Xica

Restaurant · MexicanTelegraph Hill

No dishes marked gluten free

35 dishesmenu read 11 Novxicasf.com

Always confirm with staff

Book a tableDirections
MoreClose
Website

Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Lunch Menu

Lunch Specials available until 3 pm

Botanas

  • Salsa Duo & Chips$14

    Roasted salsa roja & verde, corn tortilla chips.

    Vegetarian

  • Guacamole & Platano Chips$18

    Roasted tomatillo-olive olivada, herb blend, plantain crisps.

    Vegetarian

  • Chicken Wings$18

    'Elote' style or chipotle-honey.

    Contains dairy

  • Aguachile Mixto$23

    Shrimp, octopus, fish*, cucumber, radish, onion, spicy fresh chili 'water'.

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Elotitos$15

    Fresh corn 'ribs', spicy chingona aioli, Cotija cheese, herbs.

    VegetarianContains dairyLikely egg

  • Arrachera Fries$26

    Marinated wood grilled Angus outside skirt steak, French fries, manchego cheese, guacamole, lime crema, pico de gallo.

    Contains dairy

Lunch Specials

  • Pollo Frito Y Waffle Churro$28

    Buttermilk brined boneless fried chicken, waffle churro, spicy agave syrup.

    Contains dairyLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Three Egg Mexican Sausage Scramble$26

    Eggs, pico de gallo, sausage, salsa, cheese, side of veggies & avocado.

    Contains dairyLikely egg

  • Huevos Rancheros$30

    Shishito black beans, corn tortillas, choice of chicken, carnitas, or veggies, topped with two fried eggs, salsa roja & verde, cheese…

    Contains dairyLikely egg

  • Enchiladas Divorciadas$27

    Tortillas, choice of chicken, carnitas, or veggies, salsa roja & verde, fresh onion, cheese, crema, avocado, herbs.

    Contains dairyLikely gluten

  • Mexi-Bowl$21

    Mexican rice, greens, black beans, pickled onion & jalapeno, guacamole, cucumber, choice of topping & salsa. Toppings: $21 marinated…

    Likely shellfish

Tacos & Sandwiches

  • Fried Fish Tacos$25

    House 'flour' mix, spiced chingona coleslaw.

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Pollo Asado Tacos$25

    Wood grilled, pasture fed, achiote marinated chicken thigh, fresh onion, salsa verde, cilantro.

  • Nopales & Mushroom Tacos$22

    Cactus, mushroom, kale, garlic parsley, onion, cilantro.

    Vegetarian

  • Duck Quesadilla$25

    Large handmade corn tortilla, cheese blend, duck confit, side mole negro.

    Contains dairy, nuts

  • Epazote Poblano & Frijol Quesadilla$22

    Epazote, squash blossom, roasted poblano, shishito black beans, oaxaca cheese.

    VegetarianContains dairy

  • The Plaza Burger$28

    Wood grilled wagyu beef patty, chicharron pork prensado jam, manchego cheese, lettuce, fried onions, Udi's bun, french fries.

    Contains dairyLikely gluten

  • Xica's Habanero Honey Fried Chicken Sando$26

    Buttermilk brine, habanero honey, Udi's bun, chingona coleslaw, french fries.

    Contains dairyLikely gluten

Salads & Sides

  • Mango & Citrus Salad$16

    Greens, mango, jicama, grapefruit, avocado, pickled red onion, toasted pumpkin seeds, aji-mint vinaigrette.

    Vegetarian

  • Quinoa Salad$17

    Organic quinoa, chilled roasted veggies, tomato, greens, avocado, balsamic vinaigrette.

    Vegetarian

Dinner Menu

Botanas

  • Guacamole & Platano Chips$18

    Roasted tomatillo-olive sauce, herb blend, plantain crisps.

    Vegetarian

Tacos & Sandwiches

  • Fried Fish Tacos$25

    Local Rockfish, House 'flour' mix, spiced chingona coleslaw.

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Grilled Fish Tacos$35

    Pan seared local black cod, spiced chignon slaw.

    Likely fish

  • Short Rib Tacos$26

    Beef short rib, fresh onion, avocado-mash.

Fuertes

  • Prime NY Strip "En Su Jugo"$78

    16 oz. Prime New York Strip, beef sauce, pinot beans, crispy sausage, radish and herbs.

  • Aguachile de Ribeye$98

    Wood grilled 20 oz ribeye steak, fresh citrus-chile, topped with cucumber, fried onions, avocado, side tortillas. Add: Shrimp a la Diabla…

    Likely shellfish

  • Abuela's Pollo Mole Negro$40

    Slow braised chicken, house mole negro, grilled sweet peppers & onion, side of Rice, tortillas.

    Contains dairy, nuts

  • Culiacán Blackened Cod$68

    Local black cod, wood grilled with ancho-achiote seasoning, served with fresh salsa, shishito black beans, pickled onions, tortillas.

    Likely fish

  • Carnitas$38

    Slow cooked pork confit served with duck fat refried pinto beans, pickled veggies, salsa, tortillas.

  • Spiced Bone-In Pollo Frito$26

    Bone-in buttermilk brined chicken, salsa macha, chingona coleslaw.

    Contains dairy, nuts

Salads & Sides

  • Grilled Veggie Medley$15

    Organic veggie medley, parsley-garlic chili, herbs.

    Vegetarian

  • Esquite Corn$15

    Corn, brown butter, cotija cheese, aioli, macha salsa.

    VegetarianContains dairy, nutsLikely egg

  • Mexican Rice$10

    Basmati rice, tomato, onion, garlic.

    Vegetarian

Beans

  • Shishito Black Beans$10

    Shishito black beans.

    Vegetarian

  • Refried Pinto Beans in Duck Fat$12

    Refried pinto beans in duck fat.

The menu’s own key: (D) Contains Dairy | (V) Vegetarian | (N) Contains Nuts

Catering menu

Catering: ordered ahead for groups, often priced per person. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Catering menu

Mon–Fri 11am–3pm, minimum $200 order, drop off only (SF sales tax 5% and banquet admin fee apply)

Catering Packages

  • Tacos Package - Taco Fiesta$21

    Two tacos per guest: handmade tortillas with chicken, pork, or veggie medley (shrimp +$2/pp). Toppings: onion, cilantro. Sauces…

    Vegetarian optionLikely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Mexi-Bowl Package - The Crowd Favorite$25

    One protein choice: chicken, pork, steak or mushroom & kale (shrimp in salsa +$2, achiote-grilled fish +$5); additional protein choice…

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

  • Xingona Package$40

    For a taste of the high life and a buffet of choices. Choose two: chicken mole, chicken tinga, beef brisket in salsa, shrimp in salsa +$2…

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address1625 Battery Street, Telegraph Hill, 94111
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Mexican
Websitexicasf.com
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from xicasf.com
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 Xica

Does Xica 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 Xica 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.

Can I book Xica online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/r/xica-sf-san-francisco

Nearby