The Little Chihuahua – Mexican
Sun-drenched and vibrant, this neighborhood gem hums with the energy of a modern cantina where the air is thick with the savory scent of simmering pozole and freshly mashed guacamole. Diners dive into towering plates of loaded nachos and golden fried plantains, or find soulful comfort in bowls of birriaquiles that bridge the gap between traditional Mexican heritage and contemporary flair. Whether you are tucking into a hearty black bean burrito or a bright, citrus-kissed kale salad, every bite celebrates bold, honest flavors in a space that feels like a perpetual summer afternoon.
292, Divisadero Street, San Francisco +14152558225 https://www.thelittlechihuahua.com/locations/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at The Little Chihuahua
Dairy-Free at The Little Chihuahua
The Little Chihuahua in San Francisco has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans (Pint), Guacamole & Chips and Mexican Potatoes (Pint). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Little Chihuahua
The Little Chihuahua in San Francisco has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including House Salsa (Pint). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Little Chihuahua
The Little Chihuahua in San Francisco has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including TLC Regular Burrito/Bowl, Grilled Veggie & Soyrizo Burrito/Bowl and Salmon Burrito/Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Little Chihuahua
The Little Chihuahua in San Francisco has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Birriaquiles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Little Chihuahua
The Little Chihuahua in San Francisco has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seasonal Agua Fresca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Little Chihuahua
The Little Chihuahua in San Francisco has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans (Pint), Guacamole & Chips and Strawberry Mimosa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Little Chihuahua
The Little Chihuahua in San Francisco has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including TLC Regular Burrito/Bowl, Grilled Veggie & Soyrizo Burrito/Bowl and Beans (Pint). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at The Little Chihuahua
The Little Chihuahua in San Francisco has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including TLC Regular Burrito/Bowl, Grilled Veggie & Soyrizo Burrito/Bowl and Beans (Pint). 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 The Little Chihuahua
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Birriaquiles | 50.2 g | 78.4 g |
| Chilaquiles Burrito | 51.7 g | 65.7 g |
| Classic Tortilla Soup | 58.1 g | 59 g |
| Fried Plantain & Black Bean Burrito/Bowl | 118 g | 57.9 g |
| Chorizo & Egg Torta | 71.3 g | 57.2 g |
| Grilled Veggie & Soyrizo Burrito/Bowl | 108.4 g | 53.5 g |
| Todo Dia Breakfast Burrito/Bowl | 113.1 g | 51.3 g |
| Garlic Shrimp Burrito/Bowl | 118.7 g | 50.8 g |
| Al Pastor Burrito/Bowl | 99.4 g | 49.5 g |
| Steak & Shrimp Al Diablo | 86.6 g | 48.9 g |
| TLC Regular Burrito/Bowl | 93.7 g | 40.1 g |
| TLC Super Nachos | 33.7 g | 36.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Guacamole & Chips - $11: Always fresh avocados Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- TLC Super Nachos - $15: Guajillo salsa, black beans, jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, choice of pollo asado or carne asada Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birriaquiles - $16: Tortilla chips, creamy chile sauce, slow-braised beef birria, grilled poblanos & onions, sour cream, pico de gallo, cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Fried Plantains - $7: Refried black beans, sour cream, smoky chile salsa, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajita Quesadilla - $13: Jack cheese, grilled poblanos & onions, choice of pollo asado or carne asada Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salad
- House-Made Pozole - $13: Braised pork stew, white hominy, cabbage salad, radish, cilantro, onions, lime, corn tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Tortilla Soup - $11: Grilled corn, chicken, avocado, pico de gallo, tortilla chips, queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Old School Tostada Salad - $17: Cucumbers, roasted bell peppers, queso fresco, mango salsa, pico de gallo, vegan cilantro lime dressing, black beans, choice of protein Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camila’s Kale Salad - $14: Baby kale, grilled corn, pickled red onions, apple chipotle vinaigrette, pico de gallo, avocado, cotija cheese, roasted pepitas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Fried Plantain & Black Bean Burrito/Bowl - $15: Jack cheese, roasted bell peppers, sour cream, pico de gallo, cilantro & onion, smoky chile salsa, rice, beans Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak & Shrimp Al Diablo - $16: Grilled poblanos & onions, cabbage salad, pico de gallo, spicy habanero salsa, rice, beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Veggie & Soyrizo Burrito/Bowl - $15: Roasted cauliflower, grilled corn, poblanos & onions, cabbage salad, pico de gallo, guacamole, smoky chile salsa, rice, beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Burrito/Bowl - $15: Grilled poblanos & onions, jack cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro & onion, smoky chile & grilled pineapple salsas, rice, beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp Burrito/Bowl - $16: Avocado, black beans, cabbage salad, pico de gallo, cilantro & onion, smoky chile salsa, rice, beans Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Burrito/Bowl - $16: Guacamole, pickled red onions, cabbage salad, cilantro & onion, cilantro cream, rice, beans Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Todo Dia Breakfast Burrito/Bowl - $13: Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, mexican potatoes, beans, cilantro & onion, smoky chile salsa, fresh avocado Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
- TLC Regular Burrito/Bowl - $13: Pico de gallo, cabbage salad, mucho chile salsa, rice, beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch
- Chorizo & Egg Torta - $15: Pork chorizo, mexican potatoes, fried egg, toasted torta roll, cheddar cheese, refried black beans, guacamole, pickled onions, smoky chile salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chilaquiles Burrito - $13: Two fried eggs, chilaquiles, grilled poblanos, onion, jack cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, cotija cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Churro Waffles - $12: Belgian waffle, cinnamon sugar, mexican cajeta caramel sauce, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Berry Waffles - $15: Churro waffle, macerated strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream, maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Mexican Rice (Pint) - $6 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans (Pint) - $6: Black, pinto, refried black, or refried pinto Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Potatoes (Pint) - $6 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
- House Salsa (Pint) - $6: Choice of pico de gallo, roasted tomato, smoky chile, avocado tomatillo, or spicy habanero 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
Beverages
- Seasonal Agua Fresca - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Horchata - $5
- Café Horchata - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Agave Margarita - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bloody Maria - $10
- Strawberry Mimosa - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about The Little Chihuahua
- Is The Little Chihuahua dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Little Chihuahua has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans (Pint), Guacamole & Chips and Mexican Potatoes (Pint).
- What can I eat at The Little Chihuahua on a dairy-free diet?
- Beans (Pint), Guacamole & Chips and Mexican Potatoes (Pint) 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 The Little Chihuahua have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Beans (Pint) and Guacamole & Chips.
- Is The Little Chihuahua gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 The Little Chihuahua?
- Birriaquiles, at roughly 78.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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