Californios in San Francisco, California
Mexican, Californian, Contemporary • Fine dining
355 11th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US
What people say about Californios
Meals at Californios are memorable because of small but intricately conceived dishes, which feature surprising combinations of masa, chiles, seafood, and expensive ingredients. The service is often noted for its precision and timing, while the dark and dramatic interior lends the dining experience some special importance. Some diners appreciate the long sequence of dishes and their elaborate presentation, while others consider that the portion sizes and price tag make it a unique splurge and not an everyday fine dining experience.
About Californios
Californios is a contemporary Mexican restaurant in San Francisco serving a seasonal tasting menu that draws on Californian ingredients using techniques of Mexican cuisine. Masa, seafood, chile, fruit, and specially selected proteins feature in a sequence that varies depending on the season.
This is not a dining experience that is based on the usual taco or even the traditional concept of an entrée. Rather, this meal experience can best be described as a prolonged sampling of dishes, each one being one chapter in the story.
What makes Californios different from other Michelin-tasting menus in San Francisco is its commitment to maintaining Mexican techniques and ingredients in the process of preparing food. A dinner reservation is a must for enjoying Californios.
What to try at Californios
- Seasonal Tasting Menu
- Grilled Banana with Caviar
- Chicharrón with Truffle
- Chilapita with Sturgeon Cream and Caviar
- Hamachi Aguachile
- Seasonal Masa Course
- Seafood Course
- Seasonal Dessert
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