Step Inside the Sunset’s New Nopalito Sequel, Now Open
The second incarnation of the popular, Mexican sibling to Nopa will be open seven days a week.
The second spot at 9th and Lincoln will be much like the first
The delayed second location is aiming for mid-month at 9th and Lincoln.
"I know when a lot of restaurants open a second location they tend to forget about the first location," Guzman says. "We're going to try to not let that happen."
The new spot will open in the fall in the former Bistro 9 space at 9th and Lincoln.
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• Find places around the Bay Area where you can try classic American sodas like Cheerwine (kind of like Cherry Coke) and Moxie Blue Cream Soda. [Chron] • Nopalito unveils their tequila menu. [Haighteration] • The demands of giant pumpkin...
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Nopalito is the only San Francisco restaurant to make the list.
• The Mission District's El Tin Tan is the first stop for many new Mexican immigrants to San Francisco. [Mission Loc@l] • Nopalito">Nopalito co-chef Gonzalo Guzman shares a recipe for squash-blossom empanadas. [SF Chronicle] • Ground beef from Beef Packers...