El Porteño – Spanish * Mexican
This vibrant corner of Buenos Aires culture invites guests into a space where the warm, buttery scent of hand-crimped empanadas wafts from the oven. Each golden pastry shell yields to a world of savory tradition, from the bold, spiced beef of "La Maradona" to the creamy sweetness of humita and the melted indulgence of onion-topped fugazetta.
700, 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA, 94107 +14155134529 https://elporteno.com/0Cuisine: Spanish * Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, 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, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Menu
Savory Empanadas
- Carne - $6: Grass-fed beef, cage-free hard-boiled eggs, cinnamon, brown sugar, raisins, sautéed onions, green olives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones - $6: Fresh shrimp, Parmesan cheese, green onions Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Champiñones - $6: Seasonal mushrooms, shallots, aged Parmesan, crème fraîche Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Maradona - $6: Tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esparragos - $6: Asparagus, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, smoked Gouda, roasted red peppers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo - $6: Organic chicken breast, raisins, roasted onions, green olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamon y Queso - $6: Prosciutto, Fontina cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fugazetta - $6: Aged white cheddar, white onions, oregano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- Acelga - $6: Swiss chard, garlic, pine nuts, white wine glaze, gruyère Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Humita - $6: Sweet corn, milk, roasted red pepper, onion purée Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cordero - $6: Lamb braised with Malbec, onions, tomato paste, basil, parsley, oregano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Atkins, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Espinacas - $6: Organic spinach, bacon, maple syrup, Parmesan cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweet Empanadas
- Banana y Dulce de Leche - $23: Mashed bananas, dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Manzana - $23: Apples, raisins soaked in Pisco, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon, ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cereza y Malbec - $23: Black cherries simmered in Malbec Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Zapallo - $23: Pumpkin, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, anise, clove Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
Salads
- Ensalada Mixta - $45: Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, shaved red onion, champagne vinaigrette Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ensalada de Palmitos - $45: Mixed greens, hearts of palm, beet, beetroot, hard-boiled eggs, champagne vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ensalada de Alubias - $45: Black beans, black-eyed peas, celery, red onion, cilantro, red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Fruit Salad - $45: Fresh seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Sides
- Humita En Olla - $45: Stewed organic corn, fresh basil, onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Acelga Salteada - $45: Sautéed rainbow chard, pine nuts, wine-steeped raisins Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz con Sofrito - $45: Yellow rice, sautéed peppers, onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frijoles Sudamerica - $45: Stewed black beans with Argentinian chorizo or bacon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichurri 8 oz. - $8: Parsley, garlic, olive oil, oregano, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Salsa Criolla 16oz. - $15: Traditional tomato and pepper sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Salsa Roja 16oz. - $15: Classic colorful sauce with heat Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
Desserts
- Alfajores Dulce de Leche Box (6pk) - $15: Shortbread cookies with dulce de leche center Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Alfajores Mix Box (6pk) - $17.5: Assorted flavors: Lemon, Raspberry, Quince, Pineapple, Dulce de Leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Alfajores Platter (12pk) - $32: Assortment of 12 Alfajores, choice of flavors
Beverages
- Café chico - $3.5: Espresso Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Café doble - $4.5: Americano Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, 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, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Café con leche - $5.5: Latte
- Submarino cargado - $6: Mocha Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Chocolate negro - $5: Milk chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate blanco - $5: White chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cappuccino add submarino - $6.5: Hot chocolate served with a chocolate bar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Matè cocido con leche - $5.5: Matè with frothy steamed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Housemade tereré - $5: Cold yerba matè Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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