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El Techo, San Francisco, CA

El Techo

4.6
4.6
389 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
El Techo is the heated and covered open-air rooftop restaurant above Lolinda. Offering sweeping city views, pan-Latin American casual cuisine, and crafty classic cocktails, we are the perfect venue for your celebration or as a compliment to your dinner at the Mission's finest steakhouse. Fun food, festive cocktails "del Sol" and the best rooftop skyline in SF.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 550-6970
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Alejandro Morgan
  • Private party facilities
    Our El Techo rooftop can accommodate large groups for special events and parties. We also have space for up to 150 guests in our downstairs restaurant, Lolinda.
  • Neighborhood
    Mission District
  • Cross street
    21st Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking available, parking garages nearby, valet service offered
  • Public transit
    Lines 14 and 49 stop at Mission & 21st. BART stops at Mission & 16th or Mission & 24th
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 389 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

389 Reviews
  1. L

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food with a wonderful city view. Great place to dine with friends.

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  2. Paula

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place. It’s our go to rooftop with an amazing margarita, yummy food, and great atmosphere! !!! Must go when you’re in SF.

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  3. Dan

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun vibrant scene to watch a beautiful sunset from the upstairs patio.

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  4. Anne

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is very good, bordering on excellent.El Techo is a true gem in the Mission. I don’t know if our waiter was having a bad night or if it was just a really busy Saturday evening, but attention was lacking—as if it was a grand favor to bring another drink. He scowled at me when I left an 18% tip.

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  5. Ken

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect atmosphere to share with our friend visiting from Brisbane Australia, food was served incredibly fast and delicious. Super vibe with rooftop views of the city. Great value.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We felt scorned for being over 30 — stuck us in the back despite asking for a better view, which is why we made the resy in the first place

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  7. Sanchit

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ambience and service was very nice, but Food was too bland, except for the pork belly

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  8. Rakhi

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend making reservations as they seat you promptly and offer a choice between a table or the bar. The bar seating is elevated, providing a better view of the city, but I preferred the table to catch up with friends. We chose the covered patio, which was perfect; despite the sunny but windy weather, the restaurant’s barriers effectively blocked the wind, making it very comfortable. Service was exceptional—our order, like chips and guacamole, arrived in less than a minute after we placed it. The drinks were delicious, and there was no rush to leave, allowing us to enjoy a leisurely, enjoyable time.

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  9. Mike

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Surprisingly delicious food with a very good ambience and crowd. We will definitely be back.

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  10. Chloe

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrific view! Guacamole was delicious! Rest of the food was good, maybe a bit above good, but pricey. Great for a group event, for sure. I wouldn’t go on my own.

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FAQs

El Techo is rated 4.6 stars by 389 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for El Techo

2518 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    21st Street
  • Neighborhood
    Mission District
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking available, parking garages nearby, valet service offered
  • Public transit
    Lines 14 and 49 stop at Mission & 21st. BART stops at Mission & 16th or Mission & 24th
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alejandro Morgan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (415) 550-6970
  • Private party facilities
    Our El Techo rooftop can accommodate large groups for special events and parties. We also have space for up to 150 guests in our downstairs restaurant, Lolinda.
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