Parada 22

"Just stepping foot inside Parada 22 will instantly brighten your day thanks to the vibrant colors and decor. Plus, it has very affordable home-style Puerto Rican food, all of which tastes even better when paired with a pitcher of sangria. There might be a bit of a wait, but it's always well worth it." - Paolo Bicchieri

"This Puerto Rican restaurant in the Haight feels like you’re at an aunt’s house for dinner on a school night—it’s the embodiment of “homey” and “feel good.” There are old photographs everywhere, music videos playing on a little TV on the wall, and pantry staples and hot sauces at the ready in a mounted cabinet. That same feel-good energy applies to the food, which will inject a new sense of purpose for the days that follow—like their iconic chicharrones de pollo, and fall-apart pernil asado. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong

"Walking into Parada 22 is more like walking into a living room. Old photographs and a Puerto Rican flag hang overhead, and sauces are presented at the ready in a cabinet. The feel-good energy extends to the generously portioned food, too. We gravitate toward the sampler plate, which showcases five heavy hitters off the menu, and is a great way to try everything without ending up longingly staring at someone else’s chicharrones. The fall-apart pernil asado and snappy tostones are highlights, along with the golden-brown chicharrones de pollo. Slathering the thick salsa rosa on everything is non-negotiable." - Julia Chen

"Lines snake out the door for pernil asado at Parada 22." - MICHELIN Inspectors

"Lines snake out the door for pernil asado at Parada 22." - MICHELIN Inspectors