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of other tasty items, like albacor e tuna melts on whole grain br ead and N iman Ranch
honey glazed ham sandwiches. Breakfast items, soups, and salads ar e all worth stopping
by for as w ell. Enjoy your meal in the sunshine, alongside other diners r ocking strollers
or perusing the ne wspaper. An all-ages music sho w Friday nights from 7:30 to 9:30pm
is a big hit with kids, but it 's also packed, so make sur e to eat y our dinner befor e the
crowds stream in.
501 Dolores St. (at 18th St.).
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415/621-2936.
www.doloresparkcafe.org. Highchairs. Reservations not
accepted. Sandwiches/salads $6-$8.25. M, V. Daily 7am-8pm. F ri music nights until 9:30pm. Muni:
J-Church streetcar to 18th St., and then walk 1 block east.
La Corneta Taqueria
MEXICAN Taquerias abound in the M ission, so it may be
useful to clarify what they actually sell, especially if y ou are not from the Southwest. They
do not sell the crunchy, uniformly shaped “tacos” that break into a million pieces when you
bite them, such as you find at the fast food chains Del Taco or Taco Bell. Mission taquerias
sell flavorful tacos on soft corn or flour tor tillas, in addition to tostadas, enchiladas, and
even plated dinners. But the biggest reason most San Franciscans come to a taqueria is for
the burritos. And at La Corneta, in addition to a more colorful, spacious, and clean-feeling
dining room than you find at many neighborhood taquerias, you'll get a darn good burrito.
Stand in line to choose beans (black, pinto, r efried), a filling (beef , beef tongue, chicken,
pork, shrimp, vegetarian), and y our salsa pr eference (mild or hot). M ake sure to ask for
guacamole and sour cream as well. After that, you won't need to eat until tomorr ow.
2731 Mission St. (bt w. 23rd and 24th sts .).
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415/643-7001.
Highchairs. Main courses $4-$13. MC, V.
Daily 10am-10pm. BART to 24th and Mission sts.
Mitchell's Ic e Cr eam
Finds
ICE CREAM Getting to M itchell's is going to
require commitment on the part of anyone without a car because it's located in the outer
Mission a few blocks from the nearest streetcar line. For true ice cream lovers, however,
it's a schlep wor th your time. Beyond the ice cream's incredible creaminess, Mitchell's is
best loved for its lengthy menu featuring seasonal fresh fruit and such unusual ice cream
flavors as
maíz/queso
(corn/cheese) and ly chee fruit. I love the av ocado, but
buko
(baby
coconut) is hands-down the most popular flavor, with the cinnamony Mexican chocolate
coming in second. E ven plain old v anilla is delicious. B e sure to elbow your way inside
this small store if you arrive after dinner or in the afternoon and take a number from the
dispenser by the door. If you just can't make it out this way, a more limited selection of
Mitchell's flavors can be found at the
Santa Barbara Ice Creamery
on 2240 Chestnut
St. in the Marina (
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415/922-6417
) and at
Norman's Ice Cream & Freezes
(p. 131).
688 San Jose Ave. (at 29th St.).
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415/648-2300.
www.mitchellsicecream.com. 1 scoop $2.65; 2 scoops $4.50.
Credit cards only accepted on orders more than $9. AE, MC, V. Daily 11am-11pm. Muni: J-Church streetcar to
28th St., and then walk east to Guerrero St. and turn right; Guerrero St. will become San Jose Ave.
Pancho Villa Taqueria
MEXICAN This is an old standb y and one of the best
taquerias
in the city. The ever-present line testifies to the quality and consistency of the
burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and enormous combination plates of prawns,
carne asada,
and chicken. The dining r oom isn't much to look at—utilitarian comes to mind—but
who cares? With a choice of meats, beans, tor tillas, salsas, and extras like sour cr eam or
avocado, your eyes will be on y our plate. Portions are substantial, and a late lunch will
easily serve for dinner. Baby burritos are available for smaller appetites.
3071 16th St. (bt w. Mission and Valencia sts.).
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415/864-8840.
www.panchovillasf.com. Highchairs,
boosters. Main courses $1.35-$16. AE, MC, V. Daily 10am-midnight. Muni: BART to 16th and Mission sts.,
and then walk 1 block west.
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