El Buen Comer – Mexican
El Buen Comer invites guests into a vibrant celebration of Mexican heritage, where the air is thick with the comforting scent of toasted masa and slow-simmered chilies. Diners delight in a parade of artisanal small bites, from crisp tostaditas topped with zesty ceviche to tender, steam-kissed tamales that reveal rich, savory fillings. Each plate captures the soulful essence of a bustling marketplace, offering a communal dining experience that honors deep-rooted flavors with every colorful, hand-crafted morsel.
3435, Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110 +14158171542 http://www.elbuencomersf.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, 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, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Mini Chicken Tinga Tostaditas - $6: Crispy corn flour tortilla, shredded chicken, tomato chipotle sauce, cream, salsa, queso fresco cheese
- Mini Cactus Tostaditas - $5.5: Crispy corn flour tortilla, cactus salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Mini Ceviche Tostaditas - $7.5: Crispy corn flour tortilla, raw tilapia fish, citrus juices, onions, cilantro, tomatoes
- Mini Vegetarian Tamales - $4.5: Corn masa, corn husks, seasoned mushrooms, spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mini Cheese and Chili Tamales - $4.5: Corn masa, corn husks, jalapeño chiles, fresh cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Mini Pork Tamales in Green Sauce - $4.5: Corn masa, corn husks, pork, salsa verde Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Quesadillas - $5: Organic corn masa tortillas, Oaxaca cheese or potatoes, cream, queso fresco cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Pambacitos - $6.5: Mini Mexican bread, guajillo sauce, potatoes, Mexican chorizo, cream, queso fresco cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Meatballs - $6: Mexican meatballs, tomato chipotle guisado, mint Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Sopesitos - $5: Handmade corn tortilla, re-fried beans, queso fresco cheese, lettuce, salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Chicken Mole Tamales - $4.5: Corn masa, corn husks, chicken, mole
- Mini Crispy Tacos - $5.5: Hand-rolled crispy chicken tacos, lettuce, cream, queso fresco cheese, salsa
- Mini Pork Rind Patties - $6: Organic corn masa tortilla, ground pork mixture
- Mini Chicken Mole Puff Pastries - $7: Shredded chicken, dark mole sauce, puff pastry
Salads
- Mixed Salad - $12: Green salad, seasonal fruits, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lettuce and Cucumber Salad - $11: Green salad, cucumbers, shredded carrots, lime dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Lettuce Salad with Tortilla Strips - $11.5: Green salad, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, balsamic vinaigrette, crispy tortilla strips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Jicama Salad - $10: Jicama, sliced oranges, lemon juice, mild red pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse
- Cabbage Salad - $10.5: Purple and green cabbage, avocado, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse
Soups
- Vegetable Soup - $9: Tomato base, spinach, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, corn, winter squash Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Lentil Soup - $9.5: Tomato base, lentils, bacon, cilantro, spinach Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Tortilla Soup - $9: Tomato base, chile pasilla, epazote, crunchy tortilla strips Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Noodle Soup - $8: Tomato base, thin noodles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Red Pozole - $14: Chicken broth, chile guajillo, oregano, lettuce, onions, radish, crispy tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Zucchini and Mushroom Cream Soup - $10: Zucchini, mushrooms, cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Carnivore
- Lamb Consome - $15: Lamb broth, rice, garbanzo beans, onions, cilantro, lemon
Main Courses
- Chili Chicken Stew - $18: Chicken, guajillo sauce, Mexican spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Stuffed Poblano Peppers - $19.5: Chile Poblano, Oaxaca cheese or ground beef picadillo, tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory
- Vegetarian Green Enchiladas - $17: Corn tortillas, Oaxaca cheese, queso fresco, cream, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicken Enchiladas in Mole Poblano - $19: Corn tortillas, chicken, dark mole sauce, queso fresco, cream, onions Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Creamy Chipotle Chicken - $18.5: Chicken, creamy chile-chipotle sauce, onions, mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Chicken in Red Mole - $19: Chicken, specialty red mole sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Green Mole with Pork - $20: Pumpkin-seed mole, herbs, braised boneless pork Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Creamy Pork Chops - $20: Braised pork chops, creamy chile-chipotle sauce, sautéed onions Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chicken Mixiotes - $19.5: Chicken, chile guajillo, achiote, avocado leaves, cactus Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Beef Meatballs in Chipotle - $18: Ground sirloin, chile-chipotle sauce
- Steak in Pasilla Sauce - $21: Slow cooked steak, tomatoes, pasilla chiles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Stuffed Chicken Breasts - $19.5: Chicken breast, ham, queso Oaxaca Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore
- Alambre - $22: Steak, bacon, grilled green peppers, onions, Oaxaca cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach
- Poblano Strips with Cream - $16: Chile poblano, onions, corn, cream sauce, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Poblano Strips with Potatoes - $15.5: Chile poblano, onions, potatoes, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Green Salsa - $5: Chile serrano, tomatillo
- Red Salsa - $5: Tomato, chile arbol
- Fresh Handmade Guacamole - $10: Avocado, lime, cilantro, onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Handmade Corn Tortillas - $4: Organic corn masa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- White Rice with Vegetables - $5: Mexican white rice, green peas, carrots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Red Rice - $5: Mexican red rice, green peas, carrots Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Black Beans - $5: Black beans, epazote Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Pinto Beans - $5: Pinto beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Pico de Gallo - $5: Tomatoes, onions, cilantro
Desserts
- Caramel Flan - $7: Custard, caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Apple Salad - $6.5: Apple, pineapple, raisins, homemade cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Strawberries and Cream - $7.5: Fresh strawberries, homemade cream sauce
- Plantains with Condensed Milk - $6: Fried plantain, homemade condensed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rice Pudding - $5.5: Sweet rice pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
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