Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Tlaloc, Cafe La Tazita and Local Roots, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for tacos in Chinatown. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional tacos.
Chinatown's Premier Tacos Destinations
San Francisco's historic Chinatown is a hidden gem for taco enthusiasts, blending traditional Mexican flavors with a unique neighborhood atmosphere. You can explore a variety of culinary styles, from the authentic street-style offerings at Taqueria Zorro and Los Hermanos Taqueria to the creative American-inspired dishes at Local Roots. Whether you find yourself at Tlaloc, Matador, or Cafe La Tazita, this curated selection showcases the best handheld eats this vibrant district has to offer.
6 restaurants in Best Tacos in Chinatown | Top Spots
- Tlaloc: Mexican.
- Cafe La Tazita: Mexican.
- Local Roots: American.
- Matador: Mexican.
- Taqueria Zorro: Mexican.
- 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.
