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El Techo, San Francisco, CA

El Techo

4.5
4.5
405 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • 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.
  • 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 405 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Techo is a vibrant rooftop gem in the Mission with "fantastic views" and "delicious food." Its lively atmosphere is perfect for group gatherings, offering quick service and standout cocktails like margaritas. While noise levels can be high, the "very good Latin food" and attentive staff create a memorable dining experience.

405 Reviews

  1. Gavin

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Theo

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was tasty, and the views were nice. It was very cold and the small heaters didn’t do much to cut the chill, despite everyone wearing coats etc.

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  4. Patrick

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cocktail here are excellent and the food is very fresh.

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  5. Neema

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and drinks. Service was very friendly. It was a windy evening and some seats were warmer than others.

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  6. Erik

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was good. Drinks were good. Food was okay, it was expensive and not great quality, like something you can get at a food truck.

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  7. Una

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time at el techo on new year's eve! really yummy food and drinks. the service was great and the food came out incredibly quick!

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  8. Taylor

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibe was great and the rooftop is really nice with a great view. The food was good but the service did not meet expectations.

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  9. Sergio

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    El Techo is a great spot! Nice views and good food. It does get loud when it’s full. Empanadas de Carne are a must!

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  10. Kieron

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food was amazing. Every dish we picked was so good. Thoroughly recommend the restaurant!

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FAQs

El Techo is rated 4.5 stars by 405 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
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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
  • 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.

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