Papalote: Bargain Burritos in NoPa

Papalote Mexican Grill
1777 Fulton Street @ Masonic
San Francisco
415-776-0106

Papalote’s known for its fresh and healthy Mexican food. The original one (that I know of) is on 24th & Valencia. (Thanks to the resident ABM who took me there). Though that time I got a Mole Taco and felt it didn’t taste that authentic compared to the fare in Southern California, this time I ordered a basic Pollo Burrito with black beans and a spinach tortilla for $5.45.

Guerrero’s Taqueria: Mexican Food in Pacifica

Guerrero’s Taqueria
164 Reina Del Mar Ave
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-2833

Read the reviews on Yelp for more details on this locals-only Mexican restaurant in Pacifica. It’s a serve-yourself affair.

Grubgirl wanted to point out that the soft tacos qualify for cheap eats, since you can get one for $1.90 and it was pretty tasty. I got one with carne asada on it. Most tacos sold from trucks range in the $1.00 - $1.50 range, so for a helping surrounded by four walls, I was impressed by the price for the quantity of meat, white onion, and cilantro on top.

J. Lo’s Quick and Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Over at men’s lifestyle blog, Kineda, author Tami Ng shares Jennifer Lopez’s lunch secret. She brown bags it! J. Lo has her own easy enchilada recipe for when you’re on the run. With all due respect and props to Tami and Jennifer, here’s the recipe:

Jennifer Lopez’ Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe

Ingredients:

  • A whole wheat tortilla
  • Mixing bowl (preferably microwave safe)
  • For the filling:

  • 4 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup light sour cream
  • 2 tbsp shredded lowfat Chipotle cheese
  • 1/4 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/8 cup enchilada sauce

Chavo’s Restaurant: Cheap Mexican Food and Huge Portions

Chavo’s Restaurant
595 Bryant & 4th Streets
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-495-5822

Situated South of Market near a busy freeway off-ramp, Chavo’s provides BIG portions of good Mexican food at a decent price. This is not rock bottom cheap, but for $6-8 you can get a huge cheap super burrito for lunch that stuffs even the heartiest male appetites. Another friend ordered her usual lunch plate of 2 verde (green) enchiladadas, with beans and rice. She had to take leftovers home, too, and she rarely does that. The food is fresh, the meat’s pretty good, and, oh, did I mention that the portions are huge??

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