Chao Pescao – Spanish
Chao Pescao invites diners into a vibrant, soulful space where the air is thick with the irresistible scent of golden-fried empanadas and warm, pillowy pan de bono. The kitchen celebrates the bold textures of Latin street food, pairing the satisfying crunch of Colombian-style chicharron with the sweet, caramelized softness of perfectly ripened maduros. It is a lively destination where every bite of yuca frita or savory-filled pastry feels like a sun-drenched escape, bringing together traditional flavors in a spirited, communal atmosphere.
272, McAllister Street +14156212200 https://www.chaopescaosf.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, whole30, paleo, diabetic, sugar-free, low-fat, mediterranean, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, volumetrics, detox, tlc, alkaline, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Menu
Bocadillos
- Pan de Bono (Solo) - $3.5: warm tapioca rolls, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pan de Bono (Order of 5) - $14: warm tapioca rolls, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Repollitos - $16: brussels sprouts, honey-lime vinaigrette, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Yuca Frita - $14: crispy cassava fries, chipotle aioli, garlic mojo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Tostones - $15: crispy green plantain, lime salt, avocado-pistachio salsa verde Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Maduros - $15: sweet plantain, black bean puree, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Colombian-style Chicharron - $20: crispy pork belly, housemade chile de árbol salsa, fresh lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- Empanada de Res - $20: shredded flank steak, yellow potato, tomato, aji rojo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Empanada De Cerdo - $20: slow-cooked garlic pork, sweet plantain, black bean, queso fresco, chile de árbol salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Empanada De Pollo - $20: shredded chicken breast, yellow potato, tomato, aji rojo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Empanada De Vegetal - $20: butternut squash, garbanzo, tomato, kale, rice, aji colombiano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Salads
- Quinoa Y Aguacate - $22.5: crispy quinoa, avocado, black bean, red pepper, tomato, grilled corn, red onion, pepitas, cilantro, smoky honey-lime dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- César a La Parilla Con Camaron - $25: grilled romaine, jumbo garlic shrimp, pickled red onion, cotija, cuban bread croutons, cumin caesar dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ensalada Havana - $23: roasted pork, mixed greens, jicama, radish, pickled red onion, spiced pepitas, cilantro, queso fresco, gremolata de chicharron, lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
Sandwiches
- Cubano - $21: applewood-smoked ham, roasted pork, garlic mojo, swiss-gruyere, pickle, dijon mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hamburguesa - $20: (2) fresh ground angus patties, white american, potato sticks, caramelized onion, chipotle aioli, housemade brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cemita Poblana - $22: chicken milanese, avocado, oaxaca cheese, cabbage, pickled red onion, chipotle aioli, housemade brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pan con Bistec - $22: thin-cut marinated ribeye, griddled onion, chimichurri, cumin aioli, tomato, lettuce, crispy potato sticks, cuban bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Imposible Vegiburguesa - $21: impossible patty, white american, pickle, caramelized onion, tomato, shredded lettuce, crispy potato sticks, chipotle, housemade brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Arepas Rellenas
- Arepa de Bistec - $20: sliced ribeye cap steak, pickled red onion, cheddar, habañero salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Arepa de Puerco - $20: slow-cooked pork, sweet plantains, black bean, cilantro, chile de árbol salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Arepa de Cemita - $20: fried chicken breast, avocado, pickled red onion, oaxaca cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Arepa de Vegetal - $20: avocado, queso fresco, coleslaw, cilantro, aji colombiano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Main Courses
- Ropa Vieja - $29: shredded angus beef, green olive, red bell pepper, tomato, bacon, oregano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Lechon Cubano - $28: slow-cooked pork shoulder, garlic mojo, habañero salsa, gremolata de chicharron Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Tajin Fried Chicken - $33: free range local poultry, mexican spices, lime, chile de árbol salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Butcher’s Filet - $42: teres major steak, chimichurri, yuca cubano, garlic mojo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Lechon de Yaca (Vegan) - $27: jackfruit, garlic, red onion, oregano, garlic mojo Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Vegana Ropa Vieja - $26.5: jackfruit, green olive, red bell pepper, tomato, mushroom, oregano Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Sides
- Arepa - $4: flat cornmeal masa pockets Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC
- Un Pan de Bono - $3.5: warm tapioca roll, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Papas Fritas - $10: chipotle aioli, garlic mojo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Ensalada Side - $10: lettuce, radish, pickled red onion, cilantro, queso fresco, lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Stella’s Arroz Blanco - $5: bowl of white rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Catalina’s Frijoles Negros - $6: bowl of black beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Yuca Cubano - $8: yuca, pickled red onion, cilantro, garlic mojo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Detox
- Una Empanada Valluna - $7: one crispy cornmeal masa turnover Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Desserts
- Arroz con Dulce de Leche - $12: rice pudding, dulce de leche, cinnamon, spiced rum raisins Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tembleque - $11: coconut custard, grand marnier, strawberry compote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- Tarta De Queso Sin Azucar - $14: monkfruit sweetened cheesecake, almond crust, chocolate, guava Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Cafe Caliente Con Helado - $14: espresso, tres leches ice cream, shortbread cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Alfajores (4) - $10: shortbread cookie, dulce de leche, toasted coconut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rocko’s Cafe Con Leche - $13: bustelo coffee, condensed milk, 2 alfajores
Beverages
- Cocarajillo - $16: coconut tequila, coffee-habañero liqueur, licor 43, coconut milk
- Midnight in Medellin - $16: mr. black coffee, aguardiente, licor 43
- Mono y Amaro - $17: banana rum, borghetti, fernet, orgeat, coconut cream
- Rum Tasting - $30: kuleana huiHui, copalli cacao, matusalem 15 yr
- Mezcal Tasting - $30: vago elote, illegal reposado, xicaru anejo
- Hot Tea - $6
- Soft Drinks - $6
- Mexican Coke - $7: 500ml
- Ginger Beer - $8
- Topo Chico - $8: 500ml
- Lemonade - $8
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - $8