Tacos Oscar

The kitchen inside Woods Lowside serves as the San Francisco outpost for Tacos Oscar, establishing a permanent residency that pairs craft beer with handmade tortillas. Originally founded in Oakland, the operation has settled into this airy, plant-filled taproom in the Lower Haight, functioning as the primary food source for the venue. While the space is technically a bar – complete with booth seating, a front parklet, and a private back patio – the food creates a distinct draw separate from the tap list. The menu centers on golden corn tortillas pressed by hand and grilled to order. Fillings lean heavily on homestyle guisados and seasonal produce, with a selection that is often half vegetarian or vegan. The charred broccoli taco with peanut salsa is a consistent fixture, served alongside traditional options like pork chile verde braised in tomatillo. For a textural shift, the "Double Decker" involves a quesadilla stuffed with a crunchy tostada, Mayocoba beans, and jack cheese. Logistics here require a bit of coordination. You order food directly from the Tacos Oscar counter and handle drinks separately at the bar. The kitchen maintains its own schedule distinct from the bar’s operating hours, so late arrivals might find the grill shut down even if the taproom remains open.