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El Campeon

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For real-deal Mexican food, in a strip mall south of the mission, try this multiroom restaurant, ±è²¹²Ô²¹»å±ð°ùí²¹ (bakery) and mercado (grocery store). Look for tacos, tostadas and burritos in freshly made tortillas, pozole (hominy stew) and pork carnitas served cafeteria-style, and aguas frescas (fruit drinks) in flavors like watermelon, strawberry and grapefruit.

In the bakery, grab a tray and tongs and serve yourself from the display case from breads and pastries starting at just 59¢, croissants to Mexican cheesecake and concha (sweet rolls topped with seashell-pattern cookie topping).


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