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Californios
San Francisco, US · $$ · casual
Essential·2 sources·Early
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Critic Consensus
What People Like
Californios impresses with its innovative use of traditional Mexican ingredients, unique culinary approach, and exceptional presentation.
- +Innovative use of traditional Mexican ingredients
- +Unique culinary approach with nixtamalized sweet potatoes and mandarins
- +Exceptional presentation style reminiscent of a grazing board
- +Live fire cooking is a strength
- +Elevating masa to new heights
UpscaleHaute cuisine with Latin American flairAttentive
Score Breakdown
Food99
Authenticity100
Awards
Michelin ★★★OpenTable Diners' Choice 2026
Individual Reviews
92
SF ChronicleCritic
Californios — SF Chronicle Top 100 Restaurants 2026
“San Francisco How lucky we are to live in the Bay Area during the era of Californios, a restaurant that pushes the scope of Mexican cuisine to dizzying heights. Corn is nixtamalized in house, as you might expect. But so are sweet potatoes and mandarins. The sake is Mexican. Ingredients for mole are presented on a…”Read original →
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