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Mexican · SoMa · $$$$
Crisp tostada topped with fresh bluefin tuna tartare, creamy avocado mousse, a kick of serrano, and a touch of caviar—bright, spicy, and texturally vibrant
A crisp blue‑masa tostada layered with sweet Bay Area Dungeness crab and smoked trout roe—bright, briny, and texturally precise
Mexican · Mission District · $$
Described as 'far-from-average,' this guacamole is a solid starter, though some diners have noted it can be slightly oversalted.
Sushi & Omakase · Polk Gulch · $$$$
A lavish nori tostada topped with spiny lobster, uni, and golden Kaluga caviar—an indulgent opener
Bar · Lower Haight · $$$
Fresh tuna atop crispy tostadas, the crowd-favorite small plate.
Bar · Mission Dolores · $$
Crispy wonton shells loaded with fresh Dungeness crab and a chile kick — a fusion snack that pairs brilliantly with sake
Colombian · Hayes Valley · $$$
American · Mission District · $$
A sampler of their finest seafood ceviches piled onto a crispy tostada -- for when you can't choose just one
New American · Noe Valley · $$
Kampachi crudo on a tostada heavy on the avocado
Taqueria · Yerba Buena · $$
Sushi-grade tuna on crispy tostadas with bright, clean garnishes — the best thing on the menu and a must-start
New American · Hayes Valley · $$$$
Crispy cauliflower tostada with spiced vadouvan salsa macha—flavorful but texturally awkward
Mexican · Belden Place · $$
Bar · Lower Haight · $$
Mexican · West of Twin Peaks · $$
Raw‑fish tostadas that reviewers found dry and flavorless on cardboard‑like tostadas
Latin American & Caribbean · Outer Sunset · $$
Mexican · Visitacion Valley · $
Taqueria · Bayview · $
Mexican · Lower Haight · $
Mexican · Marina District · $$
Served in pairs, these tostadas feature creative fillings like birria, al pastor, and duck "patito", praised for their 'breathtaking' quality.
Mexican · Bernal Heights · $$
American · Hayes Valley · $$$
Latin American & Caribbean · Crocker-Amazon · $
American · Hayes Valley · $
King trumpet mushrooms with pico de gallo, chile colorado, and avocado on crisp corn tostadas.
New American · Polk Gulch · $
A satisfying salad with black beans, tortilla strips, and a zesty chipotle-agave dressing.
Octopus, shrimp and scallop ceviche on a crispy tostada with chipotle cream and avocado.
Shrimp ceviche on a tostada with cucumber, mango and cilantro.
Mexican · Glen Park · $
A crispy tortilla bowl filled with grilled chicken, lettuce, beans, and cheese, providing a fresh and substantial salad option.
Taqueria · Mission District · $$
Tuna tostada — a non-taco menu signature
A refreshing salad featuring romaine lettuce, queso fresco, mango, black beans, and a zesty chipotle dressing.
Mexican · Bernal Heights · $$$$
Crispy tostada topped with firm, fresh hamachi belly and unique fried capers.
Filipino · Fisherman's Wharf · $$$
A vibrant tostada featuring thinly sliced kampachi marinated in citrus and spices, offering a bright and zesty bite.
Bar · Union Square · $$$
Crisp tostada topped with fresh tuna—bright, flavorful, and frequently recommended by guests
Taqueria · Lower Haight · $$$
Crispy tostadas topped with charred asparagus.
Mixed chicories with Caesar dressing, avocado and carrot escabeche on a tostada—bright and vegan
Chile‑braised chicken thigh on a tostada with queso cotija, crema and guacasalsa—layered and savory
Mexican · Laurel Heights · $
Crispy tostadas provide a delightful crunch, topped with a variety of seasoned meats such as Al Pastor or Lengua.
Mexican · Polk Gulch · $
A seafood tostada featuring fresh toppings, offering a lighter yet flavorful option.
Mexican · Bernal Heights · $
A crispy tostada piled high with smoky, shredded chicken in a chipotle-tomato sauce.
Mexican · South Beach · $$$
A creative short rib preparation, though noted by some reviewers for being structurally difficult to eat.
