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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Morena is top a top 3 taqueria in south city. The Super Burrito w/ carne asada is good size, but wont fill you up and make you stuffed. Michael D, who posted two people below me pretty much stole...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best taqueria in south city. Get the super burrito and your choice of meat and you will be satisfied. Trust me on this. It is worth your time and money to check it out. Lines get...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To clarify my last review: What the hell am I talking about? Prices are cheap!! I don't know why I said that. Super bomb al pastor tacos for $2 is A-OK in my book. Oh & to reply "David C."'s review:...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently yummy beef burritos and tacos. I keep trying other places but keep coming back here. I just dont think they have a better place around this area.
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to frequent this place until both my boyfriend and I became violently ill after eating here. We were bed ridden for a week. We tried to refrain from moving too much as any movement made us...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I reserve 5 star ratings for only the best of the best, the creme de la creme. Taqueria La Morena is very deserved of my resounding praise. IF YOU DON'T LIKE THIS PLACE, YOU DON'T LIKE MEXICAN FOOD....
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best burrito ever. hands down
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my friends told me about this place. just tried it last week...food was awesome.their super burrito was off the hook!! definitely try this place !!
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place and they have great burritos. The man behind the counter always has a smile on his face and is extra nice to you if you come with an attractive girl (which means free chips and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! SHRIMP BURRITO! If you like fresh, juicy, perfectly cooked, tasty shrimp, please give yourself a present by coming here for a delicious Burrito de Camaron! You will not be disappointed -...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to tacos, I preffer La Taqueria on Mission but if we are talking burittos, this place is the best i have had.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Morena is down the street from my house and I love coming here for my tacos or burritos. The service is excellent and they are pretty quick with getting your order ready. If you're in the area,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Morena is one of the best places to eat in South City! Their super burritos, quesadillas, and enchiladas are all so frickin' good!! i don't even live in South City anymore but it's worth the trip!
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I literally limped in here for lunch this past week. I ordered a super carne asada burrito. Burrito arrived in 2 minutes! =) However, they gave my girlfriend someone else's order. =(Food was okay,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic food, friendly service, and clean environment. I've eaten here 3 times and it's always delicious. Plenty of seating on first and second floor.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I feel a little hungry, I get their carne asada tacos are still delicious and only for $2.00! When I feel like I can eat a horse, I get their delicious nachos! What a filler.I like their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm. Al Pastor. This place is actually worth driving out of the city for. If you love Burritos like I love Burritos (and I really friggin like Burritos) switch off days, between this place and La...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is owned by my friend's uncle. I've been going here since i was a small child. They have the best guacamole and salsa. Not to mention they have delicious salsa verde. This place is usually...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
best of san mateo county, hands down. we started going here in high school and fell in love... most people order carne asada because they don't know about other meats but their carne is on point, the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their burritos are fantastic. The carne asada is marinated or seasoned perfectly. Other burrito joints have chewy or fatty carne asada, but their meat is tender and delicious!!Their Aguas Frescas is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
came here for the first time last week.i had the chicken burrito because my friend claimed it was the best she had ever had. AND...she was right, out of all the burritos i have had before did not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think everyone has given this place a 5 star because they truly deserve it! Damn their burrito's so damn good... the people nice, quick... plenty of space to sit and eat at. and best of all.. it's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
O.M.G. sweet baby hayzeus. This is THE BEST mexican restaurant with the tastiest, most mouthwatering carne asada around. Period. nom nom nom!!!my my mexican food cherry was popped here. tee hee.
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been disappointed with anything I've ordered from here. Whether take out or eat in, this place is my top pick for the best al pastor burrito. I've tried others, but no one does it better...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hit up south san fran today. westborough to be exact. went to go watch my niners lose at my boy mikes. =\ after the game he introduced me to this hot spot. it's an authentic taqueria with two stories...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GOOD taqueria! That about sums it up. The food here is on par with just about any taqueria in the area and may even have a step or two on some of the others. I came here for lunch last week and had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite Mexican taquerias in all of the Bay Area. I don't know what else they have on the menu because I always get the same thing: Ceviche fish-only on a single tostada and a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Walking in, you have the pleasant sensation of being in a restaurant well cared for and welcoming. Fabulous murals, Spanish stones, and wooden furniture provide a colorful atmosphere. There's room to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright all you who like it Missionary Style - by that I of course mean those who live and die at the altar of mexican food from the mission - you've been upended yet again by South SF. La Tapatia and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a South San Francisco establishment. My family and I have been going here for years. Food is still great, the meat is done right, the burritos are still fat and the prices still cheap. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a South City native. Growing up in high school, this place was THE place to hit up for authentic comida Mexicana. Although I now live in in SF and I'm surrounded by great taquerias, La Morena is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't get enough of their nacho plate. Lovely carnita goodness with queso fresco and avocado. As others have noted, some of their meats can be a little fattier than other locales, but for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ok, so after the carnitas burrito, five stars. so damn good.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute favorite place for Mexican food. I've been coming here for almost 20 years (How time flies). Nothing fancy just good mexican comfort food.My favorites: Any super burrito-their meats are...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars if I had only tried the ceviche, the best ceviche I have had from any taqueria, very fresh and flavorful. We tried the prawn cocktail w/o clams and they were nice enough to make it without the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really used to like this place, but no so much anymore. I ordered a super burrito (carne asada). The steak was dry and i found myself eating many large chuncks of just fat not meat. I found that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Taqueria La Morena rules! We have been coming here for over 7 years now. I love their bean and cheese burritos with hot sauce. They remind me of the bean and cheese burritos I'd get back in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Morena is my #2 burrito spot (after La Tapatia!). The ingredients are not quite as flavorful (the rice is seriously lacking something!), but La Morena has a huge plus over La Tap in that there is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite burrito place this side of the bay area. super burritos for 5.50, with all the fixins, where can you get value like that these days? good range of meats. I love the agua fresca, they...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah I know it"s not easy to give it up to just anybody but im gonna have to do it four stars. I know you wanna know why . It's because I got some off the hook Pozole for only $4.50 and it had the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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La Morena is a fantastic place to eat. They have a walk-up counter to place your order and the food is always fresh and delicious. There is plenty of seating available either downstairs or upstairs. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I get the super veggie burrito with jalapenos. I usually get an aqua fresca and chips. What do I spend for all that? Under $8 dollars.The food is very fresh here and has a ton of flavor. Usually, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think i have a problem!! I can't get the thought of a Carnitas super burrito out of my head even after i just ate one. Let's start with the price. OUTSTANDING!! $5 for a super burrito that is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had four thumbs, I'd give this place "four thumbs up"!I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Carne Asada. The steak quesadilla runs a close second. The grill the quesadilla and it super thick and cheesy.Place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good. The Al Pastor is delicious. Weird upstairs eating area.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If ever I'm craving for a great burrito at a dirt cheap price the first thought in my head is La Morena! Tough to beat a super burrito for only five dollars. I've been getting my burritos here for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is my favorite.chile verde plate is on point.too bad i had a fight with the lady at the front a few years back and she now hates me. now the people i come here with have to order for me 5...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the most underrated burrito spots in the peninsula and San Francisco area. Don't let the location fool you since it is not in the Mission, this place is as good and in some cases even better...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burritos at La Morena are your average run of the mill burritos. Nothing spectacular about them, but they will fill you up and you will continue on with your day. Sure there are better burrito...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place since back in the day 1992 when the guy with the gelled back hair and the wide toothy smile always took my order. Well yes you may senyor (rawr!). Back to the food. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I personally say it's the best choice for Mexican in South City. The burritos are almost as good as those in LA, but maybe a little more rice than I would prefer. The carne asada is solid though....
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch time is definitely the time to visit, the food is all fresh and good. My favorite is the Shrimp super burrito. Damn tasty. Eloy treats you right.
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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when i'm in the mood for good mexican food i love coming here. i get the nachos with carne asada or a super burritto with carne asada. their portions will definitely fill you up. and don't forget to get the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty much the bomb. I have a few minor gripes because I'm a snob. Too much cheese in the burrito, and tomatoes in the guac. Gross. Can't taste a bit of garlic, lime or jalapeno...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Boricua, morena / Boricua, morena"Thus ends Big Punisher's 1998 classic, "Still Not a Player". Big Pun must have been rapping about this South City taqueria, because here you'll be crushing a lot--a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love my Mexican food and I usually don't try other Mexican restaurants once I've found a good one in the neighborhood (La Perla), but definitely a wonderful option. Food was excellent, easy to get...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything is GREAT here. The burritos, taco plates, the nachos! Great place to grab lunch or dinner, and great friendly service. Eloy is the man!
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THis place gets PACKED for lunch during the week. The burritos are cheap and huge. I especially like their carnitas which are flavorful and plenty. They also have delicious seasonal fresca, and are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"go-to" place for the best nachos ever! i'd recommend it to any of my friends.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Actually, I'd give this place a 4.5 stars because they don't give you free chips like some taqueria restaurants. However, they get 5 stars for their food, fast service (even when busy) and the place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The al Pastor here is fabulous. I usually opt for a plate of meat, rice and beans rather then a burrito, but it's all good. Plenty of seating upstairs too. Service is efficient and fast, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bestest Mexican food in the area. I love the nachos plate, and that is how I judge good mexican food. All you need is a half order and it's filling!!! I also like that orange hot sauce in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
No free Chips and Salsa !You're kiddin me right, I mean that is that staple of Mexican restaurants. You sit down, and BAM , in front of you is a basket of hot chips and spicy salsa, but not at this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best mexican place ever, not a rip off either. Both Carne Asada and Pollo Asada is really good. All of their ingredients are fresh. Owner is a great guy. Salsa is excellent too. Very fast and couteous...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tacos, tacos, tacos!Bomb, bomb, bomb!Oh sorry, I thought I was at Miyaki's....wrong genre of food.But this place is da' bomb....cheap eats, good Mexican food, and conveniently located near my work.Is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As is usually the case, a bike related activity lead me to a Mexican restaurant. This time it wasn't a 5 hr bike ride, instead I was picking up a rebuilt rear wheel from my buddy in South SF. He fixed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good volumne Mexican food. Not as fast food as El Farro on El Camino..and has more flavor.La Morena is located near Grand Avenue..and the funniest part to me in going to this place is how you have to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Veggie burrito and veggie tostada; nice stuff. Comes with chips; red and green salsa makes me high...definitely delicioso. Ground floor and second floor; lots of spaces for groups. Hummm...I just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is cheap and service is fast. A bit of a local hole in the wall. It's close to work. Been here twice with co-workers. Had the super burito.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place for as long as I can remember. I love their carne asada super burrito!! Would have given them 5 stars..but wish their chips and salsa was free.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
food was tasty and the ambiance very comfortable. good flavors and choice portions. i had the lengua enchilada today and was not disappointed. for those of you who have not had lengua before it's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend's apartment is a block away from this restaurant and we always drove past it without taking the time to go in and eat. One of his old co-workers from Lowe's bought him a Super Burrito...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By looking at the outside, I thought this is like a fine dining mexican restaurant. When I walk in, quite surprise that it's pretty casual with a line of people waiting to order. I had the chile...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We too, order a lot from this spot for work lunches (they'll deliver for big orders! shhh)The owner is a terrible flirt (in a good way) and very nice guy. The food is pretty solid - I've never had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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La Morena has burritos, tacos, nachos, and a lot of other Mexican dishes that are really good. the service is incredibly good. overall the restaurant is a good place to go for a nice family dinner.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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I will go there sometimes because it's convenient, but I am never completely satified. Sometimes the food lacks flavor, but maybe meat makes a difference. It does have a wonderful atmosphere and nice people.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great family owned restaurant, where the eats are authentic and delicious. The shrimp burrito here is a hit, but then again the chicken quesadillas are also to die for. Service is fast and prompt. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to be home.. after class in high school.. drive down grab a burrito and sit upstairs with my friends and GRUB.. oh man the great time's i've had just eating.. the nacho's and the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
La Morena is pretty good. I'd say it's above average. The key dish at this establishment is the Shrimp Burrito. When you're looking for some good lunch time eats, this is the place and that is the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i work in the area so i have dined here on many occasions. it's one of our office favorites. the service is great (people there are always busy but seem to be in good spirits). the price is minimal....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to another family owned Mexican restaurant in South SF. This place has you order from a counter, then you pick a table/bench to sit while you wait for the runner to deliver your food. Many people...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Traditional soft tacos will fill you up in no time. I find the grilled chicken and carne asada pretty tasty. The burritos are also fat and delicious. As previously said, it's a bummer that you have to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great value here. I ordered a chile relleno, chips & guac, and a strawberry water. The lady handed me the bag and it felt like there was a bowling ball inside. I hauled the food back to my room and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty food (carnitas a little greasy and fatty though) with large portions. Plenty of seating downstairs and up. The food is ordered at the counter and food brought to your seats. Nice, friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2006
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THis place gets PACKED for lunch during the week. The burritos are cheap and huge. I especially li...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not too bad. Nice, big, and clean. Nothing too spectacular, but still tastes good! Only bad thing is they charge for chips and salsa. For a better kick, mix the tomato salsa with some red hot...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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This place is not for those who want a "gourmet" burrito or a wrap. I am talking about real, sloppy, rib sticking, lettuce free burrito. This place can get hectic so you may be in for a wait.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2003
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