Chao Pescao

Restaurant · Latin AmericanCivic Center

6 dishes marked gluten free

57 dishesmenu read 9 Novchaopescaosf.com

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Lunch & Dinner

Bocadillos

  • Pan de Bono$3

    Warm tapioca rolls, queso fresco

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Repollitos$16

    Brussels sprouts, honey-lime vinaigrette, queso fresco

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Yuca Frita$14

    Crispy cassava fries, chipotle aioli, garlic mojo

    VegetarianLikely egg

  • Tostones$15

    Crispy green plantain, lime salt, avocado-pistachio salsa verde

    VeganLikely nuts

  • Maduros$15

    Sweet plantain, black bean puree, queso fresco

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Colombian-Style Chicharron$20

    Crispy pork belly, housemade chile de árbol salsa, fresh lime

    Free of gluten

  • Ceviche de la Casa$16

    Seabass, grapefruit, orange, avocado, red onion, sweet potato, cilantro, jalapeño, lime, plantain chips

    Likely fish

Empanadas Vallunas

  • Empanada de Res$20

    Shredded flank steak, yellow potato, tomato, aji rojo

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Empanada de Cerdo$20

    Slow-cooked garlic pork, sweet plantain, black bean, queso fresco, habanero salsa

    Likely dairy

  • Empanada de Pollo$20

    Shredded chicken, yellow potato, tomato, aji rojo

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Empanada de Vegetal$20

    Sweet potato, garbanzo, tomato, kale, rice, habanero salsa

    Vegan

Ensaladas

  • Quinoa y Aguacate$22.50

    Crispy quinoa, avocado, black bean, red pepper, tomato, grilled corn, red onion, pepitas, cilantro, smoky honey-lime dressing

    Vegan

  • Kale César con Camarón$26

    Kale, jumbo garlic shrimp, pickled red onion, cotija, cuban bread croutons, cumin caesar dressing

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Ensalada Havana$23

    Roasted pork, mixed greens, jicama, radish, pickled red onion, spiced pepitas, cilantro, queso fresco, gremolata de chicharron, lime…

    Likely dairy

Sándwiches

  • Cubano$21

    Applewood-smoked ham, roasted pork, garlic mojo, swiss-gruyere, pickle, dijon mustard, housemade cuban bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hamburguesa$20

    House ground beef, american cheese, potato sticks, caramelized onion, chipotle aioli, brioche bun

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Cemita Poblana$22

    Chicken milanesa, avocado, oaxaca cheese, cabbage, pickled red onion, chipotle aioli, brioche bun

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Pan con Bistec$22

    Top sirloin, griddled onion, chimichurri, cumin aioli, tomato, lettuce, crispy potato sticks, housemade cuban bread

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Imposible Vegiburguesa$21

    Impossible patty, american cheese, pickle, caramelized onion, tomato, shredded lettuce, crispy potato sticks, chipotle, brioche bun

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

Arepas Rellenas

  • Arepa de Bistec$20

    Sliced top sirloin, pickled red onion, cheddar, habanero salsa

    Likely dairy

  • Arepa de Puerco$20

    Slow-cooked pork, sweet plantains, black bean, cilantro, chile de árbol salsa

    Free of gluten

  • Arepa de Cemita$20

    Chicken milanesa, avocado, pickled red onion, oaxaca cheese

    Likely dairy

  • Arepa de Vegetal$20

    Avocado, queso fresco, coleslaw, cilantro, ajo rojo salsa

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Especiales

  • Ropa Vieja$29

    Shredded beef, green olive, red bell pepper, tomato, bacon, oregano. Served with black beans, rice & choice of crispy or sweet plantains

  • Lechon Cubano$28

    Slow-cooked pork shoulder, garlic mojo, habañero salsa, gremolata de chicharron. Served with black beans, rice & choice of crispy or sweet…

    Free of dairy

  • Tajín Fried Chicken$33

    Marinated chicken, mexican spices, lime, chile de árbol salsa. Served with black beans, rice & choice of crispy or sweet plantains

  • Camarones al Ajillo$40

    Jumbo shrimp, butter, herbs, mojo. Served with black beans, rice & choice of crispy or sweet plantains

    Contains shellfishLikely dairy

  • Bistec de Palomilla$34

    Thin-cut marinated ribeye steak, griddled onion, parsley, lime, garlic. Served with black beans, rice & choice of crispy or sweet plantains

    Free of gluten

  • Lechon de Yaca$27

    Jackfruit, garlic, red onion, oregano, garlic mojo. Served with black beans, rice & choice of crispy or sweet plantains

    Vegan

  • Vegana Ropa Vieja$29

    Jackfruit, green olive, red bell pepper, tomato, mushroom, oregano. Served with black beans, rice & choice of crispy or sweet plantains

    Vegan

Al Lado

  • Arepa$4

    Cornflour flatbread

    Vegetarian

  • Arepa with Cheese$7

    Cornflour flatbread with mozzarella cheese

    Likely dairy

  • Un Pan de Bono$3

    Warm tapioca roll, queso fresco

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Papas Fritas$10

    Chipotle aioli, garlic mojo

    VegetarianLikely egg

  • Ensalada$10

    Lettuce, radish, jicama, pickled red onion, cilantro, queso fresco, lime vinaigrette

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Stella's Arroz Blanco$5

    Bowl of white rice

    Vegan

  • Catalina's Frijoles Negros$6

    Bowl of black beans

    Vegan

  • Una Empanada Vallunas$7.50

    One crispy cornmeal masa turnover (choose one style)

    Free of gluten

Postres

  • Arroz con Dulce de Leche$12

    Rice pudding, dulce de leche, cinnamon, spiced rum raisins

    Likely dairy

  • Tembleque$11

    Coconut custard, grand marnier, berry compote

    Vegan

  • Tarta de Queso Sin Azúcar$14

    Monkfruit sweetened cheesecake, almond crust, chocolate, guava

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Alfajores (4)$10

    Shortbread cookie, dulce de leche, toasted coconut

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Rocko's Café con Leche$13

    Bustelo coffee, condensed milk, 2 alfajores

    Likely dairy

Dessert Menu

Postres

  • Tarta de Queso Sin Azúcar$14

    Monkfruit sweetened cheesecake, almond crust, dark chocolate, guava sauce

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Rocko's Café con Leche$13

    Puerto Rican coffee, 2 alfajores

    Likely dairy

Kids Menu

Sandwiches

  • Mini Cubano$12

    Pork, ham, gruyere, pickle, mustard, cuban bread. Served with fries

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hamburguesa (Kids)$14

    Beef patty, american cheese, ketchup, brioche. Served with fries

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Milanese$14

    Fried chicken, mozzarella cheese, coleslaw, brioche. Served with fries

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Arepa Rellena

  • Arepa Rellena de Bistec$12

    Sliced top sirloin steak, potato sticks, white american. Served with fries

    Likely dairy

  • Arepa Rellena de Puerco$12

    Pork, sweet plantain, black bean, oaxaca cheese. Served with fries

    Likely dairy

  • Arepa Rellena de Pollo$12

    Fried chicken, oaxaca cheese. Served with fries

    Likely dairy

  • Arepa Rellena de Vegetal$12

    Avocado, queso fresco. Served with fries

    Likely dairy

Especiales

  • Ropa Vieja (Kids)$15

    Served with rice, black beans & sweet plantains

  • Lechon Cubano (Kids)$15

    Served with rice, black beans & sweet plantains

  • Lechon de Yaca (Vegan)$15

    Served with rice, black beans & sweet plantains

    Vegan

  • Vegetariano Ropa Vieja$15

    Served with rice, black beans & sweet plantains

  • Una Empanada$15

    Served with rice, black beans & sweet plantains

    Likely gluten

What the menu saysThe majority of our menu is gluten-free. Please inquire with your server for details.
  • The majority of our menu is gluten-free. Please inquire with your server for details.

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address272 McAllister Street, Civic Center
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Latin American
Phone+1 415-621-2200
Websitechaopescaosf.com
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from chaopescaosf.com
Hours
  • Monday11:30am–8:30pm
  • Tuesday11:30am–8:30pm
  • Wednesday11:30am–8:30pm
  • Thursday11:30am–8:30pm
  • Friday11:30am–8:30pm
  • Saturday11:30am–8:30pm
  • SundayClosed
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Chao Pescao

Does Chao Pescao have gluten-free options?

Yes: 6 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Chao Pescao coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “The majority of our menu is gluten-free.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Chao Pescao open?

Monday: 11:30am–8:30pm. Tuesday: 11:30am–8:30pm. Wednesday: 11:30am–8:30pm. Thursday: 11:30am–8:30pm. Friday: 11:30am–8:30pm. Saturday: 11:30am–8:30pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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