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    Pancho villa: Home of the burrito

    By | February 19, 2008

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    For people who love burritos San Francisco is heaven. The burritos here are like nowhere else. You have burritos with freshly grilled beef, pork, chicken, veggies with rice, beans and any other optional topping you may want. All these awesome stuffings are rolled up in a tortilla to create one monstrous burrito.

    There are lots of places in San Francisco that serve delicious burritos and one of the most popular is Pancho Villa on 16th Street which is near Mission Street, the hub of good food.  What makes Pancho Villa stand out from the rest is among many other things, the fact that their ingredients are so fresh. The portions are mammoth and it is a great favorite of many.

    Though the place is slightly more expensive than others the quality is obviously well worth it because there is often a very long line at peak hours. The décor is clean and authentic Mexican and the whole area gives you a very nice feel and makes it the best taqueria in town.

    The Super Tacos here are great and they are probably a meal in themselves. To actually manage to finish a burrito in here you need a big appetite. They also serve superb grilled seafood burritos which are made right in front of you. Their grilled steak is also superb and they have a great selection of salsas.

    They also serve what is called an Agua Fresca which is a drink made of fresh fruits and delicious Jarritos Mexican sodas and smoothies made to order. Pancho Villa is a great dining experience and something you must visit if you like Mexican food.

    Though they have a couple of other branches in B Street in San Mateo and the SF Embarcadero, the Mission Street joint is probably the best and it has that charm.

    Topics: Bay Area Dining, Uncategorized |

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