SFReview
photo credit: Susie Lacocque
Nopalito To Go Window
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Nopalito’s to-go window in the Mission occupies some prime real estate right across the street from Dolores Park - but that’s not the only reason we keep coming back. On top of being the perfect place to swing by before an afternoon of chilling and people-watching in the grass, their short menu of things like tacos, salads, and carnitas plates are ready pretty quick after you order. But the big draw of this tiny takeout window: it’s home to some exclusive items you can’t get at their restaurant in NoPa.
The Mission-only dish that lives rent-free in our minds is the totopos topped with carnitas. Yep - totopos topped with carnitas. And much like a young Miley Cyrus and blonde wigs, separately, they’re great; when combined, they unlock limitless power. The entire thing is finished off with a dollop of crema, and sprinkled with cotija, onions, and cilantro. It’s exactly what we want for a quick, portable lunch, or a snack to share while we sit at Dolores before dodging flying frisbees.
Food Rundown
photo credit: Susie Lacocque
Totopos Con Carnitas
photo credit: Susie Lacocque