Near the corner of Ocean Avenue and a mile away from campus, Lucho’s puts their own spin on brunch, combining Yucatán Peninsula cuisine with Mexican-American dishes. For the first episode of Literally Food, Golden Gate Xpress news editor, Maya Latz, and Xpress editor-in-chief, Bailey Zitko, visit and review the family-run brunch restaurant.
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Literally Food: How Lucho’s is Redefining What Brunch Can Mean
Owners Luciano Romero and Kelly Barbieri define brunch in a new way mixing Yucatán Peninsula cuisine with Mexican-American dishes
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About the Contributors
Bailey Zitko, Editor-in-Chief
Bailey Zitko (she/her) is the returning Spring 2026 editor-in-chief for Xpress Magazine. Previously, she was a staff reporter for Xpress and has had her work featured in The Sunset Beacon. Bailey is a San Diego native and a second-generation SF State student. She covers topics ranging from American culture and public health to localizing how national issues affect her community. When she’s not writing, she’s probably looking for silver linings, listening to Norah Jones or oversharing on Substack. Bailey hopes to continue a career in magazine writing and making people feel seen, so keep your magazine subscriptions a little longer.
Maya Latz, Contributer
Maya Latz (she/her) is a reporter for Golden Gate Xpress. She is majoring in political science and minoring in journalism. She grew up in Walnut Creek, California, and currently lives in San Francisco. Latz looks forward to producing quality writing and photos for the publication. In her free time, she likes to try new restaurants and explore the city.