La Taqueria and the Mission‑style burrito

La Taqueria opened in the Mission District in 1973 and became widely known for its Mission‑style burritos, characterized by large tortillas and generous fillings. The shop’s no‑rice and heavily grilled approach to burritos has been cited by food writers as influential in defining the Mission‑style burrito idiom. La Taqueria has received national recognition and awards that helped popularize Mission District taquerias beyond San Francisco. The exact origins of the Mission‑style burrito involve multiple vendors and remain a subject of local historical discussion.