Salvadoran RestaurantSouth San Francisco, CA
El Santaneco Restaurant Inc
Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in South San Francisco: 5:54 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (650) 952-5538 to confirm.
Location & directions
203 Linden AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
About El Santaneco Restaurant Inc
Looking for a Salvadoran restaurant in South San Francisco? El Santaneco Restaurant Inc is at 203 Linden Ave, South San Francisco, California. It is one of 56 places to eat and drink we list in South San Francisco. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
El Santaneco Restaurant Inc is open 4 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).
El Santaneco Restaurant Inc's menu features 36 dishes and drinks across 5 sections, including Mexican Dishes, Soups, Salvadorean Typical Food, Pupusas, and Others. Menu highlights include Ligera, Sopa De Res, and Enchiladas Salvadoreñas.
Available service options are delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and cosy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, coffee, comfort food, and happy-hour drinks.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (650) 952-5538 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Salvadoran Restaurant
- Address
- 203 Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080
- Phone
- (650) 952-5538
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 4 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
- Menu
- 36 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Salvadoran restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Santaneco Restaurant Inc’s weekday schedule with 40 other Salvadoran restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 9:00 AM) and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 8:15 PM).
In total it is open about 35.5 hours a week, 42 hours fewer than the local median of 77. 95% of Salvadoran restaurants in California open on Sundays, and El Santaneco Restaurant Inc is one of them.
Compared with 40 other Salvadoran restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Salvadoran restaurants in California
Based on 26 menus with 1,930 priced items from Salvadoran restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $9.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.50 and $15.59.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Horchata | 31% | $6.50 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 27% | $13.99 |
| Camarones a la Diabla | 27% | $15.99 |
| Burrito | 27% | $10.47 |
| Mojarra Frita | 27% | $16.99 |
| Carne Asada | 23% | $14.99 |
| Tamarindo | 23% | $3.64 |
| Atol de Elote | 23% | $4.25 |
Calculated from 26 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Latino-owned
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Paid street parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Santaneco Restaurant Inc there are 24 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 32 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (5), Burgers & Fast Food (4), Bakeries & Desserts (3), and Cafes & Coffee (3).
El Santaneco Restaurant Inc is the only Salvadoran restaurant within a mile. The next closest is Media Cancha Restaurante, 4.7 mi away.
5 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodFil-Am Cuisine 2< 0.1 mi
- BarbecueHawi Hawaiian BBQ< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- ItalianAndiamo in Banca< 0.1 mi
- ChineseNuniu Spicy Noodles< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Salvadoran restaurant
Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.
What to order
- Pupusas, arepas or empanadas – inexpensive, handheld and a good introduction
- Ceviche – fresh citrus-cured fish, the signature of Peruvian kitchens
- Jerk chicken – smoky and spicy, a Jamaican staple
- Cuban sandwich or ropa vieja – classics of Cuban-American cooking
Good to know
- Many places do brisk takeout at lunch; dinner is more relaxed.
- Weekend menus may include special dishes such as sancocho or feijoada.
- Ask for the house hot sauce or pikliz – it is often made on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Santaneco Restaurant Inc's opening hours?
Open 4 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Monday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is El Santaneco Restaurant Inc open on Sunday?
Yes, El Santaneco Restaurant Inc is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is El Santaneco Restaurant Inc located?
El Santaneco Restaurant Inc is located at 203 Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080.
What is the phone number of El Santaneco Restaurant Inc?
You can call El Santaneco Restaurant Inc at (650) 952-5538.
Does El Santaneco Restaurant Inc offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Santaneco Restaurant Inc offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at El Santaneco Restaurant Inc?
The typical price range at El Santaneco Restaurant Inc is $10–20 per person.
Does El Santaneco Restaurant Inc take reservations?
Yes, El Santaneco Restaurant Inc accepts reservations.
Is El Santaneco Restaurant Inc wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is El Santaneco Restaurant Inc open late?
No, El Santaneco Restaurant Inc usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Santaneco Restaurant Inc?
There are 32 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Santaneco Restaurant Inc. Nearby options include Fil-Am Cuisine 2 (< 0.1 mi), Hawi Hawaiian BBQ (< 0.1 mi), and Starbucks (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Salvadoran restaurants near El Santaneco Restaurant Inc?
None within a mile. The closest is Media Cancha Restaurante, 4.7 mi away.
How much do Salvadoran restaurants in California cost?
Based on 26 menus with 1,930 priced items from Salvadoran restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $9.50, and half of all items are priced between $4.50 and $15.59.
