Chao Pescao

272 McAllister St, San Francisco
(415) 621-2200

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Empanadas Vallunes de Res
Pork Belly Chicharrones
Arroz Con Dulce De Leche
Pan Con Bistec Sandwich
Tajin Fried Chicken
Empanadas Vollunas
Brussels Sprouts
Cubano Sandwich
Pork Empanadas
Pork Shoulder

Menu

Featured items
Empanadas Vallunas De Res
Three crispy cornmeal masa turnovers with shredded flank steak, yellow potato, tomato, and aji rojo.
Pan de Bono
Five warm tapioca rolls, queso fresco, and gluten-free.
Cubano Sandwich
Roasted pork, ham, gruyere, pickle, dijon mustard, and Cuban bread. Served with papas fritas.
Lechon Cubano
Slow-cooked pork shoulder, garlic, red onion, oregano, mojo, and chicharron. Served with black beans, rice, and choice of crispy or sweet plantains.
Ropa Vieja
Shredded flank steak, green olive, red bell pepper, tomato, bacon, and oregano. Served with black beans, rice, and choice of crispy or sweet plantains.
Empanada Vallunas de Pollo
Three crispy cornmeal masa turnovers with slow-cooked chicken breast, yellow potato, tomato, aji rojo
Tostones
Crispy green plantain, lime salt, and avocado-pistachio salsa verde.
Arepa Rellena de Puerco
slow-cooked pork, sweet plantain, black bean, cilantro, chile de arbol salsa (medium/hot spice)
Arepa Rellena de Cemita
crispy chicken breast, avocado, pickled red onion, oaxaca cheese, chipotle aioli (medium/hot spice)

Bocadillos
Pan de Bono
Five warm tapioca rolls, queso fresco, and gluten-free.
Empanadas Vallunas De Res
Three crispy cornmeal masa turnovers with shredded flank steak, yellow potato, tomato, and aji rojo.
Elote
grilled corn, aioli, paprika, chipotle, cotija cheese, grilled lime
Alitas de Pollo (Mango-Habanero)
Mango-habañero with chicharron crunch
Tostones
Crispy green plantain, lime salt, and avocado-pistachio salsa verde.
Maduros
Sweet plantain, black bean puree, and queso fresco.
Empanada Vallunas de Pollo
Three crispy cornmeal masa turnovers with slow-cooked chicken breast, yellow potato, tomato, aji rojo
Yuca Frita
Crispy cassava fries, chipotle aioli, and garlic mojo.
Empanadas Vallunas De Cerdo
Three crispy cornmeal masa turnovers with slow-cooked garlic pork, sweet plantain, black bean, queso fresco, and hot sauce.
Repollitos
brussels sprouts, honey-lime vinaigrette, queso fresco
Alitas de Pollo (Buffalo)
Classic buffalo with pt reyes blue dressing
Empanadas Vallunas De Vegetal
Three crispy cornmeal masa turnovers with sweet potato, garbanzo, tomato, kale, rice, and aji verde.
Colombian-Style Chicharron
Crispy pork belly, cilantro, radish, chile de arbol salsa, fresh lime
Papas Fritas
Chipotle aioli and garlic mojo.

Ensaladas
Cesar A La Parilla Con Camarón
Grilled romaine, garlic shrimp, pickled red onion, cotija, Cuban bread croutons, and cumin caesar dressing.
Quinoa Y Aguacate
Quinoa, avocado, black bean, tomato, grilled corn, red pepper, red onion, spiced pepitas, cilantro, and smokey honey-lime dressing.
Ensalada Havana
roasted pork, mixed greens, jicama, radish, pickled red onion, spiced pepitas, cilantro, queso fresco, lime vinaigrette

Sandwiches
Cubano Sandwich
Roasted pork, ham, gruyere, pickle, dijon mustard, and Cuban bread. Served with papas fritas.
Arepa Rellena de Cemita
crispy chicken breast, avocado, pickled red onion, oaxaca cheese, chipotle aioli (medium/hot spice)
Arepa Rellena de Puerco
slow-cooked pork, sweet plantain, black bean, cilantro, chile de arbol salsa (medium/hot spice)
Arepa Rellena de Vegetal
crispy queso fresco, avocado, coleslaw, cilantro, aji colombiano (mild spice)
Cemita Poblana Sandwich
Crispy chicken Milanese, avocado, queso Blanco, cabbage, pickled red onion, chipotle aioli, and housemade brioche bun. Served with papas fritas.
Hamburguesa
Fresh ground Angus beef, cheddar, pickle, caramelized onion, tomato, shredded lettuce, crispy potato sticks, cumin aioli, and housemade brioche bun. Served with papas fritas.
Arepa Rellena de Bistec
sliced ribeye cap steak, pickled red onion, cheddar, habañero salsa (medium spice)
Pan con Bistec
Thin-cut marinated ribeye, griddled onion, chimichurri, cumin aioli, crispy potato sticks, tomato, lettuce, cuban bread
Hamburguesa Impossible (Veggie Burger)
Impossible burger patty (4 oz), cheddar, pickle, caramelized onion, tomato, shredded lettuce, crispy potato sticks, cumin aioli, and house-made brioche bun. Served with papas fritas.

Especiales
Lechon Cubano
Slow-cooked pork shoulder, garlic, red onion, oregano, mojo, and chicharron. Served with black beans, rice, and choice of crispy or sweet plantains.
Ropa Vieja
Shredded flank steak, green olive, red bell pepper, tomato, bacon, and oregano. Served with black beans, rice, and choice of crispy or sweet plantains.
Bistec de Palomilla
Thin-cut Angus top sirloin steak, griddled onion, parsley, lime, and garlic. Served with black beans, rice, and choice of crispy or sweet plantains.
Tajin Fried Chicken
Three pieces free-range local poultry, Mexican spices, lime, and hot sauce. Served with black beans, rice, and choice of crispy or sweet plantains.
Lechon de Yaca (Vegan)
jackfruit, garlic, red onion, oregano, mojo
Vegetariano Ropa Vieja (Vegan)
shredded jackfruit, green olive, red bell pepper, tomato, mushroom, oregano

Al Lado
Stella's Arroz Blanco
A cup of white rice.
Un Pan de Bono
Single tapioca roll. Gluten-free.
Catalina's Frijoles Negros
A cup of black beans.
Extra Sauce
Ensalada
Lettuce, radish, pickled red onion, cilantro, queso fresco, and lime vinaigrette.

Postres
Alfajores
4 shortbread cookies, dulce de leche, toasted coconut
Tarta de Alfajor
salted dulce de leche, shortbread crust, dark chocolate, coconut topping, lime zest
Tembleque
Coconut custard, grand Marnier, and cinnamon.
Arroz con Dulce de Leche
Rice pudding, dulce de leche, cinnamon, and spiced rum raisins.
Tarta de Queso Sin Azúcar
Monk fruit-sweetened cheesecake, almond crust, dark chocolate, and guava sauce.

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Recent Reviews

The atmosphere at this restaurant is warm and friendly; lively but not too lively when we were there on a Thursday evening. We could have a good conversation at a normal volume. The cocktails were the highlight for me--the original daquiri with demarra syrup more than hit the spot. The empanadas--chicken and vegetable--were also delicious, with a light cornmeal batter and savory fillings. The shrimp ceasar salad could've had at least 2 more shrimps (there were only two on...
October 2025
We absolutely love Chao Pescao for the food and cocktails. The tostones and salsas are as good as my mamas and the chicken dishes are so good and yummy that we have them even the next day. If you want a quiet place to talk, the afternoon and late evenings are best. for their dinner hours on the weekends are quite busy and noisy.
September 2025
We went here, trying to make a show at the Orpheum. Due to the extremely slow service and how long it took us to get our food we barely made it to the show in time. We had to ask multiple times about the status of our order and when it finally came, we had to eat so fast that it was not even enjoyable. We got to the restaurant an hour and a half before the show and we were lucky to barely make it in time. 
September 2025

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Chao Pescao

272 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 621-2200