Our Story

Artesano was established by Doug Mathieux, drawing inspiration from his deep fondness for Brazilian cuisine cultivated during his 4-year stay in Latin America and frequent visits to Rio de Janeiro to see his father. Recognizing the evolving tastes of San Francisco food enthusiasts, who were increasingly embracing various Latin American cuisines beyond Brazil, including Argentina, Cuba, Peru, and more, they decided to introduce a concept based on traditional and straightforward dishes popular in Latin America.

In 2023, Artesano came under the new ownership of Matthew Guelke, co-founder of The Plant Cafe Organic. Now, Artesano and The Plant share cafe space.

Tell us about Artesano's unique flavors...

We take pride in being small business proprietors. The high expectations of San Francisco food enthusiasts fuel our excitement as we venture into creating a new dining concept in the city. Our culinary journey started with playful experimentation in the kitchen, leading to a lot of enjoyment. Discovering shared culinary elements transcending borders, we chose beloved Latin American dishes, infusing them with our distinctive touches to make them irresistible and widely embraced by our patrons.

Focus on ingredients

Artesano takes pride in providing nutritious meals to all patrons. Our focus is on using pure, wholesome ingredients, including 100% organic, locally sourced produce. We offer all-natural meats free from hormones and antibiotics, as well as wild-caught seafood. Additionally, our menu features delicious vegetarian options, with the majority of items being gluten-free and everything is made from scratch.