Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Boudin Sourdough, Boudin and Tlaloc, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap mexican restaurants in Chinatown. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Chinatown's Cheap Mexican Destinations
Discover a diverse array of affordable eats tucked away in San Francisco’s historic Chinatown, where vibrant Mexican flavors meet classic American and Thai comfort food. This collection showcases budget-friendly gems like Taqueria Zorro and Los Hermanos Taqueria alongside local staples such as Boudin Sourdough and the fragrant plates at Lapisara. From a quick bite at Rooster and Rice to a relaxed meal at Cafe La Tazita, these neighborhood favorites prove you do not have to spend a lot to enjoy a great meal in the heart of the city.
13 restaurants in Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in Chinatown | Cheap Mexican Food
- Boudin Sourdough · rated 4/5: American.
- Boudin · rated 3/5: American.
- Tlaloc: Mexican.
- Cafe La Tazita: Mexican.
- Local Roots: American.
- Lapisara: Thai.
- Matador: Mexican.
- Tropisueño: Mexican.
- The Grove: American.
- La Fusión: Mexican.
- Taqueria Zorro: Mexican.
- Rooster and Rice: Thai.
- Los Hermanos Taqueria: Mexican.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
