It was interesting my favorite part of the Filipino feast they put together was the chumichurri steak and def not Filipino, thought laing (collards and coconut stew was my favorite filipino dish by far. The lumpia, while tasty had not meat, and the dessert was surprisingly not Filipino at all Really nice Patio w/ some heat lamp strewn around Service was fast and while the waitress was new, she was great! Thanks for letting us stay 1 an hour after closing! Our birthday party was having a great time! read more

IMHO, the heart of Mestiza is THE patio. The modern urban garden patio is quaint (away from the street) with lush greenery, pendant lighting, and a gorgeous mural of Grace Nono (Filipina singer)...perfect for private events, photo ops, reels, and TTs. All that was missing was the hella big wooden spoon and fork. J/k! And, hospitality was on-point from the lone Latina server. She was so sweet. The food? OOF. Mestiza serves Filipino Fusion Cuisine and is very vegan friendly. Beer, wine, and low abv soju-based cocktails available. I've enjoyed the food at their OG location on Bryant so I don't know if it was a very off day and/or they changed the recipes....because the food completely missed the mark. * Steak Fries w/ sinigang spice ($7) One of the two highlights of our meal, the fries were hot and crunchy. The sinigang spice just tasted like regular salt tho...no tang. * Lechon Bites w/ toyomansi glaze, atchara ($14): https://tinyurl.com/4k9j97am Bummed that this didn't look like older pics of actual "lechon" (fried pork belly cubes). It was more like pork jerky - dry and tough with a thickish, salty soy and calamansi glaze. * Bistek Silog Steak w/ garlic rice, jammy egg ($36): https://tinyurl.com/4crrrh7m - Requested medium rare The plating was beautiful and they nailed the steak's medium-rare temp. The star of the dish tho? The garlic rice - perfectly savory, fragrant, and packed with garlicky flavor. The sirloin (I think) was a let down. It seemed like it was sliced with the grain, making it hella chewy. The signature salty-sour flavor was quite mellow. As for the eggs, they were more medium-well than the jammy. * Pancit Canton w/ seasonal veggies (Side-$8) Great plating and huge portion for the price. Unfortunately, the noodles lacked both chew and flavor. As I was packing up the leftovers, I noticed a pool of soy sauce at the bottom of the container. It seemed like the hot noodles + veggies where tossed with the sauce instead of properly stir-frying everything together. * Super Green Laing w/ collards, kale, cabbage, and taro ($7) Again, I appreciate the generous portion for the price but even for Pinoy Fusion, it didn't remind me of laing. It came across more like a miso soup with greens thrown in. The broth was cloudy and started to separate as it sat, and it was missing the rich, creamy coconut flavor that I usually expect from laing. S E R V I C E Warm, welcoming, and attentive. Prompt food service. A M B I A N C E Gorgeous patio seating only. No indoor seating. Going to the game after? Make sure to snag a rezzie on Resy. P A R K I N G Limited street parking (near Oracle Park). There's a garage across the street (The Beacon). Overall, the patio is one of the prettiest outdoor dining spaces in the city, and the service was genuinely warm and welcoming. Unfortunately, the food just didn't live up to the vibes. 2.5 stars rounded up. read more

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The most gorgeous hidden patio for a nice day. We stopped here for a work lunch and ordered: - the Brussel sprouts appetizer: super flavorful and appropriately charred - the mushroom tofu bowl over garlic rice: the garlic rice slapped, so flavorful. The mushroom and tofu mixed was good but needed a little brightening as the mushroom and tofu kinda blended together, given how small and cooked the tofu bits were. Logistics: - outdoor seating only but protected - extremely limited street parking nearby but walkable from light rail , Caltrain, buses, bike trail - vegetarian options available read more

Mestiza - Mushroom tofu bowl - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend and I met for lunch at Mestiza on a Wednesday around noon. I got there a few minutes earlier than my friend and snagged a table in their beautiful outdoor patio with a stunning mural. The sun cleared out the chilliness during lunch, so it felt warm and bright outside. Overall service was great. Our server was friendly, and food came out in a timely manner. We started off with chicken lumpia and brussels. First of all, loved that their lumpia was either chicken or veggie. I have a strong aversion to pork, so I can't tell you how many times I've wanted lumpia but could never have it because most places make them with pork. The chicken lumpia was extra crispy, and it paired nicely with its house sweet and sour sauce. The brussels were delicious too. I ordered the mushroom sisig bowl with garlic rice, and I wasn't a big fan of the flavor. Something about the dish was throwing me off. Maybe it was the chopped kale or the side of atchara. My friend got the coconut curry bowl with garlic rice, which I personally thought was better than mine. The kabocha squash in the coconut sauce was what did it for me. Tasted like my mom's cooking and specifically reminded me of an Ilocano dish that she made often while I was growing up (ginataang kalabasa). Interestingly I don't think I would come back for the mains, but I would be back for pulutan! read more

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Mestiza offers a modern twist on Filipino comfort dishes. It's super easy to grab-and-go, or you can sit on their cute outdoor deck to enjoy the art and vibes of the space. I did the Small Pamilya Meal. It was a good amount of food for 2 people and we definitely had leftovers. My favorite dishes were the Lechon bites and Atchara. The servers were so friendly. I'm excited to go back to try their kamayan meals. read more

Mestiza - Cesario Salad, Lechon Bites - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I came here on a Tuesday evening with my two sisters, a party of three; we made a reservation for 8:15 pm through Resy which was easy. We were quite excited to try this place, but there was nothing redeeming about this place, and I would not recommend coming here. Food: 1.5/5 We shared a small Pamilya meal, which comes with 1 appetizer, 1 salad, 2 mains, and 2 sides. This is a good amount of food and good bang for buck to try many items on the many, but unfortunately most items were bare-minimum decent at best. Lechon bites (1 appetizer): 3.5/5 This dish came with a sour-ish sauce. This was a pretty standard dish with nothing special about this dish, and I'd be more impressed if they messed up pork belly. Sweet heat (1 salad): 2.5/5 Nothing special about this dish. Looking back at the menu, which lists the ingredients, I see that this dish was missing mangos and Asian vinagarette. It was just a dry salad with a bunch of veggies and lacked flavor. Pork adobo (Main #1): 1.5/5 90% of the pork pieces were overwhelmingly dry and 10% were tender and moist. The flavor was okay, but just thinking about the dry pieces makes me want to reach for a glass of water. Bistek silog steak: 1/5 Again the flavor was okay and texture was terrible. It was unexpected that the steak was sour, but the texture was so chewy it was unbearably uncomfortable to eat. They pre-cut the steak for you which is nice, but I tried biting into a piece, and it took me 4 minutes to chew on just that one piece, and I had to use my fingers to pull the food out of my mouth to slowly chew on that one piece multiple times. This was nearly impossible to eat without cutting with a knife which they didn't provide, more on that in the service section of my review. Pancit canton (Side #1): 3.5/5 I actually liked the flavor of this. It was quite sour but in a good way. I've never had pancit with egg noodles but upon looking it up I guess there are multiple variations of pancit; I've only ever had pancit bihon which uses the extremely thin vermicelli noodles. Mongoo stew (Side #2): 3.75/5 I think this was the best dish of the night. It had earthy flavors and a light comforting flavor/taste. Service: 1/5 So my party and I were ready to order pretty quickly. What was odd was that I had to look at my server multiple times before she finally gave our table attention. It almost seemed like she was avoiding our table. Moreover, when we started to order, our server mentioned that she was eavesdropping on us stating that she thought we needed more time because it seemed like we wanted to order more. That was so strange to my sisters and me. We ordered a steak that was excessively chewy (I've never had steak this chewy before, think of a word opposite to tender or melts in your mouth - this would describe this experience), yet no knife was provided. We also ordered the Mongoo stew, and no bowls were provided (only plates). We also noticed that the two other tables being served had watched pitchers / big glass bottles of water that they could readily pour into our cups whereas we were not given a pitcher or big glass bottle of water. Thought that was odd as well. There was a clear lack of attention and felt like we were getting the cold shoulder. I had to walk to the front and ask for all these things because the staff never checked in on how we were doing. I'm not sure what my party and I did wrong, but it felt like the staff had an unspoken animosity toward my party and me the entire time, was not a pleasant dining experience. They close at 9 and we had an 8:15 pm reservation but still left around the same time as the other groups - not sure if we came closer to closing that had anything to do with why the food was so mediocre and service terrible? If that's the case, they should not allow for people to make reservations close to closing time. We would've just chosen a different restaurant. Ambience: 3.75/5 It was pretty loud and lively with two big groups at the tables adjacent to us, which we were surprised because it was a random Tuesday evening. There is only outdoor seating, but the heaters kept us quite warm. The lighting was dim, which contributed to the lowkey ambience. The restaurant had a nice aesthetic overall and felt clean, and while the food was mediocre in taste, the presentation was aesthetic. I've been debating between giving this place 1 or 2 stars out of 5, but rereading my review, I think they're more deserving of a 1 star. We had high expectations for this place, but they completely missed the mark with my group and me. I would not recommend this place to others unless you prioritize ambience, but even then, there are plenty of SF restaurants that do it better. read more

Mestiza - Pamilya small meat: 1 app: lechon bites, 1 salad: sweet heat, 2 mains: Pork Adobo and bistek, 2 sides: Pancit Canton and Mongoo Stew - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

My husband took me to Mestiza for my birthday, and it was such a cute spot for a celebration. The space is so cute - very stylish and perfect for a birthday dinner or date night. Our server was very attentive and checked on us throughout the meal. She even surprised us with a complimentary pineapple swirl at the end of dinner for my birthday, which was such a sweet touch! The restaurant is a vegetarian Filipino spot, which I thought was really cool, and overall the food was really good. My husband and I ordered the Pamilya Meal (small), and it was more than enough food for the two of us. It came with one small plate, one salad, two mains, and two sides - and the portions were huge. We ended up taking home leftovers! We ordered the lechon bites (my favorite!) and the veggie kofta. For the rest of the meal, we got the Cesario salad (pretty much a Caesar Salad), the mushroom sisig, and the bisteak dish. I thought everything was good and flavorful. It all tasted pretty traditional IMO. The only dish that threw me off a little was the mushroom sisig. I'm used to sisig being crispy (like traditional pork sisig), so the softer mushroom texture caught me by surprise. I should've known it wouldn't have that same crispy pork texture since it's mushroom-based but the flavoring itself was great - super tasty and well-seasoned! I'd love to come back with a big group so we could try the kamayan feast where they lay out the food with banana leaves! read more

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We came to celebrate a birthday with a Kamayan feast, the traditional Filipino style where everything's piled high on banana leaves and you eat with your hands! No utensils, just straight-up digging in, and it was such a vibe. We arrived early for our reservation and the servers brought out shrimp chips for us to nom on while we waited for the main event. The spread was insane: heaps of garlic rice, crispy lumpia, grilled meats, fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and a ton of veggie dishes that were super fresh, bold, and succulent, like a family party exploded on the table in the best way. We were laughing the whole time, getting messy, and connecting over the food. Perfect for groups (you need at least 4 and gotta reserve ahead). If you're in SoMa and want something festive and unforgettable in SF's Filipino food scene, hit up Mestiza for kamayan. Totally worth it, coming back soon! read more

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I went to Mestiza for the first time with a couple friends on a weekday night. We were on a bit of a time crunch so we made a reservation, but it actually wasn't too busy that night, so we probably didn't need one. I was excited to try Mestiza since I'm always on the lookout for good Filipino or Filipino-fusion spots in SF--and it did not disappoint! We each got a soju cocktail and shared a bunch of dishes family-style. To keep things simple, we went with the small pamilya meal: lechon bites (and an extra small plate of house fries), stonefruit salad, bisek silog steak, braised pork adobo, garlic rice, and veggie pancit. Everything was really good--I especially enjoyed the lechon bites and the bisek silog steak. The only thing that threw us off a bit was the pancit noodles; they were more spaghetti-like when we were expecting thin vermicelli rice noodles, but no biggie. Because we were short on time, we didn't get to hang out after dinner and enjoy the cute, heated space or try more drinks, but we're already planning to come back with a bigger group to try the kamayan feast one night. Definitely looking forward to returning for that soon. read more

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The pork adobo and Muay Thai cocktail were both excellent! I'd highly recommend those two. There is only outdoor seating in the back. It's technically outdoors but the area is fully covered and well-heated (didn't even need a jacket on a chilly SF evening). read more

Mestiza - Pork Adobo - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I recently had a private event at Mestiza for 35 people. I requested a Filipino Kamayan Feast and open bar. The outdoor seating area was closed up and there were heaters turned on so it was comfortable. There were welcome drinks, chips and finger foods as guests entered. Mestiza provided a microphone so people could make speeches or sing a song. We connected our Spotify to their sound so we picked our own music. As people sat down, trays of food came out filled Filipino delicacies over bamboo leaves that included shrimp, BBQ chicken, pork, lumpia, veggies, curry, monggo soup, and fish with head over mounds of rice. Kamayan means eat with your hands and that is what we did. Pictured is how the food was presented and there were plenty of food. They provided drinks made with soju and beer and wine. Mestiza decorated the place with blinking Christmas lights and decor. The food was excellent. Give Kamayan a try and you'll soon never forget it! read more

Mestiza - Kamayan feast over bamboo leaves - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Stopped by Mestizo for dinner right before heading to a Warriors game, and it was a great pre-game meal! The restaurant is conveniently located and has a nice, modern vibe. We ordered a few classics to share: the Lechon Bites were satisfyingly crispy, and the Lumpia were flavorful and perfectly fried. The Chicken Skewers were juicy, and the Pork Adobo was savory and tender--a great traditional dish. Everything was solid and hit the spot, making for a very enjoyable experience. Taking one star off because a couple of dishes were slightly on the saltier side, but overall, the flavors were spot on and the service was quick. Definitely recommend for a tasty Filipino meal in the city! read more

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Amazing experience! My partner has been trying all the different philipino spots in the city and this one is definitely on top. The adobo was cooked perfectly and the pancit was traditionally delicious. Service was even better! I want to come back with a group for the feast which I saw at another table. The platter looked spectacular. Ohh also, really yummy and creative drinks read more

Mestiza - Drink menu - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Filipino spot with artsy decor near Caltrain. 3.5 stars Food 3.5 Atmosphere 3.5 Service 3.5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: no, but Tock Return worthiness: maybe Highlights: - Cocktails: were tasty even with only being able to use soju though on the sweeter side. Muy Thai with pandan was cool. - Garlic rice: good bits of crunchy garlic worked in. 4 stars - Pork adobo: bits of pork in super soy based sauce. 4 stars - Lumpia:: super long and crunchy. 3.5 stars Midlights; - Choice of seating when reserving for inside or patio but seemed to be only 1 dining area that was covered but designed to look like it was outside - Pancit: nondescript noodles. 3 stars - Steak: thick cuts of steak with a tasty sauce. 3 stars Lowlights: - All food items were just ok - Couldn't get a hold of someone to refill waters a few times - No liquor so no standard cocktails - Pork lechon: was expecting crispy cubes but were thinner strips. 2.5 stars read more

If you come here, get the feast! This was such an amazing experience. It includes a welcome drink, appetizer, feast, and dessert. You get to enjoy so many different flavors and dishes. Bring a jacket just in case since it is only patio seating that is open air. They do have heaters though. read more

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Needed a quick meal before a concert at oracle and Mestiza was just a few blocks away. The front of the restaurant is very unassuming, and it feels like you've incorrectly walked into their back kitchen. You are then brought to the back with the cutest patio area. Our party of 3 was seated quickly and we chose to do the $75 dinner deal for 2-3 people. It ended up being more and enough food for us, and honestly a great deal for dinner. Chicken skewers- 5/5 delicious juicy chicken Cesario salad- 5/5 was looking forward to the spicy chopped salad but they ran out. The Cesario salad was a pleasant surprise! Fresh, crispy, and slightly acidic. Mushroom sisig- 4/5 a little dry but still had a wonderful sauté Pork adobo- 3/5 very hefty, a little too salty for my taste. Got a side of rice for this but would probably need extra extra rice to absorb all the sauce Pancit small- 5/5 actually quite large! read more

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Came here with a group of 6 and we got a pretty private experience in the back patio. Good: - Beautiful back patio area! I loved having such an attentive staff - The food came out pretty quickly - maybe about 10-15 minutes for our appetizers, and all the family plates came out together - The family platters were great for sharing, my favorites were the curry, the noodles, and the appetizer chicken lumpia - Solid portion sizes though the plates look small - The ube yogurt was super good - I had a whole one and it wasn't too heavy - The vibes are good here, it's super modern and upscale Bad: - A bit cold outside on the patio and no heaters around Overall this was a nice place to go for a group gathering and have a lot of privacy to have a deep chat without being bothered! Not too expensive if you all share too. read more

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We came as a group of 7 for a birthday dinner and had a fabulous time! While the food was delicious, the service was somehow even better? We ordered a wide array of items to share and my favorites were the veggie canton noodles and the mushroom sisig. And while I couldn't try the meat dishes, my friends really seemed to like them. The drinks were also yummy! I had the pandan mai thai and it was a nice twist on a classic. Our waitress was super nice and made our experience even better! She had helpful recommendations and was so lively that we wanted to invite her to hang out with us after. Be warned though: she will tell you about the pineapple dole whip with caramel sauce and she will describe it so well that you will end up ordering it read more

What a find! This place was just lovely. Wonderful ambience, warm inviting patio, great music; perfect for a date or private party and great for our little family as well. The service was just incredible; accommodating my rigid keto diet and my daughter's gluten allergy with radiant smiles and kind consideration. It made dinner feel like a luxurious vacation. And the food... everything we had was just, wow! Beautiful presentation and one thing yummier than the next. Can't wait to return! read more

Mestiza - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here before a baseball game at Oracle Park since it was close by. We got there right when dinner started and were seated immediately. There were about ten people in our group, and they were able to accommodate us. All the seating is located on a courtyard patio behind the restaurant. The restaurant's back wall is decorated with a colorful mural, and the decorations have an earthy feel, which adds to the bright and welcoming ambiance. Overall, the space is super photogenic. We ordered a good amount of food since everyone in our group was Filipino and curious about their take on Filipino cuisine. The flavors were spot on (though with slight variations), with a good salty, sweet, and sour balance. However, the plating portions/ elements varied from plate to plate. We ordered multiples of the same dishes, and each one had a different amount of meat or vegetables, which affected the consistency and sometimes the flavor. The pacing of the meal was also a bit off. Some of the main dishes arrived before the appetizers, and the rice (which you have to order separately) came out after several other dishes had already been served. As a result, a few items got cold before we could enjoy them properly with rice. I also tried their version of a Muay Thai, which had pandan in it. For any Filipinos out there, it kind of reminded me of buko pandan, but with a fun alcoholic twist. I Still, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. The staff is friendly, engaging, and loves to make you laugh. I thought it was a fun place to see Filipino cuisine incorporate more vegetarian and vegan options to their menu, since that is typically not what Filipino food is known for. read more

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Did I like trying out this place? YES! Will I come back just for the food? No Ambiance: chill, intimate but homey 4/5 Service: staff were so nice! No complaints! 5/5 Drinks: Kalamansi sparkler---not a good balance of sweet and sourness of kalamansi. It taste more like lime than kalamansi. (2/5) Food: Food: Lechon bites---NO crunch. Very "gummy" and oily. Flavor is too strong for appetizer. (2/5) Sweet heat salad---taste like a crunch achara (3/5) Shrimp gambas---no "filipino" taste to this. Taste plain like sauteed shrimp in tomato. (2/5) Veggie pancit---absolute tragedy! Sauteed SPAGHETTI with some veggies! The noodles were so wrong, texture and flavor are not there(0/5) Bistek silog steak: well cooked, medium-medium rare. Bistek taste but thicker consistency. Good food! Though I would have loved it if they served it with caramelized onions. (4/5) Price: paid $80 for 2 people. No alcoholic drinks. (4/5) read more

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Ate at Mestiza recently and loved it. The food is bold but approachable. Nothing feels fussy or overdone. Every dish makes sense the moment it hits the table. The Filipino and Mexican influences come together in a way that feels natural, not forced. I learned that the owner, Deanna Sison, describes her vision as "Cali-pino", (California meeting Filipino), and in my opinion... she nailed it! That vision feels clear, confident, and incredibly well executed. You're not trying to decode the menu. You're just enjoying excellent food. Service was friendly and relaxed. Our server knew the menu, gave solid recommendations, and provided a great vibe for the evening. The room has great energy. Lively, warm, and comfortable. It works just as well for a date as it does for a group dinner. Mestiza feels confident in what it's doing. That confidence shows up in the food, the service, and the overall experience. Already looking forward to going back. read more

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Authentic Filipino restaurant with a low-key storefront near Oracle Park stadium. From the outside it looks closed, but there's actually a whole lively dining patio in the back. Vibes are great, there's space heaters to keep warm and groovy music playing. Service is friendly, and they even offered complimentary dishes on busy days where we had to wait. Weekday nights usually are not bad unless there's a game going on. Food is amazing! Favorite dish is definitely the pork adobo, the meat is so tender and marinated with flavor. Shrimp gambas was solid. Each entree comes with a side of garlic rice and a small papaya salad. Their pineapple salsa also goes well with everything, and has a refreshing sweet tangy spice. For dessert, we got the chocolate soft serve drizzled in caramel sauce. Was so good! Great place and would recommend if you're ever in the Mission Bay area. read more

Mestiza - Pork Adobo - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Waited for 15 mins before server says anything to us. He then tells us you need to pre-order the Kamayan Feast. When you reserve on Resy, there is no option to pre-order the feast. So I sent them an email via their website 2 weeks ago. But no response. So we 4 showed up for a surprise birthday party tonight. And no Kamayan Feast. What a huge disappointment. But maybe we were lucky to escape. The place had such a negative vibe and it was hot. The food looked pretty meh as well. Mean people ate just terrible really, and definitely do not need to be working in the service industry. read more

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Amazing food! Delicious drinks! Great service! It was outdoors but they gave you blankets if you got cold. We had Kamayan with some vegan options! read more

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My partner and I went to Mestiza on one of those autumn SF nights that are ACTUALLY warm! Like, warm enough to eat outside and not shiver the entire time. It was sheer luck that we chose Mestiza for dinner, who have a nice patio area for their dining area. It made the experience quite lovely. The reason we chose to come here was the intersection of filipino vegan food. It's not all vegan, but the menu is very plant forward with quite a lot of to choose from that's 100% plant based. And it's all very good! While the tables struggled a little to hold all of our food, we had no problem eating it. The calabasa curry, pancit, and of course lumpia were all really excellent. They also have a good selection of both alcoholic and NA cocktails, rounding out the experience quite nicely. Looking forward to trying more plant-based goodness next time we come through. read more

Mestiza - Calabasa curry and pancit - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Mestiza is a great spot to visit before a Giants game! Cute patio in the back with plenty of seating and beautiful art on the walls. Vibe is chill, service is friendly, and the food is delicious! When one thinks of Filipino food, fried, salty, or greasy usually comes to mind but I LOVE that Mestiza changes that mindset. Filipino cuisine can be healthy and vegan friendly too. The chefs here have introduced vegetarian friendly twist with quinoa kale to kofta skewers made from mashed chickpeas to mushroom tofu sisig. Or, you can stick to the traditional staples with jasmine or garlic rice as your base. For dessert, they even have an oat milk vanilla soft-serve. I opted for the Shrimp Gambas and it was so flavorful. Generous portion of shrimp but with a good balance of greens to offset the richness. It was the perfect meal right before entering the ballpark. Before Mestiza took over this spot, Primo Patio was here, which was another great place I use to frequent. I was bummed to see them close and I missed their seasoned fries. However, having an awesome place like Mestiza occupy the space and offering healthier options is not a bad alternative. read more

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I just wish we got to sit outside with the cool mural but because it was raining and it was uncovered, we were ushered into their sister restaurant Little Skillet for the indoor seating. My review is for Wednesday, Nov20. It was pretty empty when we got seated so my 3 coworkers and I had it all to ourselves for a while until a couple trickled in later. The service was quick and friendly. Our server gave us dinner portions for the lunchtime price! What a generous offer. What we ordered: +lechon bites: enjoyed this dish the most! +shrimp gambas +mushroom sisig +garlic rice I love the concept for this restaurant in that it's plant forward. Most Filipino dishes (ever since I was a kid) had always been meat-heavy, specifically pork heavy. I remember one Thanksgiving my stomach had a hard time digesting all the heavy meats (mostly Filipino dishes) so I had to lay off the meats for awhile until I recovered. All I can say is I didn't feel that after this meal. Everything tasted fresh and full of veggies which I think was what I needed. Would love to try more dishes at this spot and looking forward to sitting in their outdoor patio with the Mestiza mural (: read more

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I had a nice little birthday dinner at Mestiza with a few friends. We ordered a few dishes to share, and each was super tasty and the perfect size for our appetite! The soju cocktails were also super yummy, and we also enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant. We were lucky that it was such a beautiful night out too, as it made the patio a great place to dine. The only really drawback was that it felt like it took a while for our order to come out at times. It wasn't too packed that night, but we noticed tables that had been seated before us being served their dishes first. Our table was pretty deep in conversation though, so this wasn't a major inconvenience, and the staff was still quite friendly and attentive regardless! Overall, we really enjoyed our dining experience and would definitely stop by again! read more

Came with a friend to try out this restaurant since we love Filipino food! We both got the pork adobo with garlic rice as well as the inisal shrimp skewers as an appetizer! I loved the ambiance since it's a patio-based restaurant. The heat lamps made the outside very warm! The decor is also nice and the bathroom is relatively clean! The service was okay- it seemed they were busy though, but did miss putting in the order for the correct appetizer we ordered, and also accidentally gave us two wrong appetizers before taking them back. Overall though, the food was delicious and I could see myself coming back with a bigger group to try the party platters! Food summary: Pork adobo with garlic rice 9/10 Inisal shrimp skewers 6/10 read more

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We visited Mestiza on a Saturday night! We made a rsvp for 745pm but we ran late. The restaurant was very accommodating and gave us a table for the seven of us. From the outside looking in, the restaurant looks small. It's patio/outdoor seating. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. We were able to do the Kamayan feast. It includes several items (including one complimentary drink for each person, and dessert!) My favorite was the lumpia (vegetarian BTW) and the ice cream (dairy free + not pictured). read more

Mestiza - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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First time in this beautiful restaurant. It was highly recommended so we made a trip to SF. It's a nice day so we took the Ferry from Alameda and walked 1.4 miles to get here. They accommodated our request to have the Budol Fight (food spread on banana leaves) for brunch. The food combination was the chef's choice. We were surprised when we got the food because it's definitely the usual food combo for a Budol Fight. The food was good and we had mimosas too! The bill was a sticker shocker, though. I feel like $80/person fir brunch was a lot! I would understand if this was in a hotel but not a whole in a wall. Overall, it was a nice experience for our family and friends. read more

Mestiza - Beautiful mural at the patio. - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here for dinner on a Wednesday night around 5:40pm. There is only outside patio seating which was nice. Dress appropriately. The space is small but cozy. They have heat lamps and they also offer blankets if you get cold. Service was top notch. Our server was amazingly nice. She offered to walk us through the menu and made recommendations. We opted for the $75 family meal which feeds 2-3 people and it included: 1 small dish, 1 salad, 2 mains and 2 sides which if you order the most expensive item in each category it's a $101 value! A $26 savings! Even though it was just us 2, we had left overs for the next day. One thing to note is the a la carte menu items, when ordered in the family meal, does not include the rice (but it does include the pickles). We ordered: lechon bites, spicy plum slaw, shrimp gambas, grilled beef tenderloin, miso braised bok choy, veggie pancit and for dessert, the vegan vanilla soft serve with pandan syrup, coconut flakes and fruity pebbles. Our food started to come out 10 mins after ordering. Fast service! Every dish was beautifully displayed. Lechon bites were tender. The spicy plum salad was a favorite. The plum was sweet and not sour and the jalapeños were not spicy at all. Loved the crunchy bits of quinoa, it added a wonderful texture. The beef was tender, although I wish it came with more chimichurri. The shrimp gambas came with 14 shrimps. We took this home and it went well with rice. Wish there was more of the tomato base as it was so good. The veggie pancit was almost a meal in itself. It was packed with mixed veggies. Everything was so good we had to have dessert and we had no regrets. Dinner prices are about $6 more than lunch prices for the mainsI can't wait to return. Oh, if you are interested in the Kamayan Feast, book in advance so they can prepare the fish. If you just walk in to order it, it will be left out because they need more time. read more

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Slow lunch sunny days in the back patio was a vibe.. Service was relaxed and quick. Got the bowl and their calamansi drink which I highly recommend. Leaves me wanting to try their dinner menu , specifically for a "boodle fight" kinda dinner w/ some hungry friends! read more

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My friend wanted to celebrate her birthday here. They were featured in the SF Chronicle so I was eager to try it. Outside looked tiny but inside was a patio feeling with cool murals. Their 1 page printout menu for lunch was attached to a clipboard. For starters, we ordered the ff: Lechon bites - Looked a bit burned but was surprisingly good. My fave. Chicken skewered Inasal - Better with mae ploy sauce. Fries - Good but the accompanying sinigang flavored dip didn't excite me. Sinigang to me should only be served as a soup. For the main course, you choose your dish over rice or wrap. Rice is better. There were way too many ingredients on top of the rice, the main ingredient like sisig kinda got lost in the pool. Calabasa coconut curry was my second favorite. I liked the noodles and the shrimp gambas but didn't care for the green beans. Too many additions. I had the Calamansi lemon sparkler which was too tart. Should have asked the waiter to add a little water. This place serves more of Filipino fusion dishes. I prefer the old fashioned simple dishes when eating Filipino food. Maybe we should have tried their dinner instead. But perhaps some people like this fusion invention. The service was excellent, friendly, and attentive. read more

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Came here for lunch. The restaurant looks small on the outside but the seating is actually in the back, in the open air patio. It was a sunny and warm day so it really nice to eat outside. Mestiza had their summer lunch menu so we ordered a plate of skewers for the table and our own dishes. The skewers were flavored well but a bit dry. Overall, this was the best of the 4 dishes we ordered. Our main dishes arrived but was warm, not hot. I'm guessing that was how it is meant served? At least the roti should be fresh and hot. More on that later. The mushrooms tofu sisig was flavorful but salty and quite sour. Definitely get the garlic rice (which seems unsalted) to pair with it. If you get the bowl, you won't get the side pineapple slices. The quinoa kale is seasoned and salted already so the mushroom tofu sisig with quinoa kale in roti wrap made the dish a bit too salty. I had the pork adobo with veggie pancit in roti wrap and found it just okay. Mestiza's veggie pancit was the most unique version I've tried. The noodles used were not the clear vermicelli I'm used to but instead resemble those packaged maruchan instant yakisoba noodles. The pancit had carrot stalks, shredded cabbage and some kale. It was really soggy (dripping) and mushy. I had it with the roti wrap and the wrap was basically sponging the noodles. Now the roti wrap. The menu states they make it in house but I'm not sure when. We had 2 roti wraps but they were in different colors. It's hard to tell in the photo but the mushroom tofu sisig wrap was reddish and the pork adobo version was white. Both of our rotis were thick, kinda chalky, dense and not that good. The rotis I've had are usually airy, thin, fluffy, and flaky. The white one, appearance wise, resembles the Chinese green scallion pancake but this roti had no green scallions so it wasn't that and it was no where as hot, soft, pliable, flaky, and cooked through as a green scallion pancake. We suspect the roti may be undercooked, or left out too long until it became hard. It didn't taste freshly made. It maybe the dough needed oil and more folds before cooking it? There was one server at that time. She was attentive when we hadn't order but once we got our food, it was hard to get her attention. When seated, we (3 ppl) got a small cup of water and the table of 2 next to us had a carafe of water. We thought we would get one later but didn't. After eating the dishes, we wanted refill of water but couldn't get her attention. In the end, getting the bill did get her attention, and after paying, we went elsewhere for a beverage. Overall thoughts, I understand this place is Filipino fusion so there will be unique takes to the dishes. The presentation was really nice. I'm not sure if I will try this place again, maybe only if their next seasonal menu has something interesting to try. I just hope they can resolve the soggy pancit and hard roti situation. read more

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Recently we planned a team dinner here and it was gorgeous! The food was delicious, we ordered most of the menu, and we loved every bite. The drinks were also out of this world. I also have to give a shoutout to Kelsey. She helped run the show and also was so gracious when we had a time mix up. She definitely knows how to plan an event set up that drives conversation and delight. For those looking for team dinners, I'd say don't hesitate to book here. Their attention to detail is out of this world, every bite was delicious and it's a gorgeous space! read more

This place was incredible. When you enter, it seems small but it actually opens up into a cozy back patio area with a colorful mural and an array of plants that are carefully being tended to. This is a family business and is actually a sister restaurant to Little Skillet. The food itself is bomb. Lots of flavors and huge portions. We got the shrimp gamba bowl and the pork adobo roti wrap. The garlic rice is a must for both! What I love about this place is that it fuses Filipino cuisine in a playful manner that works well. The cocktail is also refreshing and delicious. The waitress was so warm and kind and gave us a history of the place as well as complementary soft serves that we scarfed up. I highly, highly recommend this place! read more

Mestiza - Soft Serve Pandan and Strawberry - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

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such a cute hidden gem! a filipino inspired restaurant serving up the best dishes! also very cute outdoor seating with the cutest decorations and lights. they have a few vegan options and i tried the mushroom sisig -- so good but could use some spice! also the shisdo peppers were soooooo good read more

Mestiza - left: Mushroom Sisig right: Pork Adobo pink drink: hibiscus ginger sparkler beer: deschutes - Vegetarian Near Me - San Francisco, California

Mestiza is such a cute spot, especially the outdoor patio--it's perfect for hanging out with good drinks and soaking up the vibe. The ambiance is super inviting, and it's a great place to chill. I tried the adobo, and while the flavors were rich and vinegary (as it should be), it leaned a little too salty for me. Their menu leans plant-forward with Filipino and Pacific Rim-inspired flavors, so there's a lot of unique stuff to explore. Service was spotty when I went - maybe it was an off-day. If you're with a group, the kamayan feast looks like a super fun option--served on banana leaves for that full traditional experience. read more