Where to get food near SFO during the airport restaurant strike | Catch My Job

While SFO officials say some businesses are offering limited hours and packaged food is available in retail outlets, travelers would be wise to think ahead when flying this week – or for however long the strike lasts. last (The two sides were “very far apart,” the union president told The Chronicle.) Items like sandwiches and burritos are great carry-ons, and if you’re taking BART, a stop at 24th Street is offering a number of choices for the latter.

If you’re driving to the airport, you’re definitely in luck. Stop at one of these great spots nearby for a quick bite or takeaway. Your fellow passengers will be jealous – even those in first class. – CP

Diamond Head General Store

Stop by this hybrid shop-restaurant for a delicious Hawaiian plate lunch before your trip, like super crispy mochiko chicken with creamy mac salad or a rich loco moco that will fill you up for hours. And definitely load up on in-flight snacks: totally portable musubi, chewy buttery mochi and Chex’s house furikoke mix. Check Diamond Head’s Instagram for daily specials. – EK

260 El Camino Real, San Bruno. diamondheadgeneralstore.square.site

Dead Eye Coffee Bar

You might be focused on food before you head to the airport but don’t forget about caffeine. An excellent choice between San Francisco and SFO is Dead Eye Coffee Bar, a fast-paced, take-out-only operation that uses high-quality ingredients – single-origin espresso, homemade Tahitian vanilla syrup, Tcho Chocolate – and serves the fancy drinks for your heart. wishes, from cortados to matcha lattes. – JB

415 Grand Ave., Suite 11, South San Francisco. order.deadeyecoffeebar.com

Maricos El Pariente

Those in the know go to this El Camino Real truck for its best dish: tacos dorados. Deep-fried tortillas that manage to be fresh and light are a vessel for sweet shrimp and avocado, along with an excellent salsa on the side. (They also happen to be quick and easy to eat on the go.) Tostadas with ceviche or aguachile are also worth trying. – EK

160 El Camino Real, San Bruno. 415-233-5175

Mazra

This Arabic restaurant inside an old grocery store a few minutes from the airport offers a mix of wood-fired Levantine street food and more modern fare. Both are so good that Mazra is on The Chronicle’s 25 Best Eats list. Snag grilled kebabs or pita-wrapped falafel for a portable meal to scarf down at the airport, or build a small take-out feast with room-temperature sides like dolma, baba ghanoush and bread – JB

504 San Bruno Ave. W., San Bruno. eatmazra.com

Little Lucca

Bustling Little Lucca has been a popular South San Francisco lunch destination since 1980, drawing crowds both there and at its newer location in Burlingame. It maintains some old school vibes – you can still order sandwiches via fax machine. Call ahead if you don’t want to wait in line. There are tons of fillings to choose from—sopressata, Louisiana hot links, prime rib—and lots of room for customization. But no matter what you get, make sure you say yes to the pungent and herby garlic sauce. Get extra for the flight. Prices depend on what you get, although sandwiches tend to run around $11. – SH

724 El Camino Real, South San Francisco. Littlelucca.com

A Royal Feast

Just five minutes from the airport, this Chinese restaurant comes from Zongyi Liu, the chef who once competed for China in the famous Bocuse D’Or cooking competition and used to run China Village in Albany. Former Chronicle critic Michael Bauer picks his 100 Best Restaurants in the Bay Area, Royal Feast serves a mix of Northern Chinese and Sichuan fare. Former Chronicle staffer Jonathan Kauffman raved about the Sichuan dishes that “sing with the exquisitely balanced aromatics of Sichuan peppercorns and chiles.” Try the chile steamed chicken, mapo tofu or cumin lamb. – JB

148 El Camino Real, Millbrae. royalfeastus.com

Taqueria San Bruno

At this bright green taqueria on a quiet street just off Interstate 380, Mexican food lovers flock for tacos ($4.25) and burritos ($12.95) loaded with smoky grilled shrimp and black carne asada. Burritos are huge and full of delicious Mission-style rice and beans – not too much, and not too mushy, thankfully. They could easily be divided into two meals: one pre-flight, and one mid-flight. The interior of the restaurant is covered in bright murals of rural Mexican landscapes, as well as a framed portrait of Homer Simpson dressed as Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata. The staff here provide an exceptionally warm service, even during busy and stressful times. – SH

1045 San Mateo Ave., San Bruno. taquerasanbruno.com

Great

One of the Bay Area’s most famous destinations for Hunan cuisine, Wonderful is the second branch of a successful restaurant in China. This is a better bet for a post-flight meal than for takeout on the plane. In The Chronicle’s guide to regional Chinese food, former staffer Jonathan Kauffman called the dishes “simple and snappy, with lots of chug-and-beer heat.” He recommended all the smoked pork dishes, Pork Belly Mao and the Godfather Sauce over noodles. – JB

270 Broadway, Millbrae. 650-651-8888

Caleb Pershan is the assistant editor of Food & Wine. Email: [email protected]