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- THRILLIST: "The Best Outdoor Dining and Drinking in San Francisco -- El Techo in The Mission"
- INFATUATION SF: "Best Happy Hours In SF -- El Techo -- Not only does El Techo have an incredible roof deck, they also have an excellent happy hour deal"
- RALLY BY EVENTBRITE: "Daylight Savings = Power Hour for Outdoor Bars in SF -- El Techo"
- EATER SF: "15 Excellent Margaritas in San Francisco -- El Techo"
- OFF YOUR PLATE: "The Best Private Dining Rooms in San Francisco -- El Techo One of the city’s best rooftops with views of the Mission and city, its own bar, covered and heated areas is protected from the wind by translucent plastic walls and available for buyouts."
- LOUIS VUITTON CITY GUIDE SAN FRANCISCO: "Bars in San Francisco--El Techo in The Mission for its Latin rooftop scene"
- FODOR'S TRAVEL: "23 Under-The-Radar Things to Do in San Francisco -Lounge at El Techo Rooftop Bar : The San Francisco Rooftop exception with cocktails, delicious street-style food, and panoramic views of the city."
- EATER SF: "Where to Eat and Drink Outside: Essential San Francisco Patios -El Techo"
- WHERE SAN FRANCISCO: "San Francisco's Best Outdoor Dining - El Techo's Elevated Setting"
- OPENTABLE'S BLOG: " San Francisco's Top Outdoor Dining Restaurants for ‘Summer’ - El Techo, San Francisco's Rooftop Exception"
- RALLY (EVENTBRITE): "Booze Bucket List: Top 100 Cocktails to Drink in San Francisco - El Joven Picante at El Techo"
- EATER SF: "15 San Francisco Restaurants With Spectacular Views -- El Techo offers great city views smack dab in the middle of the Mission"
- ONLY IN YOUR STATE: "13 Amazing Outdoor Patios To Lounge On In San Francisco Right Now -- El Techo in The Mission"
- CNN: "World's best sky-high and rooftop restaurants -- El Techo"
- KBCW: "Best 4th Of July Parties In San Francisco -- El Techo"
- SAN FRANCISCO MAGAZINE: "The Best Places To Play In SF in 2016 - Rooftop Bar: El Techo"
- USATODAY: "Al Fresco Dining In America's Food Cities - El Techo in San Francisco"
- INFATUATION SF: "The 19 Best Places To Drink Outside In San Francisco - El Techo is one of the rare gems that stays warm and sunny and kick-ass almost all the time."
- INFATUATION SF: "The Best Mission Bars - El Techo: On a sunny afternoon, this is one of the best patios in the city: Views for miles, margaritas, and carnitas and tortilla if you get peckish."
- UBER NEWSROOM: "Navigating Summer In San Francisco - El Techo: Perched on the rooftop of a five-story building in the sunny Mission, El Techo is a landmark outdoor spot that specializes in grilled meats and strong cocktails with a weekday happy hour from 4pm-6pm."
- BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK: "Five Al Fresco Spots For Wheeling and Dealing - San Francisco: El Techo"
- FOURSQUARE: "The 15 Best Places with Plenty of Outdoor Seating in the Mission District, San Francisco - El Techo"
- VIVA LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL: "7 San Francisco Restaurants Every Vegetarian Must Try - El Techo: The rooftop restaurant in Mission boasts delicious Latin inspired street food and always has an energetic, fun-loving crowd."
- NOTRE DAME MAGAZINE: "Global Doc: Hidden Gems in 9 Great Cities -- San Francisco - El Techo boasts incredible 360-degree views of the city and unique twists on Cuba libres, piña coladas and mojitos."
- SFIST: "The 16 Coolest Outdoor And Patio Bars In SF -- El Techo"
- SF GATE: "Bay Area Bars With The Best Views -- El Techo"
- YELP: "Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in San Francisco -- happy hour on the rooftop at El Techo"
- THE ZOE REPORT: "10 Mexican Restaurants To Try Before You Die -- El Techo"
- SF GATE: "San Francisco's most popular bars, according to Lyft and Uber -- El Techo"
- FOURSQUARE: "Where to Dine Out With a Crew in SF -- El Techo"
- 7x7: "San Francisco's Top 10 Hangover Breakfasts -- Chorizo and egg pizza at Starbelly"
- USA TODAY: "Spring Into Rooftop Season At These Top Spots -- El Techo"
- SF WEEKLY: "Best of SF -- Best Rooftop El Techo"
- 7x7: "The Big Veg: 50 Vegetarian/Vegan Things to Eat Before You Die -- Quesadilla de Acelga: El Techo"
- VENETO SOBERANES: "The 5 Best Places to Eat in San Francisco - Roof toping on happy hour doesn’t get cooler than El Techo located 2516 Mission St."
- THRILLIST SF: "THE BEST ROOFTOP BARS IN SAN FRANCISCO -- El Techo in the Mission"
- WHIRL Magazine: "Our Top Travel Spots For Summer Getaways -- brunch at El Techo"
- OPENTABLE: "The 100 Best Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America 2016 -- El Techo, San Francisco, CA"
- LOCALEUR: "it's one of the few rooftop bars in San Francisco."
- USA TODAY: "Winter-ready rooftop bars and bites -- El Techo de Lolinda is a Latin American street food-style rooftop offering San Francisco views and a casual dining atmosphere."
- ONTHEGRID.CITY: "El Techo sits on the rooftop of Lolinda. You’ll have a 240 degree view from the Castro hills, all of the Mission, Downtown to Potrero hill."
- GO ORGANIC CANADA: "Mission District: El Techo de Lolinda rooftop bar – Latin American road meals, rooftop views and cocktails"
- TRAVELING NINE TO FIVER: "The rooftop above Lolinda is a street taco bar hidden out of view. One of the few rooftop spots you’ll find around San Francisco…"
- EATER SF: "Upstairs at Techo is a more casual Mexican party, with margaritas, cerveza, and sangria and far-reaching views of the Mission."
- THRILLIST SF: "Party on one of SF’s best rooftops -- El Techo -- Latin-American bites, specialty cocktails, a DJ, and a midnight tequila toast complete with heat lamps and windscreens in case the booze doesn’t keep you warm enough."
- SFIST: "Where to Eat (And Drink) on New Year's Eve" El Techo -- Trade in your Champagne toast for a tequila version at El Techo, where heat lamps and windscreens will keep you warm several stories above the Mission"
- EATER SF: "13 Hot Cocktails to Enjoy on Cold San Francisco Nights: You might think it's too cold to enjoy on of SF's best rooftop bars, but thanks to wind screens, heat lamps, and the Rosa Maria, a hot cocktail, there's no reason you can't sit back and enjoy the view in total comfort."
- 7x7: "The Best Private Dining Rooms In San Francisco-El Techo -- One of the city’s best rooftops with views of the Mission and city, its own bar, covered and heated areas is protected from the wind by translucent plastic walls and available for buyouts."
- EATER SF: "San Francisco Restaurants With Spectacular Views -- El Techo"
- 7x7: "7 Affordable Valentine's Day Menus in San Francisco -- El Techo"
- SFIST: "The 18 Best All-Season Outdoor Dining Spots In SF -- El Techo - This Mission rooftop oasis is a popular spot for after-work margaritas"
- EATER SF: "11 Breakfast Cocktails to Drink in SF Right Now -- La Paloma at El Techo"
- SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE: "Bay Area brunch spots worth your time -- El Techo"
- JETSET TIMES: "Drink & Dance: Where To Go Out In San Francisco -- El Techo"
- UPOUTSF: "11 San Francisco Restaurants with a View Worthy of That Instagram Feed--El Techo in The Mission"
- THE INFATUATION SF: "The Bar Greatest Hits List: The 15 Best Bars In SF -- The rooftop bar and restaurant, El Techo, in The Mission"
- THRILLIST SF: "SF's 10 Best Bars Where You Can Stay Cozy This Winter: El Techo has breathtaking views of the Mission, and its steamy heat lamps offer a series of hot spots to gather under as you take in the sights."
- SFWEEKLY: "Where to Drink This Month: El Techo's Winter Solstice Party"
- EATER SF: "Top Events: El Techo's Winter Solstice Party -- Resist depression on the shortest, darkest day of the year, with a party on a heated rooftop"
- 7x7: "The tastiest foodie happenings going down this week. Join El Techo on the shortest day of the year for a winter solstice party on their covered and heated(!) roof."
- HARPERS BAZAAR: "88 Things to Do And See in San Francisco--The kind of low-down, insider-y itinerary you hope to get up to when you take a trip to the centerpiece of the Bay Area: El Techo, a Mission District rooftop bar."
- OPENTABLE: "The Top 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America 2017: the complete list features winning restaurants in 36 states and Washington, D.C., and includes El Techo in San Francisco."
- SAN FRANCISCO: "We loved the rooftop restaurant El Techo. Nestled in the heart of Mission District, this Mexican restaurant offers excellent tacos, guacamole and other Mexican delicacies, all on a beautifully lit deck with a clear view of SF."
- TABLEHOPPER: "El Techo is hosting a Winter Solstice party on its covered and heated roof."
- SF STATION: "San Francisco Bartenders Share Their Favorite Cocktails of the Year: Bar Manager Alvaro Rojas, El Techo and Lolinda"
- BESPOKE CONCIERGE: "Solo Suggestions for Travelers Heading to San Francisco: the rooftop bar El Techo in The Mission."
- SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER: "Food News: in honor of Tamale Week, El Techo in the Mission is offering two special $8 tamales"
- AIRBNB GUIDEBOOKS: "Late-Night Restaurants in San Francisco: El Techo in San Francisco is a rarity; it's a rooftop bar."
- RALLY BY EVENTBRITE: "15 Brunches You Need to Eat in 2017 -- El Techo: Rooftop dining, Latin American street food, a lively crowd and tasty cocktails."
- ABOUT TRAVEL: "48 Hours in San Francisco: When in the Mission, head to the rooftop bar, El Techo."
- USA TODAY: "America's Dining Rooms with Aerial Views. Savor Latin American street food over San Francisco at El Techo above Lolinda."
- BLACKBOARD EATS SF: "Drink This Now—The 10 best mocktails in San Francisco: Virgin piña colada at El Techo Lolinda"
- SF STATION: "A Guide to Sexy Date Bars in SF: The Mission Edition -- El Techo"
- TRUE VIRAL NEWS: "While our city’s dearth of outdoor options can perhaps be blamed on our foggy bayside weather, if the lines at El Techo, especially on the weekends, are any indication, there is a demand for outdoor drinking spots with a view."
- SF GATE: "Drink amongst the clouds at these sky-high Bay Area bars: El Techo, five floors high above Lolinda restaurant in the Mission may be your best bet for city vistas."
- BAYAREA.COM: "The Best Outdoor Bars in San Francisco for Sipping al Fresco--Everybody’s favorite rooftop bar, El Techo, is the hottest destination."
- BAYAREA.COM: "The Best Bars Near Each BART Station in San Francisco -- El Techo -- The Draw: A rooftop bar; Latin American street food (tacos!); margaritas, palomas, and piña coladas. Time to Walk to BART: 5 minutes"
- SFGATE: "What Millennials do when they visit San Francisco: For your social media-obsessed friend who needs an epic S.F. selfie, get her both a scenic vista and a fancy cocktail in their hand by taking her to rooftop bars like El Techo in the Mission."
- USA TODAY: "50 rooftop bars across the country -- El Techo pairs Latin American street food with cocktails and rooftop views from the Mission"
- 7x7: "Where to Eat + Drink Outside. The Ultimate Guide to San Francisco's Patio Scene: Located in the heart of the Mission district, El Techo serves Latin American street food and has a killer rooftop view of the city."
- THRILLIST: "Everything you need to do in San Francisco this Weekend, 5/5-5/7: El Techo--Sure, you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo at almost any SF bar that serves Mexican beer and tequila, but you know the party will be going off at SF’s best rooftop bar."
- EATER SF: "17 Excellent Margaritas in San Francisco: El Techo--this rooftop is the place to be on a sunny day in SF."
- EATER SF: "Where to Eat and Drink Outside in San Francisco. Ascend to the roof of Lolinda and avoid the hectic streets of the Mission at El Techo."
- MCGUIRE BLOG: "The 14 Best Margaritas in the Bay Area. If you prefer your margarita with a side of rooftop views, then make El Techo your next stop."
- MATADOR NETWORK: "The best brunches in San Francisco -- El Techo‘s a perfect place to spend in the sun because the whole restaurant is on a roof top."
- FORBES: "100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America: El Techo in San Francsico"
- SF WEEKLY: "Best of San Francisco 2017--Best Roofto: El Techo"
- SF WEEKLY: "Best of San Francisco 2017--Best Boozy Slushie: El Techo"
- THRILLIST: "The Best Rooftop Bars in San Francisco: El Techo--this rooftop bar is probably the most popular one in SF."
- ZAGAT SF: "11 Must-Visit Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in the SF Bay Area: El Techo. This Mission Latin classic and its rooftop patio with a view is five stories above its Argentinean steakhouse sibling, Lolinda."
- NEW YORK MINUTE: "Some of the best rooftop views in San Francisco are at El Techo, the Latin American styled bar, located atop the Lolinda restaurant."
- THRILLIST: "The 21 Best Rooftop Bars In America: El Techo (San Francisco) -- The perpetually packed Mission rooftop nobly protects patrons against the capricious San Francisco weather patterns with heat lamps and windscreens, but truth be told you’d likely brave a variety of elements to score a table here."
- SF EXAMINER: "El Techo AIDS Legal Referral Panel fund-raiser: Starting today and continuing through Sunday, the Mission rooftop bar is donating proceeds from sales of the cocktail El Orgullo (“The Proud”) to the nonprofit that provides assistance to persons living with HIV/AIDS."
- ZAGAT SF: "15 LGBT Restaurant Superstars to Know in the SF Bay Area: Fabio Prieto, restaurant manager, El Techo -- he's the proud manager for the city's signature rooftop restaurant and bar: "It's the first place I've worked where I have been openly gay, and it makes all the difference in the world."
- EATER SF: "Pride 2017: Eating and Drinking Your Way Through SF’s Best Party -- Head to the best roof in the Mission (El Techo) for El Orgullo, a special cocktail available Wednesday through Sunday. All proceeds from the sale of the cocktail will go to the ALRP."
- GAYOT: "2017 Top 10 Outdoor Dining Restaurants in San Francisco/Bay Area: El Techo in The Mission"
- COMPASS QUARTERLY: "Head for happy hour at El Techo to down margaritas and nibble chicharrones on the rooftop while taking in views of downtown SF."
- THE FEAST: "10 Awesome Rooftop Bars We'll Be Drinking at All Summer Long: Located in San Francisco’s cooler-by-the-minute Mission District, El Techo, on top of sister steakhouse restaurant Lolinda, is dotted with bright blue umbrellas and dishes up Latin American street food along with vacation-y rum-based cocktails."
- EATER SF: "22 Great Places to Eat and Drink Outside in San Francisco -- Ascend to the roof of Lolinda and avoid the hectic streets of the Mission at El Techo."
- McGUIRE BLOG: "El Techo famously has one of the best rooftop patios in the city. They were also named on our list of the Bay Area’s best margaritas so it goes without saying they’re a must-visit during the summer months."
- WHERE SAN FRANCISCO: "San Francisco Guide: Located in the Mission District, El Techo--a rooftop bar--offers sweeping views of the city skyline."
- CHASE NEWS: "San Francisco Guide -- Dinner Date: El Techo"
- SF GATE: "Bay Area foodie bucket list: all the dishes you must try whether you’re a newcomer or native. Chicharrones de carne at El Techo"
- BLACKBOARD EATS: "SF’s best happy hours you can enjoy outside -- Take the elevator up to El Techo for the best rooftop party in San Francisco, complete with heat lamps, windscreens, and a stellar view of the city."
- RALLY: "Where to Eat & Drink in SF Based on Your Zodiac Sign -- Geminis will feel most comfortable at El Techo de Lolinda, one of SF’s few rooftop bars with stellar views of the city both during the day and at night."
- EATER SF: "25 Great Places to Eat and Drink Outside in San Francisco; Ascend to the roof of Lolinda and avoid the hectic streets of the Mission at El Techo, simultaneously one of the best views and patios in town"
- TABLEHOPPER: "Join tablehopper for SF ❤️ MX, a Fundraiser for Mexico on Friday 10/13; The bar will be shakin’ with fantastic cocktails courtesy of Rye on the Road and El Techo."
- ALASKA BEYOND MAGAZINE: "Rooftop Toasts -- El Techo in San Francisco's Mission District"
- NATION'S RESTAURANT NEWS: "Beverages boost the brunch boom; At El Techo in San Francisco, chef/partner Alejandro Morgan says offering a good bloody mary is essential to the brunch experience — and he should know, as his restaurant was recently named one of the top brunch destinations in America by online reservation service Open Table."
- TABLEHOPPER: "The bar will be shakin’ with fantastic cocktails courtesy of El Techo"
- TABLEHOPPER: " Friday night was our SF ❤️ MX fundraiser for Mexico earthquake relief We were so fortunate to have three of SF’s best barmen running the show: Alberto Soto (El Techo)."
- SUITCASE MAGAZINE: "Where to Drink in San Francisco; El Techo – on the roof of Lolinda restaurant – is the place to be."
- MABUHAY: "Mission District: El Techo's rooftop offers great views of San Francisco, cocktails and street food."
- SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE: "San Francisco foodie bucket list: All the dishes you must try whether you’re a newcomer or native; Chicharrones at El Techo"
- THE JETSETTING FASHIONISTA: "The Best Restaurants In The Mission San Francisco; For the best roof top in San Francisco you must visit El Techo"
- OMNI ESCAPES: "View From The Top; El Techo rises five above San Francisco and it's a culinary gem for both visitors and locals"
- 7x7: "Head to the mission rooftop hotspot El Techo this week to celebrate tamale week. There will also be hot cocktails"
- WHERE SAN FRANCISCO: "Local San Francisco experts share the drinks that they're heating up with this winter; El Techo bar manager Alberto Soto shares his tip"
- TABLEHOPPER: "Heal thyself at these New Year's Day brunches; El Techo will be open for brunch, ready to greet you with a Latin American-inspired menu and plenty of adult beverages"
- EVENTBRITE: "Soak Up Warm Days at the Best Rooftop Bars in San Francisco; The casual Latin American restaurant and bar perched above Lolinda draws the hordes on a sunny afternoon. With Dolores Park just a short walk away, this Mission rooftop patio is the quintessential warm weather San Francisco experience."
- MARIE CLAIRE NETHERLANDS: "Why San Francisco is the destination for 2018; Time for tacos on El Techo 's roof terrace. Everything is fresh and screams for more."
- BLACKBOARD EATS: "What’s better than a brilliant, sunny day in San Francisco? A brilliant, sunny day in San Francisco viewed from a rooftop with a margarita in your hand. At El Techo in the Mission district, you can have exactly that."
- NEIGHBORHOODS.COM: "One of my favorite places in The Mission to grab a drink is Lolinda."
- ASHLEY CHLOE: "10 Best Date Spots You Can’t Miss in San Francisco; What’s more romantic than dining on a rooftop? El Techo is situated atop its sister restaurant Lolinda, in the heart of the Mission"
- USA TODAY: "Destination dining rooms with elevated views; Whether you've yet to make a Valentine's date reservation or love city skylines, these restaurants should be on the top of your list: El Techo above Lolinda restaurant"
- EATER SF: "28 Great Places to Eat and Drink Outside in San Francisco; Ascend to the roof of Lolinda and avoid the hectic streets of the Mission at El Techo."
- WHERE SAN FRANCISCO: "Local experts weigh in on their favorite Mission burrito; Alberto Soto, bar manager, El Techo"
- SF GATE: "The top happy hour spots in San Francisco; You can catch El Techo's happy hour Monday to Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. and enjoy $4 beers, $5 bar bites and $7 margaritas."
- GUEST OF A GUEST: "10 Places to Celebrate Your Birthday in SF; Arguably the most beautiful rooftop in town, El Techo is a quaint Latin American restaurant in The Mission"
- PATCH.COM: "5 Fabulous San Francisco Rooftop Bars; El Techo is a Mission neighborhood stalwart for Latin-American street food and cocktails on a rooftop with expansive city views."
- MCGUIRE BLOG: "Though you can’t go wrong with many eateries in the Mission, a few hotspots include Lolinda, flour + water, Foreign Cinema, Tartine Bakery and Loló. Don’t forget to get upstairs at El Techo — the rooftop bar above Lolinda — for a margarita with a view!"
- EATER SF: "17 Excellent Margaritas in San Francisco; The rooftop spot El Techo is the place to be on a sunny day in SF."
- BLACKBOARD EATS: "El Techo is the rooftop bar located above Lolinda, an Argentinian steakhouse. Not only do they serve one of the best margaritas in the Bay Area, they also offer it alongside a spectacular city view."
- SF GATE: "Take me there: Uber, Lyft share San Francisco's most-visited restaurants and bars of 2018; Despite the consistently inconsistent foggy weather of San Francisco weather, it's tough not to fall in love with a good rooftop restaurant, and the crowds at El Techo certainly prove that."
- THRILLIST: "THE 23 BEST ROOFTOP BARS IN AMERICA; The perpetually packed Mission rooftop nobly protects patrons against the capricious San Francisco weather patterns with heat lamps and windscreens, but truth be told you’d likely brave a variety of elements to score a table here, roll through a couple of pitchers of palomas (you brought friends, you aren’t a maniac), and tear into some roasted corn empanadas and beer battered fish tacos."
- THE INFATUATION: "The San Francisco Day Drinking Guide; El Techo is one of the only legitimate rooftop bar options in the city, and daytime means you don’t have to deal with the never-ending line that forms once the sun goes down."
- WHERE: "San Francisco's 5 Best Rooftop Bars; Why is this the Mission's hot spot? Latin American libations. Sizzling city views. A killer happy hour. Tip: arrive early."
- EATER SF: "18 Excellent Margaritas in San Francisco; This rooftop is the place to be on a sunny day in SF. Grab a group of friends and share a pitcher of margaritas and small plates. We're fans of the classic marg, but if you're looking for something a bit more exciting, order the margarita del techo (cabeza tequila, fidencio mezcal, napoleon mandarin, and lime). But still in a pitcher. Of course."
- CHASE SAPPHIRE SIX: "Destination: San Francisco 2018; You'll find some of the city's finest al fresco dining above Lolinda, the lively Argentine steakhouse in the Mission District. The El Techo rooftop bar features Latin-inspired street food and strong rum cocktails as you take in the skyline views. Come for the cocktails, but stay for the choripan, a delicious, Argentinian take on the hot dog."
- THRILLIST: "141 Patios in SF, Sorted by Neighborhood; El Techo has a rooftop seating area protected from the wind with clear wind-barriers. Great views of the city, too."
- HAUTE LIVING: "6 Rooftop Restaurants Are Raising San Francisco’s Dining Scene To New Heights; The glorious Mission eatery is the outdoor space of Lolinda, a popular Argentine restaurant from Adriano Paganini. El Techo, which in Spanish means “the roof,” is a no-frills patio that serves Latin American street food and pitcher drinks. Happy hour happens 4 to 6 p.m. every Monday through Friday and brunch is a thing on weekends."
- TIME OUT SF: "The Mission, San Francisco neighborhood guide; In a low-slung city generally lacking in rooftop bars, El Techo de Lolinda is a welcome rarity. The generously-sized open-air perch is bordered by glass walls and outfitted with sun-shading umbrellas and high-powered heat lamps. Happy hour runs from 4pm to 6pm, which includes $4 beers, $5 bar bites (go for the chili-spiced fried plantains), and $7 margaritas. Get there before 5pm to avoid a wait."
- FOURSQUARE: "The 15 Best Places for Empanadas in the Mission District, San Francisco; Stop by El Techo in the Mission after work for their happy hour, which runs from 4- 6, but includes $5 guacamole, beef empanadas, fried green plantains, and fried chicken thigh with habanero salsa."
- 7x7: "31 New Year's Eve Events Around the Bay Area; Hit up one of our favorite rooftops for an epic all-night celebration. Enjoy a four-course feast (think dishes like lobster ceviche and chipotle rubbed prime rib) and with cocktail pairings. End the night with a Champagne toast and views of the city skyline."
- THE INFATUATION: "The San Francisco Day Drinking Guide; El Techo is one of the only legitimate rooftop bar options in the city, and daytime means you don’t have to deal with the never-ending line that forms once the sun goes down. It also has the same view of the skyline you get from your Mission apartment’s rooftop, but with the kind of pulled pork and margaritas you could never make on your own."
- AFAR: "San Francisco’s Best Rooftop Bars; On those rare hot San Francisco weekends, pitchers of margaritas and brunch (a local sport) are wildly popular; the weekday happy hour draws a crowd, too, with $4 cervezas and tasty street-food specialties such as shrimp skewers and chicharrones de carne."
- 7x7: "19 Fun Things: Obama's Star-Studded Convention in Oakland + More Bay Area Events; Looking for something to do with your bonus day off? Head to El Techo for a special Monday edition of their popular weekend brunch. Views, margs, and a few plates of huevos rancheros—no case of the Mondays here."
- THE INFATUATION: "The San Francisco Day Drinking Guide; El Techo is one of the only legitimate rooftop bar options in the city, and daytime means you don’t have to deal with the never-ending line that forms once the sun goes down. It also has the same view of the skyline you get from your Mission apartment’s rooftop, but with the kind of pulled pork and margaritas you could never make on your own."
- VACATION IDEAS MAGAZINE: "17 Best First Date Ideas San Francisco; El Techo is the rooftop cocktail bar and patio lounge of Mission District favorite restaurant Lolinda, serving up a full menu of Latin American street fare at brunch and dinner throughout the week. The lounge offers year-round al fresco rooftop seating in all weather conditions, protected by wind screens and heat lamps."
- EATER SF: "32 Great Places to Eat and Drink in San Francisco; Ascend to the roof of Lolinda and avoid the hectic streets of the Mission at El Techo. Simultaneously one of the best views and patios in town, this glass-enclosed perch has Mexican small plates and pitchers of refreshing cocktails galore. It's great for catching up over a pitcher or two of sangrias."
- THE INFATUATION: "The Best Mexican Restaurants In San Francisco; El Techo De Lolinda is more of a rooftop bar than a restaurant, but it’s still home to some of the best carnitas in the city. If you are here to drink though, their margaritas and palomas are strong, and being up here puts you right in the middle of one of the best views in the city. If you randomly show up, you’ll end up waiting in line on the street for a bit, but as long as you make it up here before sunset, it’s completely worth it."
- THE INFATUATION: "Where To Go When You’re Not Sure If It’s A Date; This rooftop in the Mission has some of the best views of the city, so halfway through a paloma when the person across from you mentions their significant other like it was something you knew the whole time, you can look off into the distance to compose yourself before you turn back to them like nothing changed."
- MCGUIRE: "The Top 10 Rooftop Patios in San Francisco; El Techo is the rooftop bar located above Lolinda, an Argentinian steakhouse. Not only do they serve one of the best margaritas in the Bay Area, they also offer a spectacular city view. Thanks to heat lamps and windscreens, the rooftop stays open rain or shine so you can look out at the Mission with margarita in hand and Latin American street food on plate all year long."
- VENUE REPORT: "The Only San Francisco Dining & Drinking Guide You'll Ever Need; A rooftop overlooking downtown? Gasp. El Techo’s rooftop may not be 20 floors up (more like 3) but we’ll take it anyways. A perfect day drinking spot when the sun finally decides to come out, you’re here for margaritas, tacos and guac."
- THRILLIST: "The Best Rooftop Bars in San Francisco; Sunshine and pitchers of margaritas on a roof. And that’s all we need to say about that. This rooftop bar is one of the most popular in SF for a few reasons. First, it’s in the Mission (atop sister restaurant Lolinda), which means that there’s usually sunshine even when half of the city is awash in fog. Second, there are some pretty expansive city views, meaning you can bask in the aforementioned sunshine while pointing and laughing at all of the neighborhoods socked in by that aforementioned fog. Third, there are really delicious cocktails (a bunch of which come by the pitcher) and Latin American street food that’s perfect for sharing, which makes it ideal for groups of friends (or dates, for that matter). Fourth, there’s weekend brunch (which is the only time you can make reservations). And last, but definitely not least, El Techo's rooftop has windscreens, heat lamps, and a retractable roof that comes out when necessary, so the rooftop is open rain or shine."
- EATER SF: "9 Extremely Pleasant Bay Area Rooftop Bars; El Techo has long been one of the city’s best options for outdoor drinking, day or night. Head up to the rooftop patio overlooking Mission Street for margaritas, small plates, and an excellent weekday happy hour from 4 p.m.-6 p.m."
- FOODICLES: "Rooftop Bars with Views & Good Drinks; Whenever it is a warm, sunny day in San Francisco, that means it is time for day drinking in one of the city’s rooftop bars. El Techo is named one of 8 cool rooftop bars in San Francisco."
- CULTURE TRIP: "The Top 10 Bars in the Mission, San Francisco; San Francisco doesn’t offer many rooftop drinking options, which means there’s often a wait to get into this popular patio bar. The venue is especially crowded on sunny afternoons when everyone has the same brilliant idea to celebrate the warm weather with pitches of margaritas and views of downtown. Don’t think of El Techo as just a warm weather destination though. Thanks to wind screens and heat lamps, it’s a comfortable place to sip drinks and enjoy Latin American street food all year round."
- THE INFATUATION: "The Outdoor Greatest Hits List; El Techo is pretty much the perfect San Francisco rooftop bar: there are umbrellas in case it’s too bright, heaters for when it’s too cold, and margaritas that’ll make you not really care about either. On top of that, the views from this spot in the Mission are basically unbeatable, and if staring off into the distance makes you feel hungry for some reason, the carnitas here are great too."
- SF WEEKLY: "Best of 2019: Bars & Clubs (Readers’ Poll Winners); Best Rooftop -- El Techo"
- TRIP SAVVY: "48 Hours in San Francisco; Head up to El Techo, the restaurant’s affiliate rooftop bar, for a margarita paired with spectacular city views."
- THRILLIST: "The 23 Best Rooftop Bars in America; The perpetually packed Mission rooftop nobly protects patrons against the capricious San Francisco weather patterns with heat lamps and windscreens, but truth be told you’d likely brave a variety of elements to score a table here, roll through a couple of pitchers of palomas (you brought friends, you aren’t a maniac), and tear into some roasted squash empanadas and beer battered fish tacos. And if you’re less into sharing your booze, cocktails like the Tres Amigos (Mi Campo Blanco, Victoria lager, house sangrita, El Guapo) will only serve to validate that decision."
- KCBS: "San Francisco Bar Named To 2019 "Best Rooftop Bars In America" List; Thrillist has released their 2019 list of the "23 Best Rooftop Bars In America" and a San Francisco spot made the list for the second year in a row. El Techo on 2516 Mission Street atop sister restaurant Lolinda serves Latin American street food and cocktails al fresco year round."
- TIME OUT SF: "The best bars in San Francisco to drink at right now; This Mexican eatery boasts one of the most toast-worthy views in the city. The open-air rooftop bar is bordered by glass walls, which protects you from breezes, but allows the sun. (Big umbrellas are unfurled midday to block the glare.) String lights and heat lamps flicker on at dusk, casting a moody, cozy glow."
- TIME OUT SF: "The 10 best rooftop bars in San Francisco; This Latin American-inspired hotspot is one of the best-equipped rooftop bars in the city—which explains the constant crowds. Arrive before 5pm to avoid a wait; those lucky enough to snag a post-work table tend to linger. The open-air rooftop is bordered by glass walls—a welcome shield from breezes—and outfitted with sun-shading umbrellas and high-powered heat lamps."
- THE INFATUATION: "The First Timer’s Guide To Eating And Drinking In SF; This spot in the Mission also has a great weeknight Happy Hour from 4-6pm with $7 margaritas that are perfect for taking in the sunset while you decide where to go next."
- THE INFATUATION: "The Bar Greatest Hits List: The 27 Best Bars In SF; On clear days, this bar has great views of the whole neighborhood, as well as excellent margaritas and palomas. And if the temperature drops suddenly, they also have space heaters so you can prolong the inevitable while you finish imagining what it would be like to sail with Magellan."
- SFIST: "The 13 Best Patio and Rooftop Bars in San Francisco; This Mission rooftop has been popular for after-work margaritas and quesadillas with some very welcome glass wind guards along the railings. The dinner menu includes plenty of drinking snacks, as well as a focus on grilled marinated meats, and pork chicharrones by the pound. Pro tip: They take reservations for brunch."
- THE INFATUATION: "SF’s Best Restaurants For Affordable Group Dinners; El Techo is one of the only rooftop bars in the city that also has decent food. The outdoor seating, covered roof, and heat lamps mean you get a great view of the city skyline over easily shareable tacos and margaritas without having to be at the whim of the weather. Don’t skip the pork chicharrones."
- INSIDE HOOK: "The Best Bars Near Every BART Stop in SF; If it’s nice out, there’s no better choice than El Techo, a superior rooftop bar with equally quality margaritas."
- EATER SF: "12 Essential Happy Hours in San Francisco; The best happy hour view in town can be found at this rowdy rooftop bar, accompanied by $4 cervezas, $7 margaritas, $18 sangria pitchers, and $5 bar bites that range from guacamole to empanadas. Get there at 4 p.m. if you want a shot at a good table; it can get quite crowded, especially on a sunny afternoon."
- THE INFATUATION: "SF’s Best Restaurants For Affordable Group Dinners; El Techo is one of the only rooftop bars in the city that also has decent food. The outdoor seating, covered roof, and heat lamps mean you get a great view of the city skyline over easily shareable tacos and margaritas without having to be at the whim of the weather."