I love stopping by to get food to go. They're so fast, delicious and good value, especially their daily specials for $10. The back patio is a nice gem as well if you have time to dine in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Plate
Ryan Navarrete
Ordered a burrito and some street tacos, great specials, friendly staff, and Greta atmosphere.
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 culinary adventure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Plate
Joe Murray
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 check it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Renee Russell
After months and months of walking by, I finally had a chance to stop by. My cousin was nice enough to treat me to lunch. We had the carne asada plate taco plate. The veggies were delicious. I'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Plate
Eric L.
I had an excellent experience with the mushroom tacos at this Bayview restaurant that is one of a few spots in the community pushing the oft-neglected southeastern corner of San Francisco into a foodie up-and-comer.The tacos brought a delightful complexity of flavors to the table. Not only were the portions generous, but the prices were quite fair for the amount of food you get. However, my only disappointment was the limited taco choices. You get three tacos, but there's no sampler option.Overall, it's a neighborhood restaurant with ambition that's worth a visit.
Corinna L.
I went here with a party of seven on a Saturday around 1:45pm. Non-metered street parking around the block was fairly easy. The food was excellent! The ingredients were very fresh and high quality. My husband was very impressed with the smash burger; he said that you could really taste the meat, which had good flavor. I enjoyed the salmon tacos, of which the salmon also had delicious seasoning and was cooked nicely. They sure are generous with the proteins in the tacos! I had generously large chunks of salmon, and my father-in-law kept happily exclaiming he had so much carnitas in his tacos. Some of our parents ordered the Saturday special $10 chilaquiles (added $4 for carnitas) and they were very pleased with their orders as well. My mom shared with me because it was generous portion. Other people in our group ordered steak burritos, which were presented beautifully- sliced in half and colorful! They were also delicious and large. We also had great horchata and the hibiscus lime drinks. You know the food is good when everyone in my family is eating quietly for once. The employees were all very friendly and expedient.No single use plastics, with the exception of straws (which you could opt to not take!) were used at dine in at Tato, which made me happy. They had real silverware, dishes and mason jars for self-serve water. There are clean bathrooms and a cute, colorful patio for outdoor dining. We brought our own reusable containers for leftovers. We were so full that none of us ate dinner that night! Great value! Towards the end of our meal, we heard rap music (not loud- pleasant volume) and as we were walking out, we realized it was a live performer at the front end of the restaurant. My friend from Taiwan said, "What?! I thought that was the radio!" He sounded great!This would be a place to which we'd all look forward to coming back! When I had selected this "new place" to eat lunch, my mom had wanted to change restaurants to a favorite Mexican restaurant of hers. However, after trying Tato, we don't know if that other place is still her favorite anymore. It was an enjoyable place for a family lunch, and I'd highly recommend supporting a great local, family owned business in my neighborhood of the Bayview! Thank you for a nice meal!
Ryan Drake-Lee
Neighborhood staple and gem in Bayview's food desert. Tato offers consistently high quality Mexican tacos and platos. If you're in Bayview and need something for lunch, this is a great choice!Kid-friendliness: Lots of space for strollers and high chairs. Cute little patio in the back with lots of sun and kids can roam around.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Taco Plate
Candace R.
I told my vegan friend when he was in town next we would go here for lunch and that's exactly what we did today after picking him up from SFO. We found easy parking across the street and I was surprised to see just how big the restaurant is. There are a number of tables in the front, and then they have a shaded patio outside with additional seating. Since it's hot today, we decided to grab a table inside with a few other lunch patrons. You can mix and match the taco plate, so I got the steak, chicken, and squash tacos with their horchata cocktail. My friend also had a taco platter with the carrot, mushroom, and salmon tacos and their hibiscus like margarita. Our food came out in about 5-10 minutes with our drinks following. I really enjoyed the plate, even the rice and beans were flavorful. I don't know that I could pick a favorite taco, they all had different flavor profiles and I thought they were all good. If I had a complaint, it would be the tacos were overfilled, but I just ate some off with a fork until I could eat it with my hands. My cocktail was also delicious. It's not enough to knock a star, but it seems like the seating area also doubles as a storage area, and it could look a lot cleaner if some of that was behind doors and cabinets. Ex: I wasn't sure if the outside was a patio because there were a bunch of boxes right by the door leading outside. Nice to have another spot in the Bayview to enjoy a meal and will definitely come back.
Annette Margolis
sunny back patio is dog-friendly! obsessed with their chicken and love that they have a $10 meal option everydayit’s my go-to lunch spot when I’m working from home
got a steak burrito and 3 tacos (salmon, shrimp, pork). large servings with generous amounts of meat! steak had a nice charred flavor, carnitas was deliciously tender.
Robert Colby Damon
Awesome place, really tasty tacos for super cheap price. Killer daily specials. Cute atmosphere. Worth going out of your way to try for sure
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Chubby Asian ..
I stumbled across this hidden gem in the dogpatch/bayview area. The interior is beautiful and reminded me of being in Latin America. The menu is very modern with a lot of nice twists - I ordered a salmon burrito that was filled with a beautifully cooked salmon, and cabbage slaw. I would highly recommend this place!
Fancypants X.
4.25 stars Tato is located in the Bayview where the restaurant owner was born hence the "Hecho en Bayview" artwork gracing the wall. Us locals wear our native badges proudly because it's a rare thing. The Mexican food here is straight up good, & it defies any one label; fresh & trendy, but also extremely well made & rooted in someone's traditional family recipes, I'd venture to guess. It doesn't hurt that Tato is generous with the garnishes, condiments, & toppings. As much as we've sampled over the past couple years, there is still so much menu left to explore. A few notes on items we have tried: -- chilaquiles & tatopos are personal favorites-- they don't skimp on the shrimp we add to their wonderful chopped salad-- quesadillas are completely stuffed (we've had both mushroom & chicken), & I love the side of arugula salad/pickled cauliflower -- esquites is topped with all the usual elote fixins but I prefer corn on the cob -- blackberry lemon agua fresca is a little light on flavor -- I might be mistaken but I don't see an option to order individual tacos, theirs come three to an order. I'd love to try their other proteins without committing to three of the same kind. My bf enjoyed the steak tacos which are loaded with avocado & delicious grilled onions. Tender, well seasoned meat with that good grilled flavor we're always chasing. You can't go wrong with a meal from Tato.
Jeraldine Mayweather
Came here for the first time and the food is pretty amazing. They have an awesome menu and the service staff are the best.
I love stopping by to get food to go. They're so fast, delicious and good value, especially their daily specials for $10. The back patio is a nice gem as well if you have time to dine in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Plate
Ordered a burrito and some street tacos, great specials, friendly staff, and Greta atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken Burrito, Taco Plate
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 culinary adventure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Plate
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 check it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
After months and months of walking by, I finally had a chance to stop by. My cousin was nice enough to treat me to lunch. We had the carne asada plate taco plate. The veggies were delicious. I'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco Plate
I had an excellent experience with the mushroom tacos at this Bayview restaurant that is one of a few spots in the community pushing the oft-neglected southeastern corner of San Francisco into a foodie up-and-comer.The tacos brought a delightful complexity of flavors to the table. Not only were the portions generous, but the prices were quite fair for the amount of food you get. However, my only disappointment was the limited taco choices. You get three tacos, but there's no sampler option.Overall, it's a neighborhood restaurant with ambition that's worth a visit.
I went here with a party of seven on a Saturday around 1:45pm. Non-metered street parking around the block was fairly easy. The food was excellent! The ingredients were very fresh and high quality. My husband was very impressed with the smash burger; he said that you could really taste the meat, which had good flavor. I enjoyed the salmon tacos, of which the salmon also had delicious seasoning and was cooked nicely. They sure are generous with the proteins in the tacos! I had generously large chunks of salmon, and my father-in-law kept happily exclaiming he had so much carnitas in his tacos. Some of our parents ordered the Saturday special $10 chilaquiles (added $4 for carnitas) and they were very pleased with their orders as well. My mom shared with me because it was generous portion. Other people in our group ordered steak burritos, which were presented beautifully- sliced in half and colorful! They were also delicious and large. We also had great horchata and the hibiscus lime drinks. You know the food is good when everyone in my family is eating quietly for once. The employees were all very friendly and expedient.No single use plastics, with the exception of straws (which you could opt to not take!) were used at dine in at Tato, which made me happy. They had real silverware, dishes and mason jars for self-serve water. There are clean bathrooms and a cute, colorful patio for outdoor dining. We brought our own reusable containers for leftovers. We were so full that none of us ate dinner that night! Great value! Towards the end of our meal, we heard rap music (not loud- pleasant volume) and as we were walking out, we realized it was a live performer at the front end of the restaurant. My friend from Taiwan said, "What?! I thought that was the radio!" He sounded great!This would be a place to which we'd all look forward to coming back! When I had selected this "new place" to eat lunch, my mom had wanted to change restaurants to a favorite Mexican restaurant of hers. However, after trying Tato, we don't know if that other place is still her favorite anymore. It was an enjoyable place for a family lunch, and I'd highly recommend supporting a great local, family owned business in my neighborhood of the Bayview! Thank you for a nice meal!
Neighborhood staple and gem in Bayview's food desert. Tato offers consistently high quality Mexican tacos and platos. If you're in Bayview and need something for lunch, this is a great choice!Kid-friendliness: Lots of space for strollers and high chairs. Cute little patio in the back with lots of sun and kids can roam around.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Taco Plate
I told my vegan friend when he was in town next we would go here for lunch and that's exactly what we did today after picking him up from SFO. We found easy parking across the street and I was surprised to see just how big the restaurant is. There are a number of tables in the front, and then they have a shaded patio outside with additional seating. Since it's hot today, we decided to grab a table inside with a few other lunch patrons. You can mix and match the taco plate, so I got the steak, chicken, and squash tacos with their horchata cocktail. My friend also had a taco platter with the carrot, mushroom, and salmon tacos and their hibiscus like margarita. Our food came out in about 5-10 minutes with our drinks following. I really enjoyed the plate, even the rice and beans were flavorful. I don't know that I could pick a favorite taco, they all had different flavor profiles and I thought they were all good. If I had a complaint, it would be the tacos were overfilled, but I just ate some off with a fork until I could eat it with my hands. My cocktail was also delicious. It's not enough to knock a star, but it seems like the seating area also doubles as a storage area, and it could look a lot cleaner if some of that was behind doors and cabinets. Ex: I wasn't sure if the outside was a patio because there were a bunch of boxes right by the door leading outside. Nice to have another spot in the Bayview to enjoy a meal and will definitely come back.
sunny back patio is dog-friendly! obsessed with their chicken and love that they have a $10 meal option everydayit’s my go-to lunch spot when I’m working from home
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken Quesadilla Pollo Asado
Restaurantji Recommends
got a steak burrito and 3 tacos (salmon, shrimp, pork). large servings with generous amounts of meat! steak had a nice charred flavor, carnitas was deliciously tender.
Awesome place, really tasty tacos for super cheap price. Killer daily specials. Cute atmosphere. Worth going out of your way to try for sure
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I stumbled across this hidden gem in the dogpatch/bayview area. The interior is beautiful and reminded me of being in Latin America. The menu is very modern with a lot of nice twists - I ordered a salmon burrito that was filled with a beautifully cooked salmon, and cabbage slaw. I would highly recommend this place!
4.25 stars Tato is located in the Bayview where the restaurant owner was born hence the "Hecho en Bayview" artwork gracing the wall. Us locals wear our native badges proudly because it's a rare thing. The Mexican food here is straight up good, & it defies any one label; fresh & trendy, but also extremely well made & rooted in someone's traditional family recipes, I'd venture to guess. It doesn't hurt that Tato is generous with the garnishes, condiments, & toppings. As much as we've sampled over the past couple years, there is still so much menu left to explore. A few notes on items we have tried: -- chilaquiles & tatopos are personal favorites-- they don't skimp on the shrimp we add to their wonderful chopped salad-- quesadillas are completely stuffed (we've had both mushroom & chicken), & I love the side of arugula salad/pickled cauliflower -- esquites is topped with all the usual elote fixins but I prefer corn on the cob -- blackberry lemon agua fresca is a little light on flavor -- I might be mistaken but I don't see an option to order individual tacos, theirs come three to an order. I'd love to try their other proteins without committing to three of the same kind. My bf enjoyed the steak tacos which are loaded with avocado & delicious grilled onions. Tender, well seasoned meat with that good grilled flavor we're always chasing. You can't go wrong with a meal from Tato.
Came here for the first time and the food is pretty amazing. They have an awesome menu and the service staff are the best.