Nopalito – Mexican
Nopalito pulses with the vibrant energy of a sun-drenched Mexican kitchen, where the air is fragrant with the scent of toasted chiles and freshly pressed masa. Crisp totopos and zesty ceviche tostadas offer a bright, coastal crunch, while soulful offerings like steaming Veracruz tamales and golden beef empanadas provide a comforting, deep-rooted warmth. From the jewel-toned pomegranate seeds atop achiote-roasted sprouts to the restorative depth of a traditional caldo, every dish celebrates the bold, colorful spirit of authentic regional flavors.
306, Broderick Street, San Francisco, 94117 +14155353969 https://www.nopalitosf.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, 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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Nopalito
Dairy-Free at Nopalito
Nopalito in San Francisco has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Achiote Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate, Whole Pinquito Beans and Chips & Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Nopalito
Nopalito in San Francisco has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Achiote Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate, Whole Pinquito Beans and Fish Tacos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Nopalito
Nopalito in San Francisco has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Trout, Sweet Potato Tacos Dorados and Carnitas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Nopalito
Nopalito in San Francisco has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fieldwork Pilsner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Nopalito
Nopalito in San Francisco has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fieldwork Pilsner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Nopalito
Nopalito in San Francisco has 15 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Achiote Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate, Whole Pinquito Beans and Chips & Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Nopalito
Nopalito in San Francisco has 25 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Achiote Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate, Whole Pinquito Beans and Chips & Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Nopalito
Nopalito in San Francisco has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mexican Rice, Caldo Tlalpeño and Whole Pinquito 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 Nopalito
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Mole Enchiladas | 193.5 g | 61.4 g |
| Sweet Potato Tacos Dorados | 37.8 g | 50.6 g |
| Red Quesadilla | 88.7 g | 48 g |
| Green Chilaquiles | 35.2 g | 42.4 g |
| Carne Asada with Rajas and Chorizo | 19.5 g | 42.4 g |
| Veracruz Tamale | 33.7 g | 38.4 g |
| Market Salad | 31.9 g | 25.3 g |
| Ceviche Nayarita Tostada | 16.5 g | 25.2 g |
| Red Chilaquiles | 46.4 g | 23.9 g |
| Totopos con Chile | 66.8 g | 20.1 g |
| Carnitas | 0 g | 18.9 g |
| Grilled Trout | 0 g | 17.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Chips & Guacamole - $13: House made corn tortilla chips and guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Totopos con Chile - $12: Chips tossed in salsa de árbol, cotija cheese, onion, cilantro, crema and lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Nayarita Tostada - $16.5: Crispy corn tortilla, lime marinated fish, smashed avocado, cucumber, carrot, cabbage, onion, cilantro and salsa piquin Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veracruz Tamale - $10: Soft masa, banana leaf, guajillo & ancho chile braised chicken, manteca, habanero pickled onions, cilantro and salsa de venas Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Tacos Dorados - $12: Crispy rolled tortillas, roasted sweet potato, jalapeño, spicy pickled onions, cabbage, queso fresco, crema and salsa chipotle Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Achiote Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate - $12: Fried Brussels sprouts, guajillo chile, achiote, orange, pomegranate, salsa de chipotle and pickled red onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Picadillo Gorditas - $17: Two corn tortilla pockets, refried black beans, grass-fed beef, potato, carrot, queso fresco, cabbage, onion, cilantro and salsa de venas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Beef Empanada - $15: Fried masa pastry, grass-fed beef, tomato, jalapeño, cabbage, queso fresco and salsa frita de guajillo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soups
- Market Salad - $14: Little gem lettuce, seasonal market veggies, pickled onion, spicy peanuts, cotija cheese and smoked jalapeño vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caldo Tlalpeño - $20: Chicken consommé, seasonal vegetables, garbanzo beans, avocado, queso fresco and chipotle adobado Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Pozole - $20: Soup of pork shoulder, hominy and ancho chile. Served with radish, cabbage, onion, oregano, lime and corn tortilla chips Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Red Chilaquiles - $19: Lunch only. Tortilla chips, scrambled eggs, jack cheese, guajillo & arbol chile salsa, fresh epazote, serranos, crema, onions and cilantro Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Green Chilaquiles - $19: Lunch only. Tortilla chips, scrambled eggs, jack cheese, tomatillo, cilantro, pasilla chile and pumpkin seed salsa, serranos, crema, onions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: brunch, lunch
- Huevos al Nido - $18: Lunch only. Refried black beans, two poached eggs, jack cheese and salsa macha Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: lunch
- Adobo Chicken Torta - $18.5: Lunch only. Sandwich of adobo marinated chicken breast, refried beans, avocado, cabbage, crema, salsa escabeche, housemade bun and potato chips Available at: lunch
- Chicken Pibil Panuchos - $15: Black bean filled fried yellow corn tortilla, citrus & annatto seed braised chicken, cabbage, pickled red onion and salsa de chile habanero Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Puebla Style Arab Taco - $17: Flour tortilla, marinated pork, onion, fresh oregano, spices, cilantro and salsa de morita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos - $15: Two soft corn tortillas, achiote & guajillo chile marinated grilled fish, orange, cabbage, onion, cilantro and salsa chipotle de tomatillo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Quesadilla - $18: Mulato chile-corn tortilla, cascabel & guajillo chile pork, crispy skin, jack cheese, queso fresco, onion and cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squash and Brussels Sprouts Quesadilla - $18: Yellow corn tortilla, roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, onion, jalapeño, fresh epazote, jack cheese, queso fresco and salsa macha (contains peanuts) Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Mole Enchiladas - $26: Three rolled corn tortillas, braised chicken, mole poblano, onions, sesame seeds, queso fresco and Mexican rice (contains peanuts & gluten) Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas - $30: Braised pork, orange, bay leaf, milk and cinnamon. Served with cabbage salad, curtidos, salsa cruda and tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Birria - $31: Grass-fed beef stewed in ancho chile, roasted tomatoes, sesame seeds & spices. Served with Mexican rice, salsa de arbol and tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Trout - $31: Seared arbol chile marinated trout, braised butter beans, grilled romanita, salsa verde de epazote y limon and tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada with Rajas and Chorizo - $31: Seared garlic & lime marinated Bavette steak, refried black beans, pasilla chile, nopales, Oaxacan chorizo, queso fresco, salsa de arbol y tomatillo and tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mexican Rice - $6.5: Basmati rice, tomato, carrot, onion, garlic Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Pinquito Beans - $6.5: Organic Rancho Gordo beans slow-braised with onion & guajillo chile Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Arroz con Leche - $9: Rice pudding with polvorones Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Nopalitano Flan - $9: Custard, caramel and seasonal fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Norte54 Concha - $5: Traditional Mexican pan dulce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Norte54 Buñuelo - $5: Crispy cinnamon sugar fritter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Margarita - $15: Pueblo Viejo blanco tequila, lime, Alma Finca orange liqueur, agave nectar
- Mezcal Margarita - $15: Catedral mezcal, lime, Alma Finca orange liqueur, agave nectar
- Pájaro - $15: Pueblo Viejo blanco, pineapple, Aperol, lime, rosemary syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Killer Bee - $15: Catedral mezcal, lemon, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Rosalito - $15: Hibiscus-chile tequila, lemon, Alma Finca orange liqueur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Mezcal Paloma - $15: Catedral mezcal, grapefruit, lime, soda, Cynar
- Bloody Maria - $15: Pueblo Viejo blanco, tomato, orange, smoked jalapeño, lemon
- Romero - $15: Catedral mezcal, Ancho Reyes liqueur, lemon, rosemary syrup, Angostura bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Hechizo - $15: Pueblo Viejo blanco, Limpia'uras, lime, Alma Finca orange liqueur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mezcal Sucio - $18: Del Maguey Vida de Muertos, Dolin dry vermouth, curtido brine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Frozen Guava Margarita - $15: Pueblo Viejo blanco tequila, guava, orange, lime, Alma Finca orange liqueur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Berryessa La Fuerza Lager - $9: Mexican-Style Lager 16oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Fieldwork Pilsner - $9: Pilsner 16oz Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pizza Port IPA - $9: IPA 16oz Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Moonlight Death & Taxes Black Lager - $9: Black Lager 16oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Michelada - $11: La Fuerza with sangrita (tomato, smoked jalapeño, orange, lime and salt)
- Heineken 0.0 - $7: Non-Alcoholic 11oz
- Pineapple Agua Fresca - $6.5: Pineapple, lime, agave
- Hibiscus-Orange Agua Fresca - $6.5: Hibiscus, orange, lime, agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Horchata - $7.5: Almonds, brown rice, cinnamon, agave
- Oaxacan Style Horchata - $8: Almonds, brown rice, cinnamon, agave, seasonal fruit puree Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Tepache - $6.5: Fermented pineapple, cinnamon, piloncillo, star anise Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Dear Francis Coffee - $5: Good Neighbor Blend Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Café de Olla - $5.5: Coffee with spiced piloncillo syrup & milk
- Champurrado - $5.5: Masa-based hot chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Nopalito
- Is Nopalito dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Nopalito has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Achiote Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate, Whole Pinquito Beans and Chips & Guacamole.
- What can I eat at Nopalito on a dairy-free diet?
- Achiote Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate, Whole Pinquito Beans and Chips & Guacamole carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Nopalito have vegan options?
- Yes. 15 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Achiote Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate and Whole Pinquito Beans.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Nopalito?
- Chicken Mole Enchiladas, at roughly 61.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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