Best Organic restaurant in San Francisco

Nopalito is a vibrant Mexican kitchen that celebrates traditional cookery of Mexico and utilizes local, organic, and sustainable ingredients. The business offers a wide variety of dishes, including tacos, carnitas, fresh salsas, chilaquiles, and traditional desserts, all made from scratch. Nopalito's menu is perfect for any meal, and the restaurant is particularly known for its totopos con chile, which are chips tossed in salsa de árbol, cotija cheese, onion, cilantro, crema, and lime. The story of Nopalito began in the small village of El Aguila in the coastal city of Catemaco in Veracruz, Mexico, where chef/owner Gonzalo Guzman first learned to cook from his mother Alicia. After leaving home at the age of 13, Gonzalo lived in Puebla and Mexico City before coming to San Francisco, where he met future partners Allyson Jossel and Jeff Hanak. The dream of Nopalito took shape, combining traditional, from-scratch Mexican cooking with the vibrant, local ingredients of the Bay Area. The business has received numerous awards and recognition, including a James Beard Award for "Best International Cookbook" in 2018. Nopalito's mission is to share the beauty of Mexican food and culture with its community. The restaurant's philosophy is centered around purchasing local, organic, and sustainable ingredients, and its hospitality emulates the warmth of Mexican culture. Nopalito's menu is vegetarian-friendly, vegan-friendly, and gluten-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. The business is open for lunch, dinner, and brunch, and offers takeout and delivery services.