El Lopo

LOVE THIS PLACE ! I wish I live in the city so I can come back more. The food was great, good portion for tapas. Very flavorful. I enjoy talking to the staff, so friendly. Their drinks selection and recommendation are great! It is a cool vibe too

For a time, there was a place I so adored that I vocalized my desire for them to offer some sort of Christmas-Club-adjacent experience. That is, I wanted to give them money monthly just so it wouldn't feel so expensive when I actually dined there. The person to whom I vocalized this desire was the reason I unearthed El Lopo. I was trying to one-up her on ideas for interesting places to dine and drink when I stumbled upon it and their intriguing "take-care-of-me club" which, amongst other things, allows its members to send a free drink to a stranger during each visit. I didn't wind up joining their club or even coming here with the person who was the reason I found it. I came with my son, thinking I'd surprise him with their very Spain-adjacent offerings only to learn that he'd been here before, for their "sherry-oke" night (sing a song and get sherry for only $5). We enjoyed several drinks, anchovy-stuffed olives, and queso fundido. It was enough for me to come to the conclusion that while I really liked the vibe and atmosphere at El Lopo, their food wasn't enough to my liking to cause me to join their club. If you're looking for a fun bar with a lot of different nightly activities and a really good aura give El Lopo a try. I'd be happy to return and try more of all they have to offer which, admittedly, is quite a lot.

We came here after an event and were lucky enough to not have to wait for a table. Our waitress came and took our order, but didn't really come back to give us updates on the food. We were all starving and the food took forever to come out. We got one dish like every 15 minutes and after wondering where two out of 5 of our dishes were, it turns out they were out of them, but didn't tell us until we asked for the check. The food we did get was good, but not good enough to come back for ok service. The only thing that made it to our table were the bread, the potatoes, and the empanada.

This review is based on the service, vibe and appearance of the place. It's a good looking spot and the service is great. Menus are cool. Staff and fellow bar goers were friendly. That being said this is not a full bar. They do not have whiskey or bourbon. I do not recommend their take on an old fashioned. If you like wine I am confident they can get you something you will enjoy.

El Lopo is a really cool spot! The service here was spectacular, the cherry on top to a candle-lit get together over a delicious meal; we were well taken care of and quickly attended to. I ordered the homemade hazelnut horchata from the non-alcoholic beverages menu and it was delightful, though $7 for a short half-filled glass made me wistfully yearn for more. My friend got a red wine recommended by one of the kind employees. For food, we got the Spanish-ish Tortilla (delicious, though as the name implies, differing from the typically thick Spanish omelette in height), House Bread and Butter (probably my favorite part of the meal, with sweet/crunchy/fluffy toasts and mouth-watering flavored butter), Slow-Cooked Octopus (really good! I haven't had octopus before but it was a pleasant surprise), and Galician-style Empanada (our second favorite dish, with sweet squash and yummy sauce). Absolutely no regrets with any of the dishes; what a wonderful meal!

I really like the vibes here. It's casual, inviting, and chill. And the staff are happy to explain the wine options and recommend one that you may like. And they currently have good non-alcoholic options for Dry January. The food options are tapas-style, so small plates that are executed well. So far I've had the broccolini, bread with quince butter, and the churros. I think the menu is seasonal or changes depending what's available for that week.. but if you see churros, get it. It is so delicious! My friend and I just got that and a carafe of one of their robust reds and it was a perfect pairing. It's a dark and intimate venue so it's better for smaller groups, but they do have a few tables to accommodate larger groups. I'm not sure if they do outdoor seating during the day since the city changed the rules on that. They have karaoke and trivia nights, as well as other events. So if you're looking for a unique bar with a local vibe, definitely check them out.

El Lopo, a hidden gem on Polk Street. I am so glad that my friends and I came to this place. Great food, drink menu, service, and cozy vibe. To be honest, we came for some churros (from Yelp images), and when we arrived, we were told the menu is no ok longer available and that it changes every two weeks (which I think is amazing).Instead, we ordered marinated grapefruit bites, smoked trout toast, chickpea cake, steamed Totten Inlet mussels, and empanadas with sherry, red wine, and rose. Also we ate the baggett so fast where server asked if we want more (which we of course said yes too) without knowing it would be charged, but overall, we loved the spot as the food came out quickly, and we were all well taken care of. We plan to visit this place again and look forward to seeing the bi-weekly updated menu!

Love the vibes here - low key and fun! Food: While they have a small food menu, we enjoyed each dish and left with a full tummy. - point Reyes toma cheese: this is my favorite! A softer cheese that pairs really well with the jam - Brussels sprouts: not crispy but great flavors with the sauce at the bottom- lamb meat balls: love the sauce, meatball was good but a bit dry - mussels: fresh and great sauce! Drinks: They have an assortment of vermouths, sherries, and wine (can purchase half bottles!)Service: everyone was very friendly and helpful with recommendations on food and drinks They also have trivia on Wednesdays! Be warned, it's pretty challenging and there's a good amount of regulars so you gotta bring your best game!

great service and quality wine and food we came in for a night cap after dinner, however, saw the jamon being carved and caved. spectacular selection of wine (spanish wine, sherry) and menu by the team. what made the visit special was the service and the ambiance the staff curated. they are welcoming and have interactive experiences (board games, books, trivia night, HH). we will definitely be returning for HH - what caught our eye was the buy one, gift one (buy something on their HH menu, and gift a glass of wine to a stranger). what a great idea if you're new to the city or open to meeting new people.

The place is great the atmosphere is great, Alicia is super nice and knowledgeable. It was great to learn about sherry. The Spanish olives with anchovies were to die for and I need to come back to try the rest