Is Mr. Pollo Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (San Francisco, CA)
Current status
As of September 2026, Mr. Pollo shows as open per Google location data; not yet reviewed by our team.
Last verified
What the source shows: Google Places lists the business as operational at 2823 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110 on 2026-09-08.
- Season / episode Season 4, Episode 2
- Address 2823 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?
On the Cooking Channel's Best Thing I Ever Ate episode 'Bang for the Buck' (Season 4, Episode 2), chef Chris Cosentino named Mr. Pollo's $15 four-course chef's tasting menu as his pick, according to Wikipedia's episode guide for the series. Mr. Pollo is a small restaurant at 2823 Mission Street in San Francisco's Mission District, according to OpenStreetMap's business listing.
Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Bang for the Buck
- What was featured
- Chris Cosentino's pick: the $15 chef's tasting menu
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Mr. Pollo
Frequently asked questions
Is Mr. Pollo still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Mr. Pollo shows as open per Google location data; not yet reviewed by our team.
What happened to Mr. Pollo after Best Thing I Ever Ate?
On the Cooking Channel's Best Thing I Ever Ate episode 'Bang for the Buck' (Season 4, Episode 2), chef Chris Cosentino named Mr. As of September 2026, Mr. Pollo shows as open per Google location data; not yet reviewed by our team.
Where is Mr. Pollo located?
2823 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110. That is the address on the record as of September 8, 2026.
What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Mr. Pollo?
Season 4, Episode 2 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Bang for the Buck”.
Is Mr. Pollo still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?
Pollo's $15 four-course chef's tasting menu as his pick, according to Wikipedia's episode guide for the series. Anything newer than our last check on September 8, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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- Address
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Sources
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