El Faro Mission Burrito Creator

Napa, US · $$ · casual

Worth It·1 source·Early

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Critic Consensus

What People Like

El Faro's commitment to survival in the face of adversity is admirable, but it shows in their prices.

+Historically significant business
+Resilient through pandemic and break-ins

What People Don't Like

Lagging sales and increasing operating costs are a concern, with some critics noting that recent rent increases may be a contributing factor.

−Lagging sales
−Increasing operating costs

Individual Reviews

SF ChronicleCritic

El Faro Mission Burrito Creator — The 64-year-old S.F. taqueria that claims to be birthplace of the Mission burrito may close

“Ramirez told the Chronicle that since putting the restaurant up for sale in January, the family has only received two inquiries, neither of which moved forward. “It’s a historically significant business of 64 years. That may not matter to others, but it does to me,” Ramirez said in Spanish. If the restaurant does not…”

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