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Best Latin American Restaurant in San Francisco

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Honestly, we wanted to order the entire menu. Everything sounded so good, and it did not disappoint. The tapas are perfect for sharing, everything we tried was flavorful, and the octopus was definitely the star. The strawberry tres leches pudding was fire. Great vibe, great sangria, and our server was amazing and super attentive. You can tell he really cares about the experience. Such a fun spot for a date night, dinner with friends, or even a family meal where everyone can share and try a…

Saad B.

Great date night spot in the Castro! Been here several times and always great service, good food, and lovely time. Definitely a little more on the expensive side for tapas but IMO it's worth it. This spot is also good for groups too. They offer gluten free bread for my celiac folks and have a parklet if you are looking for outdoor dining. Favorite dish of the night was gambas al pimento! We will be back

Shannon P.

The food was only outdone by the service. We were celebrating our 10th anniversary and were treated with great recommendations that arrived well prepared. The staff toasted us with a celebratory favorite as we left past closing time. We will talk about this experience for the rest of our lives.

Katie G.

Amazing restaurant, dimly lit, nicely furnished, and with a cozy comfortable setting. They have a friendly and knowledgeable staff with a robust wine menu! Mostly Spanish wines. The paella was excellent and all tapas portions were larger than expected! You might need to call ahead to reserve paella. Not one dish disappointed! Probably the best tapas in the city.

Andy T.

This was such a wonderful experience all around! We were celebrating a friends birthday and reserved a table beforehand - they suggested we pre order some food and it was absolutely perfect. All the food was perfect / there wasn't a single tapas plate or paella left untouched or unfinished. Bacon wrapped dates were a huge hit and so was the seafood paella (not pictured). Service was absolutely impeccable and rivaled Michelin-starred service. One person running the whole floor and she…

Priya M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer catering?

Yes! El Despecho Bar Room - San Francisco offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.

Visit our catering page for more information.

Do you take reservations?

Yes! We accept reservations through SevenRooms. You can reserve a table online by selecting your preferred date, time, and party size, subject to availability.

What payment methods do you accept?

When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Services & amenities

Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Western Addition, San Francisco, Mission District, Potrero District, Chinatown, Marina District, Bayview District, Richmond District, Mission, Daly City, Mission Dolores, Fort Winfield Scott, Noe Valley, Sunset District, Dolores Heights, South Of Market, Western Addition, Eureka Valley, Mint Hill, and Duboce Triangle.

Our location

Map showing the location of El Despecho Bar Room - San Francisco on 3198 16th St in San Francisco
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