El Aji Peruvian Restaurant Menu
Welcome to El Aji Peruvian Restaurant, a delightful culinary oasis located on Mission Street in San Francisco. This charming eatery offers a vibrant menu brimming with authentic Peruvian flavors, particularly famous for its seafood dishes. Noteworthy highlights include the Arroz con Mariscos, a stunning fried rice dish infused with aji panca and complemented by sautéed mussels and calamari, all beautifully topped with salsa criolla. For chicken lovers, the Rotisserie Chicken served with french fries and salad is a must-try, renowned for its robust flavor and tenderness.
Save room for dessert! Indulge in alfajores and lucuma ice cream, both perfect sweet endings to your meal. With a welcoming atmosphere suitable for families, groups, and casual gatherings, El Aji also accommodates vegan options and offers outdoor seating. Whether you’re dining in or opting for takeout, the vibrant spirit of Peruvian cuisine awaits you.
Appetizers
Choros a la Chalaca
Large mussels topped with fine chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro and Peruvian corn. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
Papa a la Huancaina
Sliced potatoes topped with huancaina sauce (yellow aji pepper cream sauce). Served with egg and Peruvian olives.
Ocopa
Sliced potatoes topped with ocopa sauce (yellow aji pepper, peanuts and huacatay cream sauce). Served with egg and Peruvian olives.
Causa Rellena
Layered mashed potatoes, red onions and mayo, chicken or tuna.
Anticuchos
Grilled beef heart.
Salchipapas
Chopped hot dogs and french fries.
Yuca Frita
Fried yuca served with 2 house sauces. Gluten-free.
Calamar Frito
Fried calamari, served with fried yuca.
Jalea Mixta
Fried seafood, served with fried yuca.
Spaghetti Saltado
Spaghetti, red onion, tomatoes. Dairy-free.
Spaghetti Pesto
Tallarines verdes: spinach, basil, Parmesan.
Pastas
Ceviches
Ceviche Classico
Fish, red onions, cilantro, lime juice. Served with dried corn and sweet potato. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
Ceviche Chalaco
In our yellow pepper (aji Amarillo) sauce. Fish, red onions, cilantro, lime juice. Served with dried corn and sweet potato. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
Lomo Saltado
Beef sirloin steak (USDA), red onions, tomatoes, served with rice, french fries. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
Seco de Carne
Beef chuck marinated with cilantro and "cholo" sauce (6 different red peppers) served with Peruvian beans, white rice, and salsa criolla. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
Seco de Cordero
Lamb shank marinated with cilantro "cholo sauce (6 different red peppers) served with Peruvian beans, white rice, and salsa criolla. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
Bistec a Lo Pobre
Grilled ribeye steak (USDA), fried egg, french fries and fried plantains, served with rice and salad. Gluten-free.
Beef
Vegetarian
Saltado de Tofu
Tofu, red onions, tomatoes, served with rice, french fries. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
Saltado de Hongos
Mushrooms, red onions, tomatoes, served with rice, french fries. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
Arroz con Mariscos
Fried rice with aji panca, wine, sauteed mussels, calamari, red onions, tomatoes and corn, topped with salsa criolla.
Saltado de Mariscos
Seafood stir-fry, red onions, tomatoes, served with rice and french fries. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
Pescado a Lo Macho
Sauteed shellfish in red pepper sauce over fish fillet with white rice.
Pescado Empanizado
Panko breaded deep-fried fish fillet, served with salad and french fries.
Seafood Soup
Seafood, angel hair pasta and red sauce.
Seafood
Chicken
Rotisserie Chicken Whole to-Go
Served with french fries and salad. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
1/2 Chicken
Served with french fries and salad. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
Pollo Broster
Potato starch breaded chicken served with salad and french fries.
Saltado de Pollo
Chicken, red onions, tomatoes, served with rice, french fries. Gluten-free. Dairy-free.
Aji de Gallina
Shredded chicken breast with yellow aji pepper sauce, crumbled saltine crackers and evaporated milk, served with white rice.
Arroz Chaufa
Fried rice, egg, green onions. Gluten-free.
Alfajores
Tiramisu
Lucuma Ice Cream
Desserts
Drinks
Maracuya - Inca Kola
Chicha Morada
San Pellegrino
Smart Water
Soda
Cusquea
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Cristal
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Pilsen
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Modelo Especial
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Negra
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Corona
Must be 21 to Purchase.
White Wine - Vino Blanco
Must be 21 to Purchase.
Red Wine - Vino Rojo
Must be 21 to Purchase.
