The Little Chihuahua – Mexican
This lively neighborhood haunt radiates warmth, drawing guests in with the savory steam of house-made pozole and the irresistible crunch of golden, salt-dusted chips. The kitchen masterfully bridges the gap between nostalgic comfort and contemporary freshness, serving up everything from decadent birriaquiles to vibrant kale salads and signature burritos stuffed with sweet fried plantains. It is a spirited destination where bold, zesty flavors meet a relaxed atmosphere, making every meal feel like a festive, flavor-packed escape.
1431, Polk Street https://www.thelittlechihuahua.com/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, zone, 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 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole & Chips, Beans and Vegan Chocolate Brownie. 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 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Burrito/Bowl, Guacamole & Chips and Beans. 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 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole & Chips, Beans and Vegan Chocolate Brownie. 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 16 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole & Chips, Beans and Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie. 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 Beans, TLC Regular Burrito/Bowl and Grilled Veggie & Soyrizo Burrito/Bowl. 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 - Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 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, shredded radish, cilantro, onions, lime, corn tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Tortilla Soup - $11: Grilled corn, chicken, diced 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
- Vegan Breakfast Burrito/Bowl - $16: Plant-based eggs, vegan cheddar, beans, mexican potatoes, avocado, wild mushrooms, cilantro & onions, smoky salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, 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
Sides
- Mexican Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans - $6: Choice of black, pinto, refried black, or refried pinto Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Potatoes - $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: breakfast, brunch, 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
Desserts
- Churro Waffles - $12: Belgian waffles, cinnamon sugar, whipped cream, mexican cajeta caramel sauce 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
- Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Vegan Chocolate Brownie - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Horchata - $5
- Café Horchata - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Seasonal Agua Fresca - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- 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 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole & Chips, Beans and Vegan Chocolate Brownie.
- What can I eat at The Little Chihuahua on a dairy-free diet?
- Guacamole & Chips, Beans and Vegan Chocolate Brownie carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Little Chihuahua have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole & Chips and Beans.
- 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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