El Chato

★★★★Mission, San FranciscoSpanish Tapas
|by Cook Foodie

Quick Take

Rating
4/5
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Price
$$
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Ideal For
Wine lovers and tapas grazing
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Must Order
Tortilla Española
Reservations
Small space; arrive early for bar seats or try weeknights
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Best For
dinner, late-night

"This corner really makes Madrid a thing in the Mission."

— Take of Cook Foodie

📝 The Full Story

This corner really makes Madrid a thing in the Mission. Beautiful place with great owners. It's a natural wine bar and recommended to go for the tapas, the tortilla española and their wines. They're just amazing. Also ask for some Chatos to try some of the things that they have on the menu. Really cool. The owners' passion is evident in both the food and the curated wine list, which focuses on small European producers. The tortilla española showcases the simplicity and depth of traditional Spanish cuisine, perfectly executed. Ordering "chatos" (small glasses of wine) allows you to sample a variety of offerings, enhancing the communal and exploratory nature of the dining experience. Feels like a slice of Madrid in the Mission, with warm hospitality and authentic flavors.

🍴 What to Order

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Tortilla Española

Classic Spanish potato omelette, custardy inside with golden edges

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Natural Wine Selection

Carefully curated natural wines from small European producers

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Tapas Selection

Rotating small plates perfect for sharing and exploring

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Jamón Ibérico

Premium Spanish ham sliced thin with nutty, complex flavor

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Common Questions

What are 'chatos' at El Chato?
Chatos are small glasses of wine, a traditional way to taste and explore in Spanish bars. At El Chato, ordering chatos lets you sample several wines from their natural wine list throughout the evening.
Is El Chato a restaurant or bar?
El Chato is a natural wine bar that serves excellent tapas. It feels like a slice of Madrid in the Mission—come for the wine, stay for the tortilla española and convivial atmosphere.

📍 Visit Info

Address
2301 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Cuisine
Spanish Tapas
Style
bar

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