Picaro

I came here with a friend for the first time a couple of weeks ago & was delighted to see how much value we got for what we paid! We love that because each dish wasn't priced so high, we were able to try plenty of different foods, with a good mix of protein, greens, vegetables, and carbs.My favorite dish was the pulpo (octopus). It was super filling & for around $11-12, that is a steal in this city!! I love to dine out on my own as well, and I'd strongly consider coming back here to order a few dishes for myself.The non-pretentious & calm environment also makes it a perfectly good place to enjoy a slow night to yourself or enjoy a few hours chit chatting with a friend as I did!Also, with so many affordable options on the menu, it was great to bring my pescatarian-curious (mostly vegetarian) friend here - something on the menu for all of us!

The food is yummy and the prices are great!Our little group goes out a lot for food and drinks and this place is right up top

Food was good,Saturday night took us an hour to get our table ready,Stuff working fast and efficient.Good place to enjoy food drinks and good times with your friendsSurrounding is a little old but it has its own charm

Mostly a tapas place with regulars but they do have a few main courses if you want to eat. Across the street from the Roxie Theater, this is a good to go before or after a show. The tapas is 5 star although a bit pricey. The hardware is old & "lived in" and I actually found is charming. Its a place where regulars sit & chat which is lovely.

I finally had the opportunity to try Picaro after hearing high praises from a friend. Picaro offers delicious Spanish food at a reasonable price for San Francisco. The restaurant itself is very spacious and is suitable for small to large parties. Staff are welcoming, accommodating, attentive, and service is excellent.We started the meal with complimentary bread and bravas sauce. The sauce is addictive and can be eaten with everything and anything. The garlic octopus (pulpo al ajillo) and shrimp (gambas a la plancha) were tender and well-seasoned. The seafood paella was flavorful and topped with a generous portion of fresh calamari, shrimp, clams, and mussels. Picaro offers a plethora of dishes suitable for meat eaters, vegetarians, and pescatarians. Dishes are easily shareable for the table. Overall, I had a great first experience dining at Picaro and am excited to return and to continue exploring their menu.

Couple of weeks ago when one of my friends came to visit, I took her on a Waymo from her Union Square hotel to Picaro in the Mission. Not too many people in the restaurant that day, but I think there was a birthday party in the back of the restaurant. The service was great. Our waitress was very friendly. My friend was surprised at how tasty the food was (tapas) and how affordable everything was. We had a great time catching up. We especially enjoyed the yummy garlic shrimp. Ambiance is casual friendly vibes.Located on 16th St & Valencia.

Oh, Picaro. How I dream of that salsa brava...I mean, I really do. That red sauce is one of my top five sauces of all time, in the world. It's kind of upsetting, really. If you love garlic, you'll love their salsa brava. I also love their tapas. I highly recommend:- broccoli (!!)- asparagus (!)- artichoke (!!)- patatas bravas (!)- green beans- tortilla espanola- sangriaaaa, red or white(!)- crema catalana (!!)The paella takes 30min to come out, and as a vegetarian, I didn't really think their veggie one was worth it. I'd much rather nibble on a variety of other plates, rather than fill up on paella. The QR codes at the tables are for menus only, so you'll still have to figure out a way to split the check upon payment. The service is generally pretty good, but you might have to flag down a waiter to get more water/etc.Picaro deserves all the love and hype it gets. I regularly take out-of-towners here, and celebrate birthdays here, and really I'll take any excuse to eat an unholy amount of that red sauce. I'd exercise caution if you are prone to heartburn though.

Food was great and ambience great! After being a patron of Esperpento decided to give this spot a try, the food is just as wonderful and the service to match, would definitely return. Make reservations.

Picaro is such a lovely and inviting spot for group dinners! The paella doesn't miss and it fills the table up easily. The service is always kind, though food can be a bit of a wait (~20min) especially if you order paella.

María Jose is a great server. First time here and will be back. Loved seafood paella, morcilla & octopus . And the crema catalana , delicious! And the atmosphere was amazing