oUr stOry
Over a family birthday dinner and playful jokes, a shared yearning emerged: A deep longing for the flavors and memories tied to the recipes of our mothers and grandmothers, and that lawless joy that comes from savoring Latin street comfort foods.
Fueled by this shared passion, we decided to take a leap. In 2023 Adelita's Antojitos took to the streets of San Francisco, serving classic Latin antojitos, revisiting generations-old techniques and a handcrafted approach. With a hunger for growth and a heart full of gratitude, we applied and were accepted into La Cocina's incubator program. This incredible opportunity allows us to expand our reach, deepen our community connections, and continue sharing our antojitos.








Our limited menu is rooted in regional Salvadoran and Mexican flavors, drawn from our families' recipes. Adela Romero honors her Salvadoran heritage, while her daughter-in-law, Alejandra Arenas, brings her own Mexican influences. We keep it simple: quality over quantity, fresh ingredients, and made-from-scratch dishes. We use nixtamal, carefully selected fats, house-pickled vegetables, and fresh aguas frescas, all while fostering a welcoming, family-run atmosphere.
Whether you encounter us slapping pupusas at a sunny pop-up or choose us to cater your next event, our dishes bring together the shared culinary traditions of El Salvador and Mexico, telling a story of migration, resilience, and the joy of food that connects us all.
TOdAy
aboUt Logo
Just as Adela's journey from El Salvador to the U.S. mirrors the migration of culinary traditions across borders, Alejandra explored crafting a logo that honors Adela’s agricultural roots with the Mayan jaguar, a symbol of agriculture, travel, and fertility. This emblem underscores the shared culinary heritage of El Salvador and Mexico, transcending borders and time.


ouR valUes
Approaching everything with positivity is the key to sparking memorable connections.
It's how we build enduring relationships with you and foster a thriving community with our vendors and neighboring businesses.
PASSIONATE ABOUT CULTIVATING
A POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE
We are driven to share dishes made from scratch, celebrating the nutritional diversity of our cultural origin and rediscovering cooking practice passed down through four generations.
FROM OUR HEARTLANDS
TO YOUR TABLE
This means our work extends beyond just making food. We're actively learning how to source responsibly, and collaborate with like-minded partners to uplift the quality of what we feed our community.
COMMITTED TO
A BETTER TOMORROW
COntAct
101 Hyde St
San Francisco, CA 94102
info@adelitasantojitos.com
mAiling aDdRESs
phOtography by
Lorena Masso
Hello@lorenamasso.com