🕐 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
Menu94 items
Al Lado
Arepa
Arepa
flat cornmeal masa pockets
$4
Catalina’s Frijoles Negros
Catalina’s Frijoles Negros
bowl of black beans
$6
Ensalada
Ensalada
lettuce, radish, pickled red onion, cilantro, queso fresco, lime vinaigrette
$10
Papas Fritas
Papas Fritas
chipotle aioli, garlic mojo
$10
Stella’s Arroz Blanco
Stella’s Arroz Blanco
bowl of white rice
$5
Un Pan de Bono
Un Pan de Bono
warm tapioca roll, queso fresco
$3
Una Empanada Valluna
Una Empanada Valluna
one crispy cornmeal masa turnover, gluten-free (choose one style)
$7.5
Yuca Cubano
Yuca Cubano
yuca, pickled red onion, cilantro, garlic mojo
$8
Arepas Rellenas
de Bistec
de Bistec
sliced ribeye cap steak, pickled red onion, cheddar, habañero salsa
$20
de Cemita
de Cemita
fried chicken breast, avocado, pickled red onion, oaxaca cheese
$20
de Puerco
de Puerco
slow-cooked pork, sweet plantains, black bean, cilantro, chile de árbol salsa
$20
de Vegetal
de Vegetal
avocado, queso fresco, coleslaw, cilantro, aji colombiano
$20
Bocadillos
Pan de Bono
Pan de Bono
warm tapioca rolls, queso fresco
Clásicos
Chao Mojito
Chao Mojito
rum, mint, lime, sparkling water
$16
Coco Loco
Coco Loco
rum, vodka, tequila blanco, coconut cream, lime
$16
Oaxacan Old Fashioned
Oaxacan Old Fashioned
reposado tequila, joven mezcal, agave, burnt orange
$18
Our Daiquiri
Our Daiquiri
aged rum, demerera syrup, lime
$16
Perro de Romero
Perro de Romero
vodka, grapefruit, rosemary syrup, sparkling water
$16
De la Casa
Beso de Angel
Beso de Angel
mezcal espadin, aperol, strega, pineapple, lime
$17
Copa, Copa Havana
Copa, Copa Havana
mezcal, heirloom pineapple amaro, gran classico
$17
Dos Mariposas
Dos Mariposas
butterfly pea flower gin, pamplemousse, amaro, lemon
$17
Flor de Diablo
Flor de Diablo
tequila, chile, strawberry, rhubarb bitters, agave, egg white
$18
Mango Tango (18oz)
Mango Tango (18oz)
rum, mango, orange, guava, peach bitters
$21
Tigre Blanco
Tigre Blanco
mezcal, coconut water, agave, lime, serrano, mint
$17
Xocolatl Maize
Xocolatl Maize
bourbon, licor de elote, aztec chocolate bitters, cinnamon
$17
Ensaladas
Ensalada Havana
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 César a La Parilla Con Camaron
kale, jumbo garlic shrimp, pickled red onion, cotija, cuban bread croutons, cumin caesar dressing
Mezcal & Rum Tastings
Mezcal
Mezcal
vago elote, illegal reposado, xicaru anejo
$30
Rum
Rum
kuleana huiHui, copalli cacao, matusalem 15 yr
$30
Nightcaps
Cocarajillo
Cocarajillo
coconut tequila, coffee-habañero liqueur, licor 43, coconut milk
$16
Midnight in Medellin
Midnight in Medellin
mr. black coffee, aguardiente, licor 43
$16
Mono y Amaro
Mono y Amaro
banana rum, borghetti, fernet, orgeat, coconut cream
$17
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Coconut Water
Coconut Water
None
$8
Cranberry Juice
Cranberry Juice
None
$8
Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
None
$8
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
None
$8
Ginger Beer
Ginger Beer
None
$8
Hot Tea
Hot Tea
$6
Iced Tea
Iced Tea
None
$6
Jupiña
Jupiña
None
$6
Lemonade
Lemonade
None
$8
Limeade
Limeade
None
$8
Mexican Coke
Mexican Coke
500ml
$7
Pineapple Juice
Pineapple Juice
None
$8
Red Bull/Sugar-Free/Tropical/Watermelon
Red Bull/Sugar-Free/Tropical/Watermelon
None
$7
Soft Drinks
Soft Drinks
None
$6
Topo Chico
Topo Chico
500ml
$8
Postres
Alfajores (4)
Alfajores (4)
shortbread cookie, dulce de leche, toasted coconut
$10
Arroz con Dulce de Leche
Arroz con Dulce de Leche
rice pudding, dulce de leche, cinnamon, spiced rum raisins
$12
Cafe Caliente Con Helado
Cafe Caliente Con Helado
espresso, tres leches ice cream, shortbread cookies
$14
Rocko’s Cafe Con Leche
Rocko’s Cafe Con Leche
bustelo coffee, condensed milk, 2 alfajores
$13
Tarta De Queso Sin Azucar
Tarta De Queso Sin Azucar
monkfruit sweetened cheesecake, almond crust, chocolate, guava
$14
Tembleque
Tembleque
coconut custard, grand marnier, strawberry compote
$11
Zero-Proof Cocktails
Grapefruit Rosemary
Grapefruit Rosemary
grapefruit juice, rosemary syrup, sparkling water
$9
Mojito
Mojito
mint-lime syrup, lime, fresh mint, soda
$9
Piña Colada
Piña Colada
coconut cream, roasted pineapple syrup, sparkling water
$9
Appetizers
Bocadillos
Pan de Bono
$3
crispy pork belly with housemade chile de árbol salsa and fresh lime
Colombian-style Chicharron
$20
three crispy cornmeal masa turnovers (choose one style)
Empanada Vallunas
$20
Mains
Angus Burger
Hamburguesa
$20
applewood-smoked ham, roasted pork, garlic mojo, swiss-gruyere, pickle and dijon mustard
Cubano
$21
Beef Empanada
Empanada de Res
$20
Chicken Empanada
Empanada De Pollo
$20
crispy quinoa with avocado, black bean, red pepper, tomato, grilled corn, red onion, pepitas, cilantro and smoky honey-lime dressing
Quinoa Y Aguacate
$22.5
Cuban Roast Pork
Lechon Cubano
$28
Cuban Sandwich
Sándwich Cubano
$21
Fried Chicken Stuffed Arepa
Arepa de Cemita
$20
Garlic Shrimp
Camarones al Ajillo
$40
Havana Salad
Ensalada Havana
$23
Impossible Burger
Imposible Vegiburguesa
$21
jackfruit with garlic, red onion, oregano and garlic mojo
Lechon de Yaca (Vegan)
$27
Kale Caesar Salad with Shrimp
Ensalada Kale César Con Camaron
$26
kale with jumbo garlic shrimp, pickled red onion, cotija, cuban bread croutons and cumin caesar dressing
Kale César a La Parilla Con Camaron
$26
Marinated Ribeye Steak
Bistec de Palomilla
$34
Poblano Chicken Sandwich
Cemita Poblana
$22
Pork Belly
Chicharron
$20
Pork Empanada
Empanada De Cerdo
$20
Pork Stuffed Arepa
Arepa de Puerco
$20
Quinoa and Avocado Salad
Ensalada Quinoa Y Aguacate
$22.5
Shredded Beef
Ropa Vieja
$29
Skirt Steak Sandwich
Pan con Bistec
$22
Spicy Fried Chicken
Tajin Fried Chicken
$33
Steak Stuffed Arepa
Arepa de Bistec
$20
Vegan Jackfruit Pork
Lechon de Yaca
$27
Vegan Shredded Beef
Vegana Ropa Vieja
$29
Vegetable Empanada
Empanada De Vegetal
$20
Vegetable Stuffed Arepa
Arepa de Vegetal
$20
Sides
Brussels Sprouts
Repollitos
$16
Cassava Fries
Yuca Frita
$14
Green Plantains
Tostones
$15
Side Arepa
Arepa Al Lado
$4
Sweet Plantains
Maduros
$15
Other
Rocko's Cafe con Leche
Rocko's Cafe con Leche
puerto rican coffee, 2 alfajores
$13
Tarta de Queso Sin Azúcar
Tarta de Queso Sin Azúcar
monkfruit sweetened cheesecake, almond crust, dark chocolate, guava sauce
$14