FIRST LOOK at Vato - an all-day tortillería and bakery from the team behind Michelin-starred Corima
Opening this Thursday Nov. 20 in Park Slope, Brooklyn!
Vato, an all-day tortillería, bakery, and soon-to-open restaurant from the team behind the Michelin-starred Corima (#36 on the inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list),
Created by four lifelong friends - Chef Fidel Caballero, Sofía Ostos, Paco Alonso, and Erica Alonso - Vato is rooted in shared heritage and the closeness reflected in its name (“vato” is Chicano slang for homie).
Watch the reel below to meet the friends behind the project and get a feel for the space before it opens its doors this Thursday.
And here is the opening day post!
Vato is open from Thursday to Monday from 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The restaurant will be open for dinner as well, beginning mid-December from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Vato does not take reservations and is walk-in only.
Vato appears in our list of lunch places under $15:
Below is a preview of the menu which may be subject to change prior to opening - NOTE 11/20/2025: this is now outdated.
