5 Best Burritos San Francisco

Why it made the list: The most decorated burrito in America and the most contentious, because it breaks the rule: no rice. What you get instead is more meat, more beans and a tortilla that's been crisped on the grill, a denser, richer thing than the standard Mission build. It has won just about every award going and locals still argue about it.

Why it made the list: The classic full-size Mission burrito, and the one the city eats at one in the morning. Enormous, well under ten dollars, and open far later than anywhere else, this is where the argument ends when it's late and everyone's hungry.

Why it made the list: The people's choice, a huge, well-built burrito with a great salsa bar for a couple of dollars less than its famous neighbours. The vegetarian version with grilled vegetables and avocado is the best meat-free burrito in the city, which is not a small claim in this neighbourhood.

Why it made the list: The locals' quiet favourite and rarely on visitor lists, a straightforward, extremely well-executed burrito with excellent carnitas and none of the queue that comes with fame. If the lines elsewhere have defeated you, this is the answer rather than the compromise.

Why it made the list: The outlier: a slightly more modern, slightly cleaner take, famous almost entirely for its roasted tomato salsa, which has a following of its own and is sold by the jar. If you find the classic Mission burrito a bit heavy, this is the version that will convert you.