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17 Destination Restaurants, Bars, and Bakeries in the Mission District

Where to eat and drink in one of San Francisco’s most delicious neighborhoods

by Dianne de Guzman and Eater Staff Updated Sep 25, 2023, 12:20pm PDT

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by Dianne de Guzman and Eater Staff Updated Sep 25, 2023, 12:20pm PDT

Lauren Saria

The Mission District is hands down, one of the best places to eat and drink in San Francisco. Thanks to an abundance of restaurants, bars, and bakeries, it’s possible to satisfy just about any craving within the neighborhood’s boundaries. It almost goes without saying then, that there are far more worthy dining and drinking destinations than could be included in this list, but let this map start you off with a handful of neighborhood favorites both old and new.

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Rintaro

After a rough January 2023 that saw Rintaro shut down temporarily due to flooding, the izakaya is back open with the food that made it a one-of-a-kind spot — and a cookbook debuting in October. The menu changes seasonally, but diners can’t go wrong with an item off the charcoal grill, sampling off the sashimi list, or a fried item, such as the kabocha korokke, a croquette made with kabocha squash.

82 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Panchita's Pupusería & Restaurant

Pupusas deserve more than this brief aside considering the Mission hosts a lot of great Salvadoran food. But it would also be a great disservice to overlook Panchita’s, which stuffed its pupusas with pork, beans, and cheese, all piled with cabbage slaw.

3091 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Panchita’s #2

Dalva

After a stylish makeover, this bar looks a little bit like the Overlook Hotel. Stop by and grab a beer at the storied neighborhood favorite, or dip into the Hideout at the back. There’s a fresh menu starring a dozen cocktails and a few highballs, including the Friend of the Devil, a clarified milk punch laced with rye, chocolate stout, and cherry, served over an engraved ice cube.

3121 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Tartine Bakery

Tartine has gone through a number of openings, closings, and changes in the last few years. But through it all, the original bakery on 18th and Guerrero is still, thankfully, a destination for morning buns, shatteringly crisp croissants, and more. These days, the staff are members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) so those morning buns are in support of workers and your Instagram feed.

600 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Delfina Restaurant

As of October 2022, Delfina is back from its multi-year, COVID-19-induced hiatus. The restaurant underwent a significant renovation and menu overhaul but fans need not fear, favorite dishes including the spaghetti pomodoro haven’t gone away. The Cal-Italian staple continues its tradition of serving seasonal pasta, pizzas, and appetizers but now there’s also a full bar where diners can find cocktails featuring Italian spirits, bitters, and amari.

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3621 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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WesBurger n' More

The art of the smash burger has been all but perfected at Wes Rowe’s eponymous burger joint, each thin patty grilled to achieve those crispy, frilly edges that make the burger style so appealing. He serves them topped with pickles, onions, special sauce, and American cheese if you want to keep things classic, though you can gussy yours up with add-ons like onion rings, jalapenos, and peanut butter and jelly – if you please. The restaurant has also recently added sandwiches to its lunch menu if that’s more your speed. As for sides? It’s got to be tots.

2240 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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A Wesburger with melted American cheese and a potato bun.

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Lazy Bear

An underground dinner party pop-up turned permanent (two-Michelin-star) restaurant, Lazy Bear typically leaves diners/guests raving about the talents of chef David Barzelay. During the pandemic, the team got playful with a “Lazy Bear Camp Commissary,” takeout menu, but the restaurant is now back with a tasting menu and an optional after-dinner dessert and beverage experience in The Den, a loft nestled above the restaurant floor.

3416 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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SAN HO WON

It’s no small feat to snag a table at this latest restaurant from chef Cory Lee, who holds three Michelin stars at his fine dining restaurant Benu. But at this modern and minimalist restaurant in the Mission, Lee and chef Jeong-In Hwang elevate Korean barbecue to elegant heights, presenting thick slabs of charred beef tongue and double-cut galbi along with an array of banchan, bubbling stews, and sweet honey butter corn on the cob.

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2170 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Korean barbecue in a lettuce leaf at San Ho Won

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Trick Dog

Clever cocktail menu themes that change every six months keep crowds coming back to Trick Dog. Owners Josh Harris and Bon Vivants Hospitality always have something up their sleeves, and are known for strange ingredients — Ritz crackers, for example — but deliciousness is typically the guiding principle.

3010 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Flour + Water

Following a months-long closure and renovation, fresh pasta destination Flour + Water returned with a sophisticated new look last year. Wrapped in warm neutral tones, the dining room now feels like the perfect setting for a special night out — one inevitably filled with a mosaic-like platter of crudo and a selection of handmade pasta, whether it be a tangle of rye pappardelle or a neatly folded ravioli stuffed with smoked duck. More than a decade in, this icon remains one of San Francisco’s most excellent Italian restaurants.

2401 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Breakfast Little

The small-but-mighty Breakfast Little is one of the Mission’s best spots for grabbing a tater tot-stuffed breakfast burrito or a slab of toast teeming with toppings. The OG breakfast burrito is a classic, with a choice of bacon or sausage served alongside cheese, garlic aioli, eggs, and tater tots. Other options play with the burrito format, such as the Bad and Boujee, which comes with chicken sausage, brie, fig jam, eggs, and tots.

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3275 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Grand Coffee

Nabeel Slimi grew up between the Bay Area and Palestine and, after the Great Recession, found a way to create a space for all of that richness — plus everyone else out there with a similar complexity. The coffee is tasty, with the familiar milk chocolate notes of a solid light roast anyone on Mission Street would be delighted to find.

2663 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Kimberly Kim, Adrian Lopez, and a few customers at Grand Coffee Too.

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El Gallo Giro

Saunter up to this storied truck and order yourself a plate of impossibly crispy and juicy carnitas tacos buried under a flurry of onions and cilanto. You won’t regret it. El Gallo Giro is widely respected as one of the best taco spots in the city, parked at 23rd Street and Treat Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

986-998 Treat Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

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La Torta Gorda

This is the best place in San Francisco to get a torta fix, whether you’re craving a soggy, sauce-soaked pambazo or a pierna enchilada stacked with roast pork, avocado, refried beans, pickled chiles, and a red adobo chile sauce. It’s a casual, lively spot for an al fresco lunch or a hearty breakfast.

2833 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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DONAJI

Doanji owner and chef Isai Cuevas comes to San Francisco by way of Zimatlan, Oaxaca in Mexico and opened this causal restaurant in October 2021. The menu offers snacks including a tamal of the day and tlayuda to share, plus larger entrees including tacos, chilaquiles, and enchiladas smothered in a rich mole.

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3161 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Tamales at Donaji

La Taqueria

La Taqueria — or La Taq, as the locals are wont to say — is more than just another restaurant serving quality tacos and burritos in this storied neighborhood. It’s a veritable institution, having earned the title of America’s Best Burrito. If you’re on the hunt for a Mission-style burrito you’ll find a worthy version here, and it’s famously rice-free, making it a (slightly) lighter option.

2889 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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A dorado burrito at La Taqueria

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Reem's California Mission

Reem’s is definitely a destination-worthy spot for slow-roasted lamb, oven-fresh flatbreads, and tangy labneh layered with honey and fruit, but the Mission bakery is also a cozy neighborhood spot, with a sunny dining room and a walk-up window through which the staff push cardamom-scented coffees, pastries, and sandwiches to-go.

2901 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Rintaro

82 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

After a rough January 2023 that saw Rintaro shut down temporarily due to flooding, the izakaya is back open with the food that made it a one-of-a-kind spot — and a cookbook debuting in October. The menu changes seasonally, but diners can’t go wrong with an item off the charcoal grill, sampling off the sashimi list, or a fried item, such as the kabocha korokke, a croquette made with kabocha squash.

82 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Panchita's Pupusería & Restaurant

3091 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Pupusas deserve more than this brief aside considering the Mission hosts a lot of great Salvadoran food. But it would also be a great disservice to overlook Panchita’s, which stuffed its pupusas with pork, beans, and cheese, all piled with cabbage slaw.

3091 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Panchita’s #2

Dalva

3121 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

After a stylish makeover, this bar looks a little bit like the Overlook Hotel. Stop by and grab a beer at the storied neighborhood favorite, or dip into the Hideout at the back. There’s a fresh menu starring a dozen cocktails and a few highballs, including the Friend of the Devil, a clarified milk punch laced with rye, chocolate stout, and cherry, served over an engraved ice cube.

3121 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Tartine Bakery

600 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Tartine has gone through a number of openings, closings, and changes in the last few years. But through it all, the original bakery on 18th and Guerrero is still, thankfully, a destination for morning buns, shatteringly crisp croissants, and more. These days, the staff are members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) so those morning buns are in support of workers and your Instagram feed.

600 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Delfina Restaurant

3621 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

As of October 2022, Delfina is back from its multi-year, COVID-19-induced hiatus. The restaurant underwent a significant renovation and menu overhaul but fans need not fear, favorite dishes including the spaghetti pomodoro haven’t gone away. The Cal-Italian staple continues its tradition of serving seasonal pasta, pizzas, and appetizers but now there’s also a full bar where diners can find cocktails featuring Italian spirits, bitters, and amari.

Open in Google Maps

3621 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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WesBurger n' More

2240 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The art of the smash burger has been all but perfected at Wes Rowe’s eponymous burger joint, each thin patty grilled to achieve those crispy, frilly edges that make the burger style so appealing. He serves them topped with pickles, onions, special sauce, and American cheese if you want to keep things classic, though you can gussy yours up with add-ons like onion rings, jalapenos, and peanut butter and jelly – if you please. The restaurant has also recently added sandwiches to its lunch menu if that’s more your speed. As for sides? It’s got to be tots.

2240 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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A Wesburger with melted American cheese and a potato bun.

Lazy Bear

3416 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

An underground dinner party pop-up turned permanent (two-Michelin-star) restaurant, Lazy Bear typically leaves diners/guests raving about the talents of chef David Barzelay. During the pandemic, the team got playful with a “Lazy Bear Camp Commissary,” takeout menu, but the restaurant is now back with a tasting menu and an optional after-dinner dessert and beverage experience in The Den, a loft nestled above the restaurant floor.

3416 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Lazy Bear

SAN HO WON

2170 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94110

It’s no small feat to snag a table at this latest restaurant from chef Cory Lee, who holds three Michelin stars at his fine dining restaurant Benu. But at this modern and minimalist restaurant in the Mission, Lee and chef Jeong-In Hwang elevate Korean barbecue to elegant heights, presenting thick slabs of charred beef tongue and double-cut galbi along with an array of banchan, bubbling stews, and sweet honey butter corn on the cob.

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2170 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Korean barbecue in a lettuce leaf at San Ho Won

Trick Dog

3010 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Clever cocktail menu themes that change every six months keep crowds coming back to Trick Dog. Owners Josh Harris and Bon Vivants Hospitality always have something up their sleeves, and are known for strange ingredients — Ritz crackers, for example — but deliciousness is typically the guiding principle.

3010 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Visit Website

Trick Dog

Flour + Water

2401 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Following a months-long closure and renovation, fresh pasta destination Flour + Water returned with a sophisticated new look last year. Wrapped in warm neutral tones, the dining room now feels like the perfect setting for a special night out — one inevitably filled with a mosaic-like platter of crudo and a selection of handmade pasta, whether it be a tangle of rye pappardelle or a neatly folded ravioli stuffed with smoked duck. More than a decade in, this icon remains one of San Francisco’s most excellent Italian restaurants.

2401 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Visit Website

A table of plates with crudo, pasta, and wine at Flour + Water.

Breakfast Little

3275 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110

The small-but-mighty Breakfast Little is one of the Mission’s best spots for grabbing a tater tot-stuffed breakfast burrito or a slab of toast teeming with toppings. The OG breakfast burrito is a classic, with a choice of bacon or sausage served alongside cheese, garlic aioli, eggs, and tater tots. Other options play with the burrito format, such as the Bad and Boujee, which comes with chicken sausage, brie, fig jam, eggs, and tots.

Open in Google Maps

3275 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Grand Coffee

2663 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Nabeel Slimi grew up between the Bay Area and Palestine and, after the Great Recession, found a way to create a space for all of that richness — plus everyone else out there with a similar complexity. The coffee is tasty, with the familiar milk chocolate notes of a solid light roast anyone on Mission Street would be delighted to find.

2663 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Visit Website

Kimberly Kim, Adrian Lopez, and a few customers at Grand Coffee Too.

El Gallo Giro

986-998 Treat Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

Saunter up to this storied truck and order yourself a plate of impossibly crispy and juicy carnitas tacos buried under a flurry of onions and cilanto. You won’t regret it. El Gallo Giro is widely respected as one of the best taco spots in the city, parked at 23rd Street and Treat Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

986-998 Treat Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

El Gallo Giro Taco Truck

La Torta Gorda

2833 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

This is the best place in San Francisco to get a torta fix, whether you’re craving a soggy, sauce-soaked pambazo or a pierna enchilada stacked with roast pork, avocado, refried beans, pickled chiles, and a red adobo chile sauce. It’s a casual, lively spot for an al fresco lunch or a hearty breakfast.

2833 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Visit Website

DONAJI

3161 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Doanji owner and chef Isai Cuevas comes to San Francisco by way of Zimatlan, Oaxaca in Mexico and opened this causal restaurant in October 2021. The menu offers snacks including a tamal of the day and tlayuda to share, plus larger entrees including tacos, chilaquiles, and enchiladas smothered in a rich mole.

Open in Google Maps

3161 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Tamales at Donaji

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La Taqueria

2889 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

La Taqueria — or La Taq, as the locals are wont to say — is more than just another restaurant serving quality tacos and burritos in this storied neighborhood. It’s a veritable institution, having earned the title of America’s Best Burrito. If you’re on the hunt for a Mission-style burrito you’ll find a worthy version here, and it’s famously rice-free, making it a (slightly) lighter option.

2889 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Visit Website

A dorado burrito at La Taqueria

Reem's California Mission

2901 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Reem’s is definitely a destination-worthy spot for slow-roasted lamb, oven-fresh flatbreads, and tangy labneh layered with honey and fruit, but the Mission bakery is also a cozy neighborhood spot, with a sunny dining room and a walk-up window through which the staff push cardamom-scented coffees, pastries, and sandwiches to-go.

2901 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Visit Website

A spread of dishes at Reem’s in the Mission

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