Hot Shop

The owner combines traditional Mexican/Mexican-American dishes (burritos, tacos, nachos, etc.) with subtle but distinct flavors influenced by his Afghani background. Delicious, unique, and super affordable. He is also super friendly he runs the place with his family. All around great joint, will come back again and again.

Good food. Halal joint. Enjoyed.

Little neighborhood restaurant. Ordered a burrito for less than $9. Great flavor, very satisfying. Would come back more often.

Amazing food, blend of Afghan and Mexican. Sizes are huge and the food is very flavourful. One burrito can feed two people, would recommend the nachos for first timers, they can definitely be shared. Only takes cash and prices can vary depending on his mood.

Bravo!!! Highly recommend The Hot Shop - an East Bay local Gem & favorite! The owner is so kind, and clearly passionate about his culinary craft.

The Tropical Burrito is A-mazing!!
Seriously.
Lunch Hour. SF Bay Bridge. Tropical burrito. Repeat.
Read on.

I worked in the San Francisco Financial District - plenty of yummy restaurants to choose from.... But I was in love with the tropical burrito! So much so, that during my lunch hour, I would drive over the San Francisco bridge, swing into The Hot Spot, quickly order my burrito, jump back in my car, layer napkins across the front of my suit, and carefully eat my burrito as I crossed back over the bridge (while driving a stick shift). Parked my car, gathered up my giant makeshift bib, reapplied my lipstick and hustled back to the office! Whew! Worth it. This was in 2003. Now 2018, the Tropical is still my go-to favorite.

Enjoy!