If you haven’t tasted chef Manny Torres Gimenez’s cuisine, you’re missing out. Luckily, there are now two locations where you can try his dishes: the popular Mr. Pollo restaurant on Mission Street, and Roxy’s Cafe, 2847 Mission St., where Torres Gimenez is now popping in for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, according to Chow.

Ever wonder where someone who makes such good food likes to go to eat? Check out our installment of “The Best Thing I Ever Ate in the Mission” with Torres Gimenez and his kitchen partner, Shawn Kaputi.

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Hélène Goupil is a former editor at Mission Local who now works independently as a videographer and editor. She's the co-author of "San Francisco: The Unknown City" (Arsenal Pulp Press).

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