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Californios has flashes of brilliance, but the experience
Californios has flashes of brilliance, but the experience isn't consistently polished. Service was hit and miss, while some staff were attentive and knowledgeable, others felt undertrained, which showed in the pacing and flow of the evening. Tim
I went there for my graduation and it was a dream! Being
I went there for my graduation and it was a dream! Being from Mexico means I have high expectations when it comes to Mexican food and Californios did not disappoint one bit. The lobby/bar area is immaculate and features elegant decorative pieces tha
Beautiful experience in every aspect! Celebrated my
Beautiful experience in every aspect! Celebrated my birthday recently. It was a memorable birthday celebration! The staff, the food, presentation, the music were phenomenal. A magnificent Michelin experience without being boring and stuffy! Will cert
At over 400 after tax, Californians are by no means cheap,
At over 400 after tax, Californians are by no means cheap, but in the Bay Area, with its rapidly inflated prices, the presentation is considered conscientious. The first few bite-sized dishes were quite large and solid. The tostada tortillas were t
A very unique fine dining experience with Mexican touches
A very unique fine dining experience with Mexican touches and modern techniques. I enjoyed most of my meal at Californios. The restaurant has a story about corn to tell, and you will have corn in almost every dish, in many different forms. Some dish
This was my absolute favorite michelin star and fine dining
This was my absolute favorite michelin star and fine dining experience ever. I was excited about the food and ingredients especially after the servers would explain the context and tradition before the dishes came out. This helped me understand the v
Absolutely gorgeous and memorable meal.
Save this for special occasions and come hungry!! An overly detailed review: Service: 12/10 they are Michelin-level attentive but not a single person comes off as judgy or pompous. I would genuinely like to be friends with all of them?? Extremely pos
this place set the bar pretty high as my first michelin
this place set the bar pretty high as my first michelin star restaurant highlights: caviar potato soup, fried halibut, rock fish everything was prepared super fresh and meticulously, all the flavors blended rly well together we even got to tour the
We loved our experience at Californios, an excellent
We loved our experience at Californios, an excellent example of elevated Mexican cuisine done right. Dishes were simple but tasty. We liked that they did not shy away from spice when spice enhanced the flavor profile, and overall felt the dishes were
Great food, but otherwise some room for improvement
This is by far the best Mexican food I have eaten and frankly, it was delicious and special alike. The space is modern and the decor modern Mexican. Staff are friendly and attentive and once seated, the tasting menu started. For me the highlight was
One of the best food and dining experiences of my life! The
One of the best food and dining experiences of my life! The food is mind blowing, the drinks both non alcoholic and alcoholic are amazing- Patrick is a magician of a mixologist, the service was perfection, the vibe was unpretentious and beautiful! E
This is was an extremely unique Michelin restaurant for its
This is was an extremely unique Michelin restaurant for its Mexican and Texan heritage. It definitely blew my mind away on their potato soup and fish taco course. The amount of food given in the course is INSANE! You will NOT leave hungry. The food w
The food here was incredible.
I loved the explanation and presentation of the ingredients ahead of the dishes. The colors and flavors were so unique and familiar at the same time. The service was impeccable and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I would absolutely come back
First time I came here (to their old location) I had one of
First time I came here (to their old location) I had one of the best meals of my life. When they expanded, the quality of the food and the intimacy of the experience definitely suffered. I suppose how it goes, but took it from a 100000/10 to a 7/10.
Not until recently has dining at Californios become an
Not until recently has dining at Californios become an actually possibility for me, during my undergraduate years I recall seeing chief on eater as being labeled at the time the only 2 Michelin star Mexican restaurant. Since then I have made it my go
best meal i've had so far in sf.
the flavors mixed so well in each dish and the way they integrated corn was so thoughtful and innovative. you will be stuffed!!! we unfortunately didn't finish many of the later dishes. only small complaint is that some of the staff seemed to be st
Loved my meal here.
Beautiful space, great service team, dark accents inside but still well lit through skylights. A really delicious menu from start to finish, nice kitchen and cellar tour after, good pacing throughout. Great salsas and tortillas that rivaled anything
A unique experience undoubtedly.
Ambiance lovely. Service amazing. Each plate is like a little work of art that you want to hang upon your walls. The flavors of these miniscule treats are incredible, even maybe arousing. Or is something else going on? I arrived hungry, and I'm now b
And I want to review my 100th here at the special
And I want to review my 100th here at the special restaurant for my birthday. Californios is the only 2 Michelin stars Mexican restaurant in the USA if I'm right. Really excited to come here to celebrate. You will find their restaurant with the bla
Embark on a culinary odyssey at Californios, a
Embark on a culinary odyssey at Californios, a Michelin-starred haven where creativity and sustainability converge to redefine the essence of contemporary American cuisine. From the moment you step foot inside, prepare to be transported on a journey
Great food experience that is complemented by the ambiance,
Great food experience that is complemented by the ambiance, service, and dishes presentation. This is a premium service that i wish i could afford more often, but it is only for very special occasions. However, it is totally worthy.
Really good food and drinks
Californios is really good. The Mexican restaurant is amazing. The food is delicious. The drinks are too. The small batch wines are awesome.
Mexican food at its finest
Great spot. Mexican food which is unique and creative. Californios has delicious food. Amazing time here with family and friends.
I don't know why, but my review for this restaurant keeps
I don't know why, but my review for this restaurant keeps disappearing. Just listing the stats since this will be the third time I've written a review for this place. So here we go again! Date: Thursday, September 28th, 2023 Time: 8pm Party of: 2 Me
Californios was an excellent meal.
I enjoyed every morsel. The service was excellent and the meal well paced. We celebrated a birthday along with several others. My husband is pescatarian and accommodating him was painless. The highlights for me were the sope and the moles. I left ful
Fantastic service, creative food, excellent ambiance.
Great for birthdays. They paid attention to details and provided a lovely experience.
Absolutely perfect meal.
I almost want to stop there as I feel like all the other reviewers did such a good job of naming the incredibleness of this place. The space is beautiful, bright, welcoming and the Latin music was fun and set it up so that no one takes themselves too
Loved my experience here, service was great and the dishes
Loved my experience here, service was great and the dishes exceeded my expectations. The whole dinner was almost 3hrs. One minor thing was they used metal straws (not the issue) and there was something stuck inside!! I happened to suck it in before t
Tl;Dr - Incredibly fresh ingredients, with a noticeably
Tl;Dr - Incredibly fresh ingredients, with a noticeably good bar program that elevates the humble Latin flavors to extravagant highs. Service, ambiance, and attention to detail make this a destination for any well discerning gourmand. Given we've li
I don't typically post reviews but this one was worth it.
I've only been to a few Michelin star (s) establishments but the staff and dedication to ingredients and experience was stellar. Get the mezcal it's amazing. Each course was so unique and delicious. Dessert really stole the show. I'd love the opportu
I have dined in Californios more than once before, and this
I have dined in Californios more than once before, and this time I chose Californios to celebrate my birthday. I made reservations for "Tasting Menu with an Experience", and I'm glad I did! First, we were invited to the kitchen, where we we
Let the tour of Michelin starred restaurants continue.
.. Californios located in San Francisco, has a very interesting take on cuisine. Like most Michelin starred restaurants, diners will be asked for their allergies, etc. prior to the meal so that the restaurant is prepared to make adjustments as need
Nice ambiance and OK service.
The food presentation was beautiful. The dishes itself were a hit or miss....some dishes were good and a few were a bit salty which overpowers any other flavor. The desserts were a bit disappointing, had better desserts at a mediocre restaurant. Ove
Simply SUPERB in Every Way! A Must Visit.
I can’t wait to visit Californios a third time. It was so good the first time in 2022 that on a trip last month I invited a friend to join me. From start to finish WOW! We were both super impressed. Creative, fresh, visually stunning and above all
Spectacular
My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at Californios last night. It was hands down one of the best meals I can recall enjoying. Every single course was very delicious and creatively and beautifully presented. The service was outstand
Overpriced
My wife and I went for our anniversary to celebrate the occasion expecting a Mexican cuisine. As far as I could taste, the main touch was Latin American not Mexican as they are presented in their website. They introduce Ceviche in the menu which is
This place still knocks it out of the park in terms of
This place still knocks it out of the park in terms of creativity, execution, presentation, service and ambiance. The only dilemma is that the pandemic has seemingly forced many restaurants in SF, especially the high end prix fixe ones, to raise the
We dined at almost all Michelin star restaurants in the Bay
We dined at almost all Michelin star restaurants in the Bay Area, including three Michelin stars restaurants multiple times. We visited Californios to celebrate our anniversary. Our take: (a) Food: In terms of food, it was average for the price we pa
Chef Val and Carolyn Cantu have worked so beautifully
Chef Val and Carolyn Cantu have worked so beautifully together to create Californios that is unlike any other place I've ever been! My loving partner and now fiancé planned a proposal dinner for us and it also happened to be Californios 10 Year Anni
The food is amazing w, we had the 14 corse tasting , paring
The food is amazing w, we had the 14 corse tasting , paring with non alcoholic drink menu .The services is no less then amazing .The tasting menu is great it's many small dishes but u won't leave this place hungry be sure .All the food is super smart
I've eaten a lot of food in my life, but what I ate tonight
I've eaten a lot of food in my life, but what I ate tonight at Californios...no words. Just kidding, I have words. From the personable service, to the perfectly timed delivery of entrees, to the instagrammable decor, TO THE FOOD. Seriously I'm in my
Our second time at Californios was as exceptional as the
Our second time at Californios was as exceptional as the first one. I particularly loved the ambiance- there is something very comforting about it. Our server David was fantastic! We opted for wine pairing this time and it really hit the mark. So goo
No allowance for early, reasonable cancellations or
No allowance for early, reasonable cancellations or modifications to your reservation is completely ridiculous for $300+ a person.
Californios is the best restaurant I ate at in 2022.
It is also one of the best restaurants in California, and it's two Michelin stars undervalue the creativity of the cooking and the quality of the ingredients.The new location (I last ate here in 2018 when they were in a smaller spot) is brightly lit
Easy 5 stars for this 16-course super high end prix-fix
Easy 5 stars for this 16-course super high end prix-fix restaurant. Play in advance when you make the reservation for a very special occasion. It's $400 per person without drinks. Budget 3 hours and enjoy a highly refined menu where everything is exp
Californios is an experience.
Amazing food that is beautifully presented. And the flavors were delicious. The waiters were all so kind and friendly. The wine pairing is a must. They recommend some truly complimentary wines. My husband didn't do the pairing and had the bartender m
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