How much does the Californios menu cost?
In USD, before tax and tip. The table adds the 29% usually added for tax and tip, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 29% tax and tip | For two | For two, with tax and tip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner menuTasting menu | $375 | $484 | $750 | $968 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes sales tax, which varies by city (8.875% in New York City, for example), and tip, which is usually 18–22%. Many restaurants add a set service charge instead of a tip, and some San Francisco restaurants add a small surcharge for staff health care. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: opentable.com (dinner). Price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with Californios before you book.
Californios: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Californios have?
Three. Californios holds three MICHELIN stars, the guide’s highest award, one of 16 three-star restaurants in the US. Gained a star in Jun 2026: Gained a third star.
Who is the chef at Californios?
The head chef is Val M. Cantu.
Where does Californios rank on critics’ lists?
Californios is on 2 of the critics’ lists we follow, in their latest editions:
- No. 66 on OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026
- 83 out of 100 in La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Where
- SoMa · San Francisco · United States
- Opening hours
- Mon closedTue–Sat 5pm–9pmSun closedFrom opentable.com, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- 355 11th St., San Francisco, CA 94103Open in Google Maps
Is Californios expensive for a three-star restaurant?
Its $375 dinner menu is the cheapest of the 4 three-star dinner menus in San Francisco with a published price. The middle price is $405, so it costs $30 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaliforniosSoMa | Mexican | $375 | – | – |
| QuinceJackson Square | Modern American | $390 | $220 | $290 |
| Atelier CrennCow Hollow | Modern American | $405 | – | $250 |
| BenuSoMa | Asian | $425 | – | $250 |
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- 1.4 mi awayThe Progress San Francisco, United States · dinner $58
- Also three starsDiverXO Madrid, Spain · dinner €450 (about $503)
Starred restaurants near Californios
The 6 nearest, all within 0.8 mi.
- Kiln Modern American · 0.5 mi (840 m) away · dinner $315
- Niku Steakhouse Steak and grill · 0.5 mi (850 m) away · dinner $250
- Birdsong Modern American · 0.6 mi (950 m) away · dinner $350
- Sons & Daughters Modern American · 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away · dinner $330
- San Ho Won Korean · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away · dinner $118
- Lazy Bear Modern American · 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away · dinner $320
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Sources Restaurant: californiossf.com. Stars: Californios in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: opentable.com (dinner), price recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America 2026, La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: opentable.com, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).