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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, 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, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at El Buen Comer
Dairy-Free at El Buen Comer
El Buen Comer in San Francisco has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pinto Beans, Green Salsa and Black Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at El Buen Comer
El Buen Comer in San Francisco has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Salsa, Red Salsa and Fresh Handmade Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at El Buen Comer
El Buen Comer in San Francisco has 28 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pinto Beans, Poblano Strips with Potatoes and Green Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at El Buen Comer
El Buen Comer in San Francisco has 10 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Poblano Strips with Potatoes, Green Salsa and Chili Chicken Stew. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at El Buen Comer
El Buen Comer in San Francisco has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Creamy Pork Chops, Zucchini and Mushroom Cream Soup and Creamy Chipotle Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at El Buen Comer
El Buen Comer in San Francisco has 9 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Salsa, Creamy Pork Chops and Chili Chicken Stew. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at El Buen Comer
El Buen Comer in San Francisco has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Handmade Corn Tortillas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at El Buen Comer
El Buen Comer in San Francisco has 19 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pinto Beans, Green Salsa and Black Beans. 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 El Buen Comer
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Noodle Soup | 1.9 g | 89.9 g |
| Chicken Enchiladas in Mole Poblano | 42.7 g | 84.5 g |
| Creamy Chipotle Chicken | 4.6 g | 73.8 g |
| Chicken Mixiotes | 83 g | 71.4 g |
| Stuffed Chicken Breasts | 6.7 g | 57.7 g |
| Alambre | 13.5 g | 49.4 g |
| Chicken in Red Mole | 16 g | 46.3 g |
| Vegetarian Green Enchiladas | 45.2 g | 44.7 g |
| Chili Chicken Stew | 19.5 g | 41.3 g |
| Steak in Pasilla Sauce | 33.3 g | 35.1 g |
| Lentil Soup | 53.8 g | 29.1 g |
| Apple Salad | 59.8 g | 22.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Mini Cactus Tostaditas - $5.5: Crispy corn flour tortilla, cactus salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, 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, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mini Cheese and Chili Tamales - $4.5: Corn masa, corn husks, jalapeño chiles, fresh cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, 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, 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Pambacitos - $6.5: Mini Mexican bread, guajillo sauce, potatoes, Mexican chorizo, cream, queso fresco cheese Dietary tags: 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 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Sopesitos - $5: Handmade corn tortilla, re-fried beans, queso fresco cheese, lettuce, salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, 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, Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Jicama Salad - $10: Jicama, sliced oranges, lemon juice, mild red pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse
Soups
- Vegetable Soup - $9: Tomato base, spinach, cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, corn, winter squash Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Red Pozole - $14: Chicken broth, chile guajillo, oregano, lettuce, onions, radish, crispy tortillas Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Zucchini and Mushroom Cream Soup - $10: Zucchini, mushrooms, cream Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, 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: Anti-Inflammatory
- Vegetarian Green Enchiladas - $17: Corn tortillas, Oaxaca cheese, queso fresco, cream, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Chicken in Red Mole - $19: Chicken, specialty red mole sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, 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, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Beef Meatballs in Chipotle - $18: Ground sirloin, chile-chipotle sauce
- Steak in Pasilla Sauce - $21: Slow cooked steak, tomatoes, pasilla chiles Dietary tags: 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, Halal, Pescatarian
- Poblano Strips with Potatoes - $15.5: Chile poblano, onions, potatoes, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, 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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Red Rice - $5: Mexican red rice, green peas, carrots Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free
- Black Beans - $5: Black beans, epazote Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Pinto Beans - $5: Pinto beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, 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
- Pico de Gallo - $5: Tomatoes, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
Desserts
- Caramel Flan - $7: Custard, caramel Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Apple Salad - $6.5: Apple, pineapple, raisins, homemade cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Strawberries and Cream - $7.5: Fresh strawberries, homemade cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free
- Plantains with Condensed Milk - $6: Fried plantain, homemade condensed milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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, Soy Free
- Rice Pudding - $5.5: Sweet rice pudding Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Frequently Asked Questions about El Buen Comer
- Is El Buen Comer dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. El Buen Comer has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pinto Beans, Green Salsa and Black Beans.
- What can I eat at El Buen Comer on a dairy-free diet?
- Pinto Beans, Green Salsa and Black Beans carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does El Buen Comer have vegan options?
- Yes. 19 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Pinto Beans and Green Salsa.
- Is El Buen Comer gluten-free?
- 5 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 El Buen Comer?
- Noodle Soup, at roughly 89.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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