The dining room at this Mexican spot blends industrial chic with street art and lots of greenery. There's no shortage of color-like the sapphire-blue leather-backed chairs-and the enormous windows provide lots of light. We love the short rib quesabirria, with fall-apart-tender meat and housemade blue corn tortillas that have just enough chew. The hibiscus-chipotle tinga in chicken al pastor is an ideal combination of sweet and spicy,
Downtown First Thursdays is back for a full year of street parties in 2026: Starting Jan 1, 2026 with a New Year's Day Edition. DJs - Live Performances - Dancing - Drag - Food Trucks - Shopping - Fashion, and new surprises every month. All Ages | All Vibes | FREE! ☀️ ☔ DFT IS ON RAIN OR SHINE Rain or shine, you can find fun in and outdoors on 2nd St. and around the block.
Lao Table in SoMa is a last-minute party planner's dream. The Lao and Thai restaurant from the team is never short on large tables, serves portions made for sharing, and keeps the pandan-infused vodka cocktails coming. So when you've dropped the ball on planning a birthday, corral a bunch of people and split a few of the signature platters. Each one is ceremoniously presented atop a small stand and loaded with the restaurant's best dishes like banana leaf steamed fish, Lao sausage, and fried chicken.