Chef
Julio Gonzalez
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- San Francisco, California, United States
i. Biography
Julio Gonzalez is chef of Tacolicious in San Francisco, after a rise that began in dishwashing. A native of Jalisco, he is linked to one specific family dish: his grandfather’s birria. His view of continuity is plain: “The same person with the same family and the same job. I wouldn't change anything.”
The Climb
Today, Julio is chef of Tacolicious.
Today
At Tacolicious in San Francisco, he serves as chef. The signature work is his grandfather’s birria, a family dish that has appeared on the menu.
Career - Chef — Tacolicious, Marina
Signature
Julio's signature dishes include grandfather's birria.
In Their Words “The same person with the same family and the same job. I wouldn't change anything.” “I want to meet my niece and nephew.”
Recognition
The strongest recognition attached to his work is the place of that birria within the restaurant’s cooking: a personal family preparation carried into a public San Francisco dining room.
FAQ What is Julio Gonzalez's current role? As of 2026, Julio Gonzalez is Chef. What is Julio Gonzalez known for? His grandfather's birria.
