SF shuts down earlier than you'd expect for a major city, but the Mission, Chinatown, and a few key spots keep hungry night owls fed. Most action happens between midnight and 2am when bars close.
Mission Burritos
El Farolito
Mission | Until 3am
The late-night burrito spot. Super burritos, quesadillas, always a line.
Taqueria Cancún
Mission | Until 2am
Classic Mission burrito. Less crowded than El Farolito, just as good.
La Corneta
Glen Park | Until midnight
Neighborhood favorite with excellent salsa bar. Worth the trip.
Chinatown & Beyond
Sam Wo
Chinatown | Until 3am
Noodles and rice plates in tiny, historic space. SF institution since 1907.
Golden Boy Pizza
North Beach | Until 2am
Sicilian slices from a walk-up window. Get the combo or pepperoni.
Grubstake
Polk Gulch | Until 4am
Diner in a converted rail car. Portuguese and American classics.
Rosamunde
Lower Haight | Until 2am
Sausage shop next to Toronado. Beer and sausage, the perfect combo.
SF Late Night Tips
- Mission is the move: Best concentration of late-night options.
- City shuts down early: Plan for 2am unless you know specific spots.
- Muni stops at 1am: Uber or walk after that.
- Cash helps: Some late-night spots are cash-only.