Tag Archives: organic & sustainable ingredients

tacobar • me • a fine time

25 Apr veracruz pescado taco • tacobar

We’ve all noticed the explosion of taco trucks and eager chefs hitting the street. But there’s another — quieter — movement gaining traction in San Francisco…the “upscale” taqueria.

It seems like every few months, a new “upscale” taqueria is opening its doors in hopes of proving taco-crazed San Franciscans with its gourmet twist on the taqueria experience. The Marina has Tacolicious and Mamacitas, NoPa has Nopalito, the Lower Haight has The Little Chihuahua…and as of last April, the Pacific Heights district has Tacobar.

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the taco guys deliver culinary artistry

3 Mar moroccan veal tongue taco • the taco guys

The Taco Guys hit the streets about a year ago on a mission to push the envelope and reinvent the taco. Their approach is one that blends socially progressive business practices with “ridiculously tasty” tacos made from local and sustainable ingredients.

They are passionate about food and it shows, dishing up tacos “fit for foodies.”

The Taco Guys are Jason Hoffman and Justin Close — two culinary artists with decades of experience working in some of the Bay Area’s most recognized restaurants, including: Azie, La Folie and Scott Howard.

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the little chihuahua’s fierce bark

8 Sep carne asada taco • the little chihuahua

Located in the Lower Haight district of San Francisco, The Little Chihuahua is an upscale, yet laid-back taqueria with a mission to make Mexican-inspired food using sustainable farming ingredients.

Their menu is extensive yet predicable: tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tostadas, pozole, tortilla soup, nachos and more. They also offer a kick-ass Mexican brunch menu which is available on the weekends until 3pm.

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5 questions with william pilz • owner of hapa sf

17 Aug hapa sf taco truck

Hapa SF is a hot topic these days! And for good reason. This new mobile food truck has been hitting the streets, introducing San Franciscans to the world of Filipino cuisine. The food, nothing but innovative, fresh and tasty!

What’s Hapa SF’s secret for success?

Well, I think William Pilz has a lot of talent, experience and pluses on his side. But his vision and execution are also nicely matched.

I had an opportunity to speak with him to learn more about the truck, and the man behind it. Here’s 5 questions with Pilz, the man behind Hapa SF.

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