Sanguchon Eatery

Very unique for the area! It's down-to-earth food, but a nice breath of fresh air from all the Mexican and Chinese around the mission. Got the pan con chicharron and it was a pretty decent sandwich. The pork was rich, peppery and braised to perfection. Fell apart in my mouth. It's perfectly paired with some pickled onions, and in case you're not a fan of the sour flavour, there's a whole sweet potato in the sandwich to ease out the flavour and add a hint of sweetness. Overall, great sandwich with incredible amount of layering. That said, nothing crazy special, just a bit unique. A bit pricey, but it's the bay area. I'll probably be coming back to try out their other dishes.

The pulled pork sandwich was good. The rice bowl was interesting but the rice was a little too el Dante for me. The outdoor seating works out well. The cashier was nice!

Very inviting, especially when you see a pig in their logo. I came in having a great expectation for the pork. The food is good and seasoned well, but pork was not as soft as I would have liked. Portions are good, too. It will definitely satisfy and keep you full. The service is fast, and there is plenty of seating inside and outside. With kids, we opted to sit outside to keep them a bit more entertained people watching.

Loved Pan Con Chicharron and chicha morada And what a fun way to participate in a trip to Peru.. so cool.. I'm so glad I finally made it to your restaurant and it brought back memories of Peru

I visited this place after seeing it recommended by several foodies, as I wanted to try something different. It’s a to-go spot, but they have a few tables to eat there. When I arrived, the staff was very friendly, and they suggested the lomo saltado sandwich and fried yuca, along with a beer. The total was over $30 for these three items, which I found a bit pricey for what I got. While waiting, I noticed they were getting a lot of delivery orders, which raised my expectations. However, when the food arrived, it wasn’t as impressive as I had hoped. The bread and sauce on the sandwich were good, but the lomo itself was pretty average. The fried yuca, despite having some toppings and a cheese sauce, lacked flavor, and a better seasoning could have really elevated the dish. The atmosphere wasn’t very comfortable due to the heat, but my cold beer helped me get through the wait. Overall, it was an okay experience, but not enough to make me want to return. It’s not a bad place, just not one that fully won me over.

First timer and I was amazed how delicious the sandwich was. Adobo sandwich was loaded with flavor and very filling. Service was great and the salsa music playing through out dining area made the atmosphere pleasant. Indoor and outdoor dining available.

Alright, this place is excellent. We got a lomo saltado sandwich today and I already can’t wait to eat it again. It is a mess to eat, the kind of sandwich that once you start eating you cannot put it down. You’ll need a good amount of napkins to clean yourself up but it will be worth it. The flavor is so savory, so deep, a little spicy, the meat is perfectly cooked, and the fries are exceptional in the sandwich! So do yourself a favor and get this sandwich to your mouth.

Welcoming space, friendly staff, two nice outdoor seating areas, and delicious food. We especially enjoyed the fried crispy chicken sandwich (tender and crispy, good flavor, excellent bun), mushroom empanada (tasty filling and nice pastry), and pork belly fried rice bowl (satisfying combination of flavors and textures). The French fries were also nicely crisp on the outside, tender inside. And bonus to have a nice selection of beers and other drinks.

Hands down best spot for Pan con chicharrón!! They give a lot of meat in the sandwich and a great salsa criollo as well. Whenever I'm in the area, I stop for a sandwich! Tried the CHICHA MORADA, this time and it was also pretty refreshing and flavorful. Typical drink of Peru!

Only got the pollipapas. Delicious! The fried chicken with the fries wasn't dry at all and the three sauces they put on top of it all yum! Always love huancaina sauce. They also had decent happy hour prices especially for drinks. I'll have to come back to try their other food.

A casual Peruvian spot on Valencia street that's worth visiting if you ever want something quick and hearty! I brought home the chicharron sandwich and it was tasty (although a bit on the dry side) and the lomos saltado bowl - which was very saucy and delicious. Yucca fries were very thick and addictive.

Yummy food! Great location! Chicken is a chef's kiss. I will say the sandwiches are messier than you'd think, and you'd be incredible if you can get through one without needing to have a fork save you halfway through. It was really filling for me too, so much so that I had a lot of extra fries leftover.

Cool casual Peruvian eatery on Valencia. Their menu is fairly simple but super good. I've had the pan con chicaron, bistec sandwich, lomo Salgado, adobo, lomito Al Jugo, sweet potato friends, tallarines con lomo Saltado. All very tasty dishes. Friendly staff member at the register with a nice smile.

This was my first time trying this restaurant and I was satisfied. I usually order lomo saltado when getting peruvian food, but I decided to try the Aji de Gallina Bowl. The creamy and nut based sauce was thick and creamy,mildy spicy but tasty. There was a good amount of shredded chicken and potatoes in this dish. I enjoyed the boiled egg in this dish. I would recommend to those who've never tried the dish before. I also got Yucca Fries that they paired with the same sauce in the Aji de Aji de Gallina Bowl.

Utterly disappointed! Ordered plantanos Fritos to go & what I got was semi-cooked pieces clumped together that they didn't even bother separating before frying! The plantains weren't ripe & the dish was completely insipid! Sadly this was once a very favorite spot!

Their ahí en pollo is so delicious. This is my preferred style of ahí en pollo theirs has a bit of a twist as I think they add cheese to their recipe. This place is a bit more of a casual spot and worth the money as it's reasonably price. Service was fast and friendly. I look forward to coming back and trying more from their menu.

I have been ordering takeaway about once a month since moving into the same building a few years ago. My favorite is the chicken skewers. There used to be a salad but it has gotten smaller and smaller--today it was ONE lettuce leaf. There used to be a little container of extra sauce for the potatoes--that has disappeared. Less food for more money.

Been here 8-9 times and never disappointed. Delicious food and great vibes every time! Perhaps the best sandwiches in The Mission (maybe even The City). All options are outstanding, although my favorite is Pan con Chicharron paired with yucca or sweet potato fries, perfectly cooked. For a special treat, try a glass of Chicha Morada, made with purple corn and a hint of cinnamon. Mmmm! Great salads, as well, plus fun Happy Hour specials. Go check it out!

I love lomo saltado so I was curious how it would be in sandwich form. It was pretty good, but I think I would rather just have it as a plated meal rather than in sandwich form. Also, one of my fav things about lomo saltado is eating it with aji verde (the green sauce). I don't think they have the aji verde sauce. I asked for hot sauce and they gave me some hot sauce and it was good, just not the amazing green stuff. The sweet potato fries were very good. Flavorful and crispy. Overall, sandwich was good but like I said, give me a plate of lomo saltado instead.

This place is delicious! We had the Aji De Gallina chicken bowl and Lomo Al Jugo Steak Bowl. Both were excellent. The flavors were perfect and the steak was tender. I am Peruvian and cannot recommend this place enough. Excellent food options. The staff was friendly and really nice ambiance. Can't wait to see more dessert options in the future.

Delicious! Spectacular Peruvian favorites: especially the lomo saltado and the "pollipapa" (chicken and potato combo) with its multi-colored sauces. Efficient fast food service and bright, modern interior. An excellent choice for lunch.

- Cute and clean location, some seating outside. - The Fried chicken sandwich did not disappoint, it had lots of flavor, not too dry or too crispy. - The chicha morado, agua fresca is AMAZING. It's my first time having it and it's so good. - nice staff and quick service.

Huge, delicious sandwiches! The yuca fries and aji were amazing as well. Will definitely be back.

Visited on a Saturday night around 7:15pm with a friend. The restaurant had a few tables seated but wasn't too busy. Placed order at the counter and servers brought out our food after about a 10 minute wait. Food: Pan Con Chicharron - sandwich with roasted pork, fried sweet potato/ yam, lime marinaded onions, cilantro and chili aioli, this was pretty good, really like the brightness of the onion and herb contrasted with the richness of the pork and aioli which was flavorful but not really spicy, the sweet potato added heartiness and sweetness. Service was fine, fast casual, water was self service, no complaints. They do have a restroom available. Overall a nice casual spot to grab lunch or dinner in the mission. After tax and tip meal came out to almost $21 for a average sized sandwich, so a bit steep in price point. It was good but not quite worth the price point to me. I'd suggest coming to try their happy hour which I think is 5-7pm.

The fried crispy chicken sandwich is incredible! Perfectly balanced in flavor and textures! Crunchy, saucy with a subtle spiciness.

I remember trying their food truck back in the day and liking it, so happy to see they have a brick-and-mortar operation now. It's fast casual counter service, you can get right to the food shortly after arriving. Limited menu, but what I tried was really good! Lomo Saltado Sandwich: I love lomo saltado. Like it may possibly be my favorite dish from Latin America. So this sandwich was right up my alley. I was a little worried that it may be too carby given that there were fries on bread, but it was fine. The bread did a good job soaking up all the great sauce, which is normally the job of rice. The wet spots were especially nice bursts of flavor. There was a tiny bit of lettuce a little cream sauce, but the rest was your standard issue lomo saltado. Loved how they went heavy on the garlic in the stir fry. The beef cubes were tender and full of flavor. Just the right amount of onions, tomatoes and fries to add some complementary flavor but not dominant. I'm a fan! Yuca Fries: Figured this would just be yuca and maybe the yellow sauce, but I was pleasantly surprised to find cheese on top. Two types of cheese to be precise! One was a like squeaky queso fresco, though had a bit of saltiness like feta. The other seemed like a hard shredded cheese, related to parmesan. Both were great against the perfectly crispy yuca fries, which had a nice soft pasty inside. The yellow sauce added an extra layer of flavor, for a full on flavor explosion. Chicha Morada: Sweet base with nice pleasant spices mixed in. Kinda feels like a Christmas drink, especially if it were to be warmed up, but you can drink year round!

Lomo saltado bowl mucho ajo y comino , no párese lomo saltado El arroz está duro Necesitan mejor la receta

Messy but delicious! My friend and I shared the lomo saltado beef sandwich and the pollipappas. They both were super tasty! Sandwich did get messy and would help to be wrapped for cleaner eats but would def get it again!

Great sandwich, basic fries which should've been included but are just an additional side for $5 smh. Don't order the fries. The pan con chicharron sandwich was super tasty and had lots of meat, just how we like it Service was whatever, they carried a tray out but there's a water station so why did I even tip? I'd come back to order the papa a la huancaina because low key missing my family's papas con chile Amarillo.

One of the spots I constantly crave. After spending time in Peru, I can confidently say the food here is both authentic and absolutely delicious. My go-to dishes are the Lomo Saltado and Aji de Gallina -- both are full of flavor and incredibly satisfying.

Great authentic Peruvian food and great service. We ordered aji de gallina and pan con chicharrón

I've been going here since it opened, usually their on point. I asked for lomo Saltdao with rice - like a dinner meal. I told the person who took my order, I did not want a sandwich for $18. I got my order to go and when got home... I got this! Disappointing... soggy bread.

I got the Lomo Saltado Sandwich. It was really good, full of flavor, down side, do not take this to go , it WILL get soggy by the time you eat it. Enjoy it at the restaurant. There was no one in line when I ordered and it only took about 8 minutes for my food to come out. There's happy hour items and there's a fridge with flan and drinks by the cash register. Next time I come here, I'm dining in.

Had a wonderful Aji De Gallina bowl here. It was nice, warm, and filling. Perfect for a rainy or cloudy SF day It comes with pulled chicken breast in cheese sauce with turmeric and Aji Amarillo sauce - a kind of chilli but it's not too spicy. Along with rice, potato, and egg! They also had pineapple infused water available for free to get yourself It's a nice place for a social lunch. They even have outlets and friendly service I'd like to come back to try more of their dishes, trying to explore more South American cuisine!

Thi splace was on my list of places to try since it opened. I loved the name, as my grandmother always called them sanguches instead of sandwiches. It always brings a smile to my face to see the name of this place. I've ate at Sanguchon twice now and both times I had to get the Lomo Saltado sandwich. My mouth is watering just thinking about this savory sandwich. The first time I got it, I was hooked and suggested it for a work catering event - where we all got the Lomo Saltado. The only downside is it's a little messy, but so good you'll be licking your fingers. I can also recommend the chicken empanadas, chicken sandwich and french fries. Was not a big fan of the mushroom empanadas. They have a daily happy hour special ($5-7 deals) which includes beer, wine and tapa specials.

What a cute little lunch spot!! They have excellent sandwiches and skewers, and the service is so fast. I recommend checking into the restaurant on Yelp before ordering for a 10% discount! We tried the Chicharron sandwich and the chicken skewers, and both blew our expectations out of the water. For the two items, the total was around $32, which seems a little pricey, but for two people, we were stuffed after the meal. I was only expecting skewers when we ordered them, but they came on a bed of lettuce and tomatoes, and even the salad was delicious. The sauce was a little sweet and sour, but it complemented the skewers by adding a little lightness to the meal. The chicharron sandwich was also amazing - we asked for the most popular items on the menu and unsurprisingly, this was one of them. The pork was so tender and it was balanced out by the onions and the cilantro. It was so flavorful and each bite was so delicious, I highly recommend trying this place out!

4.5/5 My go to order here is the mushroom empanada or the lomo saltado sandwich. The empanada pastry is flaky and buttery, the filling is umami, and the sauce on the side is tangy, which pairs nicely. The portion is pretty sizable too, and could be a light lunch or solid snack/appetizer. The lomo saltado beef is juicy and flavorful with great balance from the creamy sauce, fries, and veggies, but can be a bit salty. Bread is fresh and fantastic too, but be warned the sandwich is messy to eat.

Welcoming space, friendly staff, two nice outdoor seating areas, and delicious food. We especially enjoyed the fried crispy chicken sandwich (tender and crispy, good flavor, excellent bun), mushroom empanada (tasty filling and nice pastry), and pork belly fried rice bowl (satisfying combination of flavors and textures). The French fries were also nicely crisp on the outside, tender inside. And bonus to have a nice selection of beers and other drinks.

Came here with a friend and thank goodness for a 10% discount from Yelp! Even better reason to come. Good: - Solid food! I loved the lomo sandwich - great portion size - almost too much but I finished all of it and got the sweet potato fries to sub which made the sandwich taste even better! - Good ambiance - easy to hear people and have a conversation Bad: - Pretty causal place - no service really self serve Overall really good place to catchup with a friend - they have outlets which makes things more convenient as well!

The restaurant was very clean and inviting. We ordered at the counter and the food was brought to our table within 10 minutes. We got one main, 2 sides, and a drink (see ratings on pics) to share between 2 people. Was neither disappointed nor blown away. Perhaps it's what we ordered that made the meal feel heavy, so we are willing to come back again to try some other items on the menu!

This spot is firrrrre! Ordered through DoorDash on a whim today! What We Ordered: + Arroz Chaufa Bowl: 5/5 + Adobo Bowl: 5/5 + Chicken Skewers: 5/5 Arroz Chaufa Bowl: Peruvian style fried rice with pieces of pork belly, fried egg, asparagus, mushrooms, onions, and I think pieces of bell peppers. + Flavorful, generous portions of toppings overall - Would like to see more mushroom pieces Adobo Bowl: Slow cooked pork shoulder with white rice and killllller sauce. Delicious! + Flavorful, tender, saucy in a perfect way (and I don't even love sauces!) - Would like to see more veggies in this dish Chicken Skewers: Not many places can nail a chicken skewer. It usually turns out dry and tough. This one, however, was moist and well seasoned. This dish came on a small bed of saucy greens. Thumbs up! Would come back!

Great food. Great location. So gooooooooooooooooooooooooooood Tasty wtf Yelp need 58 cha

Today we ordered lomo saltado from 3 differnet locations to compare them and Sanguchon came in 3rd place sadly. We tried their lomo saltado and chicken empanada and was generally disappointed, especially in comparison to the other lomo saltado dishes we were trying The rice was a sticky rice but very overcooked, we did love the triangle shape though. The lomo saltado just lacked flavor and we were disappointed that the fries were put on top, rather than stir fried and soaking in the juices. The price was fair for the portion ($19.75) but we got way more food for $22.8 from the other two places we tried. The chicken empanada was huge but just kinda tasted like shredded chicken in a light tomato sauce? very juicy but again, not very flavorful

Always walk past this place and finally got to try it. Lomo Saltado sandwich and sweet potato fries were a hit. Really good flavor. Saw previous reviews that the sandwich is soggy but it's all the sauce and meat juice!! Service was quick and friendly.

I walked by this place and wanted to give it a try. I got the fried chicken sandwhich and it was by far one of the best chicken sandwhiches I have ever had. The Asian style sauce in it was so good with the coleslaw. I highly recommend trying the chicken sandwhich

**REVIEW SOLELY BASED ON LOMO SALTADO TAKE OUT** Never heard or tried this place but, you never know til you FRY right? My friend and I were eating at Dolores Park and needed some yummy food that wasnt too messy. .:: Food ::. Lomito al Jugo Bowl $19: stir-fried beef tenderloin with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, soy sauce & fries, served with jasmine rice and salsa criolla. Overall pretty good flavors, fries were made well, beef was tender. I would say, it gets the job done!! A good amount of beef to fries proportion. Unable to comment on ambiance / service since my friend was the one who went in to grab our phone order.

Delicious Peruvian bowls with tender meat and lots of flavorful sauce. We ordered a bunch of dishes for delivery, and everything came out perfectly and quickly. The aji de gallina bowl I ordered had super tender chicken that was covered in a super flavorful sauce. The flavor was a little reminiscent of Thai curry to me. Overall, a really nice delivery lunch spot.

I ordered the pan con chicharron for lunch and it was so delicious!! It looked kinda unassuming from the outside, but bread was soft and the pork was tender. I especially loved how the slightly sweet yams and the crunchy onions made for great contrast. It came with a large amount of meat, and I could only finish half of it. I do wish there was some more aioli, since some bites were on the drier side, but overall, an amazing and well balanced sandwich.

Amazing tasty food , the limo sandwich is soooooo good!! and amazing service. Very accommodating. We ordered and did not realized someone in our group needed a specific food restriction and they went out of their way to fix it. We are very impressed and thankful. We will be back. Thanks again!

Best pork tacos of my entire life. Chicken empanadas were solid but I seriously cannot recommend the chicharron more!

You don't often see fast casual Peruvian restaurants, so it was great to try a meal here. This is an order-at-the-counter type setting, and I was pleasantly surprised by how the tip selections on the screen were super reasonable (~3-12%) unlike the ridiculous 20-30% options I sometimes see at other similar self-serve restaurants. A friend and I sat at an outdoor table on the sidewalk for lunch and enjoyed the casual setting. My arroz con chaufa bowl was a bit too heavy for lunch (the pork belly had some hefty chunks of fat), but the meat was so tender and the fried rice wasn't dry at all. This place is definitely worth giving a try!

First time tasting Peruvian cuisine! I wanted something unique on Valencia, so some of my friends recommended trying out Sanguchon. I was more than down, since I hadn't had Peruvian cuisine anytime prior. The interior was modern and clean, but their tablet ordering system wasn't working :( Anyway, onto the food- they were shortstaffed the day that my friends and I went, so it took a while for the food to come to us. But lo and behold, our orders came! This was mine: *yuca fries ($6.00): really starchy garlic fries. This was really filling on its own! *aji de gallina bowl with an egg ($19): for the portion, I thought that this was pricey. The cheese-turmeric-Aji Amarillo sauce served on top of the bowl was extremely creamy and savory, and the egg was the cherry on top though. Super filling as well! *alfajores ($4): a melt-in-your-mouth, blissful experience to eat. Even though it's albeit on the pricier end, I'd wanna stop by this spot again! Especially with the Yelp check-in 10% discount.

It's hard to pass up Peruvian food--it is just savory perfect. And I would recommend this place. The key for Peruvian, for me, is aji de gallina. Theirs is not quite creamy enough, a little heavy, and not exactly the aji flavor that you expect in this dish when perfected. But still, an aji de gallina bowl for 16 bucks, delightful! The empanada was also good, and the dough was unique, almost more like sweet dough than empanada crusty. I would surely try this place again. Btw, they require vaccines for indoor dining and have three covered tables outside for people from Bakersfield.

As promised, we went back. Another show at The Marsh, and Sanguchon is an easy walk. This time I had the pork sandwich again (Pan Con Chicharron).... Just PERFECT, and I'm not the most generous critic. This time I also tried an aqua fresca. Not sure but I think it was cherry. Though it might have been "chica morada" (made from purple corn). Delicious! My husband had the adobo. He doesn't even know what adobo is but took a chance. It was fine but for me the sandwich is the standout. I would literally drive from mid-Peninsula, where we live, to SF just to dine again at Sanguchon. I might try a different dish....but probably only in addition to the Pan Con Chicarron. It was very chilly so we opted to sit inside. I love that it is QUIET. No blasting music or clattery din from the kitchen, which you can see. I give five stars because this restaurant DELIVERS on what it sets out to do. I don't compare it to a Thomas Keller restaurant and so stint on the stars. Definitely worth what I consider the modest price. Restaurants have been hit hard with food inflation. Go! You won't be sorry!

Stopped by here for a quick dinner with some friends! I really enjoyed the Fried Chicken Sandwich - the meat was tender and well-seasoned. The sandwich was really flavorful and had a few different sauces (though it was a bit messy to eat lol). My other friend got the lomo saltado sandwich - he really enjoyed the tender meat and flavors, but wasn't a fan of the added mayonnaise (though that's probably just personal preference). Though this place is a little bit pricey for sandwiches, it is definitely worth giving it a try!

Ah, the land of Machu Picchu, pan flutes, and sangucherias. Sangucherias? What are they, you might ask? Well, for over a decade, I've been a big fan of Mochica and Piqueo's, two of chef Carlos Altamarino's burgeoning Peruvian restaurant empire. He has seven restaurants that have managed to survive the ongoing pandemic, and I just stumbled into this one while walking through the Mission. Not being a food truck junkie, I was not familiar with this spot's genesis as a popular mobile operation. It's a more casual version of his Peruvian comfort food specialties, as the concept of a sangucheria is akin to a Peruvian deli. I ordered the $16.50 Adobo Bowl which was made of slow-cooked duroc pork shoulder in panca paste and cusquena beer. They complied with my request to switch out the side of jasmine rice with a mixed green salad ladled with grilled onions (photo: https://bit.ly/3tgOvY7). The combination worked well together, and now I know what a sangucheria is. That might make me an honorary Peruvian. FOOD - 4 stars...well executed comfort food from the land of the Incas AMBIANCE - 4 stars...liked the space and the art SERVICE - 3.5 stars...quietly efficient TOTAL - 4 stars...let me play my pan flute RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2NHtst6

Best crispy chicken sandwich in allllll the land! I can't believe I ate the whole thing!