Maria Isabel
Maria Isabel is Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz's contemporary Mexican restaurant in Presidio Heights, linking Laura's Acapulco upbringing and Guerrero–Sinaloa roots with Northern California produce and seafood. Choose the à la carte menu or the $90 chef's tasting, backed by modern Mexican cocktails and a women-led wine list.
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- Address
- 500 Presidio Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
- Phone
- +1 415-275-0075
- Website
- mariaisabelsf.com
- Directions
- Get directions
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A Pacific-coast conversation between Mexico and California
Maria Isabel opened in 2026 at 500 Presidio Avenue. Its name honors executive chef Laura Ozyilmaz's mother, Isabel, and sister, María, while the restaurant's nighttime character recalls evenings in Acapulco. Laura and co-executive chef Sayat Ozyilmaz build the menu around her roots in Guerrero and Sinaloa and the shared Pacific coastline of Mexico and California.
What to eat
The kitchen nixtamalizes heirloom corn in-house and works with Oaxacan corn, Chiapas chocolate, Presidio-grown herbs, local farms and California seafood. The current à la carte menu moves from aguachile negro and ceviche Acapulqueño through sea urchin tamalito, duck carnitas enmoladas, lamb-rib barbacoa, black cod zarandeado and dry-aged Akaushi rib eye. A six-to-seven-course chef's tasting is $90 and requires full-table participation.
Drinks
The current house cocktails are Ser un Sol, Truchita, Claro Que Si, Medianoche, Mas Sabe el Diablo, Vesperado and Pedro Paramo; margaritas include Seasonal Spicy, Classic and Margarita de Tommy. The bar uses fermentation, clarification and carbonation with pox, tequila, mezcal, sotol and corn whiskey. The cellar spans California and Mexico—especially Baja and Querétaro—plus Chile and Argentina; the by-the-glass opening selection highlights women winemakers. Spirit-free options include chilate, tascalate, posol, tea and nonalcoholic beer and wine.
Planning your visit
Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 9 PM. Reservations open at 7 AM, 30 days in advance on a rolling basis. A few counter and walk-in seats may be available. The indoor-only dining room is wheelchair accessible; street parking is limited, so arriving early or using rideshare is sensible.
Cuisine Lens
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria IsabelThis venue — the venue you are viewing | Contemporary Mexican | $$$ | Not listed |
| Gracias Madre | Plant-Based Mexican | $$$ | Mission |
| Suavecito Birria and Tacos | Modern Birria Taqueria | $$ | Lower Nob Hill |
| La Vaca Birria | Authentic Mexican Birria Taqueria | $$ | Mission |
| Hecho | Upscale Mexican | $$$ | Castro |
| Tacolicious | California-Mexican Tacos | $$ | Marina |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Bon Appétit Best New Restaurant
Bon Appétit
Michelin Plate
Michelin · 2026 Michelin Plate
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Open Kitchen
- Fermentation
- Clarification
- Carbonation
- Women Winemakers
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Casual elegant with lively decor and immersive atmosphere.