Sunset Cantina

Restaurant · MexicanSunset District

No dishes marked gluten free

38 dishesmenu read 9 Novsunsetcantinasf.com

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Lunch & Dinner

Mon–Wed 12–9pm; Thurs–Fri 12–10pm; Sat 11am–10pm; Sun 11am–9pm

Starters

  • Chips, Salsa & Guacamole$14

    Housemade chips, fire-roasted tomato salsa, signature guacamole.

  • Carnitas Flautas$18

    Flour tortilla, carnitas, corn, Jack cheese, poblanos, cilantro-lime slaw, chipotle & avocado crema, cotija.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Aguachiles$20

    Shrimp, red onion, cucumber, poblanos, serranos, jalapeños, cilantro, lime, chips.

    Likely shellfish

  • Elote$12

    Street-style grilled corn, cotija, lime, garlic-chili aioli.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Costillas$18

    Guava-glazed dry-fried ribs, peppers, side of house slaw.

  • Messy Fries$18

    Chipotle & avocado crema, chilies, cilantro-lime slaw, and cotija cheese. Pick your protein.

    Likely dairy

  • Queso Fundido$16

    Oaxacan cheese, white cheddar, chorizo, poblanos, tortilla chips. Sub: Soyrizo $1.00 or Chicharrones $2.00.

    Likely dairy

  • Watermelon Salad$18

    Watermelon chunks, cucumbers, pepitas, lime, mint, salsa macha, coriander vinaigrette.

Tacos

  • Deep-Fried Avocado (3)$16

    Deep-fried avocado, escabeche, lettuce, onions, salsa macha, habanero aioli.

    Likely egg

  • Al Pastor (3)$15

    Trompo roasted pork, pineapple, onions, cilantro, cotija, and salsa verde.

    Likely dairy

  • Crunchy Tacos (3)$15

    Grass-fed ground beef, shredded lettuce, onions, radish, cilantro in a crispy tortilla shell.

  • Pollo (3)$15

    Grilled chicken, chipotle crema, salsa macha, cilantro, red, and pickled onions.

    Likely dairy

  • Carne Asada (3)$18

    Grass-fed lime marinated flank steak, pico de gallo, escabeche, and salsa ranchera.

  • Crispy Carnitas (3)$15

    Crispy braised pork, onions, escabeche, cilantro, salsa verde, and pickled onions.

  • Baja Fish (2)$20

    Beer-battered rock cod, avocado & chipotle crema, pickled onions, shredded cabbage.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Quesabirria (2)$16

    Braised beef, Oaxaca cheese, pickled onions, cilantro, consommé.

    Likely dairy

  • Veggie Birria (2)$16

    Sautéed mushrooms, Oaxaca cheese, pickled onions, cilantro, consommé.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Cantina Platters

  • Carne Asada Platter$38

    Served with Mexican rice, pinto beans, grilled green onion, pico de gallo, salsa, and handmade tortillas.

  • "Crispy" Carnitas Platter$34

    Served with Mexican rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo, salsa, and handmade tortillas.

  • Whole Fried Fish$38

    Served with Mexican rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo, salsa, and handmade tortillas.

    Likely fish

  • Costillas Platter$40

    Guava glazed dry fried ribs, peppers, house slaw.

Mains

  • Machete$18

    Spinach tortilla, Jack cheese, grilled onions/poblanos, cilantro lime slaw, avocado/chipotle crema, ranchero salsa, and cotija cheese. Pick…

    Likely dairy

  • Hamburguesa$20

    1/2 lb grass-fed beef, pepper jack, pico de gallo, pickled onions, shredded lettuce, habanero mayo, chipotle ketchup, with steak fries.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Surf Trip Salad$20

    Grilled chicken breast, black beans, grilled corn, avocado, bacon, red onions, radish, cherry tomatoes, romaine, housemade chipotle ranch.…

  • Torta$18

    Black bean puree, avocado, cilantro lime slaw, pickled onions, habanero mayo, salsa, toasted bun, with steak fries. Pick your protein.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Burrito$17

    Available Mon–Fri 12–4 PM; Sat–Sun till 2 PM. Flour tortilla, choice of protein, Mexican rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo. Cantina style…

    Likely gluten

Brunch

Food Menu

  • Breakfast Sando$16

    Bacon, eggs, refried black beans, avocado, pickled onions, chipotle aioli, Oaxacan cheese on a toasted bolillo.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • The Morning Machete$18

    Spinach tortilla, scrambled eggs, chorizo, potatoes, green onions, cheese, and ranchero salsa. Sub Soyrizo +$1.00.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Chilaquiles$18

    Tortilla chips smothered in ancho chili sauce, poached egg, avocado, chipotle crema, cilantro, onions, and cotija.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Hamburguesa del Dia$22

    1/3 lb grass-fed beef, fried egg, pepper jack, pico de gallo, pickled onions, shredded lettuce, habanero mayo, chipotle ketchup. Add Egg…

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Churritos$11

    Bite-sized churros with whipped cream and maple syrup.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Quesabirria Tacos (2)$16

    Braised beef, Oaxaca cheese, pickled onions, cilantro, consommé. Vegetarian? Try our mushroom birria tacos!

    Likely dairy

  • Surf Trip Salad$20

    Chicken, black beans, grilled corn, avocado, bacon, red onions, radish, cherry tomatoes, romaine, and chipotle ranch. Sub: Shrimp +$4.00 or…

  • Costillas$18

    Guava-glazed dry-fried pork ribs, peppers, and a side of house slaw.

  • Tacos (Carnitas, Al Pastor, Chicken or Picadillo)$15

    Three per order, no mix and match.

  • Carne Asada Tacos$18
  • Baja Shrimp Tacos (2)$20

    Likely shellfish

  • Fried Avocado Tacos$16

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Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address3416 Judah Street, Sunset District
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Mexican
Websitesunsetcantinasf.com
BookingOnline through SevenRooms
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from sunsetcantinasf.com
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday12pm–11pm
  • Wednesday12pm–11pm
  • Thursday12pm–11pm
  • Friday12pm–midnight
  • Saturday11am–midnight
  • Sunday11am–10pm
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What diners say

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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 Sunset Cantina

Does Sunset Cantina have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked 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 Sunset Cantina 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 Sunset Cantina open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 12pm–11pm. Wednesday: 12pm–11pm. Thursday: 12pm–11pm. Friday: 12pm–midnight. Saturday: 11am–midnight. Sunday: 11am–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Sunset Cantina online?

Yes, through SevenRooms: https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/sunsetcantina/reservations/create/search/#

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