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Name: El Techo
Address: 2518 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94110
Telephone: (415) 550-6970
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

El Techo

4.6

370 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

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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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Dinner: Su-Th 4:00pm-11:00pm Dinner: F-Sa 4:00pm-1:00am Brunch: Sa-Su 11:00am-3:00pm
Phone number
(415) 550-6970
Website
http://www.eltechosf.com/
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.
Private party contact
Ana Ligi: (415) 550-6970 ext. 2

Location
2518 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
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

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What 370 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

370 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best rooftop in SF! Amazing food and great service.
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SarahK
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food4service4ambience5
Always a great spot for brunch even if it is windy they roof manages to be nice with the covers and the heaters
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TylerD
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great
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1Moe
San Francisco
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Solid all around. Great view while you dine. Food was pretty good and drinks were nothing special but not bad. Our server was on it and did a great job. I'd go back
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Lakelover
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall4food3service4ambience5
Good vibes, perfect on a sunny day! Food was average though
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gracie was awesome host! Thanks for a great meal!
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LisaS
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience5
Gorgeous day, lively atmosphere, good food. A little hard to hear-
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Rosie
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, drinks and location with a view. Highly recommend!
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Ria008
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great location with views of the city. Food and cocktails yummy. Enjoyed their themed winter warm cocktails.
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JoseG
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and tasty drinks! Fast service considering how full it gets. You’ll get a beautiful view of San Francisco almost anywhere you sit.
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GlobalTraveler
Salt Lake City
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great find. Rooftop bar with outstanding food. The carnitas were superb, the guacamole fresh and chopped just perfectly, and we really enjoyed the sangria and beer. The view cannot be beat, and they have plexiglas buffers and covers to deal with the weather, plus heaters if it is chilly. Best rooftop experience ever, highly recommend it, but get a reservation.
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ClaudiaS
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
This place is amazing. The food is delicious, especially the carnitas! Palomas tasty too. Would come weekly if I could
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Heidi
San Francisco
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2019
overall3food2service4ambience3
The drinks were amazing, but the food only so-so. The papas sounded great but then came as whole gold potatoes, only softly fried with barely any chimichurri to speak of. Conversely, the bunuelos were so dark I thought they might be chocolate-flavored--nope, just over-fried. The chorizo was good, but skip the brisket on the huevos rancheros--it was tough. Our table was also TINY and squished right between 2 other tables. I understand maximizing space, but I felt this close to elbowing people to either side of me the whole meal. I have no idea why any website would call this place one of the 100 best brunches in the country, and I definitely won't be making the trek back.
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AnthonyT
Greater Boston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2019
overall3food2service2ambience4
It has a great view, but I think there are better brunch places for folks. The food came out very quick, which is usually great, but it seemed carelessly put together. My friend's eggs still had a lot of raw egg white, and the beans in my huevos rancheros were more of a bean soup. The server was nice, but it felt like she was rushing us the entire time, even taking multiple drinks away before they were finished. Overall, what should have been a leisurely brunch between a group of friends felt more like a high school cafeteria.
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EmmaS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2019
overall3food2service5ambience3
It was pouring rain and freezing, but obviously completely out of the restaurants control. The server was amazing, drinks were awesome, but the food was sub-par.
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AshleyL
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, great atmosphere and such good food
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SteveM
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
El Techo was bomb. Glad we made a reservation for Sunday brunch. Service was good, but kinda slow, probably because the place was packed. Really noisy, but again, it was packed. The view, the food and the drinks were on point. Prices were SF standard. I would 10/10 recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall3food4service1ambience4
The place is dope. Rooftop with a great view of downtown. The service is hit or miss. This last time we went, it was terrible.
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BetsyS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience3
I like the concept but the food was okay, very small portions and overpriced! .....It was also too loud to have a conversation.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall1food1service3ambience1
Food was terrible and that’s being kind. Only positive is the sangria.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience3
Stupid loud screaming kids ruined the afternoon. And a table full of loud, drunk birthday chicks.
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GabrielleT
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to eat and chat with friends. Food was pretty affordable, very fresh and tasty!
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CamillaH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2019
overall3food2service4ambience4
Great venue and service. Below avarage food and drinks (mimosas)
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience3
Food mediocre and very slow service
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Carolina
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The BEST. Huarache on point. Guacamole A+
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Huaraches 🔥
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GandD
San Francisco
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2019
overall3food3service5ambience4
We celebrated the 12th year anniversary of our first date which was in the same location just a different restaurant at the time...
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ArturoDLH
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2019
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great environment, awesome view of the city and great drinks to pair with the food.
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JamieE
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
I’ve been here a few times: happy hour with coworkers, girls brunch, girls night out...every time it’s been absolutely fabulous. The ambiance & food cant be beat. It’s definitely a more expensive restaurant so unless your here for happy hour, this is an “occasion” place. If you have people visiting, take them here! Especially for brunch, the view from the rooftop is unbeatable if it’s a gloriously sunny day in the mission!!! Drinks, food, appetizers - anything you get will be a true treat.
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ALISHA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
First time there with my friend, beautiful set up greater than expected and food was fantastic! Quantity was a bit small but so tasty. DELICIOUS Bloody Maria! Only confusing bit was being told where to sit, we sat in the sun outside at the long bar table overlooking the view - since most spots were reserved and booked we kept being told to move one seat down/one seat up within the first 10 minutes. That small detail aside, we had a lot of fun and would come back again :)
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Nicole
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was amazing, drinks were delicious, amazing view of downtown San Francisco. Wait staff was super nice and welcoming, service was fast.
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Greg
Greater Boston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2019
overall5food4service3ambience5
Spectacular city views with a unique twist on Latin brunch cuisine. Good sized portions. Highly recommend !
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maggie
London
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2019
overall2food2service1ambience2
Elevator didn't work-3 flights of steps, 30 minute wait for a table we reserved -service very poor, drinks not that good, food randomly came to the table w/o explanation. Food subpar, no cornbread as ordered. Meals very starchy, should offer fruit or salad as a side option. maybe it's better as a bar only.
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Jocelyn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful experience, so full with the delicious food and the sangria was great! Beautiful view, comfortable temperature outside and super friendly staff. Thank you soo much!
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BahamaMama
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience2
I wasn’t expecting cigarette smoking on the roof. The space is not open enough for smoking. Food and service was nice
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2019
overall3food4service2ambience3
It was a first try for brunch - we had reservations but they didn’t seem to notice it or avoided to be bothered too much as it was quiet empty ... it does get very noisy and loud... service was hit and miss... good food and drinks...
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a hidden lil gem! I can’t say enough. Service, food, music, atmosphere!! This place is a MUST! I wanted to stay all day!
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NadiaG
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food (especially great for brunch) and beautiful view. Definitely make a reservation as it gets crowded.
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MikaylaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing views, great drinks, quick service and seating (thank you brunch reservation). Only thing that was horrible was the stairs to the top since the elevator was broken. I guess I worked off my meal before I had the chance to eat it. Overall great experience though!
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corequattuor
San Francisco
74 reviews
vip
4.0
74 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
Pretty good. Went for Saturday brunch. Food was tasty. Very good sangria at a reasonable price. You also get a view. Worth a visit.
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El Techo is rated 4.6 stars by 370 OpenTable diners.

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2518 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Additional information

Cross street
21st Street
Neighborhood
Mission District
Hours of operation
Dinner: Su-Th 4:00pm-11:00pm Dinner: F-Sa 4:00pm-1:00am Brunch: Sa-Su 11:00am-3:00pm
Cuisines
Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates
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

Website
http://www.eltechosf.com/
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.
Private party contact
Ana Ligi: (415) 550-6970 ext. 2

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