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Papalote Mexican Grill

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Also known as: Papalote

Papalote Mexican Grill is a San Francisco taquería owned by brothers Victor and Miguel Escobedo, known for its roasted-tomato salsa and for beating Bobby Flay on Throwdown in 2010.

Contents
  1. History
  2. Menu
  3. Reviews
  4. See also
  5. References

History

The Escobedo brothers opened Papalote around 2000 and became known for grilling each burrito's meat to order. The original shop is on 24th Street in the Mission, and a second location opened at Masonic and Fulton. In December 2009 Food Network chef Bobby Flay arrived unannounced and challenged them to a triple-meat burrito; the episode aired in February 2010, and Papalote's chicken, prawn and carne asada burrito won.

Papalote's creamy orange roasted-tomato salsa is its signature; Flay himself asked for a jar. Munchies noted the restaurant's relatively upscale clientele and listed it among the city's essential burrito stops.

Reviews

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See also

References

  1. "Iron Chef No Match for Papalote's Burrito". NBC Bay Area. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
  2. "Throwdown: Papalote vs. Bobby Flay". 7x7. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
  3. "A quick guide to the best Mission-style burritos in San Francisco". Munchies (Vice). Retrieved 2026-10-10.
  4. "Legacy Business Registry Staff Report: El Faro Restaurant Inc.". San Francisco Office of Small Business. Retrieved 2026-10-10.
Categories: Mission District, San Francisco San Francisco cuisine Taquerías Taquerías in California Taquerías in San Francisco