Esperpento Restaurant

3295 22nd St, San Francisco
(415) 658-7650

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Paella De Carnes Y Mariscos Turista with Chicken Pork Ribs Shrimp Calamari Clams and Mussels
Paella De Mariscos or Seafood with Calamari Shrimp Clams and Mussels
Jamon Serrano En Pan Con Tomate
Paella Matanza Or de Carnes
Small Side of Salsa Brava
Alcachofas A la Plancha
Asparagus Ala Plancha
Paella De Arroz Negro
Paella Seafood Paella
Grilled Artichokes

Menu

Embutidos y Quesos
Jamon Serrano en Pan Con Tomate
Spanish cured imported ham from Spain served on French bread, spread with ripe tomatoes and olive oil.
Chorizo Salteado "Cantimpalitos"
Sautéed Spanish paprika sausage.
Morcilla
Sautéed Spanish black sausage.
Queso Manchego
Ewe's milk cheese from La Mancha.
Butifarra
Catalonian sausage with white beans.
Jamon Iberico
Imported Spanish iberico ham.

Ensaladas y Tapas Vegetarianas
Patatas Bravas
Fried potatoes with our spicy sauce.
Tortilla De Patata
Potato and onion omelet; one of the most popular tapas.
Alcachofas a La Plancha
Grilled artichokes.
Patatas Aioli
Fried potatoes with homemade garlic mayo.
Esparragos a La Plancha
Grilled asparagus.
Pimientos De Padron
Padron peppers.
Escalivada
Roasted eggplant, peppers and onions.
Ensalada Mixta
Our house salad with tuna fish, olives and hard-boiled eggs with Esperpento's vinaigrette.
Repollo Rehogado
Cabbage sauteed with garlic and paprika.
Ensalada De La Casa
House salad with Romain Lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber with Esperpento's Vinaigrette.
Colifor/CauliflowerTapas
Espinacas Bechamel
Spinach Bechamel.
Pisto De Calabacin
Zucchini, onion and tomato stew.
Judias Verdes Rehogadas
Green beans sautéed with garlic and olive oil.
Championes Al Ajillo
Mushrooms sautéed with garlic and olive oil.
Broccoli Con Almendras
Grilled broccoli with almonds.

Aves y Carnes
Croquetas De Pollo
Chicken croquettes.
Estofado De Conejo
Rabbit stew.
Rabo De Toro
Ox-tail stew.
Codorniz
Grilled Quail.
Pollo Adobo
Spicy exotic chicken.
Ropa Vieja
Beef, chicken and chorizo stew.
Pinchos Morunos
Pork kebabs.
Pollo Al Ajillo
Garlic chicken.
Albondigas
Meatball stew with saffron.

Pescado y Mariscos
Gambas Al Ajillo
Garlic Shrimp.
Croquetas De Bacalao
Salted cod croquettes.
Gambas a La Plancha
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp.
Boquerones en Vinagre
Marinated anchovies.
Pescado Rebozado Con Alioli
Deep fried snapper strips with Alioli.
Trucha a La Plancha
Grilled Trout.
Half Cola De Langosta
Grilled Lobster tail.
Grilled Salmon Strips W/Aioli
Aceitunas Rellenas De Anchoa
Spanish olives stuffed with anchovies.
Sauteed Shrimps
Green onions and mushrooms.
Boquerones Fritos
Deep-fried anchovies.
Calamar Plancha
Sauteed Calamari.
Mejillones a La Vinaigretta
Steamed mussels dressed with Espeprento's vinaigrette.
Ostras Salteadas
Sautéed oysters.
Almejas a La Plancha
Sauteed clams with garlic, parsley and olive oil.
Mejillones Plancha
Grilled mussels.
Stew of White Beans and Clams
Calamares Fritos
Fried Calamari.
Almejas a La Marinera
Clams in Spanish 'Marinara' sauce with sauteed with onions, garlic, parsley and white wine.
Cazuela De Pescado Con Almejas
Snapper and clams cooked in Spanish sauce.

Paellas ( They Take 40-1hr Mn on Regular Days) 1hr+ on Weekends
Paella De Mariscos 2
Seafood Paella with calamari, shrimp, clams and mussels for 2 people.
Paella Carne Y Mariscos 6
Paella meat and seafood 6 people.
Paella Mariscos 4
Seafood Paella with calamari, shrimp, clams, and mussels for 4 people.
Paella Carne Y Mariscos 2
Paella meat and seafood 2 people.
Paella Langosta 2
Paella with lobster for 2 people.
Paella Carne 2
Meat Paella.
Paella Hortellana 2
Vegetable paella for 2 people.
Paella Hortellana 4
Vegetable paella for 4 people.
Paella Carne Y Mariscos 4
Paella meat and seafood for 4 people.
Paella Carne 4
Meat Paella.
Paella Carne 6
Meat Paella.
Paella De Arroz Negro 2
Squid Ink Paella.
Pella De Arroz Negro 4
Squid Ink Paella.
Paella De Arroz Negro 6
Squid Ink Paella.
Paella De Mariscos 6
Seafood Paella with calamari, shrimp, clams and mussels for 6 people.
Paella Langosta 4
Paella with lobster for 4 people.
Paella Langosta 6
Paella with lobster for 6 people.
Paella Hortellana 6
Vegetable paella for 6 people.

Dinner Combination Plates (Monday to Friday Only)
Estofado De Conejo
Rabbit Stew.
Pollo Al Ajillo
Garlic chicken.
Carne Asada
Grilled meat.
Milanesa
Breaded beef cutlet.
Ropa Vieja
Beef, Chicken & Chorizo stew.
Rabo De Toro
Ox-Tail stew.
Grilled Salmon
Grilled Snapper
Truncha A La Plancha
Grilled trout.
Pollo A La Plancha
Grilled chicken.
Half Cola De Langosta
Lobster tail.
Albondigas
Meatball stew with saffron.
Battered Snapper
Chicken Adobo
Spicy exotic chicken.
Codorniz a La Plancha
Grilled Quail.
Sauteed Calamari
Pinchos Morunos
Pork kebabs.
Fried Calamari

Meat Seafood & Vegetables Platters -35 minutes
Parrillada
Grilled meat platter with chorizo, morcilla, chicken, pork kebabs and carne asada, served on a bed of potatoes.
Mariscada
Seafood platter with calamari, shrimp, jumbo tiger shrimp, clams, mussels, and snapper.
Grilled Vegetable Salad
Assorted grilled vegetables with aioli and Romesco.
Vegetable Platter
Spanish vegetable stew with spinach, bechamel, and battered cauliflower.
Mariscada Losbter
Seafood platter with lobster, calamari, shrimp, jumbo tiger shrimp, clams, mussels, and snapper.

Soup
Gazpacho
Cold soup with blended vegetables.
Sopa De Mariscos
Shrimp soup.

Dessert
Churros
Alfajores (3pc)
Caramel cookies.
Flan
Custard pudding type texture with caramel sauce flavor.
Crema Catalana
A Spanish custard, similar to the French Creme brulee.

Sangria
Sangria Pitcher
Red Sangria.

Lunch Combinations Plates ( Monday to Friday ONLY)11:30 am to 3 pm
Estofado De Conejo
Rabbit Stew.
Milanesa
Breaded beef cutlet.
Pollo a La Plancha Combo
Grilled chicken.
Grilled Snapper Combo
Grilled Snapper with two of the following sides: salad, rice, potatoes, stewed zucchini, spinach bechamel, or cabbage sauteed with garlic and paprika.
Grilled Salmon Combo
With aioli.
Sauteed Calamari Combo
Fried or sauteed Calamari with with two of the following sides: salad, rice, potatoes, stewed zucchini, spinach bechamel, or cabbage sauteed with garlic and paprika.
Trucha a La Plancha Combo
Grilled trout.
Pinchos Morunos Combo
Pork Kebab with two of the following sides: salad, rice, potatoes, stewed zucchini, spinach bechamel, or cabbage sauteed with garlic and paprika.
Pollo Al Ajillo Combo
Garlic chicken with two of the following sides: salad, rice, potatoes, stewed zucchini, spinach bechamel, or cabbage sauteed with garlic and paprika.
Carne Asada Combo
Grilled meat with two of the following sides: salad, rice, potatoes, stewed zucchini, spinach bechamel, or cabbage sauteed with garlic and paprika.
RopaVieja
Beef, Chicken & Chorizo Stew.
Rabo De Toro
Ox-Tail Stew.
Chicken Adobo
Spicy exotic chicken with two of the following sides: salad, rice, potatoes, stewed zucchini, spinach bechamel, or cabbage sauteed with garlic and paprika.
Codorniz a La Plancha
Grilled Quail.
Battered Snapper Combo
Battered Snapper with two of the following sides: salad, rice, potatoes, stewed zucchini, spinach bechamel, or cabbage sauteed with garlic and paprika.
Cola De Langosta Combo
Lobster pail.
Albondigas Combo
Meatbail stew with saffrom.
Fried Calamari Combo
Fried or sauteed Calamari with with two of the following sides: salad, rice, potatoes, stewed zucchini, spinach bechamel, or cabbage sauteed with garlic and paprika.

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Recent Reviews

The paella fell a bit short for me—the flavor profile didn’t quite land, and they’re using an alternate grain instead of traditional bomba rice. That said, the almejas, chorizo, gambas, and mejillones were excellent, and absolutely worth ordering.

Despite the paella miss, this is still one of the more authentically Spanish spots in the city, and I’ll definitely be back to explore the rest of the menu. In my experience, most places around here struggle...
November 2025
this restaurant is my go-to.
good price, good vibes, good food. perfect. just come.
I've been here probably 20 times or so.
my favorite item is the rabbit stew
September 2025
Amazing food with attentive service. We had the quail, sausage with whit beans, green beans, patatas bravas, jamon and calamari. Two jugs of delicious sangria and two desserts. We had a lovely lunch. The restaurant only had one other table occupied when we were there, so difficult to comment on the atmosphere.
June 2025

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Esperpento Restaurant

3295 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 658-7650