San Francisco Restaurant Tips by sean420

Restaurant Name: El Faro

For a true San Francisco burrito experience this is the place! You will get a meal and a half for under $5

Favorite Dish: The super vegetarian burrito!

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Theme: Mexican
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: Mission at 24th Street

Restaurant Name: Puerto Alegre

If you want good cheap Mexican food this is the place! The margaritas are good but would be better if they used fresh squeezed lime juice instead of a generic mix and had a better selection of tequila. It can be annoying with the mariachi bands that always come through but hey, that's part of the Mission! Always crowded at night so get there early or be prepared for a wait. You can always order food at the bar if you can't get a table.


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Theme: Mexican
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: Mission between 16th and 17th streets

Restaurant Name: Red's Java House

Famous for its burger and a beer for $3

Red's Java House has been a San Francisco institution since 1956 when only dockworkers lunched along the Embarcadero and "fancy" was a fightin' word.

The burgers and sandwiches come on French rolls smeared with mayo, mustand and not much else.

Favorite Dish: The burgers with a beer are mighty good!

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Theme: Diner
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: Pier 30 - Embarcadero and Bryant

Restaurant Name: Beep's Burgers

Beep's has been an Ocean Avenue landmark for a long time. It's success is attrubited to it tasty and inexpensive food!

In addition to tasty burgers and think cut fries, Beeps also offers some teriyaki with rice bowls.

Favorite Dish: The pineapple milk shakes are pretty damn good!

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Theme: Diner
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: 1051 Ocean Ave
Directions: Near City College

Restaurant Name: Chevy's

When in the neighborhood, I go to the Chevy's bar for a top shelf margarita and the free chips and salsa. A top shelf margarita in a super big glass with all the chips and salsa you want will only set you back about $8. The chips are freshly made and often come hot out of the tortilla making machine. Did I mention that the salsa is really yummy?

Favorite Dish: Margaritas!

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Theme: Mexican
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: (415) 543-8060
Address: 201 3rd Street @ Howard
Directions: Across from the Moscone Center