
Elena's Mexican Restaurant
255 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA
Online ordering hours: 10:30 AM - 11:00 PMOpens 10:30 AM
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Featured Items
Carne Asada Fajitas
$46.00
Elena's Mexican Restaurant
10:30 am - 11:00 pmUtensils
Utensils
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Starters
House Made Guacamole
Elena's House Made Guacamole is the perfect way to start every meal. The 8oz portion is great for sharing.
INGREDIENTS: avocado, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, serrano pepper, maldon salt
Vegan
$20.00โข92% (93)
Chilled Vegetables
Freshly sliced raw veggies served with our housemade Ranch Tomatillo Dip.
Baby Carrots, Cucumber, Radish, Celery Stalks, Ranch Tomatillo Dip
Vegetarian
$10.00โข100% (20)
Chili Con Queso
Creamy, melted pepper jack cheese dip with green chilies
Add Ons: Chorizo
INGREDIENTS: onion, green chilies, melted Pepper Jack Cheese, cilantro, tomato salsa
Vegetarian (unless chorizo is added)
$16.00โข97% (35)
Esquites
Mexican street corn salad with jalapenos, arbol lime aioli, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
Allergies:
Dairy (Butter, cotija cheese, sour cream), cilantro, Garlic (Arbol Aoili)
$16.00โข90% (54)
Taquitos
Three fried corn tortillas filled with shredded beef. Topped with shredded lettuce, queso fresco, avocado salsa, radishes, and crema.
No Mix & Match
INGREDIENTS: corn tortillas, queso fresco, crema, radish, iceberg lettuce, avocado salsa.
Shredded Beef: beef
Potato Green Chile: yukon potatoes, green chilies, butter, monterrey jack cheese, heavy cream, salt, white pepper
ALLERGY: Milk/Dairy (queso fresco, crema, *butter) *Potato Green Chili only
Vegetarian: Potato Green Chili Taquitos
$18.00โข100% (42)
Chicken Tinga Empanadas
Two empanadas filled with chicken tinga and Monterey Jack cheese topped with cilantro, lettuce, crema, avocado salsa, and queso fresco.
INGREDIENTS: corn masa (dough), chicken tinga (chicken, tomato, onion), monterrey jack cheese, iceberg lettuce, crema, queso fresco, cilantro.
ALLERGY: Milk/Dairy (crema, queso fresco)
$20.00โข100% (28)
Coctel De Camarones
Diced shrimp, avocado, cucumber, white onion, cilantro, cocktail sauce.
$18.00โข100% (14)
Ceviche Bowl
Halibut, tomato, onion, avocado, cucumber, cilantro, radish, and serrano pepper, served with tortilla chips and saladitas.
$23.00โข100% (6)
Ribeye Aguachile
Ribeye slices marinated in lime juice, typically accompanied by red onion, cucumber, serrano peppers, and avocado.
$30.00
Soup & Salads
Classic Tortilla Soup
Tomato, guajillo, and chicken based broth with cumin, oregano, onion, garlic, and corn tortilla. Topped with corn tortilla strips, avocado, queso fresco, crema, fried guajillo peppers, and cilantro.
$14.00โข97% (43)
Caesar Salad
Little gems, cotija cheese, house-made herb croutons.
$16.00โข88% (9)
Mixed Greens
Cherry tomato, red onion, shaved carrot, chayote squash, watermelon radish, cotija cheese, toasted pepitas, oregano vinaigrette.
$15.00โข94% (19)
Elena's Chopped Salad
Romaine, grilled chicken, avocado, black beans, tomato, red onion, radish, cheddar cheese, corn, crispy tortilla strips, cumin vinaigrette, jalapeno lime crema.
$22.00โข89% (28)
Classic Tostada Salad
A crispy flour tortilla bowl with refried beans, ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, sour cream, black olives, pico de gallo, and creamy tomatillo ranch dressing.
$18.00โข91% (12)
Build Your Burrito
Mission Style Burrito
Rice, refried beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and the protein of your choice as a burrito or a bowl.
$16.00โข81% (66)
Brunch Burrito
Scrambled eggs, bacon, house made chorizo, tater tots, pickled jalapeno, onion, cheddar cheese, american cheese, pepper jack cheese, chipotle lime aioli on side.
$17.00
Tacos
Quesabirria Tacos
Slow cooked beef, melted cheese, consomme.
$23.00โข95% (69)
Fish Tacos
Baja style (fried) or grilled cod, cabbage slaw, white baja crema, spicy arbol salsa.
$22.00โข92% (55)
Roasted Mushroom & Butternut Squash Tacos
Fire-roasted mushrooms, caramelized butternut squash, queso fresco, crema, house-made salsa macha (peanuts).
$16.00โข85% (14)
Gracie's Crispy Tacos
Ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, sour cream, tomatoes.
$17.00โข92% (175)
#3 Most liked
Skirt Steak Carne Asada Tacos
Grilled skirt steak, onions, salsa morita, cilantro.
$20.00โข94% (35)
Slow Braised Carnitas Tacos
Slow braised carnitas, onions, avocado salsa, cilantro.
$16.00โข93% (30)
Fajitas
Chicken Fajitas
Sauteed peppers and onions with grilled chicken, served with rice, refried pinto beans, salsa, sour cream, and a choice of corn or flour tortillas.
$35.00โข90% (22)
Carne Asada Fajitas
Sauteed peppers and onions with Skirt Steak Carne Asada. Served with rice, refried pinto beans, salsa, sour cream, and a choice of corn or flour tortillas.
$46.00โข92% (41)
Sauteed Shrimp Fajitas
Sauteed peppers and onions with sauteed shrimp. Served with rice, refried pinto beans, salsa, sour cream, and a choice of corn or flour tortillas.
$37.00โข92% (13)
Vegetarian Fajitas
Vegetarian Fajitas
Served with choice of flour, corn tortillas, or both; or without tortillas.
$31.00
Combo Fajitas
Sauteed peppers and onions with your choice of 2 proteins: Grilled Chicken, Skirt Steak Carne Asada, or Sauteed Shrimp. Served with rice, refried pinto beans, salsa, sour cream, and a choice of corn or flour tortillas.
$46.00โข94% (34)
Enchiladas
Shredded Beef Enchiladas
Served with rice and refried pinto beans, topped with a guajillo chili sauce, cheese, crema, and cilantro.
$32.00โข97% (34)
Dungeness Crab Enchiladas
Served with rice and refried pinto beans, topped with a creamy tomatillo sauce, cheese, crema, and cilantro.
$43.00โข96% (28)
Shredded Chicken Enchiladas
Served with rice and refried pinto beans, topped with a tomatillo sauce, cheese, crema, and cilantro.
$29.00โข93% (141)
Classic Cheese Enchiladas
Served with rice and refried pinto beans, topped with a guajillo chili sauce, cheese, crema, and cilantro.
$25.00โข98% (50)
Enchilada Combo
Mix and match 2 enchiladas. Served with rice and refried pinto beans, topped with cheese, crema, and cilantro.
$32.00โข87% (8)
Traditional Plates & Specialties
Chile Relleno
A grilled poblano pepper stuffed with mozzarella and jack cheese, lightly fried, and topped with a tomato caldillo. Served with rice, refried pinto beans, and a choice of corn or flour tortillas.
$25.00โข80% (25)
Pozole
Braised pork in a spicy guajillo-ancho chili broth with hominy and traditional garnishes.
$23.00โข86% (29)
House Made Pork Tamales
Topped with crema, queso fresco, avocado salsa, and cilantro. Served with rice and refried pinto beans.
$27.00โข94% (19)
Quesadilla
A four tortilla filled with jack cheese, served with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
$15.00โข90% (50)
Chile Colorado
Guajillo pork stew, white corn rice, refried pinto beans, and choice of corn or flour tortillas.
$29.00โข90% (11)
Chile Verde
Tender pork in spicy green chile sauce. Served with your choice of tortillas: flour, corn, or a mix of both, or without tortillas.
$29.00โข100% (6)
Burrito Bowl
White corn rice, black beans corn, pico de gallo , sour cream, guacamole shredded cheese (not melted)
$16.00โข93% (48)
Whole Market Fish
Market fish with choice of grilled or crispy preparation. Served with optional flour or corn tortillas, or a mix of both.
$44.00
Pollo Asado
Pollo Asado Description
$30.00
Grilled Ribeye
Juicy ribeye steak, customizable meat temperature. Served with choice of tortillas: flour, corn, both, or none.
$52.00โข100% (6)
A La Carta
Side Rice & Beans
Refried pinto or whole black (vg).
$10.00โข94% (69)
Esquites
Mexican street corn salad with jalapenos, arbol lime aioli, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
Allergies:
Dairy (Butter, cotija cheese, sour cream), cilantro, Garlic (Arbol Aoili)
$16.00โข90% (54)
Pork Tamale
1 house-made pork tamale, topped with crema, queso fresco, and avocado salsa.
$9.00โข89% (29)
Side Chile Relleno
A grilled poblano pepper stuffed with mozzarella and jack cheese, lightly fried, and topped with a tomato caldillo.
$15.00โข96% (29)
Side Arroz Rojo
Arroz rojo: Traditional Mexican red rice typically includes peas, carrots, and corn.
$6.00โข89% (19)
Side Refried Beans
Refried pinto beans cooked and mashed, typically seasoned with spices and topped with cheese.
$6.00โข87% (16)
Side Black Beans
Savory black beans, perfectly seasoned, ideal as a flavorful side dish.
$6.00โข100% (10)
Side Tortillas
Choice of flour tortillas, corn tortillas, a mix of both, or none.
$4.00โข100% (14)
Side Fermented Arbol Salsa
A blend of fermented arbol chilies with a robust mix of spices, creating a rich, tangy salsa.
$2.00โข100% (10)
Side Salsa Macha
Crunchy house blend of nuts & chilies
$2.00โข100% (6)
Additional Chips and Salsa
Corn tortilla chips and 8oz of house-made salsa.
$6.00โข95% (119)
Dessert
House Made Churros
Cinnamon sugar, house-made chocolate dipping sauce.
$16.00โข85% (57)
Tres Leches
Sponge cake, whipped cream, cinnamon.
$14.00โข90% (31)
Carlota de Limon
Mexican icebox cake, galletas maria, lime cream.
$14.00โข100% (10)
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake swirled with dulce de leche caramel on a graham cracker crust, topped with caramel mousse and drizzled with more caramel.
$14.00โข100% (14)
Soda & Water
Mexican Coke, Bottle
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$6.00โข100% (17)
Squirt Bottle (Mexico)
A refreshing citrus-flavored soda from Mexico.
$6.00
Jarritos Pineapple
Sweet and tangy pineapple-flavored soda.
$6.00
Jarritos Fruit Punch
Sweet and tangy fruit punch soda with natural flavors.
$6.00
Jarritos Mandarin
Bright mandarin-flavored soda with a refreshing citrus taste.
$6.00
Agua de Piedra Still Water 650 ml
Naturally sourced, non-carbonated mineral water in a 650 ml bottle.
$7.00
Agua de Piedra Sparkling Water (650ml)
Naturally carbonated mineral water, 650ml.
$7.00
Cocktails
Elena's Tequila Margarita
Cimmaron Blanco tequila, dry curacao, lime, agave.
Recommended to shake or stir with ice and serve.
$17.00โข100% (14)
Elena's Mezcal Margarita
Mezcal Union Uno, dry curacao, lime, agave.
Recommended to shake or stir with ice and serve.
$17.00โข100% (11)
Beer
Bohemia BTL
A classic Mexican beer with a rich, smooth flavor profile, crafted since 1905.
$6.00
Coors Light BTL
A refreshing light beer with a crisp, clean taste.
$6.00
Corona Extra BTL
A refreshing Mexican lager with a light, crisp taste and a smooth finish. Brewed by Cervecerรญa Modelo. 12 fl oz.
$6.00
Modelo Negra BTL
A dark lager with a rich, smooth taste and hints of caramel and malt.
$6.00
Stella BTL
A classic Belgian lager with a crisp, refreshing taste and a hint of bitterness.
$6.00
Tecate Can
Crisp Mexican lager with a smooth, balanced taste and a hint of malt sweetness.
$5.00
Red Wine
Tahuan Malbec Bottle
Argentina, 2019
750ml bottle
$46.00
Torres Cordillera Pinot Noir Bottle
Chile, 2021
750ml bottle
$42.00
El Porron del Lara Tempranillo Bottle
Spain, 2020
750ml bottle
$50.00
Los Vascos Carmenere Bottle
Chile, 2020
750ml bottle
$48.00
Outerbound Cabernet Bottle
Alexander Valley, 2020
750ml bottle
$58.00
Bernardus Pinot Noir Bottle
Monterrey, 2020
750ml bottle
$52.00
Clos de Luz Cabernet Bottle
Chile, 2020
750ml bottle
$56.00
Casa Madero Red Blend Bottle
Mexico, 2020
750ml bottle
$60.00
Marques de Caceres Gran Reserva Rioja Bottle
Spain, 2015
750ml bottle
$76.00
Frank Family Cabernet Bottle
Napa Valley, 2021
750ml bottle
$100.00
Keenan Syrah Bottle
Napa Valley, 2019
750ml bottle
$92.00
Prisoner Red Blend Bottle
A rich, full-bodied red wine blend with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and subtle spice.
$100.00
MAAL Bestial Malbec Bottle
Mendoza, Argentina, 2019
750ml bottle
$120.00
Matt Taylor Kaela Pinot Noir Bottle
Sonoma Coast, 2017
750ml bottle
$130.00
Mondavi Estate Cabernet Bottle
Oakville, 2018
750ml bottle
$160.00
White Wine
Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc Bottle
Chile, 2020
750ml bottle
$38.00
Los Vascos Chardonnay Bottle
Chile, 2020
750ml bottle
$40.00
Abadia Albarino Bottle
Spain, 2020
750ml bottle
$46.00
Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc Bottle
North Coast, 2020
750ml bottle
$56.00
Copain Daybreak White Blend Bottle
Sonoma, 2022
750ml bottle
$58.00
Langlois Chateau Sancerre Bottle
Loire Valley, 2022
750ml bottle
$70.00
Shaya Habis Verdejo Bottle
Spain, 2019
750ml bottle
$74.00
La Vizcaina Godello Bottle
Spain, 2021
750ml bottle
$78.00
Rombauer Chardonnay Bottle
Carneros, 2022
750ml bottle
$84.00
Penner Ash Chardonnay Bottle
Willamette Valley, 2021
750ml bottle
$90.00
Bouchard Premier Cru White Burgundy Bottle
Burgundy, 2018
750ml bottle
$130.00
Sparkling Wine
Segura Aria Cava Bottle
Spain
750ml bottle
$34.00
Roederer Estate Sparkling Bottle
Anderson Valley
750ml bottle
$60.00
Taittinger Champagne Bottle
France
750ml bottle
$120.00
Billecart-Salmon Sparkling Rose Bottle
Champagne, France
750ml bottle
$220.00
Cocktails (Copy)
Elena's Tequila Margarita
Cimmaron Blanco tequila, dry curacao, lime, agave.
Recommended to shake or stir with ice and serve.
$17.00โข100% (14)
Elena's Mezcal Margarita
Mezcal Union Uno, dry curacao, lime, agave.
Recommended to shake or stir with ice and serve.
$17.00โข100% (11)
Brunch (H)
Elena's Pancake Special
Elena's pancake special features two pancakes accompanied by scrambled eggs and bacon, typically served with maple syrup and fresh fruit for a delightful brunch experience.
$16.00
Chilaquiles Burrito
A flour tortilla filled with beans, chilaquiles, eggs, asada, sour cream, cotija cheese, onion, and cilantro, offering a fusion of traditional Mexican brunch flavors.
$18.00
Brunch Burrito
Scrambled eggs, bacon, house made chorizo, tater tots, pickled jalapeno, onion, cheddar cheese, american cheese, pepper jack cheese, chipotle lime aioli on side.
$17.00
Lucha's Chilaquiles
Crunchy tortilla chips with red or green sauce. Optional proteins: carne asada, carnitas, chorizo, chicken tinga, or no protein.
$18.00
Huevos Rancheros Divorciados
Fried eggs on corn tortillas, topped with salsa verde and salsa roja, accompanied by black beans and queso fresco.
$18.00
Tamale Benedict
Tamale with poached egg and hollandaise. Options include red or green sauce, or no sauce. Choose chicken or pork. A Mexican twist on Eggs Benedict.
$22.00
Brunch Churros
Churros rolled in cinnamon sugar, served with a rich chocolate sauce for dipping.
$15.00
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$1.00
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