El Chingon – Mexican
This high-energy destination pulses with a bold, rebellious spirit, where the air is thick with the smoky aroma of sizzling carne asada and bubbling queso ahumado. Diners dive into a vibrant tapestry of flavors, from the zesty brightness of ceviche tostadas to the indulgent, cheese-laden heights of birria pizza and loaded nachos libres.
560, 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101 +16195011919 https://elchingon.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, soy-free
Diet fit at El Chingon
Dairy-Free at El Chingon
El Chingon in San Diego has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carne Asada Plate and El Chingon Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at El Chingon
El Chingon in San Diego has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carne Asada Plate and El Chingon Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at El Chingon
El Chingon in San Diego has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Queso Ahumado, Fried Ice Cream and El Chingon Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at El Chingon
El Chingon in San Diego has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including El Chingon Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at El Chingon
El Chingon in San Diego has 5 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Queso Ahumado, Fried Ice Cream and El Chingon Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at El Chingon
El Chingon in San Diego has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including El Chingon Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at El Chingon
El Chingon in San Diego has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Taco Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at El Chingon
El Chingon in San Diego has 9 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Queso Ahumado, Fried Ice Cream and Rolled Tacos. 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 Chingon
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Birria Pizza | 60.7 g | 45.4 g |
| Queso Ahumado | 62.7 g | 26.9 g |
| Taco Plate | 88.1 g | 23.5 g |
| Torta with Fries | 44.5 g | 22.7 g |
| Elote a la Linea | 46.7 g | 15.2 g |
| Pancho Villa | 59.6 g | 12.4 g |
| Carne Asada Plate | 41.7 g | 9.5 g |
| Churros | 41.5 g | 5.1 g |
| Rolled Tacos | 16 g | 4.1 g |
| Choco Taco | 21.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Fried Ice Cream | 6.7 g | 1.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- El Chingon Guacamole - $12: Freshly made guacamole 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Ahumado - $6: Melted applewood, pepper jack, and harvest melt cheeses, topped with pico de gallo, chile poblano and sprinkled with queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rolled Tacos - $5: Shredded lettuce, Chingon cheese blend, Mexican citrus cream, avocado cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, cotija cheese. Choice of shredded beef or shredded chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Libres - $6: Queso Ahumado, Mexican citrus cream, jalapeño, avocado cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, over fresh fried tortilla chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote a la Linea - $4: Fire roasted corn smothered with mayo, butter, and Mexican citrus cream, topped with cotija, Valentina hot sauce, butter, and tajin Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Tostada - $12: Shrimp, cilantro, red onion, pico de gallo, avocado and lime Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Birria Pizza - $25: Slow-braised beef birria, mozzarella cheese, onions and cilantro in between two 12 inch flour tortillas. Topped with avocado crema and served with a side of consome Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Plate - $22: Grilled Angus skirt steak, guacamole, chiles toreados, onions and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torta with Fries - $10: Choice of Birria, Asada, or Pastor. Served with fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Plate - $15: Choice of any three tacos served with a side of rice, refried beans, grilled onions and a chile toreado Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- House Margarita - $3: Jose Cuervo tradicional, lime, agave
- House Michelada - $3: House recipe michelada Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Paleta Shot - $5: Coconut rum with tajin rim
- Paleta Drink - $8: Coconut rum with tajin rim
- Draft Beer - $1: Dos XX, Coors Light, Miller Lite, or Michelob
- Pancho Villa - $12: Cazadores tequila, fresh lime, salt, choice of Jarritos Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Churros - $9: Fried dough coated with cinnamon and sugar. Served with cinnamon ice cream, chocolate and caramel sauces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fried Ice Cream - $8: Vanilla ice cream, buñuelo crumb, dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Choco Taco - $10: Brown sugar cinnamon ice cream inside a folded waffle cone, milk chocolate coating and toasted peanuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about El Chingon
- Is El Chingon dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. El Chingon has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carne Asada Plate and El Chingon Guacamole.
- What can I eat at El Chingon on a dairy-free diet?
- Carne Asada Plate and El Chingon Guacamole carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does El Chingon have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including El Chingon Guacamole.
- Is El Chingon gluten-free?
- 2 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 Chingon?
- Birria Pizza, at roughly 45.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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