Laura Siciliano-Rosen

"We happen to love the tightly wrapped specimens at El Metate, where the meats are flavorful and fresh and the fillings layered in such a way that each bite’s a well-balanced mix of meat, rice, beans, cheese, and sauces."

Jonathan Kauffman

"San Francisco's Top 10 Burritos: El Metate - El Metate rolls them tight, which means you're rarely stuck with a mouthful of pure rice. Whether black or pinto, the beans are always good enough to pick out, creamy and meaty."

Zagat

"A bargain bite delight comes in the form of authentic, flavorful comida, including super burritos, at this Mission Mexican favorite."

Andy Murdock

"The meat options such as pollo en chile rojo and chile colorado are saucy and flavorful, and if you want to venture away from the burrito offerings they have some of the best fish tacos around."

Dan Rosenbaum

"Since 2002, El Metate has been cooking their own style away from the hub of the Mission. Dive into authentic Mexican flavors with every bite of their beef, chile relleno con queso, pork, and seafood and vegetarian dishes."

Alissa Merksamer

"8 Great Meatless Burritos in the Mission: El Metate - On first bite, you’ll hit a thick slice of carrot followed by a quarter of zucchini. Keep going to find fat broccoli florets, cabbage, and sweet caramelized bits of onion that snuck in some extra cook time."

Joe Starkey

"Described by one fixie-riding dude as "the unsung hero of burritos", the longer, thinner, more tightly rolled burritos are slightly different from their Mission brethren, and the veggie burrito's medley of actual grilled vegetables make it delicious even without meat."

Lauren Patterson

"Owner Francisco Hernandez believes in cooking with love, and this philosophy has kept customers coming back over the last 6 years."

Andrew Simmons

"Devotees tear up like Paula Abdul over the taqueria’s sensational pork in chile verde. El Metate’s burrito-crafters refrain from toasting the outsides of burritos prior to wrapping them in foil, but their innards more than compensate."