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"With a heavily vegan Filipino menu, Mestiza in SoMa is a bit of a rarity. Mushroom sisig and ruler-length vegetable lumpia are the best things on the menu, while the vinegary pork adobo and lechon bites are the standouts among the few meat dishes. Visit for a quiet dinner—the only seats are on the uncovered back patio, surrounded by buildings on three sides and tucked away from the street. Reservations are easy to get any day of the week, so it’s the perfect option for spontaneous group dinners." - gabi moskowitz, julia chen 1, patrick wong