Regalito is announcing the Grand Opening of our latest effort, PIGALITO. Same location, same great flavor and it’s all about the Pig!

Every Tuesday, beginning October 5th, PIGALITO will honor free-range, sustainably sourced pig farming and the market stalls which are a staple of eating and shopping in Mexico by slow roasting a half Niman Ranch hog, and bringing it into the kitchen for immediate preparation and display.

PIGALITO’s menu will be inspired by the markets of Mexico that millions of people converge on daily, and especially on Saturdays. Where stalls are filled with local chefs producing great food, passages are crammed with people doing their daily shopping amongst bins overflowing with chiles and fruits and butchers are selling meat that was on the hoof just hours before.

PIGALITO was inspired by Chef Thomas Pena’s recent trip to Des Moines, Iowa for the 12th Annual Niman Ranch Hog Farmer Appreciation Dinner. The farmers were honored for their commitment to raising free-range, sustainably sourced hogs.

PIGALITO’s simple pork focused menu will consist of Tacos de Carnitas, Tortas de Puerco, Gorditas, and other staples of the market stalls.

Please join us on October 5th, from 5-10pm, to help us celebrate PIGALITO’s Grand Opening!

Chef Thomas Pena was recently invited to the 12th Annual Niman Ranch Hog Farmer Appreciation Day. The event was hosted by Paul Willis (Niman Ranch’s Founding Hog Farmer) at his free-range hog farm in Des Moines, Iowa.

Thomas joined other local and regional farmers and chefs from across the nation to recognize the people who raise these beautiful hogs sustainably and with honor.

The trip gave Thomas the opportunity to learn about the Niman Ranch free-range techniques and see the large open spaces of rolling grasslands where these happy pigs are raised.

Regalito has always been committed to using sustainably sourced products and this trip only has re-invigorated our charge and inspired us to honor the pig.

Join us on Tuesday, July 27th and help raise funds for WOMAN, Inc. Reserve a spot now by clicking here.

WOMAN, Inc. stands for Women Organized to Make Abuse Nonexistent, and has been a domestic violence crisis agency serving the needs of women and children survivors in the Bay Area since 1978. Last year, WOMAN, Inc.’s 24/7 Multilingual Domestic Violence Crisis Line (the only one of its kind in the Bay Area) received nearly 18,000 calls, supported by more than 50 state-certified advocates. WOMAN, Inc. also provided over 500 hours of therapy in both English and Spanish, as well as advocacy, education and outreach. WOMAN, Inc. is a lifeline for domestic violence survivors. You can learn more about WOMAN, Inc. here.

We’re excited and honored to be partnering with such a valuable asset to our community.

The event will feature our regular menu with 50% of food proceeds being donated directly to WOMAN, Inc. The night will also include a special selection of Argentinian wines provided by Copa Fina Wine Imports with 100% of wine proceeds being donated to WOMAN, Inc.

The event is Tuesday, July 27th from 5pm-10pm. You can make reservations at your convenience on our partner site by clicking here. Or, feel free to call the restaurant to reserve a spot at the counter: 415.503.0650

Regalito was closed for a private party on Thursday, June 10^th, 2010 to host the opening reception for the Queer Women of Color Film Festival. It was an honor to host such a wonderful and creative group of people.

The film festival was put on by the Queer Women of Color Media Arts Projects. The event took place from June 10^th- June 13^th at the Brava Theater. You can find out more about the event here.

The reception at Regalito was highlighted by the participation of a guest chef, Dominique Garcia, from Lookout.

Examiner author, Marques Daniels, attended the event and wrote an excellent follow up piece that can be read here.

We served Al Pastor Tacos with a Pineapple salsa.

Cucumber Halibut Ceviche.

Spinach & Oaxacan Cheese Empanadas.

Thanks again to everyone who attended, we all had fun and look forward to next years event!

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Regalito will be donating 50% of the nights revenue to local non-profit, Josie’s Place, to help them sustain the work they’re doing. Please join us to show your support for this local cause by making a reservation here.

Josie’s Place for Bereaved Youth and Families is a grassroots nonprofit organization that offers peer-support groups to children and teens in the San Francisco Bay Area who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, close relative or friend. The groups offer a safe and compassionate environment for youth to express their feelings and thoughts about the death of their loved one. The caring volunteer facilitators help group members explore and express their grief through discussion, creative expression and play.

Please note, space is limited so call 415.503.0650 for reservations at the bar or try making reservations here.

Come celebrate in the Mission with our Agave Wine Margaritas and San Francisco’s Best Sangria.

Agave Wine Margarita

We’re excited to host Gil Hovav, on April 22nd, in participation with the Out in Israel Event taking place throughout the city to highlight LGBT Pride Week in Israel. Gil Hovav is one of Israel’s leading Culinary Journalists, food critics and television personalities and also the author of three best selling novels. Through his illustrious career, Gil has played a major role in the revival of Israeli cuisine and, more recently, the evolution of cooking in Israel from a country of basic traditional food into a “gourmet nation”.

To celebrate the Out in Israel LGBT Pride Week we’ll be serving a four course fixed price menu comprised of a traditional Shakshouka Omlette with peppers and Merquez Sausage, by Gil Hovav, matched with Guacamole, Tortillas Soup & Churros by Regalitos own Thomas Pena.

The cost will be $40 per person (Wine & Agave Margaritas available separately). There will also be a $25 option served sans starters & desert. The night will be broken into two seating time periods at 6pm (6:00, 6:15, 6:30) and 8pm (8:00, 8:15, 8:30). Each seating will be addressed by Gil Hovav.

Please make reservations ahead of time by clicking this link. We’ll also be taking reservations by phone for our counter seating. Please call (415) 503-0650.

After a limited supply last season we couldn’t be happier to announce the return of our famous Agave Wine Margaritas. They’ve arrived just in time for spring and are made with hand squeezed lime juice. They’re served inside or outside by the glass or pitcher.

Start your weekend off right at Regalito. Our brunch and lunch menu feature several traditional dishes hand made with our hormone free Niman Ranch Meats and free range Rocky Junior Chickens. We make chorizo from scratch using Niman Ranch Steak and Pork. It comes scrambled with eggs and served with rice, beans and our hand made tortillas. Our Mimosas are made with fresh squeezed orange juice and available inside or outside in the sun. Make a reservation or feel free to stop by. Brunch is served from 11am to 3pm and  lunch is served from 11am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Thanks to all who made it into the restaurant after seeing the Univision Healthy Eating Special. We were honored to host the event at Regalito and are proud to have our commitment to healthy Mexican food and organic ingredients highlighted.