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: vegetarian, vegan, low-fat, pescatarian, low-sodium, plant-based, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, gerd, volumetrics, alkaline, aip, tlc, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently open
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, 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 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 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, Pescatarian 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: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Tortilla Soup - $11: Grilled corn, chicken, avocado, pico de gallo, tortilla chips, queso fresco 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 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, Pescatarian 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak & Shrimp Al Diablo - $16: Grilled poblanos & onions, cabbage salad, pico de gallo, spicy habanero salsa, rice, beans 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, Pescatarian 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: Low-Sodium, 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Burrito/Bowl - $16: Guacamole, pickled red onions, cabbage salad, cilantro & onion, cilantro cream, rice, beans Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics 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 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- TLC Regular Burrito/Bowl - $13: Pico de gallo, cabbage salad, mucho chile salsa, rice, beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian 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 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: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Churro Waffles - $12: Belgian waffle, cinnamon sugar, mexican cajeta caramel sauce, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Berry Waffles - $15: Churro waffle, macerated strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream, maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Mexican Rice (Pint) - $6 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans (Pint) - $6: Black, pinto, refried black, or refried pinto Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Potatoes (Pint) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, 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, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
Beverages
- Seasonal Agua Fresca - $4 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Horchata - $5
- Café Horchata - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Agave Margarita - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bloody Maria - $10
- Strawberry Mimosa - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Restaurants near The Little Chihuahua
- Estela's Fresh Sandwiches — Mexican
- Nopalito — Mexican
- Santeria — Mexican
- StreetTaco — Mexican
- Woods Cole Valley — Mexican
- Panchitas — Mexican
- Pancho Villa — Mexican
- Taqueria El Buen Sabor — Mexican
- Chile Lindo — Mexican
- Tacolicious — Mexican
- Tacobar — Mexican
- Taqueria Cancun — Mexican
