This vibrant Mission District eatery is a late-night haven for burrito lovers, offering generous portions and a festive atmosphere that'll keep you coming back.
"La Taqueria and Taqueria El Farolito are, undeniably, the most famous of the Mission District’s many destinations for a massive Mission-style burrito. But ask someone who’s lived in the neighborhood for 15 years, and they might just point you toward Taqueria Cancun. Here you’ll want to order the pollo asado-stuffed Mission burrito, with the tortilla griddled on the plancha before it’s stuffed with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, tomato-tinged rice, your choice of beans, diced onion and cilantro, pico de gallo, sour cream, and avocado. If it sounds like a lot of food, that’s because it is." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff
"The burritos at Taqueria Cancún are all solid, if a bit greasy at times, but it's still a trusty standby. Get the carnitas in the burrito mojado. It's doused in red chili sauce, topped with red and green salsa and sour cream, and is big enough to split between two people. Odds are your first trip here will be a late one because you’ll be hungry after a night out at a nearby bar. Just know it won’t be your last." - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1, lani conway
"If your stomach is grumbling as loud as the couple down the hill who won’t stop talking about bird-related conspiracy theories, then walk over to Taqueria Cancún. This Mexican place hits all the sweet spots of a great burrito joint. Prices are reasonable. And it’s open late. This spot is also our old standard anytime we want a burrito mojado that's so big it could function as a doorstop. " - julia chen 1
"Everyone has their favorite place for a super-sized Mission burrito, whether that be late-night destination Taqueria El Farolito or the local institution that is La Taq. But don’t overlook Taqueria Cancun. Started by two El Farolito alumni back in 1991, the restaurant has since expanded to three locations including the Market Street original, one in Bernal Heights, and the Mission District outpost on Mission Street. Order the epic pollo asado burrito and make sure to get it “super.”" - Dianne de Guzman, Paolo Bicchieri
"When we find ourselves in the Mission really hungry, we instinctively head toward Taqueria Cancún. It’s where we always go for a massive burrito mojado, doused in enchilada sauce and topped with sour cream, melted cheese, and salsa. They also have tacos and quesadillas that are worth your time." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
