I don't know if I've ever had Puerto Rican cuisine prior to Parada 22, but I'm so happy I live pretty close to here, so I can try more of their dishes more often! My first experience of Parada 22 came from the app "Too Good to Go", where I received a bowl of their sides (rice, beans, salad, and plantains). The sides alone were soooo good & convinced me to try a full entree. So I returned & ordered the Pernil Asado, per the recommendations of lots of fellow Yelpers. It was sooooo good. I got all the sides again (y'all really need to try their plantains yum) with a large piece of chicken that was rich, flavorful, and just fell apart beautifully. I'd want to try other dishes, but this one was so good that I want it again! I'll definitely be back! read more

Parada 22 - Pernil Asado - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Horrible food, service was terrible. If I could give it a -0 review I would. The food was cold and tasteless, it looked/tasted like microwaved, beans from the can, not fresh at all. When I asked the manager "Eric" if they could heat it, he responded by saying I was having long conversations with my family and the food got cold. So we all ate cold food. They all had a bad attitude. Food is pricey, and not worth your time. read more

Awesome drinks lot of choices staff super quick. B4 is the bomb. Plus price is reasonable not $8 like other places. $6.5 for large.

Delicious food. This restaurant serves one of the better Cubano sandwiches in the City that my hubby likes. We haven't really tried too many other dishes tho, so probably will update this review again at another time. For now, 4 solid stars! read more

Parada 22 - Classic Cubano Sandwich $12. Really delicious. Probably one of a few Cubano sandwiches my hubby likes. - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I took a chance and went here after an A's game and glad I did! I tried the Sampler that came with a glass of fresh Sangria, fried marinated boneless chicken, slow roasted pork, ripe sweet plantains, tostones and yuca al mojo. Also sampled the Arroz Con Gandules, Pernil Asado, and Biftec Encebollado we both had so many leftovers for days! Only thing I'd have to say is I think I've been spoiled with my Tia's Arroz Con Gandules over the years. Nothing compares to her rice. I was not used to the rice having minimal flavor. It was still good though Such a cute, family owned spot. Definitely going back! read more

Cozy spot for dinner. Tostones was so crispy and hot! Highly recommend! Had the bistec sandwich and the bread was toasted and the steak was grilled perfectly! read more

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Outstanding! Theses were stellar: -bistec -pollo a La criolla - flan So happy I found this place read more

Parada 22 - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Even during. "Stay in Place" this resturaunt is still delivering EXCEPTIONAL food!!! Ordered the Pork dinner (A+++), Steak dinner (A+++), Mufongo appetizer with meat (A+++) (& Shrimp dinner (A)...my personal opinion the Pork is Fantastic, flavorful , generous & tender. The Spanish rice is wonderful as is the pinch of beans on the side. Solid dish that always delivers. My picky kids have never complained about the streak (ie they finish thier meal...no comments & with smiles). Other member of the house had the shrimp...all had a delicious meal. Only wish I lived closer to partake more regularly. Their answering of the phone is very sporadic...so, you either need to use one of the services they use for delivery or drive out for a pick up. Still delicious meal. Thai you to the owner and staff. read more

Parada 22 - Front endow - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Super cute and cozy restaurant. The staffs were very nice and friendly. The food was very flavorful and plenty. This was my first time having Puerto Rican food so I can't compare but I really enjoyed it! read more

Parada 22 - Yuca Frita - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I have walked past this establishment many times and never really noticed it being in between Cha Cha Cha's and Amoeba music. I met some friends here for lunch and it was great. Small little Puerto Rican restaurant with great service. The food comes out pretty quick and the food has lots of flavor. Wish it would have had the option of some spicy sauce to put on top though. I ordered the Mofongo with chicken and I loved it. The Mofongo was not super dry like some places and I liked how there was chicken throughout and not just on top. Hubby got the pernil which was a little dry but good flavor. One of my friends got the steak which she did not enjoy because it was hard and dry. Sangria was delicious. I would come again but maybe bring some spicy sauce to put on my food and stay away from the steak. read more

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First time here & service was fast and the server was pleasant. As for the food..well...Beans and rice weren't seasoned very well, no real flavor. Sampler platter was good, chicken was delicious, penil was salty, you can't go wrong with plantains so those were fine as was the yuca. Husband had mofongo with steak, he enjoyed it but stated it wasn't seasoned well. I had the bistec which I rate a 2 at best, the meat used isn't the traditional meat used for bistec so I kind of felt like I was eating a regular thin steak. As a PR, I can honestly say none of it tasted or reminded me of either my Mom's food or food from Puerto Rico so I don't see myself making the hour long ride here again. read more

This was my first time having Puerto Rican food! It was a very much a comfort meal and the place is so cozy with such a friendly staff. Everyone checked in several times to refill water, to help us select an item, and to ask about the food. I thought the bistec was really good and I'd get that again. I also had the chicharrones which I thought was very juicy but could use some more flavor. However, the dipping for it was good!! read more

Parada 22 - Chicharrones De Pollo - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Parada 22 is one of my favorite restaurants in SF! From my Latin family to non-Latin friends, it is a place others and I enjoy. The food is scrumptious, and I typically accompany the dishes with a cold, sangria. Service is quick and friendly. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant interior is lovely with bachata playing in the background and colorful art, much like most Latin homes. Portions are generous; your dollar will get you a lot more than most places in the city. There are parking meters on Haight and free residential parking in the Haight and around the Panhandle. Overall, I highly recommend Parada 22 :)) read more

Parada 22 - Indoor Seating - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

YUM and such great deal. We came for takeout during the COVID crisis. We ordered the sampler platter which comes with 2 kinds of plantains (sweet and savory), chicken, beans, rice and salad (supposed to include pulled pork and I was disappointed they forgot it, but there are extraordinary and trying times for our beloved SF restaurants - so I am happy to just let it go. The other thing we ordered and LOVED was the Pastelon...OH MY GOODNESS! I will crave this, alt's call it a "cuban lasagna" - the spices were unlike anything I have ever had, kinda sweet and savory (maybe cinnamon in the meat?) with meat, olives and layered between plantain. DELISH! Both items were about $16, and we could finish them, but were stuffed. read more

Parada 22 - COVID take out. Yum! Top is pastelon (get this!) Bottom sampler platter (but they forgot the pork) still delish though. - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Awesome place and was happy to revisit this restaurant after a long time. I got the shrimp salad and was super filling. Lots of toppings and flavorful. The shrimp were large and seasoned well. I got the garlic and cilantro dressing and loved it!! I'd eat salads everyday with this dressing. The restaurant was pretty busy and could tell they were short staffed but was still worth a little wait. Everything I've had from here is delicious and flavorful! read more

Parada 22 - Shrimp salad - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Place is small. Odd how the restroom is in the back which goes through the kitchen. Service was great though. Good was delicious and authentic. They make home made hot sauce. I love it. Will definitely come back again. :) read more

Decided to come here while site seeing about 3 weeks ago. Being half Puerto Rican it's always hard to find a place that feels and tastes authentic but this place was as authentic as they come. Small space for dining in but quaint and cozy. Minimal decor with a huge Puerto Rican flag hanging from the ceiling. The food is the star of this place though. We had some basics like the plantains and the mofongo and pernil. All were 5/5. The pernil was super moist and juicy and full of flavor. The mofongo was very traditional and spot on with the flavors. We also had a shrimp dish wish was good and the steak and onions. Both good but not as good as the pernil. Overall the service was great and the food was amazing. Next time we come to the bay we for sure will hit this place up. read more

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A cool little spot next to Cha Cha Cha and GGP; not often you see puerto rican food! I really liked the tostones. The portions are quite hefty and prices for an entree range from $13-20 mainly. Overall the food was really flavorful but some stuff was a bit salty/oily for me! read more

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Great spot for Puerto Rica dishes between Amoeba and cha cha cha Our first visit was a random Wednesday, the whole street was pretty slow at this hour and Parada had plenty of patrons when we rolled up. (Bonus: easy parking) We chose to eat outside in the parklet, no heating but out of the wind so it was perfect on a cool January evening. I'm vegan and they have several vegetarian and vegan options once I mentioned my dietary needs our server helped me navigate ordering all the right things. Casasava, white beans , rice and plantains plus a salad. The server wasn't kidding when she said I had ordered lots of food. Tomorrow is looking like a good day for leftovers. My dining partner enjoyed the steak which is served with beans and rice and a plantain with a glass of sangria. Great spot for friends to gather or enjoy a date night or maybe before you hit a bar in Haight. So many good options. Give them a try read more

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Got takeout and ate at a nearby park. I got the Chicharrones de pollo, which was decently portioned - after eating all of this I was comfortably filled to the brim! The fried chicken is nicely crispy while remaining tender and juicy inside. It comes with a side salad, rice, beans, and fried plantains. Usually I'm not the biggest plantains but Parada really nailed them! They're the right blend of sweet and savory that goes well in the meal. read more

Parada 22 - Chicharrones De Pollo - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

i can't lie im sitting in this restaurant as we speak this food made my toes curl ngl read more

Parada 22 - Pollo Encebollado - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

We had just spent a long day hiking and were looking for some comfort food. We came across Parades 22 and had to try it! As we entered we had options to sit indoors or out. We chose outdoors as it was a nice night out and the seating was decorated with string lights. We ordered a few different dishes. My favorites were the tostones (fritters with a dipping sauce) and Pollo encebollado (grilled chicken with caramelized onions).The food was delicious and the portions were the right amount! Seasoned well and tasty! Also, make sure to try their in house hot sauce. Will definitely be back! read more

As a Nuyorican living in the Bay Area this is one of the only spots where I can get good PR food. I dropped in because I was on Haight St shopping and saw la bandera de mi gente in the window. I had the tostones con salsa and the pastelle, everything was good. It was heartwarming to have that dish made well because my mother used to make it at home. Thank you, Parada 22. I'll be back! read more

The food here is amazing! I tried this place for my husbands bday week and it definitely didn't disappoint. The atmosphere was fun and welcoming. The service was friendly, they were closing so we got our food to go and it was still amazing. We got the grilled chicken and onion and the pork and they were BOMB! If you like Hispanic food this is your place. read more

Great stop to make if you need a break from exploring Haight! It's right by the "main entrance" to gg park, so it's pretty ideal (esp since it's next to several main bus lines). Service is excellent, food is so tasty and filling! Highly recommend! read more

Parada 22 - Sampler - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

First time visiting this restaurant! We really liked the food. The restaurant has few tables inside but they also have outdoor seating. The interior was cozy and reflected the Latino culture. We want to come back a try other menus. Staff was also friendly :) read more

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Got the Pollo a la criolla (delicious!) to go, my friend also got the eggplant sandwich and was pretty satisfied with it. The fried plantains were definitely my favorite part! Some of the best I've had. The ham sofritas and marinated chicken were really good as well, some parts just felt a bit too oily/greasy for me. The wait time was a bit long, but understandable considering they only had a couple of waiters to keep up with the demand. Will definitely have to come back again and dine in because the ambience looked amazing! read more

Parada 22 - Pollo a La Criolla - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great food especially when you just need that taste of PR. A small but full of vibrant feels. The food hit the spot. Will come again and again. The service quick. read more

I can't believe that I haven't written a review for this place yet! It's definitely one of my favorite places to go eat in the city. They have a variety of Puerto Rican dishes. My favorite item to get from here is the sampler platter because it has all of the yummy things that I love, especially their fried chicken!!!!! I'm a huge fan of their pink sauce as well!!! I add it to all of the things that I've been eating. read more

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I finally came to Parada 22 for sit-down dining and had a great experience - so I had to follow up with a new review. Immediately upon arriving at the restaurant, we were asked where we wanted to sit. We opted for indoor seating and after the staff checked our vaccination cards, we ordered a half pitcher of sangria and two orders of the pollo encebollado. The sangria was perfect for two people - we each had 2-3 glasses. The pollo encebollado is probably my favorite dish because the chicken is juicy, tender and seasoned well. The dish also came with maduros, a mixed greens salad, beans, and arroz con gandules. It was a generous serving for the price, and I left feeling very satisfied. read more

Parada 22 - Pollo Encebollado - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

ok ok ok i like this place a lot. I REALLY LIKE THIS PLACE BECAUSE THE FOOD WAS INDEED BOMB DOT COM. but they do have misses in my eyes. went there on a weekday during lunch (thursday 1pm) and it was still pretty busy! wow ! i'm soooo glad i got the sampler because girl, it did have everything except the steak and shrimp. what didn't work in the sampler was the yuca because it was so hard that it felt kinda undercooked? uh the pulled pork was just ok to me, parts of it were tough and other parts were like butter. and the tostones were really really really dry tho it gives great texture since it's so crisp. what did work, THAT FRIED CHICKEN? GET OUT OF TOWN IT WAS SO GOOD, not dry n mega crisp. that sauce is *chef kiss* and plantains always be a vibe. i think a rec for the sampler for whoever's ordering is to get rice on the side. i had to take some rice from my companion because everything on the sampler is so hard/salt and tough that rice would go well with it all. my companion got the daily special and she had zero complaints and loved it so good vibes only EXCEPT. THE BIGGEST NO-NO. the wait time. we first had to wait 10-15 minutes to get our orders taken, then another 30 minutes for our food to come to a point where my very patient companion was losin it. LOL. BUT I GET IT. UNDERSTAFFING IS REAL AND there was only one server. he was so genuine and sweet, who treated us like friends. i'd definitely come back for their steak cus i've also had that in PR so i want to see how it compares. but hopefully when there's more staff. read more

Parada 22 - Sampler and Especialidades/ Daily Dinner Special (07/2021) - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The waiter was super accommodating and thoughtful. We got there with our pup and the waiter made sure our pup has water too. He moved us to one of the patio seatings where we didn't have to be in direct with the walking traffic. The food portion was big!! All the flavouring was perfect. I love the yucca and plantain. The sampler dish was so big, we over estimated and couldn't finish. The only thing that we would not go back for would be the steak. It was a bit thought and dry. Pull pork was perfect! read more

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A MUST TRY!! Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon, pretty busy location since their spot is really small. Nonetheless, the food was excellent! I had the carne (meat) plate and it was cooked to perfection; whatever they used for the seasoning made all the difference in the world plus the caramelized onions just topped it all off. Loved the ambiance, very cozy and traditional. Great music playing in the background. Fast service. All around good stuff. Now, I'm knocking off 1 star because the rice we noticed could have had a little more flavor, it was a little dry for our liking. Another reason being that their Sangria was a little too overpriced. The "pitcher" we ordered had more fruit in it taking away from the actual drink itself. Not to mention the pitcher seemed a lot smaller than your average one. Overall, this spot didn't disappoint at all and I'll definitely be returning to try more! read more

Parada 22 - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

very fake puerto rican joint food was so bland and disgusting server were really rude ignored everyone do not recommend this place at all

The ambiance was great, real Puerto Rican food and vibe. Making this our annual tradition for my hubbys birthday read more

Parada 22 - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very happy to visit SF and see my food, my flavor, my culture and mini island here. Love it. Food is authentic just like the island and comes in large portions! If I'm in SF again I'll definitely be back. I love the decor too. So many photos of boricuas, cafe bustelo, and the OG abuelita nestle chocolate YES !!! Highly recommend. read more

Parada 22 - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I don't normally do reviews but i feel i had to do this one since i visited the restaurant for the first time today. I'll review it as a customer first, customer service was good, very friendly and hospitable, i ordered a malta and a mofongo with pork and as a puerto rican myself living in northern california has been hard to find good puerto rican food and well unfortunately the mofongo wasn't that good, too liquid, too "soso" (not salty enough), it didn't feel as an authentic mofongo whatsoever, the pork also tasted with almost not salt, it was a bit disappointing, hope they can improve the recipe and make it more authentic and i hope they also include piñada or piña colada to their beverage menu that'd be great! p.s the rice, beans, amarillos and salad were good. read more

Parada 22 - Mofongo - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Been wanting to come here for the past year. Came today 2/19/2022 at 12pm when they first opened. There was no wait. Put in our order quickly. Food didn't take too long to come to the table. Bistec san which was amazing! I would definitely order again. The sampler platter was also great! Except for the pernil, it was dry and took a minute to chew. The maduros, tostones, and fried chicken on the sample was perfect!!! Love the dipping sauce that comes with it. The habichulas Coloradas was good. Here is the bad part :( I couldn't wait to try the Arroz con gandules cause Puerto Rican rice, to me, is the BEST rice on the planet! Well the arroz con gandules at Parada 22 was the WORST rice I have ever been served on any restaurant. It was hard, almost as if I only got the bottom of the pan. There was no flavor either, no taste of sofrito, garlic, Sazon, no flavor. Honestly, they should NOT have served the rice at all. A better disappointment would have been to tell me there was no rice vs serving me this rice. Ok fine I took it home thinking I could warm it up later and add water... nope still hard. Could have even been rice from the day before just being served continuously til it's gone. I didn't feel the love in the food. Felt like someone was just doing their job As a Puerto-Rican who grew up with puerto-Rican food cooked for every family party... I can say I was unimpressed. Too bad. read more

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Casual atmosphere with authentic Puerto Rican food at a reasonable price. The rice is perfectly seasoned and taste wonderful. Our server was very nice and helpful in regards to describing menu options. Love the tostones! read more

Parada 22 - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Mofongo for the WIIIIINN! Daaayuum this spot is SO amazingly delicious! A cute little Puerto Rican spot nestled right in the heart of the Haight. Come... to... MAMA!!! Now look; don't get it twisted! This ain't Miami and it definitely ain't Puerto Rico. Don't come here expecting the most authentic Puerto Rican food in life. BUT... for Bay Area standards, this spot is pretty damn legit! The MOFONGO! Laaawd! Yes, I will be coming back for this goodness. Yes, I will devour is again. Yes, yes, yaaaaassss!!! I was in the area and the fumes from all of that ganja in the air instantly gave your girl the munchies. I was initially gonna stop at Cha Cha Cha next door, but it was super crowded. Saw Parada 22 and waltzed on it. It was busy in there too but not nearly as packed as Cha Cha Cha. This place is tiny! I was afraid to open the door all the way because I thought I might hit someone. Yep, that's how teensy this place is. One of the servers from the back came out to seat me and handed me a menu. I didn't realize that this was a Puerto Rican food restaurant until I started reading the menu. My eyes lit up and my heart started beating out of my chest! It's so hard to find a good Puerto Rican spot out here. The last time I had some delicious Puerto Rican food was in Miami some years ago. But, Parada 22 blew me away y'all. Peeped the mofongo on the menu and I knew that I had to have it. I actually ordered the mofongo with shrimp and it came with Spanish rice, red beans, plantains, and salad. WOOOO BAAAY-BEEEH! It was... orgasmic. Seriously. It was. Eyes rolled to the back of my damn head. Not sure how long they were back there, but the waiter had to tap me to get my attention again. I almost friggin' forgot that I was still at the restaurant. That Mofongo had your girl entranced. The plantains were mashed and melded together with the shrimp in perfect unity. It was packed full of flavor and heat. Everything on that plate was scrapable. And you best believe that I scraped it good. REAL good. Plate was CLEANED. My tummy didn't care that I was so full that I was about to burst. I just could not stop eating. The red beans, the rice, the salad, the plantains; it was all straight up FIYAH on a plate! I've dreamt about it a few times since having it here. The pictures DON'T do it justice. It was so damn dark in there and the service was spotty, but the food is what you'll be coming back for. Well.... at least that's what I'll be coming back for. If you're looking for some delicious Puerto Rican fare in the Bay, look NO further. Parada 22 is the spot! read more

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