Tato
Mexican restaurant · Bayview
4608 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
Highlights
Fresh tacos & vibrant salads with unique cocktails
Fresh tacos & vibrant salads with unique cocktails
"When you need to soak in the sun like a lizard, the back patio at this counter-service Mexican spot awaits. It’s a light-filled hideaway off 3rd St., complete with floral picnic tables for big groups and string lights. It’s also inviting inside, thanks to booths and a huge “Hecho En Bayview” mural. Wherever you sit, just make sure the juicy slow-braised carnitas, or coffee-and-ancho-chili-rubbed salmon covered in chipotle aioli are on the table. Also, on Fridays, satisfying two-taco plates with rice and beans are pay-what-you-can." - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1, lani conway
"At first glance, Tato might seem like another quick-hit counter-service place that’ll spit you out in 25 minutes. But you should actually save this Bayview Mexican spot for extra long lunches on extra sunny days, because their hidden back patio is a gem. It’s got a few picnic tables with floral tablecloths—the ideal spot to photosynthesize on a nice day—plus string lights overhead and enough space to fit a volleyball team and all your closest friends. Order a plate of palm-sized tacos and go to town." - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"Operating since 1913 across multiple locations, this longstanding snack-and-tea spot is synonymous with quick breakfasts and light bites, offering an array of vegetarian bhajis such as sukhi (dry potato), onion-and-tomato salad, mushrooms, and cowpeas, typically served with puri, pao, or fluffy deep-fried banana-wheat buns dusted with cumin." - Zinara Rathnayake
"When you need to soak in the sun like a lizard, the back patio at this counter-service Mexican spot awaits. It’s a light-filled hideaway off 3rd Street, complete with floral picnic tables for big groups and string lights. It’s also inviting inside, thanks to booths and a huge “Hecho En Bayview” mural. Wherever you sit, just make sure the juicy slow-braised carnitas, or coffee-and-ancho-chili-rubbed salmon covered in chipotle aioli are on the table. Also, on Fridays, satisfying two-taco plates with rice and beans are pay-what-you-can." - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1, lani conway
"Tato is a counter-service Mexican restaurant for quick lunches in Bayview (this spot closes by 4pm). They focus on tacos, burritos, and bowls that are easy to grab and take on the go, and are also customizable—you can get them with a variety of vegetables and proteins like carne asada, roasted carrots, and garlic shrimp. Go for the juicy slow-braised carnitas, or the coffee and ancho-chili-rubbed salmon covered in chipotle aioli. They do plates with three palm-sized tacos that are piled high with your chosen filling (plus rice and beans), and also serve burgers, and sides like esquites and tortilla soup. If it’s nice out, and you conveniently told your boss you have a dentist appointment, consider turning your trip here into an extra-long lunch on their sunny back patio with picnic tables. " - Julia Chen
