The idea for the restaurant was born during a meal at a Mexico City market stall; three women cooked from a small menu for a dozen customers sitting on benches surrounding the makeshift kitchen. No steam tables, minimal separation between cook and diner – instant community.

Regalito has been designed to encourage community between the kitchen and our guests. The kitchen is completely open, separated by a simple wooden diner counter.

Thomas, spent several years refining family recipes and traveled for months in Mexico researching new menu items and cooking techniques. He studied baking and pastry at the California Culinary Academy and will prepare traditional desserts to accompany meals.

Regalito will offer free-range rotisserie chicken and turkey for both eat-in and take-out orders. We are committed to using organic, local, and sustainable foods whenever possible.