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: vegetarian, nut-free, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, plant-based, low-fat, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, diabetic, low-sodium, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Menu
- Carne - $6: Grass-fed beef, cage-free hard-boiled eggs, cinnamon, brown sugar, raisins, sautéed onions, green olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Camarones - $6: Fresh shrimp, Parmesan cheese, green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Champiñones - $6: Seasonal mushrooms, shallots, aged Parmesan, crème fraîche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- La Maradona - $6: Tomatoes, basil, mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Esparragos - $6: Asparagus, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, smoked Gouda, roasted red peppers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Pollo - $6: Organic chicken breast, raisins, roasted onions, green olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Jamon y Queso - $6: Prosciutto, Fontina cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Fugazetta - $6: Aged white cheddar, white onions, oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Acelga - $6: Swiss chard, garlic, pine nuts, white wine glaze, gruyère Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Humita - $6: Sweet corn, milk, roasted red pepper, onion purée Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cordero - $6: Lamb braised with Malbec, onions, tomato paste, basil, parsley, oregano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Espinacas - $6: Organic spinach, bacon, maple syrup, Parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Banana y Dulce de Leche - $23: Mashed bananas, dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Manzana - $23: Apples, raisins soaked in Pisco, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon, ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Cereza y Malbec - $23: Black cherries simmered in Malbec Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Zapallo - $23: Pumpkin, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, anise, clove Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Ensalada Mixta - $45: Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, shaved red onion, champagne vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Ensalada de Palmitos - $45: Mixed greens, hearts of palm, beet, beetroot, hard-boiled eggs, champagne vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Ensalada de Alubias - $45: Black beans, black-eyed peas, celery, red onion, cilantro, red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Seasonal Fruit Salad - $45: Fresh seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Humita En Olla - $45: Stewed organic corn, fresh basil, onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- La Acelga Salteada - $45: Sautéed rainbow chard, pine nuts, wine-steeped raisins Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Arroz con Sofrito - $45: Yellow rice, sautéed peppers, onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol
- Frijoles Sudamerica - $45: Stewed black beans with Argentinian chorizo or bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Chimichurri 8 oz. - $8: Parsley, garlic, olive oil, oregano, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes
- Salsa Criolla 16oz. - $15: Traditional tomato and pepper sauce
- Salsa Roja 16oz. - $15: Classic colorful sauce with heat
- Alfajores Dulce de Leche Box (6pk) - $15: Shortbread cookies with dulce de leche center Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, 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 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Café chico - $3.5: Espresso
- Café doble - $4.5: Americano
- Café con leche - $5.5: Latte
- Submarino cargado - $6: Mocha
- Chocolate negro - $5: Milk chocolate
- Chocolate blanco - $5: White chocolate
- Cappuccino add submarino - $6.5: Hot chocolate served with a chocolate bar
- Matè cocido con leche - $5.5: Matè with frothy steamed milk
- Housemade tereré - $5: Cold yerba matè