El Porteño Menu
Welcome to El Porteño, a vibrant Peruvian-Chinese eatery nestled in the heart of San Francisco at 5173 Mission St. This Latinx-owned gem offers a tantalizing blend of flavors with a diverse menu that caters to all palates, including many vegetarian options. The ambiance strikes a casual yet lively note, perfect for group gatherings or a cozy family dinner.
Highlight dishes include the renowned Lomo Saltado, a comforting mix of tender beef, crispy fries, and fresh vegetables that captures the essence of Peruvian cuisine. The Ceviche de Camaron and flavorful Aguadito soups are other must-tries that speak to the authenticity of the culinary experience. With outdoor seating, takeout options, and accommodating staff, dining at El Porteño is not just a meal—it's an experience! Open to all, dogs are even welcomed, making it a delightful drop-in for food lovers everywhere.
Appetizers
Alitas Fritas Jumbo
Fried chicken wings with lime juice
Anticuchos
Beef heart skewers with grilled potato slices and rocoto
Calamar Frito
Fried calamari with our version of tartar sauce
Ceviche de Camaron
Shrimp marinated in lime juice with sliced onions, cilantro, and rocoto with a side of sweet potato and two types of corn
Ceviche de Pescado
Fish marinated in lime juice w/ sliced onions, cilantro, and rocoto. Comes w/ a side sweet potato and corn.
Ceviche Mixto
Fish, shrimp, calamari and mussels marinated in lime juice w/ sliced onions, cilantro and rocoto. Comes w/ a side of sweet potato and corn
Chicharron de Pescado
Pieces of deep-fried fish with lime juice on the side
Chicharron de Pollo
Pieces of deep fried chicken with lemon juice.
Choros a la Chalaca
Mussels w/ diced up tomatoes, onions, and rocoto w/ a lime juice marinade
Papa a la Huancaina
Sliced boiled potatoes on a bed of lettuce with huancaina sauce on top.
Platano Frito
Fried Plantain
Salchipapas
Slices of beef franks and French fries with ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, huancana, and olive sauce on top
Tamal de Chancho
Pork tamal with slices of hard-boiled egg and olives accompanied by salsa Criolla (Peruvian onion relish)
Wantan Frito
Fried wonton with sweet and sour sauce on the side
Yuca Fruta
Fried pieces of yuca w/ huancaina sauce on the side.
Causa de Atn
Layered yellow mashed potato with tuna salad in the middle. Topped with a slice of egg, olive, and huancaina sauce
Causa de Camaron
Layered yellow mashed potato with shrimp salad in the middle. Topped with a slice of egg, olive, and huancaina sauce
Causa de Pollo
Layered yellow mashed potato with Chicken salad in the middle. Topped with a slice of egg, olive, and huancaina sauce
Chicharron de Chancho
Pieces of deep fried pork with lime juice
Ensalada De La Casa
Our version of a mixed salad, tomato, radish, onion with Peruvian vinaigrette on the side
El Porteno Salad
Mix salad, spinach, apple slices, blueberries, almonds,pecans, chia, sesame, and sunflower seeds with vinaigrette dressing on the side
Surco Ensalada
Iceberg lettuce, purple cabbage, Peruvian quinoa, Jicama, cucumbers, tomatoes, shredded carrots, and sunflower seeds with vinaigrette dressing on the side
Ensaladas
Soups
Aguadito de Mariscos
Cilantro based soup with fish, shrimp, calamari rings and tentacles, and mussels with rice and Peruvian corn
Aguadito de Pollo
Cilantro based soup with boneless chicken, peas, carrots, rice, and Peruvian corn
Caldo de Gallina
Hen soup with noodles, potatoes, and a hard-boiled egg
Sopa Criolla de Pollo
Boneless Chicken soup with noodles, zucchini, celery, carrot, and potatoes
Parihuela
Tomato and onion based soup with fish, shrimp, calamari rings and tentacles, and mussels topped with cilantro and toasted corn
S. Wantan Especial
Wonton soup with bok choy, Chinese cabbage, and green onion with chicken, pork, and shrimp
S. Wantan de Pollo
Wonton soup with bok choy, Chinese cabbage, and green onion with chicken
S. Wantan de Camaron
Wonton soup with bok choy, Chinese cabbage, and green onion with shrimp
Lomo Saltado
Beef sauted with French fries, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro with a side of white rice or upgrade to fried rice
Saltado de Camaron
Shrimp sauted with French fries, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro with a side of white rice or upgrade to fried rice
Saltado de Mariscos
Shrimp, calamari, and mussels sauted with French fries, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro with a side of white rice or upgrade to fried rice
Saltado de Pollo
Chicken sauted with French fries, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro with a side of white rice or upgrade to fried rice
Saltado de Vegetales
Zucchini, broccoli, carrot, and bok choy sauted with French fries, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro with a side of white rice or upgrade to fried rice
Aji de Gallina
Sliced boiled potatoes topped with shredded hen in a yellow creamy sauce, olive, and a slice of hard-boiled egg with a side of white rice
Arroz con Mariscos
Peruvian paella
Arroz con Pollo
Steamed rice sauteed with cilantro sauce and green peas served with chicken
Bistec a lo Pobre
Grill beef, fried banana, french fries and sunny side up egg on top of rice
Filete de Pescado
Fried fish filet with 3 options for sides, rice, salad, or fries (pick 2)
Jalea
Deep-fried fish, shrimp, calamari, mussels, and yuca served with our version of tartar sauce and salsa Criolla (Peruvian onion relish)
Mojarra Frita
Whole tilapia fish fried with a side of white rice, salad, and salsa Criolla (Peruvian onion relish)
Mondonguito a la Italiana
Beef tripe sauted with French fries, onions, carrots, peas, and tomatoes served with a side of white rice
Pescado a lo Macho
Battered fish fillet topped with shrimp, calamari rings and tentacles, mussels, onions, and tomatoes in a creamy orange sauce served with a side of white rice
Picante de Mariscos
Seafood stew simmered with onions, tomatoes and served over boiled sliced potatoes
Pollo a La Parrilla
Grilled marinated chicken with 3 options for sides, salad, rice, and fries (pick 2).
Pollo a la Brasa (WEEKENDS ONLY)
Half or Whole Roasted chicken. Choice of rice, french fries or salad (pick 2)SERVED FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY ONLY
Milanesa de Pollo
Breaded boneless chicken served with fried rice and french fries
Menu Criollo
Menu Chifa
Alitas de Pollo Sal y Pimienta
Fried chicken wings with green onion and jalapenos
Calamar Sal y Pimienta
Pepper salted calamari with green onions and jalapeos
Camaron en Miel
Honey walnut prawns
Camaron Sal y Pimienta
Pepper salted prawns with green onions and jalapeos
Pollo Tamarindo
Sweet and sour chicken
Chuleta de Chancho Sal y Pimienta
Pepper salted pork chops with green onion and jalapeos
Kalu Wantan
Fried wontons, green and red bell peppers, onions, pineapple chunks with chicken, pork, beef, and shrimp in sweet and sour sauce
Pollo Chijokay
Chicken with chijo sauce
Tallarin Saltado Criollo de Carne
Beef sauted with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and noodles
Tallarin Saltado Criollo de Mariscos
Shrimp, calamari rings and tentacles, and mussels sauted with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and noodles
Tallarin Saltado Criollo de Pollo
Chicken sauted with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and noodles
Tallarin Saltado Criollo de Vegetales
Zucchini, broccoli, carrot, and bok choy sauted with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and noodles
Tallarin Verde con Carne
Grilled meat with pesto pasta
Tallarin Verde con Pollo a la Parrilla
Grilled chicken with pesto pasta
Tallarin Verde Solo
Peruvian pesto pasta
Pasta Alfredo con Camarones
Alfredo spaghetti with shrimps
Pasta Alfredo con Pollo
Alfredo spaghetti with chicken
Pasta Porteno
Huancana based pasta with shrimp and mussels topped with Parmesan cheese and cilantro
Tallarin Verde con Filete de Pescado
Fried fish fillet with pesto pasta
Pastas (Menu Criollo)
Pastas (Menu Chifa)
Tallarin de Carne
Noodles with bok choy, Chinese cabbage, and mung bean sprouts with beefcan upgrade to fried noodles
Tallarin de Pollo
Noodles with bok choy, Chinese cabbage, and mung bean sprouts with chicken can upgrade to fried noodles
Tallarin Especial
Noodles with bok choy, Chinese cabbage, and mung bean sprouts with chicken, pork, and shrimp can upgrade to fried noodles
Chow Mein de Pollo
Chow mein with cabbage and mung bean sprouts with chicken
Chow Mein de Vegetales
Chow mein with cabbage, mung bean sprouts, zucchini, broccoli, carrot, and bok choy
Chow Mein Especial
Chow mein with cabbage and mung bean sprouts with chicken, pork, and shrimp
Chaufa de Camaron
Prawn fried rice
Chaufa de Carne
Beef fried rice
Chaufa de Chancho
Pork fried rice
Chaufa de Huevo
Fried rice with no meat
Chaufa de Mariscos
Fried rice with scrambled eggs and green onions with shrimp, calamari, and mussels
Chaufa de Vegetales
Fried rice with scrambled eggs, green onions, zucchini, broccoli, carrot, and bok choy
Chaufa de Pollo
Chicken fried rice
Chaufa Especial
Fried rice with scrambled eggs and green onions with chicken, pork, and shrimp
Chaufas
Sides
Canchita
Peruvian toasted corn
Arroz Blanco
White rice
Chaufa
Fried rice with scrambled eggs, green onions
Salsa Criolla
Peruvian onion relish
Papas Fritas
French fries
Tortilla Chips
Side de Ensalada
Camote
Boiled sweet potato
Papa Sancochada
Boiled potato
Huancaina
Creamy yellow sauce
Choclo
Peruvian corn boiled
Huevo Montado
Sunny side up egg
Rocoto
Peruvian hot sauce
Helado
Peruvian fruit or Vanilla ice cream
Alfajores
Two shortbread cookies with Manjar Blanco (similar to caramel) in the middle
Picarones
Peruvian doughnuts made of sweet potato and squash served with fig syrup
Crema Volteada
Peruvian creme caramel (similar to flan)
Desserts
Drinks
Agua con Gas
Sparkling water
Bottled Water
Maracuya
Passion fruit juice
Coca Cola de Botella
Bottle of Coke
Soda Can
Jugo de Manzana
Apple juice
Kola Inglesa
Bottle of Peruvian Red Soda
Inca Kola
Peruvian Golden Soda
Jarra de Sangria
Pitcher of SangriaMust be 21 to purchase
Pisco Sour
Must be 21 to purchase.
Maracuya Sour
Passion fruit Pisco SourMust be 21 to Purchase
Margarita
Lime MargaritaMust be 21 to purchase.
Margarita de Fresa
Strawberry MargaritaMust be 21 to Purchase
