Since our return to the Bay Area six months ago, our best find has been the fifteen dollar (yes, I said $15) tasting menu at Mr. Pollo at 24th and Mission in San Francisco. Apparently we're not the only ones who have taken notice of Chef Manny Torres Gimenez's talents. Chef Manny is applying what he calls "three-star Michelin technique" to simple Columbian street food, techniques he's picked up over the years at Frasca Food and Wine, Quince, and Coi (disclosure: I worked with Manny while I was a sommelier at Frasca). We're not the only one's who've taken notice.  Chef Chris Cosentino and his crew from Incanto have made it a regular post-shift hangout and Chef Manny was just interviewed for the Food Network's "The Best Thing I Ever Ate". Everything is sourced from local markets and Manny makes a point of using the freshest ingredients and crafting every dish by hand. There are only twelve seats so you'll have to stand in line and remember to bring your own wine (it is BYOB only) but this is very thoughtful, wine-friendly, farm-to-table cooking at an incredible price from a passionate chef. Do not miss Mr. Pollo!

2823 Mission St

San Francisco, CA 94110

(415) 374-5546

Open Monday - Saturday