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El Techo, San Francisco, CA

El Techo

4.5
4.5
412 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 44 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
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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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
  • 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.
  • Area
    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 412 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Techo offers an exceptional rooftop dining experience in the Mission, showcasing "fantastic food" and "amazing views." The vibrant atmosphere and quick service make it a popular spot for groups. Enjoy delicious Latin cuisine, including must-try empanadas and carnitas. While experiences vary, many praise its "great atmosphere" and "friendly staff."
412 Reviews
  1. David VIP

    San Francisco62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks are questionable. Ordered margaritas with tequila and mezcal, but they tasted like mocktails and had no heat at all. They are definitely scrimping on the booze. Would not order them again. Food is good. Service and atmosphere was great.

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    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wasn't really sure what to expect when we got there. But everything from the elevator ride to the dessert was top-notch! They were busy, but the staff never missed a beat! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a rooftop experience with amazing food!

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  3. Anya

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall our group of 10 had a nice time. The food was good (missed the elote! ).

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  4. Josselin

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was cold. Chips were stale. Margs were decent. Service was very slow and lackluster. Bathroom was so dirty.

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  5. JudyM

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I’ve been to this restaurant multiple times and usually have a great experience, but this visit was disappointing due to the service. Our waiter took a while to greet us and seemed distracted throughout the night. He forgot part of our order (yuca fries), took a long time to bring our drinks, and we had to ask someone else for a beer. By the time our drinks arrived, our food had already been served. He also didn’t check in on us at all. Meanwhile, we noticed him socializing and hugging other customers instead of attending to tables. While the food was good and the drinks were fine, the poor service really affected our experience. Unfortunately, we didn’t catch the waiter’s name, but this was the first time I’ve had an issue here. I hope this was just an off night, but it was still disappointing.

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  6. Kaio

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, very good food! It’s one of my favorite spots to go to in the city

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  7. Narelly

    San Joaquin1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very limited menu . Not very sanitary charge for chips and salsa small portions of food . 3/10 not what it looks like in videos

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  8. Josh

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best patio experience we found while in San Francisco! Food, drinks, service and vibe were all amazing!

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  9. Gavin

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Made a reservation for Valentine’s Day and the staff was very accommodating and friendly. Great food and drinks

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    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We sat in the covered patio and it was still freezing, despite the heaters. Half of the tent was zipped open, which let all of the heat out. Ruined the experience.

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2518 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    21st Street
  • Area
    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
  • 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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