Esperpento Menu

Esperpento, a Spanish tapas bar located in San Francisco, offers a wide range of dishes that cater to various preferences. From Jamon Serrano canapes to Patatas Bravas and Pollo Adobo, the menu is a delight for food enthusiasts looking for authentic Spanish flavors. The ambiance is casual yet vibrant, perfect for groups and families alike. Customers rave about the friendly staff and recommend trying the sangria during happy hour. The outdoor seating adds to the experience, providing a relaxed setting to enjoy your meal. With options for vegetarians and vegans, Esperpento ensures there is something for everyone. Don't miss out on the flavorful dishes like the Albondigas and the Croquetas de Pollo. For a taste of Spain in San Francisco, Esperpento is a must-visit.

Tapas - Embutidos y Quesos

Jamon Serrano en Pan con Tomate

Canapes of Spanish cured ham imported from Spain. Redondo Iglesias. Served on toasted French bread spread with ripe tomatoes and olive oil.

$13.50

Chorizo Salteado "Cantimpalitos

Sauteed Spanish paprka sausage.

$10.50

Morcilla

Sauteed Spanish black sausage.

$10.50

Queso Manchego

Ewes milk cheese from la Mancha.

$9.00

Butifarra con Judia Blanca

Catalonian, sausage with white beans.

$10.50

Jamon Iberico

Imported Spanish Iberico Ham

$16.50

Pimientos de Padron

Padron peppers.

$9.00

Tortilla de Patata

Potato and onion omelet; 1 of the most popular Spanish tapas.

$10.00

Patatas Bravas

Fried potatoes with our spicy sauce.

$9.00

Patatas Alioli

Fried potatoes with homemade garlic mayo.

$9.00

Judias Verdes Rehogadas

Green beans sauteed with garlic and olive oil.

$10.00

Champinones al Ajillo

Mushrooms sauteed with garlic and olive oil.

$10.00

Alcachofas a la Plancha

Grilled artichokes.

$10.00

Esparragos a la Plancha

Grilled asparagus.

$10.00

Broccoli con Almendras

Grilled broccoli with almonds.

$10.00

Pisto de Calabacin

Pisto de Calabacin. Zucchini, onion and tomato stew.

$9.00

Espinacas Bechamel

Spinach bechamel.

$8.00

Repollo Rehogado

Cabbage sauteed with garlic and paprika.

$8.00

Ensalada de la Casa

House salad with romain lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers with Esperpento's vinaigrette.

$8.50

Ensalada Mixta

Our house salad with tuna fish, olives and hard-boiled eggs with Esperpentos vinaigrette.

$9.50

Escalivada

Roasted eggplant, peppers and onions.

$9.00

Califor Tapa- Cauliflower Tapa

$8.00

Ensaladas Tapas Vegetarianas

Tapas - Aves y Carnes

Pollo Adobo

Spicy exotic chicken. Spicy.

$10.50

Pollo al Ajillo

Garlic chicken.

$9.50

Croquetas de Pollo

Chicken croquettes.

$9.50

Ropa Vieja

Beef, chicken and chorizo stew.

$10.00

Estofado de Conejo

Rabbit stew.

$12.50

Albondigas

Meatbail stew with saffrom.

$10.00

Pinchos Morunos

Pork kebabs.

$10.00

Rabo de Toro

Ox-Tail stew.

$12.50

Codorniz

Grilled quail.

$10.00

Gambas a la Plancha

Grilled jumbo shrimp.

$10.50

Gambas al Ajillo

Garlic shrimp.

$10.50

1/2 Cola de Langosta

1/2 Grilled lobster tail.

$10.50

Mejillones a la Plancha

Grilled mussels.

$9.50

Mejillones a la Vinaigretta

Steamed mussels dressed with Esperpentos vinaigrette.

$9.50

Almejas a la Marinera

Clams in Spanish marinara" sauce with sauteed onions, garlic, parsley and white wine.

$10.00

Almejas a la Plancha

Sauteed clams with garlic, parsley and olive oil.

$9.75

Calamares Fritos

Fried calamari.

$10.50

Calamares a la Plancha

Sauteed calamari.

$10.50

Pescado Rebozado con Alioli

Deep fried snapper strips with homemade garlic mayonnaise.

$9.00

Croquetas de Bacalao

Salted cod croquettes.

$9.50

Cazuela de Pescado con Almejas

Snapper and clams cooked in Spanish sauce.

$12.00

Grilled Salmon Strips with Alioli

$11.75

Ostras Salteadas

Sauteed oysters

$10.00

Boquerones Fritos

Deep fried anchovies.

$9.50

Boquerones en Vinagre

Marinated anchovies.

$9.50

Aceitunas Rellenas de Anchoa

Spanish olives stuffed with anchovies.

$8.00

Sauteed Shrimps

Green onions and mushrooms.

$11.50

Trucha a la Plancha

Grilled trout.

$12.00

Stew of White Beans and Clams

$10.00

Tapas - Pescados y Mariscos

Peallas

Paella Seafood

Seafood Paella with Calamari, Shrimp, Clams and Mussels

$38.00

Paella de Carne

Meat paella with chicken, pork ribs, and chorizo.

$38.00

Paella de Arroz Negro

Squid ink paella with calamari, clams and shrimp.

$38.00

Paella de Langosta

Lobster tail paella with calamari and clams.

$39.00

Paella de Carnes y Mariscos

Meat and seafood paella.

$39.00

Paella Hortelana

Vegetables paella.

$30.00

Parrillada

Grilled meat platter with chorizo, morcilla, chicken, pork kebabs and carne asada, served on a bed of potatoes.

$40.00

Mariscada

Serves 2 to 3 people. Seafood platter with calamari, shrimps, jumbo tiger shrimp, clams, mussels, and snapper.

$40.00

Grilled Vegetable Salad

Assorted grilled vegetables with alioli and Romesco.

$15.00

Vegetable Platter

Comes with pisto, repollo rehogado, espinacas, bechamel battered couliflower.

$15.00

Mariscada Lobster

Seafood platter with lobster, calamari, shrimp, jumbo tiger shrimp, clams, mussels, and snapper.

$50.00

Meat, Seafood and Vegetables

Soups

Sopa de Mariscos

Seafood soup.

$18.00

Gazpacho

Cold vegetable soup.

$8.00

Grilled Snapper Combination Plate Lunch

Mild, sweet fish.

$15.00

Battered Snapper Combination Plate Lunch

Mild, sweet fish.

$15.00

Grilled Salmon Combination Plate Lunch

Ray-finned fish.

$15.00

Fried Calamari Combination Plate Lunch

Squid.

$15.00

Sauteed Calamari Combination Plate Lunch

Squid.

$15.00

Trucha a la Plancha Combination Plate Lunch

Grilled trout.

$15.00

Pinchos Morunos Combination Plate Lunch

Pork kebabs.

$15.00

Pollo al Ajillo Combination Plate Lunch

Garlic chicken.

$15.00

Polio a la Plancha Combination Plate Lunch

Grilled chicken.

$15.00

Cola de Langosta Combination Plate Lunch

Lobster tail.

$16.00

Carne Asada Combination Plate Lunch

Grilled meat.

$17.00

Albondigas Combination Plate Lunch

Spanish meatball.

$15.00

Ropa Vieja Combination Plate Lunch

Beef, chicken and chorizo stew.

$15.00

Milanesa Combination Plate Lunch

Breaded beef cutlet.

$17.00

Estofado de Conejo Combination Plate Lunch

Rabbit stew.

$16.00

Rabo de Toro Combination Plate Lunch

Ox-tail stew.

$15.00

Chicken Adobo Combination Plate Lunch

Spicy exotic chicken. Spicy.

$15.00

Codorniz a la Plancha Combination Plate Lunch

Grilled quail

$15.00

Lunch Combination Plates ( Monday to Friday ONLY) ends 300 pm

Dinner Combination Plates ( Monday to Friday ONLY) Starts 300 pm

Grilled Snapper Combination Plate

$18.50

Battered Snapper Combination Plate

$18.50

Grilled Salmon Combination Plate

$18.50

Fried Calamari Combination Plate

$18.50

Sauteed Calamari Combination Plate

$18.50

Trucha a la Plancha Combination Plate

Grilled trout.

$18.50

Pinchos Morunos Combination Plate

Pork kebabs.

$18.50

Pollo al Ajillo Combination Plate

Garlic chicken.

$18.50

Pollo a la Plancha Combination Plate

Grilled chicken.

$18.50

Half Cola de Langosta Combination Plate

Lobster tail.

$18.50

Carne Asada Combination Plate

Grilled meat.

$20.00

Albondigas Combination Plate

Spanish meatball.

$18.50

Ropa Vieja Combination Plate

Beef, chicken and chorizo stew.

$18.50

Milanesa Combination dinner Plate

Breaded beef cutlet.

$20.00

Estofado de Conejo Combination Plate

Rabbit stew.

$18.50

Rabo de Toro Combination Plate

Ox-tail stew.

$18.50

Chicken Adobo Combination Plate

Spicy exotic chicken. Spicy.

$18.50

Codorniz a la Plancha Combination Plate

Grilled quail.

$18.50

Crema Catalana

$7.00

Flan

$7.00

Mousse de Chocolate

$7.00

3 Alfajores

$7.00

Churros

$7.00

arroz con leche

$7.00

Desserts

Beverages

Martinellys Sparkling Apple Juice

$4.00

Sparkling Water

$4.00

Soda can

$4.00

Snapple

$4.00

Orange Juice

$6.00

Altozano Verdejo

A dry first impression develops into a fruitier experience. From castilla to the world. Must be 21 to purchase.

$30.00

Albarino

Rai Baixas, Galicia, perfect with our seafood paella. Must be 21 to purchase.

$32.00

Marques de Riscal, Rueda

Freshly aromatic, dry and intense. A classic. Must be 21 to purchase.

$32.00

Spanish White Wines (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Spanish Rose (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Rose

Perfect to see life in a different color. Must be 21 to purchase.

$30.00

Estrella de Galicia

Pilsner from spain. Must be 21 to purchase.

$6.00

Estrella Damm

Barcelona. Must be 21 to purchase.

$6.00

Corona

Must be 21 to purchase.

$6.00

Modelo

Must be 21 to purchase.

$6.00

Clausthaier

Non-alcoholic beer. Must be 21 to purchase.

$6.00

Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Cava (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Split

Must be 21 to purchase. serves one glass

$10.00

Benjamin Bottle

Must be 21 to purchase.

$28.00

Fino Dry Sherry

Must be 21 to purchase.

$25.00

Amontillado (Semidry) Sherry with Tapas

Must be 21 to purchase.

$25.00

Crema Sweet Sherry with Dessert

Must be 21 to purchase.

$25.00

Sherry (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Spanish Red Wines (Must be 21 to Purchase)

Campo Viejo Reserva

Ruby colored bright and deep. Very attractive on the pallet, with ripe fruit and spices. Must be 21 to purchase.

$37.00

Sangre de Toro

Panades, Barcelona. Young and rough proper to go with tapas. Must be 21 to purchase.

$32.00

Marques de Caceres Rioja

A very popular Spanish wine, quintessential new Rioja. Elegant style and memorable long finish. A must on Spanish wines. Recommended. Must be 21 to purchase.

$32.00

Tapena Tempranillo, Rioja

Tempranillo, a popular grape, is very common in Spanish wines. Must be 21 to purchase.

$37.00

Pitcher of Sangria

one pitcher of sangria served up to 4 glasses

$23.00

Sangria (Must be 21 to Purchase)