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Picaro Cafe

Picaro Cafe

Tapas Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, and Paella Restaurant$$$$
Mission Dolores, San Francisco
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    This tapas restaurant is famous for their Spanish food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Sam K.
    "Chicken croquettes,the sangria and all the tapas are to die for."(34 Tips)
    cami j.
    "love the patatas bravas, garlic shrimp and sangria!"(6 Tips)
    Carrie H.
    "Favorite are garlic shrimp, artichokes, and the potato omelette."(5 Tips)
    Tim M.
    "My "go to" place for tapas in SF!!"(2 Tips)
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  • Luis C.heart icon on user image
    Luis CastroMarch 23, 2015
    Coming from Barcelona, Spain. This place is nice. It might be the closest you will be to good tapas back in Spain. Which is nice. The sangria is really good I will give them that.
  • Luke B.heart icon on user image
    Luke BornheimerSeptember 15, 2015
    The lunch special is an outstanding deal at $7.07 (after tax) for a sandwich and a side. The Vegetariana sandwich is delicious and filling; The stewed zucchini is a touch watery though well-seasoned.
  • Christine R.heart icon on user image
    Christine RødeApril 7, 2016
    Best tapas I've had on this side of the Atlantic. The patatas braves are to die for, the paellas huge and delicious. If it's nice out, ask to sit on the back patio — it's lovely and romantic.
  • Andrew S.
    Andrew ScheuermannJanuary 31, 2014
    A mariachi band came and played. The orange sauce is great! The combo plates are a great value. I got the garlic chicken which was good, but became overwhelming half way through. Good dish to share.
  • Sarah D.
    Sarah DemingDecember 19, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great for large groups. Get a pitcher of sangria. Also dig into the free bread with the yummy spicy red sauce. Also like garlic shrimp, lobster tail, and patatas bravas.
  • Byron S.heart icon on user image
    Byron StanfordJune 9, 2017
    This place is amazing! Everything here tasted exactly as if you were eating at a bar in Madrid. Definitely get the peppers and the morcilla!
  • Peter G.heart icon on user image
    Peter GazaryanNovember 19, 2016
    Very nice place. Parillada is great. Serves 2 people, Service was quiet fast and very nice. But - if you booked the table for 2 - you could be seated near restrooms.
  • Ramsenheart icon on user image
    RamsenApril 25, 2014
    I've had a ton of patatas bravas and these are some of the best, easily. Including what I've tried in Barcelona. Every dish is fantastic here.
  • Sam K.heart icon on user image
    Sam KakriaJuly 19, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Chicken croquettes,the sangria and all the tapas are to die for. Going to have to come back for the paella.
  • Mindy Y.
    Mindy YangApril 8, 2013
    The bread and sauce they serve you as an appetizer are delicious! Loved everything we ordered: grilled jumbo shrimp, spinach, pork kebabs, oysters, and especially the sangria.
  • cami j.heart icon on user image
    cami j.February 17, 2016
    love the patatas bravas, garlic shrimp and sangria! great for large groups.
  • Sterling M.
    Sterling M.July 17, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Anchovy-stuffed olives and patatas bravas are the best way to kick off a meal here. This is a fantastic second-date spot!
  • Vyoma
    VyomaJuly 26, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing sangria... Order by the pitchers. Paella was delish. From the tapas menu, try the garlic chicken and potato pancakes. Yum.
  • Techmunch D.
    Techmunch DissruptSeptember 5, 2017
    Paella, mariachis, sangria and even vegetarian options for my guests. Picaro Cafe has a little of everything!
  • Tim M.heart icon on user image
    Tim MacalinoFebruary 14, 2017
    Order your seafood paella as soon as you get there!! You'll LOVE IT!!
  • Kris V.
    Kris Vera-PhillipsJanuary 30, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Potatoes Bravas - #kvpinmybelly : Yummy garlic-y Romesco sauce. Kinda addicted to it. Paired with Clara. Flavored of Barcelona!
  • Caroline W.heart icon on user image
    Caroline WuFebruary 5, 2017
    A bit loud but cheap sangria carafes ($10) and tapas! Not the best food, I'd go for the croquettes and patatas bravas. Skip the calamari and garlic shrimp
  • Carla P.
    Carla Perez-VeraMarch 1, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Come for lunch and enjoy the awesome "bocadillo de tortilla de patata" - fried calamari and manchego cheese are a must.
  • Tim M.heart icon on user image
    Tim MacalinoFebruary 14, 2017
    My "go to" place for tapas in SF!!
  • Cristi S.
    Cristi ScheyeApril 12, 2015
    All the tapas and sangria are great. I especially liked the chorizo. Friendly service too!
  • Vanessa R.
    Vanessa RamirezNovember 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    $10 carafes of sangria during happy hour and yummy tapas. My favorites are the potatoes with garlic aioli and the stewed zucchini.
  • Emily L.
    Emily LeungApril 21, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The Jamon Serrano en Pan con Tomate is delicious; the squid ink paella is the only one worth splurging for!
  • Diego R.
    Diego RomeroNovember 2, 2013
    A piece of Spain in SF! Sangria, pimientos del Padron, tortilla, garlic shrimp...just take your pick.
  • Andy P.
    Andy PinoDecember 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    My mouth is on garlic fire, and I love it. Best Spanish in San Francisco (a place with pretty bad Spanish food).This place is pretty authentic.
  • Jose P.heart icon on user image
    Jose PalomaresJuly 6, 2015
    Tapas are really genuine, good place to taste different spanish flavors!
  • Kevin Y.heart icon on user image
    Kevin YienJune 3, 2014
    Go on Monday for "paella night" which comes with sangria and dulce flan on-the-house!
  • Suzanne P.
    Suzanne PhanMarch 9, 2013
    Love their sangria. $10 for a carafe or $2.50 for a glass (during happy hour) . Lobster tail tapa is delish!,
  • Anna J.
    Anna JamesAugust 29, 2015
    Sangaria is legit. Bread with the Orange colored sauce tastes very good. Steamed mussels were a let down.
  • Tim M.heart icon on user image
    Tim MacalinoFebruary 22, 2018
    Try the beef oxtail stew!
  • Angela M.
    Angela MillareMarch 23, 2013
    The orange dipping sauce goes with not just the bread, but with everything! So good!
  • Alexander B.heart icon on user image
    Alexander BoomApril 14, 2015
    Very fun atmosphere and delicious tapas with bold flavors
  • Sas M.
    Sas MontiMarch 29, 2014
    Patatas bravas is really good!
  • Hatice U.heart icon on user image
    Hatice U.July 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Can't go wrong w/ grilled oysters & calamaries; of course with sangria(;
  • Tim M.heart icon on user image
    Tim MacalinoFebruary 14, 2017
    Sangria is a MUST!!
  • Carrie H.
    Carrie HigginsAugust 2, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Best tapas in SF. Favorite are garlic shrimp, artichokes, and the potato omelette.
  • Rishi A.heart icon on user image
    Rishi AthanikarMarch 21, 2019
    Sangria and most tapas are 👍🏼 Veggie paella 👎🏼
  • Evan J.heart icon on user image
    Evan JohnsonAugust 7, 2014
    Happy hour with $10 sangria carafes until 7, amazing tapas
  • Dmitry S.
    Dmitry SobolevSeptember 23, 2012
    The best sangria in the city. And a wide choice of tasty tapas.
  • Timothy H.
    Timothy HuntenMay 3, 2012
    Took 15 minutes to great, service was very slow afterwards as well. Other than that, the food was delicious, wine was great.
  • Grub Crawl
    Grub CrawlMarch 28, 2011
    Try anything and dip it in the orange sauce. It's better than the orange sauce from La Vic's in San Jose. www.grubcrawl.com
  • Chloe C.heart icon on user image
    Chloe CondonJanuary 17, 2016
    Get the garlic shrimp and a pitcher of sangria!
  • Pooja
    PoojaMay 29, 2017
    Sunday night of memorial day weekend - overcrowded. Busy staff. Poor tapas - don't bother with croquettes, chorizo mini sausages or fried calamari - all were below average.
  • Kevin C.heart icon on user image
    Kevin ColacoMay 14, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The sangria, fried anchovies and oysters
  • Mark W.heart icon on user image
    Mark W.August 12, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Decent tapas for a good price! #carafe
  • Jonathan
    JonathanApril 2, 2013
    $10 carafe of delicious Sangria available during happy hour: noon to 7 pm!
  • Kian L.heart icon on user image
    Kian LaviApril 1, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Only place I know of to get a dope parillada
  • Samaherheart icon on user image
    SamaherAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Yummiest Spanish food in SF!
  • Le@aheart icon on user image
    Le@aAugust 2, 2015
    All the tapas just delicious!
  • Amit M.heart icon on user image
    Amit MohindraFebruary 22, 2016
    Shrimp gamba
  • Samaherheart icon on user image
    SamaherAugust 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Patatas aioli
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