Best Super Quick Taqueria in SF?

[muchogato]

I am look for a taqueria that can whip up some food in 10 minutes or less, yet is still tasty. I have liked Cancun, the restaurant in Berkeley near Shattuck.

I am also looking for something in the mission district (since that's where the best is).

[scottca075]

From order to food, look at La Palma Mexicatessen, El Farolito and Taqueria Guadalajara, La Taqueria and there is a Taqueria Cancun in the Mission district. Can comment on how long the lines might be.

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Taqueria Cancun
2288 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

La Taqueria
2889 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

La Palma Mexicatessen
2884 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

[Keesey]

Aren't all taqueria's generally fast? All the fillings are in their little compartments already and most will have the meats pre-cooked. Some will actually re-grill them to heat them up. It's the lines that make you wait.

I really like Taqueria Vallarta's taco station by the front entrance. Well marinated meats that sit on a griddle... top pile gets a scooted down to the heat for a quickie grill. They serve you just the tortillas and meat... you pile on your own onions, cilantro, salsa, and lime. Try the lamb, which I don't find often in other taquerias.

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Taqueria Vallarta
3033 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

[Robert Lauriston]

Yeah, the fastest place can be slow if you get a big line at rush hour.

[BernalKC]

El Tonayense trucks work for me. I'll also 2nd the San Jose Taqueria idea, as long as you eat in.

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El Tonayense
2598 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA

[Robert Lauriston]

For tacos, Taqueria San Jose, particularly the al pastor.

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Taqueria San Jose
2830 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

[DezzerSF]

I was a fan and hadn't gone for a while, but a few weekends ago, I found the al pastor to be on the bland and dry side.

[drewskiSF]

that's sad to hear. i was/am a fan of their al pastor as well.

[DezzerSF]

Could have been just that day. They didn't carve from the spit, that's for sure.

[Robert Lauriston]

Whoa, if they weren't carving from the spit, I'd tell them to forget it and go elsewhere.

[Melanie Wong]

You might try the walk-up window at Haltun. It's fast and tasty especially if you like Yucatán flavors and really spicy salsa. I think I'll ask for "medium" next time. Here's my recent post,
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/791822

I will add that generally I feel the tacos in Oakland's Fruitvale district can surpass most of what's served in the Mission.

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Haltun Mayan Cuisine
2948 21st Street, San Francisco, CA 94110