Where is Chao Pescao?

It's in Japantown & Fillmore, San Francisco. Address: McAllister Street, 272

Do I need reservations?

Book for dinner, especially Fri-Sat. Resy and OpenTable are standard. Casual spots: just walk in.

Chao Pescao — Japantown & Fillmore, San Francisco

🕐 Hours

Mo-Sa 11:30-20:30

About this spot

Chao Pescao is one of the standout spots in Japantown & Fillmore, San Francisco. It's the kind of place locals argue about on Reddit and food bloggers can't stop posting about.

💡 Tips before you go

Tip 20% — it's expected and servers depend on it
Book ahead for dinner on weekends, especially popular spots
Portions are large — sharing is common and welcome

Menu80 items

Al Lado

Arepa

flat cornmeal masa pockets

Catalina’s Frijoles Negros

bowl of black beans

Ensalada

lettuce, radish, pickled red onion, cilantro, queso fresco, lime vinaigrette

$10

Papas Fritas

chipotle aioli, garlic mojo

$10

Stella’s Arroz Blanco

bowl of white rice

Un Pan de Bono

warm tapioca roll, queso fresco

Una Empanada Valluna

one crispy cornmeal masa turnover, gluten-free (choose one style)

$7.5

Yuca Cubano

yuca, pickled red onion, cilantro, garlic mojo

Arepas Rellenas

de Bistec

sliced ribeye cap steak, pickled red onion, cheddar, habañero salsa

$20

de Cemita

fried chicken breast, avocado, pickled red onion, oaxaca cheese

$20

de Puerco

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

$20

de Vegetal

avocado, queso fresco, coleslaw, cilantro, aji colombiano

$20

Bocadillos

Colombian-style Chicharron

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

$20

Maduros

sweet plantain, black bean puree, queso fresco

$15

Pan de Bono

warm tapioca rolls, queso fresco

Repollitos

brussels sprouts, honey-lime vinaigrette, queso fresco

$16

Tostones

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

$15

Yuca Frita

crispy cassava fries, chipotle aioli, garlic mojo

$14

Clásicos

Chao Mojito

rum, mint, lime, sparkling water

$16

Coco Loco

rum, vodka, tequila blanco, coconut cream, lime

$16

Oaxacan Old Fashioned

reposado tequila, joven mezcal, agave, burnt orange

$18

Our Daiquiri

aged rum, demerera syrup, lime

$16

Perro de Romero

vodka, grapefruit, rosemary syrup, sparkling water

$16

De la Casa

Beso de Angel

mezcal espadin, aperol, strega, pineapple, lime

$17

Copa, Copa Havana

mezcal, heirloom pineapple amaro, gran classico

$17

Dos Mariposas

butterfly pea flower gin, pamplemousse, amaro, lemon

$17

Flor de Diablo

tequila, chile, strawberry, rhubarb bitters, agave, egg white

$18

Mango Tango (18oz)

rum, mango, orange, guava, peach bitters

$21

Tigre Blanco

mezcal, coconut water, agave, lime, serrano, mint

$17

Xocolatl Maize

bourbon, licor de elote, aztec chocolate bitters, cinnamon

$17

Empanadas Vallunas

Empanada De Cerdo

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

$20

Empanada De Pollo

shredded chicken breast, yellow potato, tomato, aji rojo

$20

Empanada de Res

shredded flank steak, yellow potato, tomato, aji rojo

$20

Empanada De Vegetal

butternut squash, garbanzo, tomato, kale, rice, habanero salsa

$20

Ensaladas

Ensalada Havana

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

Kale César a La Parilla Con Camaron

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

Quinoa Y Aguacate

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

$22.5

Especiales

Bistec de Palomilla

thin-cut marinated ribeye steak, griddled onion, parsley, lime, garlic

$34

Camarones al Ajillo

jumbo shrimp, butter, herbs, mojo

$40

Lechon Cubano

slow-cooked pork shoulder, garlic mojo, habañero salsa, gremolata de chicharron

$28

Lechon de Yaca (Vegan)

jackfruit, garlic, red onion, oregano, garlic mojo

$27

Ropa Vieja

shredded angus beef, green olive, red bell pepper, tomato, bacon, oregano

$29

Tajin Fried Chicken

free range local poultry, mexican spices, lime, chile de árbol salsa

$33

Vegana Ropa Vieja

jackfruit, green olive, red bell pepper, tomato, mushroom, oregano

$29

Mezcal & Rum Tastings

Mezcal

vago elote, illegal reposado, xicaru anejo

$30

Rum

kuleana huiHui, copalli cacao, matusalem 15 yr

$30

Nightcaps

Cocarajillo

coconut tequila, coffee-habañero liqueur, licor 43, coconut milk

$16

Midnight in Medellin

mr. black coffee, aguardiente, licor 43

$16

Mono y Amaro

banana rum, borghetti, fernet, orgeat, coconut cream

$17

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Coconut Water

None

Cranberry Juice

None

Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice

None

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

None

Ginger Beer

None

Hot Tea

Iced Tea

None

Jupiña

None

Lemonade

None

Limeade

None

Mexican Coke

500ml

Pineapple Juice

None

Red Bull/Sugar-Free/Tropical/Watermelon

None

Soft Drinks

None

Topo Chico

500ml

Postres

Alfajores (4)

shortbread cookie, dulce de leche, toasted coconut

$10

Arroz con Dulce de Leche

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

$12

Cafe Caliente Con Helado

espresso, tres leches ice cream, shortbread cookies

$14

Rocko’s Cafe Con Leche

bustelo coffee, condensed milk, 2 alfajores

$13

Tarta De Queso Sin Azucar

monkfruit sweetened cheesecake, almond crust, chocolate, guava

$14

Tembleque

coconut custard, grand marnier, strawberry compote

$11

Sándwiches

Cemita Poblana

chicken milanese, avocado, oaxaca cheese, cabbage, pickled red onion, chipotle aioli, housemade brioche bun

$22

Cubano

applewood-smoked ham, roasted pork, garlic mojo, swiss-gruyere, pickle, dijon mustard

$21

Hamburguesa

(2) fresh ground angus patties, white american, potato sticks, caramelized onion, chipotle aioli, housemade brioche bun

$20

Imposible Vegiburguesa

impossible patty, white american, pickle, caramelized onion, tomato, shredded lettuce, crispy potato sticks, chipotle, housemade brioche bun

$21

Pan con Bistec

skirt steak, griddled onion, chimichurri, cumin aioli, tomato, lettuce, crispy potato sticks, cuban bread

$22

Zero-Proof Cocktails

Grapefruit Rosemary

grapefruit juice, rosemary syrup, sparkling water

Mojito

mint-lime syrup, lime, fresh mint, soda

Piña Colada

coconut cream, roasted pineapple syrup, sparkling water

Other

Rocko's Cafe con Leche

puerto rican coffee, 2 alfajores

$13

Tarta de Queso Sin Azúcar

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

$14

Chao Pescao

About this spot

💡 Tips before you go

Al Lado

Arepas Rellenas

Bocadillos

Clásicos

De la Casa

Empanadas Vallunas

Ensaladas

Especiales

Mezcal & Rum Tastings

Nightcaps

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Postres

Sándwiches

Zero-Proof Cocktails

Other

Common Questions

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