Santeria – Mexican
Santeria pulses with a spirited, high-energy atmosphere where the air is thick with the irresistible aroma of charred corn and bubbling cheese. Friends gather around shared plates of velvety house guacamole and golden, crispy cauliflower, diving into a menu that balances smoky BBQ nachos with the zesty crunch of traditional flautas and savory empanadas. This lively sanctuary transforms casual dining into a bold sensory celebration, where every bite of spice-dusted esquites or bubbling queso fundido feels like a festive occasion.
2251, Market Street, San Francisco, 94114 +14158964496 https://santeria-sf.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Santeria
Dairy-Free at Santeria
Santeria in San Francisco has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whole Wheat Vegan Chicharrones, Rice and Sayulita Miracle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Santeria
Santeria in San Francisco has 16 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans, Puffy Tacos and Crispy Cauliflower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Santeria
Santeria in San Francisco has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Esquites. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Santeria
Santeria in San Francisco has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Brussels Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Santeria
Santeria in San Francisco has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chorizo Omelette and Brussels Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Santeria
Santeria in San Francisco has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whole Wheat Vegan Chicharrones, Rice and Agua Fresca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Santeria
Santeria in San Francisco has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans, Puffy Tacos and Crispy Cauliflower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Santeria
Santeria in San Francisco has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans, Rice and Fresh Salad. 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 Santeria
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Puffy Tacos | 71.6 g | 65.4 g |
| Enchiladas Verdes | 21 g | 42.2 g |
| Flautas | 13.6 g | 33 g |
| Santeria Avocado Toast | 31 g | 32.1 g |
| Michoacan Carnitas | 53.7 g | 31.1 g |
| Breakfast Tacos | 88 g | 29.8 g |
| House Guacamole | 48.5 g | 28.2 g |
| Rivera Rolls | 116.3 g | 27.3 g |
| Esquites | 25.9 g | 26.7 g |
| Chilaquiles | 46.5 g | 26.1 g |
| Tres Leches Trifle | 59 g | 25 g |
| Tofu Al Pastor Tacos | 77.5 g | 21.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- House Guacamole - $14: Fresh avocado, tomatoes, onions, cotija cheese, whole wheat vegan chicharrones, blue corn tostada Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Cauliflower - $11: Breaded cauliflower florets, spicy kick, house creamy chimichurri sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esquites - $11: Organic charred corn off the cob, crema, housemade chili powder Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papas Bravas - $11: Spicy wild potatoes, chipotle adobo sauce, garlic, cilantro Dietary tags: South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido - $14: Oaxaca, gouda & monterrey cheese blend, peppers, tomatoes, spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Wings - $14: 6 bone-in wings, prickly pear habanero glaze, garlic, cilantro, lime, jalapeños, house-made ranch cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flautas - $14: 3 corn flautas, chicken tinga, lettuce, cotija cheese, crema, guacachile salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanadas - $14: 2 empanadas, Oaxaca cheese, chorizo, potato, house creamy chimichurri sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Nachos - $16: Tequila & chile de arbol-infused barbecue chicken, toasted chips, refried beans, guacamole, crema, pico de gallo, cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $14: Little gem lettuce, traditional caesar anchovy dressing, citrus, parmesan, croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Salad - $14: Avocado, baby romaine, beets, cucumber, queso fresco, cilantro vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos & Quesadillas
- Lamb Birria Quesadilla - $16: Slow roasted lamb birria, handmade flour tortilla, Monterey Jack cheese, side of consomé Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tinga Quesadilla - $16: Monterey Jack cheese, shredded chicken tinga, fresh avocado, nopal y maza tortilla, guacachile salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesa Tacos - $13: 2 tacos, handmade masa tortilla, griddled cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, cotija, crema, pickled onion, tequila salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesabirrias - $16: 3 mini tacos, housemade corn tortilla, Oaxaca cheese, Jalisco style beef birria, consome Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Tacos - $13: 2 tacos, pasilla-marinated pork, roasted pineapple, cilantro, onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Puffy Tacos - $16: 2 tacos, handmade corn masa tortilla, cheese-lined, fried, lettuce, cotija, crema, chile de arbol sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Fish Tacos - $18: 2 tacos, battered mahi mahi, avocado aioli, shredded lettuce, salsa morita Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom and Cactus Tacos - $13: 2 tacos, portobello mushroom, thyme-garlic sauce, cactus salad, tortilla verde, agave sauce, morita salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Enchiladas Verdes - $18: 2 chicken enchiladas, creamy green tomatillo sauce, melted cheese, crema, side of crispy cauliflower Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Molcajete - $45: Serves two. Angus steak, shrimp, mahi mahi, octopus, chicken, Mexican chorizo, nopales, grilled queso fresco, salsa, beans, house tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Michoacan Carnitas - $28: Half-pound tender pork, banana leaf, cuerito, escabeche, refried beans, salsa cruda, 3 handmade corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $28: Skirt steak, nopal, spring onions, chile asado, rice, beans, 3 handmade tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Santeria Avocado Toast - $16: Bolillo bread, special bean purée, cotija, two eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Rivera Rolls - $14: Buttered sweet toast, strawberry jam, dulce de leche, anise, fresh strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: brunch
- Baby Breakfast Burrito - $13: Mexican chorizo, ham, bacon bits, scrambled eggs, cheese, refried beans, pico de gallo, crema Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tofu Al Pastor Tacos - $14: Corn tortilla, crispy tofu, onions, cilantro, pineapple, al pastor sauce Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chilaquiles - $17: Free-range fried eggs, guajillo sauce, organic corn chips, crema, cotija Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $17: Handmade corn tortilla, free range egg, black beans, salsa verde, queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo Omelette - $17: Chorizo, mushrooms, cheese, side salad Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Tacos - $13: Scrambled free range eggs, refried beans, pickled onion, guacachile, side salad Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Rice - $5 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans - $5: Refried or black, cotija cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Wheat Vegan Chicharrones - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tres Leches Trifle - $10: Rum spiced vanilla cake, sliced almonds, anise, fresh cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Churros - $10: 5 churros, cinnamon & sugar, dulce de leche dipping sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Whiskey Melonade - $16: Johnnie Walker Double Black Whiskey, Melón liqueur, cantaloupe syrup, citrus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Santería Cocktail - $15: Tequila blanco, mezcal, velvet falernum, jalapeño cordial, citrus, bitters, black lava salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Sayulita Miracle - $16: Plantation rum, velvet falernum, orgeat, mango and guava cordials, coconut cream, pineapple, citrus, milk Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Zicatela - $16: Tequila reposado, passion fruit, yuzu liquor, citrus, agave, foaming bitters, tajin rim Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal
- Mexican Gringo - $15: Tamarind-chili infused tequila, mango cordial, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Michelada - $12: Housemade sangrita, chamoy, fresh lime, chili salt, choice of beer
- Agua Fresca - $6: Hibiscus flower, strawberry, mint, organic agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Cafe de Olla - $4: Chiapas Mayan Harvest coffee, cinnamon, piloncillo, cloves
- Mexican Coke - $5
Frequently Asked Questions about Santeria
- Is Santeria dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Santeria has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whole Wheat Vegan Chicharrones, Rice and Sayulita Miracle.
- What can I eat at Santeria on a dairy-free diet?
- Whole Wheat Vegan Chicharrones, Rice and Sayulita Miracle carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Santeria have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Whole Wheat Vegan Chicharrones and Rice.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Santeria?
- Puffy Tacos, at roughly 65.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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