The story of Nopalito started in the small village of El Aguila in the coastal city of Catemaco in Veracruz, Mexico, where chef/owner Gonzalo Guzman first learned to cook from his mother Alicia. As the eldest of three, Gonzalo worked in the fields, learning to grow corn, beans, chiles, and tomatoes, and preparing meals for his family. From a very young age, he established a connection with the land and developed a deep appreciation for the ingredients, traditions, and techniques of Mexican cooking.

In 2009, the dream of Nopalito took shape. Nopalito combines traditional, from scratch Mexican cooking with the vibrant, local ingredients of the Bay Area.

Orders close Wednesday at 6pm (unless we sell out first). Palo Alto pickup time: Thursdays 5-5:45pm.

Items to be warmed. Warming instructions are available at sf2bay.com/warming-instructions