Welcome to Tato
Nestled in the vibrant Bayview area of San Francisco, Tato offers a fresh take on Mexican cuisine. Focused on organic ingredients, its diverse menu features delightful dishes like the Organic Lacinato Kale Salad and savory tacos, from Slow Braised Berkshire Pork to Roasted Rainbow Carrot. Diners rave about the vibrant flavors and top-notch service in a spacious, inviting setting. Tato isn't just a place to eat; it's a community hub that fosters connection through food, highlighted by its unique "Pay What You Can" Fridays for taco plates, benefiting local charities. Experience authentic Mexican flavors with a heart at Tato.
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4608 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124 Hotline: (415) 948-0974
Welcome to Tato, a vibrant gem nestled in the heart of the Bayview area of San Francisco. Located at 4608 3rd St, this Mexican eatery beckons food lovers with its creative twist on traditional flavors. With a dedicated phone line at (415) 948-0974, Tato is ready to serve up delicious dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.
Amid the bustling atmosphere, you'll discover a menu that showcases a diverse selection of tacos, salads, and snacks—all crafted with care and high-quality ingredients. Tato’s taco offerings are particularly noteworthy:
- Indian Stewed Chickpea Taco: A fusion delight featuring zesty lacinato kale, crisp cucumbers, and a hint of sweetness from mango-black bean chutney.
- Carne Asada Tacos: Savory, all-natural grass-fed flank steak complemented by guacamole, white onion, cilantro, and a generous drizzle of salsa verde.
- Slow Braised Berkshire Pork Carnitas: A melt-in-your-mouth experience with rich salsa verde, served with fresh toppings of white onion and cilantro.
- Berkshire Pork Al Pastor Tacos: A traditional favorite, featuring marinated pork shoulder with pineapple, white onion, cilantro, and a vibrant avocado salsa verde.
- Pan-Seared Shrimp Tacos: Topped with caesar slaw and esquites, these tacos are a fresh seafood lover's dream.
The salads at Tato also warrant attention. The Avocado Tostada, dotted with fresh herbs and creamy queso fresco, is a refreshing starter. For something heartier, try the Organic Lacinato Kale Salad, a blend of roasted squash, apple, and crunchy quinoa drizzled with a cumin apple cider vinaigrette.
The customer feedback echoes the excellence of Tato, with multiple patrons praising the friendly service and the warm ambiance. One reviewer, Opal E., remarked on the lovely environment and top-notch service, while Mark H. couldn’t get enough of their quick, hearty servings, particularly the sweet potato taco and mouthwatering guacamole.
For those seeking a conducive spot for a casual meal, Tato presents an inviting, spacious dining area, featuring both indoor and outdoor seating options. Rhonda B. enthusiastically shared her pleasant surprise at encountering a delicious taco special on a Tuesday, where she enjoyed a mix of steak, shrimp, and salmon tacos paired with satisfying rice and beans.
Tato also embraces a community spirit through its unique Friday special, where diners can pay what they wish for a taco plate, with proceeds going to charity. This thoughtful initiative ensures that a trip to Tato is not only a memorable culinary experience but a chance to give back to the community, with five-star offerings in both food and altruism.
In summary, Tato crafts an irresistible blend of flavors, generosity, and an inviting atmosphere—making it an essential stop for anyone looking to enjoy authentic yet inventive Mexican cuisine in San Francisco. Whether you're a local or just passing through, prepare for a satisfying feast that’s sure to delight your senses.
A lovely environment that serves Mexican food and delicious cocktails including Mescal and specially libations. The service is top notch with a very receptive staff. A real treat of a place on 3rd street.
So I mixed up the days that specials are offered. Whatever you can pay is on Friday's Quesadilla and $7.00 dollar margaritas. I instead showed up on Tuesday the special three tacos (salmon, steak, shrimp, chicken or veggie) , tortilla chips and rice and beans all for $10.00 dollars. So I selected steak, shrimp and salmon tacos. The steak was tender and seasoned nicely and the seafood was flavorful , they were all accompanied with fresh cilantro, herbs and limes, the rice and beans were tasty as well. I love it when my plans go slightly to the left and end up leading me to a great gem. I loved my lunch and I will return on Friday so I can try that special with a margarita (the prickly pear) sounds interesting. I was told that the hours are 11:00 a.m until 4:00 p.m. I arrived around 2:00 p.m. and there was maybe 5-6 people there. It's in the Bayview Area, it's accessible by T-Train from China Town or Bus. It's really cute, good vibes, clean and friendly staff.
Delish! Didn't take any photos because we were hungry and wolfed those tacos down. Great and speedy service. The sweet potato taco was really something else. Guac was so tasty. Really worth a stop if you're in the south San area. We'll be back!
Food is excellent and so is the service. The ambience is spacious and inviting. Had the burrito special which you can't beat for $10. It was very fresh, rich, flavorful, and a generous portion. Highly recommended.
Had food catered for our office Cinco de Mayo celebration luncheon. Everything was pretty tasty and good sized portions. We also had 2 pitchers of horchata that was delicious. We ordered a carrot dish for a vegetarian but I would skip this. They sent us macaroons instead of Mexican wedding cookies.
5* food and 5* charity This place offers amazing food all week. But on Fridays, it's unique. They offer these fantastic taco plates for for whatever you can pay. If you're willing to pay the full price of $10, they will then donate towards a charity. It doesn't get any better than that. Turkey is pretty tight and the meat offered varies based on availability
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.