Esperpento Restaurant

Spanish restaurant · Mission

Esperpento Restaurant

Spanish restaurant · Mission

3295 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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This vibrant Spanish eatery serves up an array of mouthwatering tapas and paella in a cozy atmosphere that's perfect for a casual night out.

3295 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110 Get directions

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$20–30 · Menu

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"Like its once-sister restaurant, Picaro, Esperpento is a haven for straightforward, affordable Spanish tapas dishes, albeit in a smaller, more intimate, and homely space. While Esperpento and Picaro no longer share the same owner, their relationship is friendly and the menus bear a striking resemblance to each other — including the unforgettable, garlicky salsa brava with a complimentary bread basket at every table." - Adrian Spinelli

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"Some affected establishments, like tapas spot Esperpento, lean on sister locations during their closure." - Caleb Pershan

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"Nearby, businesses like Esperpento, Radio Habana Social Club, and Bi-Rite Creamery have been closed for such retrofits." - Caleb Pershan

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"Esperpento is a Spanish restaurant known for its paella and tapas. It is temporarily closed due to seismic retrofit construction, but plans to reopen once the work is finished. The restaurant has been a staple in the Mission neighborhood since 1992." - Caleb Pershan

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Tiffany Chen

Google

Delightful restaurant with a true home feeling! The paella de mariscos was probably more than enough for the 2 of us, but we’re glad we tried the tapas too. The garlic shrimp was wonderfully garlicky, and the potato and onion omelet was delicious as well. They even had a mariachi band playing the Wednesday night that went! Would definitely come back.

Danny R

Google

Still one of the absolute best in the city for no frills but deliciously prepared Spanish tapas and traditional sangria.

Jennifer Zheng

Google

This restaurant has implicit charge. Food Is good. but, 1.charged me 4% card payment fee even though i paid with debit card 2. Didn't apply happy hour wine fee even though i ordered in the timeslot

H 2Dope

Google

First time having Paella. My girl recommended so we took advantage. It was great. We had left overs and ate them today. Still amazing. The wine was strong. The bread soft. The papas bravas were amazing (her favorite).

Eva Dedegkika

Google

I looove every dish I tried.I went back again... And I tried different dishes. I loved each and every one of them. This restaurant is the heaven of wonderful taste! If I could I would give you more stars.

Oliver Zhou

Google

Great restaurant with great vibes in a cozy location. Tapas were good - I wish the Paella was a little more cripsy. One warning - and something I hope they fix soon - if you have a large group, they hide the automatic gratuity as a line item in the receipt under a tricky name, and there is no warning on the tip lines to remind you about the included tip. Other restaurants using the same POS system will warn you on the receipt as you sign it, but they make it wayyyyy too easy to accidentally double tip

Sohyun Park

Google

It was my first time trying Spain food. I tried squid ink seafood paella and mariscada. I like marriscada than another one but both were deliciousious and flavorful. I'd come here again and try other dishes. Loved it. !! They charge 4% of credit card fee !!

Mary Camacho

Google

It's ok. Wine selection, food. Just ok. Albondigas stood out as good. Everything else mediocre... nothing terrible. I live in spain and have tried Spanish restaurants all over the US. Chicago has the best. People were very friendly and attentive but also not Spanish.

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@eater

"Some affected establishments, like tapas spot Esperpento, lean on sister locations during their closure." - Caleb Pershan

Mymy Team Opens Mission Brunch Restaurant Plain Jane - Eater SF

View Postcard for Esperpento Restaurant

@eater

"Nearby, businesses like Esperpento, Radio Habana Social Club, and Bi-Rite Creamery have been closed for such retrofits." - Caleb Pershan

SF’s Borderlands Cafe at Sci-Fi Bookstore Closing on Valencia Street - Eater SF

View Postcard for Esperpento Restaurant

@eater

SF Restaurant Esperpento Closed By City-Mandated Seismic Retrofit - Eater SF

View Postcard for Esperpento Restaurant

Tiffany Chen

Google

Danny R

Google

Still one of the absolute best in the city for no frills but deliciously prepared Spanish tapas and traditional sangria.

Jennifer Zheng

Google

This restaurant has implicit charge. Food Is good. but, 1.charged me 4% card payment fee even though i paid with debit card 2. Didn't apply happy hour wine fee even though i ordered in the timeslot

H 2Dope

Google

Eva Dedegkika

Google

Oliver Zhou

Google

Sohyun Park

Google

Mary Camacho

Google

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