Interested in getting the lowdown on the newest restaurant additions to SoMa? From an Israeli street food spot serving up fresh-baked pita sandwiches to a Mexico City-inspired taco stand, read on for a roundup of the newest businesses to land in the city's core.
Sababa
71 Stevenson St., Suite 100
Fast-casual Middle Eastern spot Sababa has opened its third location in the downtown area, offering its full selection of build-your-own bowls and pita sandwiches baked in a stone hearth.
Diners at Sababa, which launched its flagship restaurant on Kearny Street in 2016, choose a base (pita, bowl or rice) and protein (falafel, chicken shawarma, kofta meatballs or fried eggplant), then customize their meals with a selection of salads, pickles and sauces like hummus, roasted beets and Moroccan carrots.
Sababa currently holds 4.5 stars out of eight reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Whitney L., who reviewed Sababa on Nov. 15, wrote, "If you're ever in need of a quick yet tasty meal, Sababa is the place to go!"
Sababa is open from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on weekdays. (It's closed on weekends.)
Tacolicious Chico
685 Market St., Suite 120
Tacolicious Chico is a takeout-only outpost of local chain Tacolicious, specializing in Mexico City-style tacos de guisado — filled with braised and stewed meats and vegetables.
The selection of seasonal and organic guisados includes guajillo beef, lamb birria and pork chile verde, as well as vegan varieties like "greens 'n' beans" and butternut squash with Brussels sprouts. Tacos are $3.75 each, or opt for a three-taco combo with a drink for $14.
With a four-star Yelp rating out of nine reviews on Yelp, Tacolicious Chico has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Sean G., who reviewed Tacolicious Chico on Nov. 18, wrote, "Service was fast, and the owner was super friendly and helpful. Great food for a good price, and you're in and out in time to get back to work or catch a nearby BART home."
Tacolicious Chico is open from 10 a.m.–7 p.m. on Monday-Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
Babylon Mediterranean
855 Bryant St.
Babylon Mediterranean is an evening-only Mediterranean and Middle Eastern eatery operating out of the same space as cafe/taqueria Cafe In.
After Cafe In closes for the day, Babylon offers a menu of dinner options for takeout and delivery. Lentil soup and combo plates of hummus and falafel are among the primary offerings, along with a selection of kebabs and gyros, offered as sandwiches or as platters with rice and salad.
Yelp users are enthusiastic about Babylon Mediterranean, which currently holds four stars out of four reviews on the site.
Yelper Rita C., who reviewed Babylon Mediterranean on Aug. 9, wrote, "I've ordered twice and was very impressed with everything that was delivered."
Babylon Mediterranean is open from 5–9 p.m. on weekdays. (It's closed on weekends.)
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