La Taqueria Is Proof That San Francisco Has Better Burritos Than L.A. - Dining on a Dime

[@alexjames6991]

if he got stoned before doing this show it would be on vice by now

[@lucaskwanpeterson2010]

Alex James 🤔

[@HarperNguyen]

Alex James What's to say he isn't stoned already? 🤔

[@chuckaholicpunk]

Lucas Peterson ❤️

[@lerryocean]

I'm stoned

[@leolldankology]

Wavy Woodard stoned I'm

[@andresbrambila4268]

People fighting and comparing best burritos and tacos around California, but one thing we Californians can ALL agree on is, we have better Mexican food than Texas..

[@papamilfz1565]

Andres Brambila Every state has its' strengths and weaknesses. Texas is king of bbq

[@elgallonegrotv6003]

Andres Brambila Yes, I can’t stand flor tortillas.

[@d.lawrence5670]

@@papamilfz1565, also heard Texas is king of barbecue brisket and pecan pie

[@iamthelaw82]

not me. mexican food in el paso or tuscon beats the crap out of anything in the bay area.

[@felixxdenolo6793]

Ha ha ha no way bro

[@sarcasticsasquatch]

This is the series I always come back to. Ultimate comfort food. I hope Lucas is a rich, and happy man these days. What a fantastic series and one of the best personalities online. Dining on a dime is something special.

[@llama2.091]

I'm a native San Franciscan and my favorite spot is LA Corneta Taqueria ... Don't miss out !! 😍

[@diego4376]

Cece Celeb its so good!!! Their crispy tacos and burrito mojado is the best!

[@diego4376]

So underrated

[@ImBooblehead]

On mission yes but everyone that's not white hates Glenn Park 😂

[@johnbernstein3916]

If You're a Native than you know La Taqueria doesn't make 'Mission Style Burritos'. You want a real one, go to El Faro. They invented it. La Coreneta Didn't

[@KimyonaShicksal]

I noticed your usual "walking casually into the store" got smoother, you're getting more confident and better as a presenter Lucas! Keep up the good work!

[@samsports92]

When I went I was (and still am) jealous of the guy near the register who cuts all that beautiful asada. What a dream. Such a great joint!

[@sbalchan]

Miguel Jara is a rockstar!!!! Thanks for highlighting the fascinating people behind awesome food Lucas!

[@lucaskwanpeterson2010]

Stephanie Balchan ty for watching 😘

[@Jay-qh6uv]

Lucas is the anti-Guy Fieri. He puts people at ease and they love talking to him. He's not loud, instead he's actually funny. He's nice and respectful. When he eats food he actually analyzes and talks about and appreciates it, instead of faking an orgasm. I love you, Lucas.

[@konalily]

that was well said!!!

[@Diego-rm3yt]

That annoys me. Ppl like Guy Fieri and others always act like that first bite is amazing and not like anything they've had before. It's like come on now. It can't ALWAYS be "amazing" lol

[@MartinelliFurtado]

KZbin is so full of youtube reviewers going crazily over the top, its nice to see a host with genuine personality and humour who doesnt feel the need to act up

[@michellepark2040]

Love your show and how down to earth you are, Luca! No gimmicks, scripted lines, over-the-top-jokes...just the truth. Reminds me of one of my favorite C.S. Lewis quotes: "Even in literature and art, no man who bothers about originality will ever be original: whereas if you simply try to tell the truth (without caring twopence how often it has been told before) you will, nine times out of ten, become original without ever having noticed it." Cheers!

[@sinacal]

The Super crispy Taco is the best thing to get at La Taqueria....

[@MegaLaidback]

All these food spots have unique and diverse stories behind them.

[@alexhernandez49]

My parents used to take us there to eat. Love La Taqueria!

[@DANdelionsLife]

It's all about their tacos!

[@49erMinded]

I lived in Southern California for two years. I never had Mexican food that tasted as good as what I can find in the Mission.

[@AceAchillez]

They should've gone to El Faroito on Mission street.

[@leorickt.9604]

this was a fantastic episode. Great explanation and break down of the food. Top notch food repoting. Nice change from munchies.

[@biffdinkley3870]

I want an episode with nothing but Mr. Jara telling his stories.

[@LegendoftheGalacticHero]

I subscribed long ago. Eater. +Lucas Peterson is your jewel. Take good care of him

[@jenniferchung753]

I've lived in both SF and LA and as much as I love mission burritos, it's not comparable to LA mexican food. Not not even close.

[@MorningWoood]

Normally when someone tells me to subscribe I just disregard it. But when Lucas told me to, I double checked and was surprised I wasn't already. I guess I watch him so much that it's always in my feed anyways. Anywho, subscribed.

[@bcord6]

What's the background music you use at 1:12?

[@o67910]

My dad's family owns this place! Truly authentic, and the tacos are soooo good.

[@ImBooblehead]

Best burrito in SF and it's not even close!!! Really keen to hear any history between Faro and what we have today. Like is Gordos related to La Taqueria? In Philly, all those cheesesteak guys are family friends lolol

[@umiluv]

NorCal has some of the best Mexican food I've ever had and I'm from LA. I lived up there for 5 years and moved back to LA and I still miss my spot - Freedom Burrito in San Jose. They barely spoke any English there. The best pozole and veggie burritos ever. Miss them so much!

[@chilangochongo6487]

I don't know you, but veggie burrito...? Tells me you already make bad decisions right there

[@Calzaghe83]

@@chilangochongo6487 Bay Area Mexican food is weak compared to So Cal. I don't even think it's close.

[@InnerMagnetismEarth]

Lucas! GO to Oakland and eat at Tacos Mi Rancho truck. The al pastor burrito is the best burrito ever. La Taqueria and El Farolito in SF are alright... but grabbing that burrito and sitting by Lake Merritt is the ultimate bay area goodness. Miss that mucho.

[@chicagocurly]

Naturally I subscribe for Lucas (Hotty McHotty), but it's wonderful to hear the backstory of these Mom & Pop restaurants directly from the owners! Keep up the great work +Eater (and Lucas)

[@Rrttttyyyyyy]

The further south you go the Mexican food get better just a fact of life .

[@mangols12]

Burrito w/ Beans>>> Burrito w/ Rice.. Facts!

[@Yungdil]

mangols12 burrito with neither rice or beans >

[@dchen2140]

California burrito all the way.

[@solidkingcobra]

Quesadilla w/o tortillas = just cheese.

[@henryjw15]

Heat up flour tortillas and spread butter. Want dessert? Repeat the steps and then add honey.

[@malikbronson1844]

Bay Area Got it Popping 👍 FACTS!!!

[@Mikekukreja]

La Taqueria is okay…. what I love is La Palma Mexicatessen. Great burritos. Great chicharrones . Great everything.

[@thecaves123]

La Palma carnitas burrito got me through some rough days. La Palma is hella slept on.

[@azshall]

Taqueria Guadalajara on 3146 24th St. in the mission is hands down, the best burrito in SF. La Taqueria is good, but god damn Guadalajara is something to behold.

[@majornewb]

One can argue that Farolito's on 24th and Mission is the best

[@azshall]

majornewb farolito and Cancun are on par with each other. Farolito is awesome for the after hours burrito but not better than Guadalajara :)

[@9KapCity1KlapCity6]

Taqueria La Morena in South city is better than any spot in the mission

[@t-diddy1268]

@@majornewb this 100%

[@cyrilgomez]

You have such a warm personality .. all round nice guy Lucas

[@s.c7105]

On the bucket list!!!!!

[@michaelvaladez6570]

I have been to this Taqureia years ago and its the bomb 💣 !!!!

[@yanchentao988]

this guy is a legend in describing flavors

[@Tloc103]

San Diego has the best Mexican food hands down.

[@wildsprig]

La Taqueria is excellent, but my favorite Mission-style burrito is, hands down, El Farolito. No contest for me.

[@Galactusz007]

Nah. I prefer La Taqueria.

[@Aplejaxs]

Whats the song thats playing before Lucas walks into the store?

[@Dwaynerade]

My favorite Bay Area burrito is from Tres Portrillos in Sunnyvale on N. Fair Oaks. Everything about it is delicious. Nothing fancy--just good burritos made with love.

[@bettergokarting]

What do you guys shoot on?

[@PATRIIEENNG]

I did a marathon on dining on a dime because the first time i saw lucas i knew i wont get over him haha.

[@allenwaddell556]

I ate at his store in San Jose before the city lost its mind and replaced him with a damn Carl's Jr. He makes the best tacos, burritos, and quesadillas I've ever eaten and heaven knows I've eaten quite a few! If you're in San Francisco you owe it to yourself to visit La Taqueria.

[@adrian6533]

What's the song at 1:11?

[@ImBooblehead]

I respect this title SO MUCH. La Taqueria is the spirit of Mission Style burrito. To compare it to LA style burritos is apples to oranges, like comparing a New York Slice to Sicilian. I've tried almost every SF burrito and La Taqueria is the best first bite you'll find.

[@Proof-xw5ug]

His walk makes this show

[@MartinME3]

Grew up in Sonora Mexico. Arguably the birthplace of the burrito. Been in Cal for 15 years now and for the life of me I cannot understand rice in a burrito. This is THE first time I see a real burrito around here. Respect. Also..... most places i go to give you the tortilla cold.... or even raw.... (DO NOT GO TO WAHOO TACOS tortilla there is not even cooked i do not understand their star rating).... Tortilla is always always always cooked, and most definitely a bit grilled. So yea Double respect. Sonora Town in LA is a competing place BTW.....

[@RyRy2057]

totally, it's like serving bread untoasted!

[@evergreenrodeo]

I've been subscribed to eater just because of you lucas

[@Tearyatobitz]

Everywhere I go I ask for burritos without rice. This guy gets it👏🏾

[@elsalisa146]

Thanks for the great video! Miss the food from the Mission desperately.

[@dabig25]

Burritos in the Mission are RIDICULOUSLY expensive nowadays

[@bartonpercival2147]

For $8.95 you can get a super burrito at El Faro. Totally awesome!!!!!!!!!!🌯🌮

[@rauhaan.]

I love the way that guy talks haha literally made my day 😊

[@I2each]

I picked Stop it, Lucas sarcastically. But actually don't stop keep on keeping on!!!

[@Jc-jf9rz]

Im so happy we have one in turlock ca his daughter opened one u should visit it its off w main st in turlock ca

[@stevethach3340]

Very good production!

[@achtungvolk7807]

Born in NYC, raised in AZ, lived in N. County SD for the past 4 years. Between LA, SF, and SD, If we are talking taco shops(a term inclusive of burritos), It’s not even close. SD is the best. I went to this spot in SF last year. yes it’s very good, But SD has 5 of these every 2 blinks as you drive along, and for far less. I’ve heard there are far better burritos in SF than this place, so I’ll have to do more research. Props to Lucas. The other guy is straight buzzfeed cancer with his Photos and excessive observations/lectures of food to amazing chefs

[@Diego-rm3yt]

Ok but you're lying

[@basharcali]

I lived in Southern California for two years and I couldn't find one Taqueria comparable to the avg places I'd eat at in the Bay Area. I wasn't even comparing them to the places in SF Mission. With that said everyone knows the SF Mission District has the BEST BURRITOS ON PLANET EARTH. You can't go wrong with the Taquerias in Mission but my favorite is EL FAROLITO

[@baf03]

You’re not going south enough 😂

[@basharcali]

@@baf03 I tried all kinds of spots in LA and Orange County. Mission District Taquerias destroy all of them

[@baf03]

@@basharcali again keep going more south haha. Southern California doesn’t end at Orange County

[@basharcali]

@@baf03 I've been to San Diego on multiple occasions. Which spots down there get national praise like the SF ones do?

[@baf03]

@@basharcali I would say Lucha Libre is the national representative for San Diego style Mexican food. Like you, everyone has their preference in terms of a spot. The point of this message is to not discredit Mission style Mexican food. The point was to agree that San Francisco and San Diego have better Mexican food than LA 😂😂

[@brozors]

SF can have their $12 burritos. I get the same thing in LA for less than half the price, double meat option for two bucks more.

[@elchingon98734]

I dont know LA spots sell burgers hot dogs and pastrami at the same place they sell Mexican food. Cant trust it

[@stevencastro7505]

Lucas low key should have his own channel

[@smallnumbers36]

I need more burritos in my life.

[@adrian6533]

Does anyone know the music in the beginning?

[@itsMinuteMaid]

Go to any Chipotle, get the same ingredients inside, and ask them to grill it for you. Same shit.

[@deeztacos6336]

itsMinuteMaid chipotle is straight garbage. Their food is flavorless.

[@mykindoflibrarian]

Very Sonoran style. Reminds me of food here in SW Arizona (Not too far from Tijuana) except for grilling the burrito after it's wrapped.

[@SilverLakeify]

mykindoflibrarian yes! Arizona and San Diego have waaay better tacos and burritos than lots of these cities because we do meat Sonoran style, and nothing else compares. SF meat is nasty and their burritos taste like dumplings.

[@Diego-rm3yt]

​@@SilverLakeify Lmao yea right. SF is much better.

[@HarperNguyen]

Lucas! Does your budget have it in it to go to Australia?

[@user-dn8bp9hu3z]

Lucas did you go to Berkeley?

[@jessicainga26]

I love how he pronounces the Spanish words correctly!

[@NorthEast]

I just went from interested to starving!!! Yum

[@northstar6580]

Yummm looks good!!

[@willcru3rds]

If you are ever in the Inland Empire Try Los Altos in San Bernardino Or Acevedos on Slover And Live Oak

[@Blake-cz7mj]

The sort of creaminess, a sort of tartness, sort of like a sort of...sortofness that you sort of like. A sort of meatiness that you sort of was to sort of, take another bite of.

[@waxdec]

wow that food looks seriously amazing

[@mjwilliams7220]

Saw Lucas automatically LIIIIKKKEEEDDD !!!

[@justhan9630]

yeah lucas comeback!!!

[@Tzangas]

I love that place!!! It is really good!!!

[@davidrotoreuther5168]

Hi Lucas, Love your show, keep up the great work! Can I please ask what is the name of the song played in the opening, I love that tune! Thanks in advance :-)

[@eater]

The music is from a music licensing service called APM. The track is called "Fun Days" and the composers are Kyle Moorman and Skip Armstrong

[@davidrotoreuther5168]

Hi EATER: Thanks for your reply. Strange I can't find this song anywhere on youtube nor on the APM website. Any suggestions how to listen please? Thanks again, David.....

[@adjusted-bunny]

The mission district in S.F. is awesome! Only downside: They do it exclusively in the missionary position.

[@Paulsicles]

Anyone know whicb dining on a dime that lady said "FALLS OFF THE BOOONE!"?

[@eater]

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[@geralditobarbadechivo6046]

I'm from LA, lived in San Francisco, Castro district, for a couple years, and I won't argue. SF has better SF style burritos. That said, the quality and quantity of LA taquerias and other types of Mexican restaurants means that LA wins as far as Mexican food in general goes. LA probably has the biggest selection of Mexican food outside Mexico city. San Francisco has SF style burritos and some good taquerias. LA has basically anything you could want from Mexico. Mexicans from LA or that have lived in LA, please give examples of Mexican food that you craved but couldn't find in LA

[@oldaccount8478]

Geraldito Barba de Chivo SF Mexican food sucks! I’m from near LA and currently living in SF, Mexican food here isn’t good. LA wins by far. It isn’t even a competition, LA wins.

[@mobrien411]

@@@oldaccount8478 LA has much better Mexican food in general, but we're talking about burritos. And SF style mission are the best.

[@oldaccount8478]

@@mobrien411 I'll check them out for the burrito. But taco wise SF sucks lol. Went to several different locations and they are all missing a good amount of salt, and the salsas dont even get me started lol

[@HarZoiD]

You explained it perfectly. I'm a SoCal native who lived in the Bay Area for years. SF Mission burritos are definitely fire but its a certain style of burrito. East San Jose has the most authentic Mexican food in the Bay. In general Mexican food is better the more southern you go.

[@Diego-rm3yt]

​@@oldaccount8478 Who tf orders overrated tacos 💀

[@seiender19]

First, Nice, been waiting for this, lets eat some Burritos!

[@ajshehata]

cool

[@lucaskwanpeterson2010]

seiender19 let's doooooo it 😋😋😋

[@P99-v6y]

My mom grew up in San Diego for some part of her life and told me that San Diego has the best burritos and she has lived in san francisco for a little over 20 years.

[@kathrynnegrete6576]

Well, your mom is wrong.

[@obijuankenobi420]

@@kathrynnegrete6576 No she's not. Lived my whole life in the Bay Area.....San Diego Mexican food is next level.

[@californiamade5608]

San Diego burritos suck

[@dssin]

Central Valley, Stockton, Modesto, Fresno

[@seth817]

You should try los gallos taqueria in concord, CA really excellent.

[@Char12403]

I love rice in my burritos :(

[@genuvive]

Love this spot!

[@Raimundox94]

Didnt expect the owner to be danny trejo

[@SFTrafficObserver]

San Francisco has the best "Mission Style Burritos!!!"

[@HotInTheCity]

Lucas, you missed out. You should have ordered the lengua taco, too. Theirs are awesome!

[@imfraeglasgow]

Lucas did you play rugby at Cal? Impressive if so.

[@ulywukills]

L.A known for Tacos though

[@j.b.5230]

I'd say San Diego for taco's.

[@eater]

Totally agree!

[@ULICKMYBUTCRACK]

LA street tacos, San Diego Burritos and Fish tacos

[@ByAnyMeans000]

You are sleeping on SF’s tacos.

[@FunyColors]

San Diego > Mission District (San Francisco) > Los Angeles > San Francisco

[@Altraly]

I like rice in my burritos with chorizo because it's really really flavorful.

[@DessertGeek]

I'm still sad I had to skip going here when I was in town last! It looks like the best time ever. (Though yeah, now you need to figure out a way to properly compare LA versus SF with this title.)

[@majornewb]

The riceless burrito here is actually really good

[@SpockBorg5]

I used to frequent this place, they make a great product. one question though, I know they don't put rice in their burritos, but will they add it if requested?

[@tsubakichan]

They don't make rice at all at La Taq, so no

[@homemadeshenanigans]

Dude thanks for confidently describing the delicious food you make every Eater video the best to watch! This is what I want a yelp review in action man! Fuck tell the rest of your pals to take note!

[@ryanmiller8375]

Let me try this again.... Lucas + Mexican food = click.

[@eater]

We knew you weren't cheating on Lucas with someone named Alex!

[@ryanmiller8375]

😂🥃

[@mobrien411]

I used to go there all the time in the late 70's through mid 80's. Born and raised in SF. This video might be what they are now, but not back then. They look half the size. Mine always came with rice and beans - maybe I ordered it that way. The tortilla steamers were different. Like many other mission style burrito places in SF. The key is to water down the sour cream and guacamole, add ingredients, wrap in foil then put it back in the steamer and "pump it" (that's the way they used to steam them) so all the flavors blended together into the tortilla. It became very popular back then. Not my favorite though. Just convenient. SF does have better burritos than L.A. where I've been living for 30 years but I'll have to try the SD burritos since others recommend them. But a burritio need to be steamed or its not Mission Style.

[@RyRy2057]

San Diego seems to have taken the Bay Area path with their huge burritos, and I respect it. I love Boyle Heights in LA don't get me wrong but I can't fathom serving burritos that are basically just some beans and stew and a lil cheese on a small tortilla!

[@JellyOnDaToast]

You guys should come to Houston for Dining on a Dime. Lots of great and cheap restaurants

[@Rerunwannabe]

In Arizona, when you order a carne asada burrito, you get a carne asada filled burrito. No beans or rice. Much better than Cali style.

[@angelderp6689]

Rerunwannabe thats not even a burrito it's just a taco over stuffed with carne asada

[@baf03]

San Diego does the same. Less is more!

[@chuchuchuchia]

Owner feels like a Disney character lol

[@linkinparkundrground]

Can't watch these videos without eating a meal at the same time or I just end up getting super hungry. But then I have the issue of my food being nowhere near as good, so I get depressed with my sad little grilled cheese. The struggle is real Lucas.

[@RyRy2057]

haha i feel you! I'm tryna research the burritos from my hometown just out of interest and man... it makes me wanna go to the local taqueria here in new orleans despite knowing it's not gonna be as good as back home. I hope you're doing well, I appreciate your comment!

[@KH-yd2pu]

This where all the hipsters and tourists go. Way better burrito spots in the city, we just dont want to tell you where.

[@bartonpercival2147]

El Faro Super Burrito!!!!!!! 🌯