El Techo

"El Techo is a rare San Francisco rooftop bar: there are umbrellas in case it’s too bright, heaters for when it’s too cold, and excellent margaritas and palomas. On top of that, the views from this Mission spot are basically unbeatable. And while drinking, you might get hungry. El Techo has a menu of mostly Latin American snacks and larger plates, like some solid fish tacos, chicharrones, and tacos de canasta with potatoes." - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez

"When there’s no fog in sight, go to El Techo in the Mission. The dinner and weekend brunch menu of broadly Latin American snacks and plates is nothing special, but that doesn’t really matter because the downtown views are gorgeous. And the drinks are strong, so embrace the “I don’t want to remember this meal” party vibe going down on the roof at sunset. You can walk in, but make a reservation—especially on a Saturday afternoon when everyone has the same idea to ogle at the skyline. " - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong, lani conway

"It’s quite windy in this city—which typically makes rooftop bars a miserable experience. El Techo in the Mission is the exception. It’s located in the sunniest section of the sunniest neighborhood, so you won’t have to hold onto your jacket as you down multiple margaritas. The food here tends to be on the pricier (and blander) side, so stick to the drinks and enjoy the skyline view." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez

"Anytime it gets above 70°, we run to El Techo. People come to this rooftop in the Mission specifically to celebrate the special occasion known as “warmth.” And because everyone here is treating this like a momentous occasion, they’re wearing that cute sleeveless number that’s been hiding in the back of their closet. The food is a little on the pricier side (and not always worth it), so stick with a few tacos de canasta and guacamole to share." - ricky rodriguez

"When: Tuesday-Friday, 4-6pm We like this fun Mission rooftop bar for the strong margaritas and the, “Wow, I’m so lucky to live here” views of downtown. Hitting this spot up for Happy Hour is also never a bad idea. The deal features everything we love—strong booze at a discounted price, plus $7 guacamole and chips, $5 yuca fries, and $7 beef empanadas." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez