El Porteño
El Porteño
Fried chicken wings with lime juice
Beef heart skewers with grilled potato slices and rocoto
Fried calamari with our version of tartar sauce
Shrimp marinated in lime juice with sliced onions, cilantro, and rocoto with a side of sweet potato and two types of corn
Fish marinated in lime juice w/ sliced onions, cilantro, and rocoto. Comes w/ a side sweet potato and corn.
Fish, shrimp, calamari and mussels marinated in lime juice w/ sliced onions, cilantro and rocoto. Comes w/ a side of sweet potato and corn
Pieces of deep-fried fish with lime juice on the side
Pieces of deep fried chicken with lemon juice.
Mussels w/ diced up tomatoes, onions, and rocoto w/ a lime juice marinade
Sliced boiled potatoes on a bed of lettuce with huancaina sauce on top.
Fried Plantain
Slices of beef franks and French fries with ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, huancana, and olive sauce on top
Pork tamal with slices of hard-boiled egg and olives accompanied by salsa Criolla (Peruvian onion relish)
Fried wonton with sweet and sour sauce on the side
Fried pieces of yuca w/ huancaina sauce on the side.
Layered yellow mashed potato with tuna salad in the middle. Topped with a slice of egg, olive, and huancaina sauce
Layered yellow mashed potato with shrimp salad in the middle. Topped with a slice of egg, olive, and huancaina sauce
Layered yellow mashed potato with Chicken salad in the middle. Topped with a slice of egg, olive, and huancaina sauce
Pieces of deep fried pork with lime juice
Our version of a mixed salad, tomato, radish, onion with Peruvian vinaigrette on the side
Mix salad, spinach, apple slices, blueberries, almonds,pecans, chia, sesame, and sunflower seeds with vinaigrette dressing on the side
Iceberg lettuce, purple cabbage, Peruvian quinoa, Jicama, cucumbers, tomatoes, shredded carrots, and sunflower seeds with vinaigrette dressing on the side
Cilantro based soup with fish, shrimp, calamari rings and tentacles, and mussels with rice and Peruvian corn
Cilantro based soup with boneless chicken, peas, carrots, rice, and Peruvian corn
Hen soup with noodles, potatoes, and a hard-boiled egg
Boneless Chicken soup with noodles, zucchini, celery, carrot, and potatoes
Tomato and onion based soup with fish, shrimp, calamari rings and tentacles, and mussels topped with cilantro and toasted corn
Wonton soup with bok choy, Chinese cabbage, and green onion with chicken, pork, and shrimp
Wonton soup with bok choy, Chinese cabbage, and green onion with chicken
Wonton soup with bok choy, Chinese cabbage, and green onion with shrimp
Beef sauted with French fries, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro with a side of white rice or upgrade to fried rice
Shrimp sauted with French fries, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro with a side of white rice or upgrade to fried rice
Shrimp, calamari, and mussels sauted with French fries, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro with a side of white rice or upgrade to fried rice
Chicken sauted with French fries, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro with a side of white rice or upgrade to fried rice
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
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
Peruvian paella
Steamed rice sauteed with cilantro sauce and green peas served with chicken
Grill beef, fried banana, french fries and sunny side up egg on top of rice
Fried fish filet with 3 options for sides, rice, salad, or fries (pick 2)
Deep-fried fish, shrimp, calamari, mussels, and yuca served with our version of tartar sauce and salsa Criolla (Peruvian onion relish)
Whole tilapia fish fried with a side of white rice, salad, and salsa Criolla (Peruvian onion relish)
Beef tripe sauted with French fries, onions, carrots, peas, and tomatoes served with a side of white rice
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
Seafood stew simmered with onions, tomatoes and served over boiled sliced potatoes
Grilled marinated chicken with 3 options for sides, salad, rice, and fries (pick 2).
Half or Whole Roasted chicken. Choice of rice, french fries or salad (pick 2)SERVED FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY ONLY
Breaded boneless chicken served with fried rice and french fries
Fried chicken wings with green onion and jalapenos
Pepper salted calamari with green onions and jalapeos
Honey walnut prawns
Pepper salted prawns with green onions and jalapeos
Sweet and sour chicken
Pepper salted pork chops with green onion and jalapeos
Fried wontons, green and red bell peppers, onions, pineapple chunks with chicken, pork, beef, and shrimp in sweet and sour sauce
Chicken with chijo sauce
Beef sauted with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and noodles
Shrimp, calamari rings and tentacles, and mussels sauted with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and noodles
Chicken sauted with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and noodles
Zucchini, broccoli, carrot, and bok choy sauted with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and noodles
Grilled meat with pesto pasta
Grilled chicken with pesto pasta
Peruvian pesto pasta
Alfredo spaghetti with shrimps
Alfredo spaghetti with chicken
Huancana based pasta with shrimp and mussels topped with Parmesan cheese and cilantro
Fried fish fillet with pesto pasta
Noodles with bok choy, Chinese cabbage, and mung bean sprouts with beefcan upgrade to fried noodles
Noodles with bok choy, Chinese cabbage, and mung bean sprouts with chicken can upgrade to fried noodles
Noodles with bok choy, Chinese cabbage, and mung bean sprouts with chicken, pork, and shrimp can upgrade to fried noodles
Chow mein with cabbage and mung bean sprouts with chicken
Chow mein with cabbage, mung bean sprouts, zucchini, broccoli, carrot, and bok choy
Chow mein with cabbage and mung bean sprouts with chicken, pork, and shrimp
Prawn fried rice
Beef fried rice
Pork fried rice
Fried rice with no meat
Fried rice with scrambled eggs and green onions with shrimp, calamari, and mussels
Fried rice with scrambled eggs, green onions, zucchini, broccoli, carrot, and bok choy
Chicken fried rice
Fried rice with scrambled eggs and green onions with chicken, pork, and shrimp
Peruvian toasted corn
White rice
Fried rice with scrambled eggs, green onions
Peruvian onion relish
French fries
Boiled sweet potato
Boiled potato
Creamy yellow sauce
Peruvian corn boiled
Sunny side up egg
Peruvian hot sauce
Peruvian fruit or Vanilla ice cream
Two shortbread cookies with Manjar Blanco (similar to caramel) in the middle
Peruvian doughnuts made of sweet potato and squash served with fig syrup
Peruvian creme caramel (similar to flan)
Sparkling water
Passion fruit juice
Bottle of Coke
Apple juice
Bottle of Peruvian Red Soda
Peruvian Golden Soda
Pitcher of SangriaMust be 21 to purchase
Must be 21 to purchase.
Passion fruit Pisco SourMust be 21 to Purchase
Lime MargaritaMust be 21 to purchase.
Strawberry MargaritaMust be 21 to Purchase
El Porteno - Lomo Saltado
El Porteno - Jalea
El Porteno - Ceviche Mixto
El Porteno - Ceviche Mixto
El Porteno - Lomo Saltado
Montage of images from El Porteño
Interior
El Porteno - Ceviche Mixto (left) and Lomo Saltado (right)
interior
Interior
El Porteno - Onions for the Ceviche Mixto
El Porteno - Jalea
Arroz con Mariscos
drink
El Porteno - Lomo Saltado (top), Ceviche Mixto (middle), Jalea (bottom)
El Porteno - Lomo Saltado
Front of the restaurant
Honey walnut shrimp. 17.99
El Porteno - Lomo Saltado
El Porteno - Lomo Saltado
El Porteno - Lomo Saltado , has great flavor
Ryan T.
Nov 29, 2024
El Porteno is definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in the mood for some Argentine-inspired flavors. One dish that really stands out is their Lomo Saltado--a perfect combination of beef, fries, onions, and tomatoes. It's simple but done right. The beef is tender and flavorful, the fries are crispy, and the onions and tomatoes add that fresh, tangy kick that ties everything together. It's comforting, filling, and full of flavor in every bite.The restaurant has a chill vibe, with a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere that makes it a great spot for a casual night out. The portions are solid, and you're getting really good value for the price. If you're into bold, savory dishes that hit the spot, the Lomo Saltado at El Porteno should definitely be on your list.
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Crystal H.
Jan 21, 2025
I have been craving Peruvian food, and I have had this place in mind for a while. Finally got the chance to try it today with my family, and it was delicious! The Lomo Saltado was delectable and the beef was cooked perfectly, along with the onions. The Tallarin Verde was great as well, especially if you're craving pasta with some fresh grilled protein. Yuca fries were perfect, if you want something similar to potato fries but also want to try something different this is the side dish for you. Arguably, I like Yuca over potatoes hehe. Super yummy, 100% would recommend to all! Also I recommend ordering in person or dining in for an easier experience with deciding what to get as staff is mostly Spanish speaking but as long as you share the same kindness and patience as they do it'll make the trip to give this place a try worthwhile!
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Neville S.
Oct 12, 2024
While in San Francisco for a conference, I took a walk along the Embarcadero to stretch my legs. I found the local market with many different food and gift options. I stumbled upon this place and saw how busy it was (long line of people). Everyone seemed to order the same 2 things: lamb empanada and banana empanada. So I did the same. The lamb one was so so so tasty and delicious! I wanted to go back for another one because of how good it tasted, but couldn't do it after eating the banana empanada (was very rich and sweet). Both were great. It's a cute little place in the market across from the Hyatt. Highly recommended.
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Emily L.
Feb 22, 2024
Stopped by with some friends for dinner on a Saturday night! Parking was pretty hard to find around this area. There's so much on the menu; we asked our server for some popular dishes and she gave us a lot of recommendations! We ended up ordering the lomo saltado, arroz con mariscos, anticuchos, and chicken empanadas. Came in with no expectations and everything was delicious. The lomo saltado was a classic and what we originally came here for. My friends thought the anticuchos were a bit tough, but I thought they were fine. Our favorite dish was the arroz con mariscos. Super, super flavorful and they don't skimp on the seafood!
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Stella K.
Jul 22, 2023
I was hankering for Peruvian and decided to try El Porteno. It was easy to order through GrubHub and my food arrived earlier than the estimated time. Lomo Saltado ($22.98)This dish was tasty, yet a bit disappointing due to the tough & overcooked beef. I also felt there wasn't much beef in the dish. The fries were on the soggy side. Otherwise, the flavor of this dish was very good.Yuca Frita ($9.98)These Yuca fries come with a huancaina sauce. The fries are good with or without the dip. Ceviche Mixto ($19.98)Decent size portion of ceviche mixto ; I've had smaller servings at other restaurants. So this is good bang for your buck. It contained a good variety of seafood. I would order this again.Arroz con Mariscos ($22.98)This dish is full of flavor, and maybe a tad on the salty side, but it was delicious. I would order this dish again.My first experience with this restaurant was positive. I would not hesitate ordering from here again, so I can try some other items on their menu.
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Cindy L.
Jun 2, 2023
Recently my boyfriend and I ordered lomo saltado from 3 different locations and both agreed the flavor, price, and portion from El Porteno was the winner! We typically order from Limon but their prices went up and portion size went down, so we wanted to see if we could find our new favorite placeI felt like the price was fair for the portion size, we paid $22.8 via Doordash. The meat had a very nice char and smokeyness to it, I loved the flavor of everything and the rice was nice. We got plain white rice and not the fried rice, so unsure if that would have made a big difference. I LOVED their plantains, the perfect way of cooking them and perfect ripeness We 100% will order again
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Leanne Y.
May 5, 2023
Food was okay. We ordered the Lomo saltado and the salt n jalapeño pepper pork chops. Portions were not as large as before. Prices were moderate to high. Server was pleasant. Flavors were good.
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Greta E.
Feb 15, 2025
Mostrito, ceviche, papa de reina y chaufa is the best Chill place, nice serviceI really like it but a lil expensive but Peruvian food is
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Kim M.
Nov 27, 2024
This is a review for food ordered via a delivery service. I love ceviche and lomo saltado, and was really looking forward to these dishes at this place. Unfortunately, I was incredibly disappointed by the portion size of the meat in the lomo saltado--there were only 5 thin/small pieces in a sea of rice, fries, and onions (see photos). Horrible value for a $24 entree. The ceviche mixto was decent though, but not the best I've had. Never going to order the lomo saltado on DoorDash again. I'm willing to give their lomo saltado another chance in person though.
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Maria N.
Oct 20, 2024
El pollo a la brasa ya no lo preparan como antes asta el saber es diferente ,esta mejor el pollo del cosco y la salsa no es fresco esta agrio y estan malogrado Les recomiendo el pollo supremo,fresco y mejor sabor ,y economico.
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