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Pounding Tortas Since 2026
A permanent collection of San Francisco tortas, built layer by layer, pounded with intention, and rated out of ten by people who should probably eat a vegetable.
Latest exhibition · October 13
Taqueria Cancun
Group average 8.7
See all 12 exhibitions
- Spots visited
- 12
- Scores recorded
- 19
- Highest average
- 8.8
- La Torta Gorda
- Founded
- July 26
- Tacos El Charro
Exhibitions
12 visits · July 26 – October 13, 2026
October 13
Taqueria Cancun
8.7avg of 4The latest visit, and a group favorite.
Reported October 5
El Farolito — North Beach
5.9The Pounders™A separate solo visit. The quesadilla got an 8.
October 4
Street Taco
No score recordedAmmar and Hassan’s Mexican-food stop; a torta order isn’t confirmed.
October 1
Cemitas Máne Máne
8.7The Pounders™Full group meetup; Jacob said he used to live above it.
September 25
Taqueria Los Altos
4.0The Pounders™Soggy bread, too much lettuce, uneven avocado.
September 22
La Torta Gorda
8.8avg of 2Finally made the early visit after several scheduling attempts.
September 10
El Farolito — 24th & Mission
7.5avg of 4Everyone forgot photos.
September 1
Loltun Restaurant
8.3avg of 3$10; strong value, though Jacob and Ammar wanted more meat.
August 11
Café de Olla
4.0The Pounders™Called “Cafe Ola” in chat. Hot chocolate was the highlight; torta reviews were rough.
August 4
That’s It!
7.8The Pounders™The “world’s largest torta” — an enormous Cubano.
July 29
Unnamed family spot by Jacob’s apartment
7.8The Pounders™$15; avocado, cheese, fried cheese, pickled jalapeños and chipotle mayo. Name never supplied.
July 26
Tacos El Charro
No score recordedThe original group outing. Where it all began.
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Catalogue
Index of Ratings
| No. | Spot | Visit date | Ratings | Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tacos El Charro | July 26 | No score recorded | — |
| 02 | Unnamed family spot by Jacob’s apartment | July 29 | The Pounders™ 7.8 | 7.8 |
| 03 | That’s It! | August 4 | The Pounders™ 7.8 | 7.8 |
| 04 | Café de Olla | August 11 | The Pounders™ 4 | 4.0 |
| 05 | Loltun Restaurant | September 1 | Andrew 8.4, Jacob 8, Ammar 8.5 | 8.3 |
| 06 | El Farolito — 24th & Mission | September 10 | Andrew 7.7, Jacob 8.4, Ammar 7.3, Hassan 6.6 | 7.5 |
| 07 | La Torta Gorda | September 22 | Jacob 9, Ammar 8.5 | 8.8 |
| 08 | Taqueria Los Altos | September 25 | The Pounders™ 4 | 4.0 |
| 09 | Cemitas Máne Máne | October 1 | The Pounders™ 8.7 | 8.7 |
| 10 | Street Taco | October 4 | No score recorded | — |
| 11 | El Farolito — North Beach | Reported October 5 | The Pounders™ 5.9 | 5.9 |
| 12 | Taqueria Cancun | October 13 | Andrew 9.1, Jacob 9.2, Ammar 8.5, Hassan 8 | 8.7 |
From the Collection
Gift of the Torta Pounders, 2026
Live Life as if Everyday Is Torta Tuesday
Enamel paint on red steel. Our mecca
Torta, Bisected
That’s It!, August 4. Paper plate
That’s It!, Mission Street
Neon and fluorescent light on storefront
Torta in Foil, Office Edition
Family spot by Jacob’s, July 29
Still Life with Hot Chocolate
Café de Olla, August 11. The highlight
New Torta Type Unlocked
Cemita: torta on a sesame bun, August 13
Torta Friday
Taqueria Los Altos sandwich board, September 25
On Loan from New York
Clamshell container, October 12
The Pounder, at Rest
Adidas track pants, yellow backpack, curb
Plan your visit
Ready to pound?
Mission Street and beyond, San Francisco
Torta Tuesdays. Admission is the price of one torta.
Members rate everything out of 10. Bring a photo this time.