515 Valencia St
(between 16th St & 17th St)
San Francisco, CA
The best place to go for real Mexi-Cali food is, you guessed it, Cali. SF has too many taco joints to name and this review is not to find the best one. La Cumbre, however, does put up a good fight and is a perfect example of what a mexican restaurnt should be: tasty, fresh, and cheap!
The menu is huge and the combinations endless. Combine that with low prices and you will want to order everything twice. Taking much thought and restraint, I decided to order just 2 tacos: pollo asada (grilled chicken) and al pastor(grilled marinated pork). After you order, the assembly line starts and fresh grilled meat is pulled out of a tray and chopped up before your eyes and then toppings are added to your liking. Stop by the surprisingly ample salsa bar for peppers and sauces and chow down.
I could tell right away these tacos were the real deal from the refried beans alone. The grilled pork and chicken were juicy and tender. The pastor was flavorful but not too salty or overpowering with a touch of sweetness. For less than $6, you get 2 tacos with plenty of meat and all the fixin’s.
Tacos al pastor y pollo asada ($2.85 each)
South of the border vibe
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