Authentic Venezuelan Chinese food, massive portions, affordable prices
























572 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 Get directions
$10–20
"Cantoo checks all the boxes of a great casual lunch and dinner spot. They have massive plates of Venezuelan Chinese noodles, rotisserie, and empanadas, a big space where it's easy to get a table, and a speedy takeout operation. The food at his basement-level Tenderloin restaurant is hearty and meat-forward—think pabellón with perfectly stewed beef, plantains, and white rice, or hot and crispy sweet and sour chicken. And when you consider that many dishes are in the single-digit price range (like the two plump pork lumpia for $5)—this place is the move for quick sit-down meals that'll leave you just a few dollars lighter." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"If you get excited about massive portions of meat that cost less than your morning coffee, Cantoo is your spot. This Venezuelan-Chinese basement restaurant serves hefty plates of stewed beef pabellón and roasted duck noodles that could feed you for multiple meals. Most dishes cost less than $10—including the excellent pork lumpia for $5—and the big dining room means you won't have to wait for a table." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez
"Cantoo checks all the boxes of a great casual lunch and dinner spot. They have massive plates of Venezuelan Chinese noodles, rotisserie, and empanadas, a big space where it's easy to get a table, and a speedy takeout operation. The food at this basement-level Tenderloin restaurant is hearty and meat-forward—think pabellón with perfectly stewed beef, plantains, and white rice, or hot and crispy sweet and sour chicken. And when you consider that many dishes are in the single-digit price range (like the two plump pork lumpia for $5)—this place is the move for quick sit-down meals that'll leave you just a few dollars lighter. photo credit: Melissa Zink photo credit: Melissa Zink photo credit: Melissa Zink photo credit: Melissa Zink Pause Unmute" - Ricky Rodriguez