La Cocina San Francisco Street Food Festival 2025

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La Cocina’s SF Street Food Festival marks 20 years of breaking down barriers for women, immigrants, and BIPOC food entrepreneurs while shaping a more delicious and equitable food industry. The festival...

Drew 300,000+ attendees over its decade-long run
Was named “Best Food Festival in the Country” by CNN
Served as the preview stage for now-acclaimed restaurants like Bini’s Kitchen, Minnie Bell’s, Mister Jiu’s, and Reem’s California
Sparked Off the Grid, where volunteers gave rise to this culinary icon
Featured Michelin-starred chefs, James Beard winners/nominees, and SF Chronicle Top 100 restaurants
Featured 90% of businesses owned by BIPOC women and immigrants
Shaped Bay Area food culture and influenced local street food policy
Showcased vendors from dozens of cities worldwide, from Birmingham to São Paulo

Featured Vendors

Andina
Venezuelan
Bar Tanuki
Japanese izakaya (sunday VIP TICKET)
Bini's Kitchen
NEPALI
Camucha's Kitchen
Peruvian
Coaster Cookies
Handcrafted Classics
Crumble and Whisk
cheesecakes
De La Creamery
small-batch ice cream
Delicioso
mexican
El Huarache Loco
Mexican street food
Estrellitas Snacks
Salvadoran
Flor de Chile
chile CRISPS
Hippie Chai
Vegan chai
Kitiya
Thai
Las Guerreras
COASTAL Mexican
Los Cilantros
GRILLED ELOTES & MORE
Lunar Bakery
French/TAiwanese Pastries
Mi Comedor
tacos
Minnie Bell's Soul Movement
soul food
Noodle Girl
Vietnamese
NUSA
Indonesian
Pacifico
Colombian/latin american
Pass the Sauced
SAUCY GoodNESS
Peaches Patties
Jamaican
Reem's California
Cali pali treats
Sabores Komali
taco bar (saturday VIP TICKET)
Sisters Catering
afghan
Tokachi Musubi
Japanese
Xula
Guatemalan

Let's create a SAFE AND FUN experience for all.

Follow these tips for maximum festival enjoyment:

Important Things to Know

Rain or shine - We will be ready to serve you no matter the weather.
Children are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
There is no re-entry once you leave. Stay and enjoy!
Be prepared to open your bags and purses for a thorough scan upon entry by professional security.
The closest ATM is on 4th Street; bring a credit card for easy swiping.
To consume alcohol at the festival, you must get a 21+ wristband with a valid ID displaying a birthday of 11/8/2004 or earlier.
Arrive early! Seating areas are first come, first serve.
Bring sunscreen, hats, and comfortable clothing - there is limited shade.

We’re here to create a space that’s welcoming, kind, and respectful for everyone. We invite you to join us and share in that same spirit. Harassment or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

How to Get There

The entrance to China Basin Park is located near the waterfront in the Mission Bay neighborhood (across from Oracle Park) at 1 China Basin Park. Doors open at 11 am and spaces are first come, first serve, so plan accordingly!

Nearby parking is limited so we highly encourage taking public transportation.

What Can I Bring?

Allowed

Bring sunscreen, hats, and comfortable clothing as shade will be limited.
Water bottle - there will be access to drinking water onsite.
Picnic blankets no larger than 5×7 feet
Low-profile lawn chairs
Strollers - provided they can be folded down and not block walkways.
Service animals trained to assist a person with a disability.

NOT Allowed

No outside food & beverages. Please support the small businesses!
No pets allowed. Service animals are permitted.
Large or tall tables, tents, umbrellas, and shade structures
Barbecues/grills or any item with open flame
Video or audio recording equipment. Unauthorized photography or recording of the performances is prohibited
Firearms or weapons of any kind
Drones
Fireworks and explosives, or any item with open flame
Illegal substances (including narcotics)
Amplified sound, speakers, bullhorns, etc.
Smoking is prohibited on site, including vaping
Items that can be used to disturb the peace, endanger other patrons, and/or cause damage to people or property

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