Esperpento - San Andreas

Don't miss the patatas bravas! We get two orders of the chunky fried potatoes in a zippy, moderately spicy sauce. Our family has been coming here for years and... read more Don't miss the patatas bravas! We get two orders of the chunky fried potatoes in a zippy, moderately spicy sauce. Our family has been coming here for years and we love Esperpento. The tapas menu is varied and the food is consistently good. The vegetarian is happy with the many vegetables available (especially grilled artichokes and grilled asparagus with garlic and the cheese selection. There are plenty of seafood dishes and we always get the grilled trout and the sauteed shrimp with garlic. There are slow cooked stews of beef, rabbit and goat and they are rich and delicious. It's small plates for sharing so expect to order 2 4 dishes per person. And it's very reasonable! We had a plentiful lunch on Saturday that with tip was about $25 per person it was our first stop of the day so we weren't ordering alcohol. (There are also large paellas for sharing but we haven't tried those. The decor is colorful and warm but the place isn't fancy, so choose it for fun and casual meals rather than a glammy date night. Their sister restaurant, Picaro, will give you a similar menu and vibe.Dietary restrictions: I need to eat gluten free and they are conscientious and knowledgeable about their menu items.

Food was delicious, the sangria was yummy and on HH!! Service was quick, loved that we were not rushed, felt very nice to be able to hang out and eat a slower p... read more Food was delicious, the sangria was yummy and on HH!! Service was quick, loved that we were not rushed, felt very nice to be able to hang out and eat a slower pace since we were having dinner with family. Really appreciated that. The vibes are cute, nice and cozy space.

Food and atmosphere were good. Staff was friendly. We were given the wrong paella and when we brought it up we were told we had ordered the other item. (We didn... read more Food and atmosphere were good. Staff was friendly. We were given the wrong paella and when we brought it up we were told we had ordered the other item. (We didn’t).Otherwise pleasant experience and reasonable prices.

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

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... read more 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 with paella—there simply aren’t many Spanish chefs—but I appreciate that this kitchen aims for the real thing. Definitely miss zarzuela. Price per person: $30–50 Food: 4 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes: Tortilla De Patata, Gambas Al Ajillo, Rabbit