Tato — Restaurant in San Francisco

Wow, what a gem. Festive vibe right as you walk in. Super greeting with an invite to spin the wheel. Won a free drink! Tried out the Pork (carnitas?) burrito to compare with others. But this is not really a taqueria. The burrito did not compare. It's very different. Refined, multilayered flavors, intriguing sauces. The rice on the inside and the wrap itself felt gourmet. Like a restaurant would make. ¿Comprende? Don't come here thinking it's a taqueria. Ok, moving on...

The atmosphere is fantastic. There is a patio out back to take advantage of the balmy weather. Looks like a cool place for a gathering of friends or coworkers. Inside you my guy think you're in Los Angeles. The tile work, some 70s pieces of furniture, the colors... But really it's the people. Tato does a great job of keeping up the energy and vibe. There's a bar to stand and take a drink. Plenty of tables all watching the open kitchen. It's fun. Energetic. Seductive. Like Crenshaw in a way.

Definitely going back for a margarita and tacos. You should...

Shared four tacos and the butternut squash quesadilla. All were fantastic! 👍

I especially liked the carnitas tacos. Tried both the banh mi style and the Mexicana style. I thought the banh mi style was super delicious and probably because this was unique in a taco. But I would definitely order both again.

The chickpea taco was my next favorite. Great flavors. Lastly, tried the Al Pastor taco. That was good but not as stellar as the other three.

Each taco plate comes with some delicious 🥕 and cauliflower pickles.

The quesadilla had a touch of 🐐 cheese which was very nice.

Can't wait to come back again and try...

We LOVE this out of the way gem. We regularly leave the mission for the best tacos in the city all made with from scratch from the highest quality ingredients.

We can’t pick a favorite but love the squash, the salmon, the mushrooms, and the shrimp. Tacos are our favorite shape. You can’t go wrong with any of the options.

The inside is modern and clean with tile work throughout and a large open kitchen. The patio in the back feels like another world and is typically sunny.

Did we mention they have the best Campari spritzers in the city too?

Kristin is a wizard and her menu is a...