Pasilla Mexican Grill San Francisco

If you like Chipotle.... Pasilla Mexican Grill has a lot in common with Chipotle. If you like the burritos at Chipotle, I am pretty sure you would like the burritos at Pasilla. This is more your city slicker burrito than your big kitchen sink mess of a burrito that you get at a hole in the wall in the Mission.

1. Spicy Chicken Burrito - This was a good burrito. The ingredients were fresh and the burrito was put together well. The chicken was tender. Personally, if I return, I will probably get the normal chicken burrito. The spicy chicken did have a smoky flavor to it but there was something I didn't quite like about it. Overall though, it was still a good burrito.



2. The chips and guacamole (especially the guacamole) are very similar to Chipotle. The guacamole was fresh with the primary flavors being avocado and lime. The chips were good but not world class.



3. They do have a small sauce bar with around four different sauces. Their medium and hot salsas were good. There was also a fresh jicama salsa that looked unique. I should have tried it but didn't.

4. The place is small. Probably sits only around 8 people. So, it is better suited for carry out. It is clean and neat though.

5. The service was friendly, polite, and fast. I went in a slow period though. I am not sure how they hold up when it is busy.

Overall, I would return. It is a pretty good burrito made from fresh ingredients.

Delicious Mexican food combined with speedy service makes for an excellent combo! I was looking for a place to grab and go a quick lunch and came across Pasilla. It's a relatively tiny store (just two small tables inside for seating) so I imagine most people take out. I ordered a vegetarian bowl and it was incredibly flavorful and filling, for less than $11! Maybe the only downside is their limited hours, but still a great spot!