The Latest Restaurants on Valencia Corridor in the Mission District

Just when you thought the Valencia Street corridor couldn’t stomach any more restaurants, it did—18 of them. Introducing your guide to how to eat well now and what to save room for later, because there’s even more cooking up this spring. [A note from our friends at 7×7: Click here to read Carolyn Alburger’s addendum to this story, including a restaurant or two that we missed and a lot more that have been come into play since this story was published in the 7×7 February food issue.]

1 West of Pecos
Slated opening: spring
Formerly: Bombay Bazaar
The MacNiven brothers of Woodhouse Fish Company have done a 180 from their two cozy East Coast-inspired seafood spots. Their new concept, a Southwestern-themed restaurant—taking over a sprawling space likely still redolent of the pungent Indian spices that used to be sold there—will serve things like crema-rolled grilled corn, maple-seared pumpkin, and meats roasted in a wood-fired oven. And yes, there will be a full bar—competition for neighbors Locanda and Wo Hing General Store. 548 Valencia St.

To check out the full list of the latest restaurants to hit Valencia Corridor, click here for 7×7’s full article.

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photo courtesy of Kent L via Yelp