy’s Mexi-Mercado has been performing carnitas miracles since the 70s—the mix of tender shredded pork and shatteringly crispy edges will ruin any other slow-cooked swine. Get it packed into a super burrito the size of a tennis ball can, which comes with pickled jalapeños and carrots for extra crunch. For something less filling, the tacos also hold their own. Other dishes like tamales, tortas, and nachos are all available to go, too. photo credit: Monica Lo photo credit: Monica Lo photo credit: Monica Lo photo credit: Monica Lo Pause Unmute Food Rundown Super Burrito A stunning specimen of a burrito. Go super, spicy, with everything. There’s nothing better. photo credit: Monica Lo Tacos If you’re not in the mood for a forearm-length burrito, tacos are a great second choice. As you’ve probably gathered by now, you should get them with the carnitas, but the chile verde and al pastor are solid, too. photo credit: Monica Lo Tamales Skippable and a bit dry. Save room for the rest of the menu." - Julia Chen
