Chile Lindo – Mexican
Chile Lindo invites guests into a vibrant celebration of Chilean soul, where the golden, flaky crusts of hand-folded empanadas give way to savory fillings like the traditional Pino or the smoky, spiced heat of Merkén. The air is rich with the comforting aroma of sweet corn from bubbling bowls of Pastel de Choclo, while bright, zesty spoonfuls of house-made pebre add a refreshing kick to every authentic bite. It is a cozy haven where the warmth of South American hospitality meets bold, rustic flavors, creating an experience that feels like a flavorful escape to the heart of Santiago.
2943, 16th Street http://chilelindo.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Chile Lindo
Dairy-Free at Chile Lindo
Chile Lindo in San Francisco has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan, Goooool al Merkén and Pollo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Chile Lindo
Chile Lindo in San Francisco has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan, Goooool al Merkén and Pollo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Chile Lindo
Chile Lindo in San Francisco has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan, Pineapple Chantilly Cake (Large) and Meringue Chantilly Cake (Large). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Chile Lindo
Chile Lindo in San Francisco has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pollo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Chile Lindo
Chile Lindo in San Francisco has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Bottled Coke. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Chile Lindo
Chile Lindo in San Francisco has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Jamón y Queso, Chilanga and Bottled Coke. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Chile Lindo
Chile Lindo in San Francisco has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan, Coconut Water and Bottled Coke. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Chile Lindo
Chile Lindo in San Francisco has 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan, Pineapple Chantilly Cake (Large) and Meringue Chantilly Cake (Large). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Chile Lindo
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Pino | 29.6 g | 46.3 g |
| Jamón y Queso | 12 g | 27.7 g |
| Vegan | 30.6 g | 19.8 g |
| Pollo | 5.3 g | 12.2 g |
| Chilanga | 17.3 g | 8.5 g |
| Bottled Fanta | 15.3 g | 1.1 g |
| Diet Coke | 5 g | 0.7 g |
| Bottled Coke | 5 g | 0.7 g |
| Bottled Water | 6.9 g | 0.5 g |
| Coconut Water | 3.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Topo Chico | 0.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Sprite | 7.6 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Empanadas
Artisanal Chilean empanadas baked fresh daily with hand-kneaded dough.
- Classic Pino - $10: Certified Angus beef, onions, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, raisins, black olive, and a slice of hard-boiled egg. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goooool al Merkén - $10: Certified Angus beef, onions, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, black olive, a slice of hard-boiled egg, and smoky Mapuche spice (Merkén). Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo - $10: Roasted Mary's organic chicken marinated in rosemary and fresh oregano, onions, salt, pepper, raisins, sliced green olives, and a slice of hard-boiled egg. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamón y Queso - $10: Ham, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese with a jalapeño kick. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilanga - $10: Mozzarella and cheddar cheese with a jalapeño kick. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan - $10: Plant-based ground, onions, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, raisins, and a black olive. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cocktail Empanadas - $4.95: Two-bite size versions of traditional fillings. Pre-order only. Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pastel de Choclo - $29.95: Chilean corn casserole with seasoned ground beef, onions, garlic, bell peppers, raisins, black olives, hard-boiled egg, and Mary's organic chicken thigh, topped with ground corn and Italian basil. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Pebre (2 oz) - $0.5: Mild Chilean salsa with yellow chili peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, bell pepper, salt, olive oil, and lemon. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Pebre (14 oz) - $6: Mild Chilean salsa with yellow chili peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, bell pepper, salt, olive oil, and lemon. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
Desserts
- Meringue Kisses with Manjar - $2.5: Delicate meringue kisses joined by creamy manjar (Chilean dulce de leche). Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chilean Alfajores - $8: Homemade baked wafers joined by manjar and rolled in coconut flakes. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Principes - $10: Crisp baked wafer shells filled with manjar and topped with soft meringue. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Milhojas Cake (Slice) - $10: Flaky puff pastry layered with manjar and crushed walnuts. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Milhojas Cake (Small) - $60: Serves 20+. Flaky puff pastry layered with manjar and crushed walnuts. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Milhojas Cake (Large) - $120: Serves 35+. Flaky puff pastry layered with manjar and crushed walnuts. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pineapple Chantilly Cake (Large) - $95: Sponge cake layered with manjar, fresh whipped Chantilly cream, and pineapple chunks. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Meringue Chantilly Cake (Small) - $45: Meringue discs layered with fresh whipped Chantilly cream and fresh raspberries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Meringue Chantilly Cake (Large) - $85: Meringue discs layered with fresh whipped Chantilly cream and fresh raspberries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Coke Classic - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Diet Coke - $2
- Sprite - $2
- Bottled Coke - $3.5: Classic cola flavor in a bottle. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Fanta - $3.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- San Pellegrino - $2.5
- Coconut Water - $3.5: Refreshing and hydrating young coconut water. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Topo Chico - $3.5
- Bottled Water - $2
Frequently Asked Questions about Chile Lindo
- Is Chile Lindo dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Chile Lindo has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan, Goooool al Merkén and Pollo.
- What can I eat at Chile Lindo on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegan, Goooool al Merkén and Pollo carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Chile Lindo have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegan and Coconut Water.
- Is Chile Lindo gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Chile Lindo?
- Classic Pino, at roughly 46.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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