Tacos are important, everyone knows that, so having multiple options for taquerias in the neighborhood is one of those oft over looked luxuries of South of Market living, right up there with broken parking meters for free parking. While most Astro employees frequent the Taco truck located at 6th and Bryant for their Mexican fix, I'm a creature of comfort (not just comfort food). Being simultaneously retro and post-modern I have grown tired of the trendy food truck phenomenon and have taken it upon myself to review a couple old school taquerias in our hood.
On the corner of 6th and Market there are 2 taquerias: Taqueria Cancun and Taqueria Chile Verde. On the Market St. side of the corner sits Cancun. By far the busier of the two, Cancun is a part of a small chain of restaurants with locations in the inner and outer Mission as well as this Market Street location. While the chips and salsas are very good, the tacos were only passable, and with the added inconvenience of the long line and limited seating, my visit added up to a pretty lackluster experience
On the 6th Street side is Taqueria Chile Verde. Although it lacks the patronage of its Market St. counterpart, Chile Verde doesn’t sit idly by and let Cancun grab all the glory. Established over fifteen years ago, Chile Verde’s food is not only fresher and tastier, but there is never a wait or trouble getting a table. To top it off Chile Verde less expensive and boasts a great chile relleno combination.
The obvious winner by K.O. - La Chile Verde!