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6PM, Sa-Su 7AM-5PM. A creperie with some great taste sensations. If you’re hungry, the Mediterranean platter will fill you up. The toasted bagels with cream cheese, sun-dried tomato and cucumber are perfect, as is the lavender or ginger lemonade. It’s not the best coffee on the block, but it’s good enough not to turn you away if you’re craving their food. ■Picaro, 3120 16th Street, at Valencia Street, Phone: +1 415 431-4089, http://www.picarotapasrestaurant.com, Hours: M-Th 5PM-10PM, F 5PM-11PM, Sa 9:30AM-11PM, Su 9:30AM10PM. If you like authentic tapas, the way they were before “small plates” were all the rage, then you’ll definitely love the reasonably priced, authentic and generously portioned Spanish dishes here. Don’t forget to try their Sangria. ■Progressive Grounds, 400 Cortland Avenue, at Bennington, Phone: +1 415 282-6233. A perfect Bernal Heights cafe. Serves up some great coffee drinks and a good selection of salads and lavash wrapped sandwiches. The hummus will make anyone think twice about buying hummus from a grocery store again. Great service. A great place for all types and ages. Kids have their fun with Enzo and his assorted instruments every Sunday. PG also has a nice garden space in the back. ■Puerto Alegre, 546 Valencia Street, at 16th Street, Phone: +1 415 255-8201, Hours: M 11AM-10PM, Tu 5PM-10PM, W-Su 11AM-11PM. Local favorite, Puerto Alegre churns out inexpensive, delicious Mexican food & margaritas in a fun, festive environment. Divey atmosphere, but that’s what you come to the Mission for. Very long wait on the weekends, but absolutely worth it. Host rules the restaurant with an iron fist, so don’t try to sneak in! ■Serrano’s Pizza, 3274 21st Street, between Valencia and Mission Streets, Phone: +1 415 695-1615, http://www.serranospizza.com, Hours: Su-Th 11AM-Midnight, F-Sa 11AM-1AM. By “slice” for under $3 or add toppings for a few cents more, they make a fresh-to-your order triangular slice-shaped pizza that overlaps a dinner plate at three points. Free delivery. Cash or credit, no checks. ■Taqueria Cancun, 2288 Mission Street, at 19th Street, Phone: +1 415 252-9560, Hours: M-Th 10AM-11:30PM, F-Sat