El Metate
Restaurant · MexicanMission
No dishes marked gluten free
93 dishesmenu read 11 Novorder.elmetatesf.com
Always confirm with staffAnswers come from the venue’s own menu or its listed ingredients; none of them means a dish is safe. Kitchens share surfaces and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, tell staff and confirm before you order.
Menu
Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.
Menu
Sun–Sat 10:00 AM–9:00 PMTortas
- Chicken Milanesa Torta$19.24
French bread with creamy chipotle spread, lettuce, avocado, jalapeños, queso fresco, melted Monterey cheese, tomatoes, onions, gourmet…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, creamy, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Carnitas Torta$19.24
French bread with creamy jalapeño spread, avocado, jalapeños, queso fresco, melted Monterey cheese, refried beans, tomatoes, onions, cooked…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, creamy, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Grilled Steak Torta$20.28
French bread with mayonnaise spread, refried beans, avocado, jalapeños, queso fresco, melted Monterey cheese, tomatoes, onions, steak.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayonnaise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Al Pastor Torta$19.24
French bread with mayonnaise spread, refried beans, avocado, jalapeños, queso fresco, melted Monterey cheese, tomatoes, onions, marinated…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayonnaise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Fish Torta$19.24
French bread with creamy pickled cucumber spread, lettuce, avocado, jalapeños, queso fresco, melted Monterey cheese, tomatoes, onions…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, creamy, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Grilled Chicken Torta$19.24
French bread with mayonnaise spread, refried beans, avocado, jalapeños, queso fresco, melted Monterey cheese, tomatoes, onions, marinated…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayonnaise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Vegetables Torta$19.24
French bread with enchilada sauce spread, lettuce, avocado, jalapeños, queso fresco, melted Monterey cheese, tomatoes, onions, sautéed…
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
Burritos
- Grilled Steak Burrito$17.42
Top menu item. Flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, salsa fresca and juicy grilled steak.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Grilled Chicken Burrito$16.38
Top menu item. Flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, salsa fresca and marinated chicken thigh with Mexican spices.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Carnitas Burrito$16.38
Top menu item. Flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, salsa fresca and cooked pork in very hot oil to create a very tender meat and…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Vegetables Burrito$16.38
Top menu item. Flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, salsa fresca and sautéed zucchini, carrots, cabbage and broccoli.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Al Pastor Burrito$16.38
Top menu item. Flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, salsa fresca and marinated pork with Mexican spices.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Shrimp Burrito$19.50
Flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, salsa fresca and sautéed prawns with three kinds of salsas.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns, shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Chile Verde Burrito$16.38
Flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, salsa fresca and pork carnitas in a tomatillo sauce.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Fish Burrito$16.38
Flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, salsa fresca and fried marinated fish, lightly breaded.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Bistec a la Mexicana Burrito$17.42
Flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, salsa fresca and steak with sautéed onions, peppers and tomatoes.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Chicken Milanesa Burrito$17.42
Flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, salsa fresca and gourmet breaded chicken breast with Mexican spices (pan-fried in corn oil).
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Pollo in Chile Rojo Burrito$16.38
Flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, salsa fresca and chicken in a mild tomato sauce.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Chile Colorado Burrito$17.42
Flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, salsa fresca and steak and potatoes in a dry red pepper sauce.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
Tacos
- Fish Taco$7.02
Corn tortilla with marinated pan-fried fish (house recipe), rice, onions and salsa brava.
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Al Pastor Taco$5.98
Corn tortillas with marinated pork with Mexican spices, onions, cilantro and salsa brava.
- Grilled Steak Taco$7.02
Corn tortillas with steak, onions, cilantro and salsa brava.
- Carnitas Taco$5.98
Corn tortillas with cooked pork in very hot oil to create a very tender meat and delicious flavor, onions, cilantro and salsa brava.
- Grilled Chicken Taco$5.98
Corn tortillas with marinated chicken thigh with Mexican spices, onions, cilantro and salsa brava.
- Bistec a la Mexicana Taco$7.02
Corn tortillas with steak and sautéed onions, peppers and tomatoes, onions, cilantro and salsa brava.
- Vegetables Taco$5.98
Corn tortillas with sautéed zucchini, carrots, cabbage and broccoli, onions, cilantro and salsa brava.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Chicken Milanesa Taco$7.02
Corn tortillas with gourmet breaded chicken breast with Mexican spices (pan-fried in corn oil), onions, cilantro and salsa brava.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Chile Verde Taco$5.98
Corn tortillas with pork carnitas in a tomatillo sauce, onions, cilantro and salsa brava.
- Pollo in Chile Rojo Taco$5.98
Corn tortillas with chicken in a mild tomato sauce, onions, cilantro and salsa brava.
- Chile Colorado Tacos$7.02
Corn tortillas with steak and potatoes in a dry red pepper sauce, onions, cilantro and salsa brava.
Quesadillas
- Grilled Chicken Quesadilla$17.42
Flour tortilla stuffed with marinated chicken thigh with Mexican spices, Oaxaca cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and queso fresco. Served with…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Grilled Steak Quesadilla$18.46
Flour tortilla stuffed with steak, Oaxaca cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and queso fresco. Served with guacamole, salsa fresca and sour cream.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Al Pastor Quesadilla$17.42
Flour tortilla stuffed with marinated pork with Mexican spices, Oaxaca cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and queso fresco. Served with…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Vegetables Quesadilla$17.42
Flour tortilla stuffed with sautéed zucchini, carrots, cabbage and broccoli, Oaxaca cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and queso fresco. Served…
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Carnitas Quesadilla$17.42
Flour tortilla stuffed with cooked pork in very hot oil to create very tender meat and delicious flavor, Oaxaca cheese, Monterey Jack…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Chicken Milanesa Quesadilla$18.46
Flour tortilla stuffed with gourmet breaded chicken breast with Mexican spices (pan-fried in corn oil), Oaxaca cheese, Monterey Jack cheese…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Bistec a la Mexicana Quesadilla$18.46
Flour tortilla stuffed with steak and sautéed onions, peppers and tomatoes, Oaxaca cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and queso fresco. Served…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Chile Verde Quesadilla$17.42
Flour tortilla stuffed with pork carnitas in a tomatillo sauce, Oaxaca cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and queso fresco. Served with…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Fish Quesadilla$17.42
Flour tortilla stuffed with fried marinated fish, lightly breaded, Oaxaca cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and queso fresco. Served with…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Pollo in Chile Rojo Quesadilla$17.42
Flour tortilla stuffed with chicken in a mild tomato sauce, Oaxaca cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and queso fresco. Served with guacamole…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Chile Colorado Quesadilla$17.42
Nachos
- Grilled Steak Nachos$18.46
Freshly fried corn chips topped with beans, melted Monterey Jack cheese and steak. Topped with lettuce, guacamole, salsa fresca, sour…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Grilled Chicken Nachos$17.42
Freshly fried corn chips topped with beans, melted Monterey Jack cheese and marinated chicken thigh with Mexican spices. Topped with…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Carnitas Nachos$17.42
Freshly fried corn chips topped with beans, melted Monterey Jack cheese and cooked pork in very hot oil to create very tender meat and…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Al Pastor Nachos$17.42
Freshly fried corn chips topped with beans, melted Monterey Jack cheese and marinated pork with Mexican spices. Topped with lettuce…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Vegetables Nachos$17.42
Freshly fried corn chips topped with beans, melted Monterey Jack cheese and sautéed zucchini, carrots, cabbage and broccoli. Topped with…
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Bistec a la Mexicana Nachos$18.46
Freshly fried corn chips topped with beans, melted Monterey Jack cheese, steak and sautéed onions, peppers and tomatoes. Topped with…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Chile Verde Nachos$17.42
Freshly fried corn chips topped with beans, melted Monterey Jack cheese and pork carnitas in a tomatillo sauce. Topped with lettuce…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Chicken Milanesa Nachos$18.46
Freshly fried corn chips topped with beans, melted Monterey Jack cheese and gourmet breaded chicken breast with Mexican spices (pan-fried…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Pollo in Chile Rojo Nachos$17.42
Freshly fried corn chips topped with beans, melted Monterey Jack cheese and chicken in a mild tomato sauce. Topped with lettuce, guacamole…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Chile Colorado Nachos$18.46
Freshly fried corn chips topped with beans, melted Monterey Jack cheese and steak with potatoes in a dry red pepper sauce. Topped with…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Fish Nachos$17.42
Freshly fried corn chips topped with beans, melted Monterey Jack cheese and fried marinated fish, lightly breaded. Topped with lettuce…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
Platillos con sabor a Mexico
- Platillo del Mar$23.66
- Chile Relleno Plate (1)$19.50
Served with rice, beans, salad and tortilla.
- Tamales Plate$19.50
Homemade corn dough wrapped in corn husks. Served with rice, beans and salad. Choose your filling.
- Tostada Salad$17.42
Large fried flour tortilla bowl with black beans, meat, dressing, cucumber, onions, tomatoes, olives, jalapeños, Monterey cheese and…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Chicken Enchiladas Plate$18.46
Corn tortillas stuffed and rolled with chicken, homemade red dry pepper (mild) sauce or green tomatillo and cilantro sauce, topped with…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Cheese Enchiladas Plate$17.42
Corn tortillas stuffed and rolled with Monterey cheese, homemade red dry pepper (mild) sauce or green tomatillo and cilantro sauce, topped…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Chicken Flautas Plate$19.50
Corn tortillas stuffed with chicken, rolled and pan fried to order, topped with guacamole, salsa fresca, sour cream and queso fresco.…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, sour cream, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Steak Enchiladas Plate$19.50
Corn tortillas stuffed and rolled with steak, homemade red dry pepper (mild) sauce or green tomatillo and cilantro sauce, topped with…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Chicken Milanesa Plate$19.50
Gourmet breaded chicken breast with Mexican spices, pan fried to order. Served with rice, choice of beans and salad.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
Fish dishes
- Platillo del Mar$23.66
Shrimp, fish and calamari sautéed with peppers, onions, tomatoes and a special sauce, served over a bed of rice.
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Fish Taco Plate$19.50
2 tacos, rice, beans and side salad.
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Fish Quesadilla$17.42
Flour tortilla with Monterey Jack cheese and fried marinated fish, lightly breaded, folded and grilled, topped with queso fresco. Served…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
Shrimp dishes
- Shrimp Quesadilla$19.50
Flour tortilla with Monterey Jack cheese and shrimp, folded and topped with queso fresco. Served with salsa fresca, sour cream and…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns, shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Shrimp Taco$8.06
Corn tortillas with shrimp, rice, onions, cilantro and hot sauce. Sautéed prawns with three kinds of salsas.
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns, shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Shrimp Taco Plate$20.54
2 tacos, rice, beans and salad.
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
Special of the day
- Pork Chorizo$5.98
Mexican sausage made with ground pork, spices and dry peppers with a touch of vinegar. Subject to availability.
- Birria (Beef)$8.06
Slow-cooked beef marinated with red chili and spices, served in a regular burrito, super burrito, taco, nachos, quesadilla, plate or torta.…
- Taco Chicken Red Mole Sauce$7.02
Chicken red mole award winner. Home-made mole sauce served with corn tortillas, rice and salsa fresca.
- Burrito Chicken Red Mole Sauce$18.46
Chicken red mole award winner. Home-made mole sauce in a flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, salsa fresca, guacamole, cheese and…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Mole Enchiladas$19.50
Chicken red mole award winner. Home-made mole sauce served with rice, pinto beans and salsa fresca.
- Mole Plate$19.50
Chicken red mole award winner. Home-made mole sauce served with rice, pinto beans and salsa fresca.
- Pozole$19.50
Pork stew with hominy corn in homemade red sauce. Served with lettuce, onions and radish.
Soups
- Tortilla Soup$8
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
Dessert
- Gift Box Alfajores$12.22
Classic 12 mini alfajores filled with dulce de leche.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Flan$4.94
Homemade Mexican caramel custard.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Whole Flan$36.40
Serves 10 people.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Alfajores$3.74
Classic alfajores filled with dulce de leche.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Mex-Choco Cookies$3.90
Homemade with Mexican chocolate.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cookie): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Tres Leches Cup Cake$4.16
Light cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture and topped with fresh whipped cream.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cake): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists milk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
Online order menu
Sun–Sat 10:00 AM–9:00 PM (pickup and delivery)Tortas
- Chicken Milanesa Torta$19.24
Sweet roll bread with creamy chipotle spread, lettuce, avocado, jalapeños, queso fresco, melted Monterey cheese, tomatoes, onions, gourmet…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, creamy, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)
- Carnitas Torta$19.24
Sweet roll bread with creamy jalapeño spread, avocado, jalapeños, queso fresco, melted Monterey cheese, refried beans, tomatoes, onions…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, creamy, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)
- Grilled Steak Torta$20.28
Sweet roll bread with mayonnaise spread, refried beans, avocado, jalapeños, queso fresco, melted Monterey cheese, tomatoes, onions, flap…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayonnaise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)
- Al Pastor Torta$19.24
Sweet roll bread with mayonnaise spread, refried beans, avocado, jalapeños, queso fresco, melted Monterey cheese, tomatoes, onions…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayonnaise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)
- Fish Torta$19.24
Sweet roll bread with creamy pickled cucumber spread, lettuce, avocado, jalapeños, queso fresco, melted Monterey cheese, tomatoes, onions…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, creamy, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)
- Grilled Chicken Torta$19.24
Sweet roll bread with mayonnaise spread, refried beans, avocado, jalapeños, queso fresco, melted Monterey cheese, tomatoes, onions…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayonnaise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)
- Vegetables Torta$19.24
Sweet roll bread with enchilada sauce spread, lettuce, avocado, jalapeños, queso fresco, melted Monterey cheese, tomatoes, onions, sautéed…
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)
Burritos
- Grilled Steak Burrito$17.42
Top menu item. Flour tortilla stuffed with rice, beans, salsa fresca and juicy grilled flap meat cut and cooled in small pieces to cook…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)
Tacos
- Grilled Steak Taco$7.02
Corn tortillas with flap meat cut and cooled in small pieces to cook evenly, onions, cilantro and salsa brava.
Quesadillas
- Grilled Steak Quesadilla$18.46
Flour tortilla stuffed with flap meat cut and cooled in small pieces to cook evenly, Oaxaca cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and queso fresco.…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, queso): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)
Nachos
- Grilled Steak Nachos$18.46
Freshly fried corn chips topped with beans, melted Monterey Jack cheese and flap meat cut and cooled in small pieces to cook evenly. Topped…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (order.elmetatesf.com)
Special of the day
- Birria (Beef)$8.06
Slow cooked beef marinated with red chili and spices, served in regular burrito, super burrito, taco, nachos, quesadilla, plate or torta.…
The menu’s own key: Vegetarian (tag printed under dish) · VG Vegetarian
Catering menu
Catering: ordered ahead for groups, often priced per person. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.
Trays
- Rice or Beans Tray$20
Choose black beans, pinto beans or refried beans.
- Meats Tray$20
Grilled steak, bistec a la Mexicana, or steak & potatoes in red sauce.
- Chicken Tray$20
- Pastor, Carnitas or Carnitas in Chile Verde Tray$20
- Sautéed Shrimp Tray$20
In a cream & chipotle chili sauce.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists shrimp): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Sautéed Fresh Vegetables Tray$20
Fresh carrots, zucchini, cabbage & broccoli.
- Guacamole Tray$20
Chips are homemade: corn chips or mixed colored flour chips.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Salsa (Pico de Gallo) Tray$20
Chips are homemade: corn chips or mixed colored flour chips.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
Taco Bar
- Taco Bar$19.75
Choose meat: chicken, steak, veggies, fish, carnitas, chile verde, chile colorado, pastor, chicken chile rojo, milanesa, bistec a la…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
Appetizers
- Corn & Flour Chips with Guacamole$4.75
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Corn & Flour Chips with Salsa$4
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Corn & Flour Chips with Salsa & Guacamole$5.75
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
Entrees
- Burritos (Catering)$17.75
Flour tortilla stuffed with rice, choice of beans, salsa fresca and choice of stuffing from the taco bar menu. Add cheese, sour cream and…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Enchiladas (Catering)$18.75
Corn tortilla stuffed with your choice of stuffing, served with tomatillo verde sauce or traditional California mild red sauce. Served with…
- Chicken Taquitos$4.75
Rolled corn tortilla stuffed with chicken, served with guacamole.
- Quesadillas (Catering)$5.25
Flour tortilla stuffed with cheese and choice of filling: chicken, steak, fish, veggies, cheese, onions, cilantro and jalapeños.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour, tortilla): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Jalapeño Poppers$4.75
Stuffed jalapeño peppers stuffed with cheddar cheese, served with roasted tomato salsa.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cheddar): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
- Chicken Wings$5
Lightly breaded chicken wings served with chipotle sauce.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
Seasonal menu
A one-off menu for an occasion. It may not be on offer now.
Christmas and New Year's tamales menu
Order 3 days in advanceChristmas tamales
- Special Fiesta Tamales$60
A dozen tamales served with sour cream and red sauce (brava sauce). Order 3 days in advance.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (elmetatesf.com)
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Restaurant
Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 2406 Bryant Street, Mission, 94110 |
| Area | San Francisco |
| Kind | Restaurant · Mexican |
| Phone | +1-415-641-7209 |
| Website | elmetatesf.com |
| Menu read | 11 Nov 2026 from order.elmetatesf.com |
| Hours |
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| Map | Open in Google Maps |
What diners say
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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 El Metate
Does El Metate have gluten-free options?
No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.
Is El Metate coeliac friendly?
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 El Metate open?
Monday: 10am–9pm. Tuesday: 10am–9pm. Wednesday: 10am–9pm. Thursday: 10am–9pm. Friday: 10am–9pm. Saturday: 10am–9pm. Sunday: 10am–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.