Mexican tasting · Mission, San Francisco

Californios

Californios: Mexican tasting in Mission, San Francisco. Critics: 86% liked it, from 5 reviews (2015 to 2026). Order: Multicourse tasting menu (only format described).

Michelin 3★ (new 2026)Chef's pickRomantic dinner

What to order

Multicourse tasting menu (only format described).

Why go

Elevated to three stars in June 2026, described as the first Mexican restaurant to win the top rating.

Chef Val M. Cantú's restaurant became the first Mexican restaurant in the world with three Michelin stars in June 2026. It moved to a larger SoMa space in 2021.

What the critics say

Critics: 86% liked it, from 5 reviews (2015 to 2026). Rising: the recent write-ups are better than the old ones. Written up by Michelin Guide 2026, The Infatuation 2026, Time Out San Francisco.

On Chef Amazing’s lists

Romantic dinners in San FranciscoThe big-night tables of San Francisco
Neighborhood
Mission
Price
$$$$
Website
californiossf.com
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Seen in SF Standard (Jun 2026), Hoodline (Jun 2026), Time Out

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Researched October 23, 2026 from the sources linked above. Places change; confirm hours and reservations before you go.

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