Great place Staff was super friendly and the food was great Very eclectic location in the Haight Highly recommend trying them out Just a short walk from the Green Heron Another great place in the Haight for drinks read more

By the Port Hairs Have you ever watched a cooking show and seen something that made you crave a certain food? It happens to us all the time, but luckily for us, most food cravings are easily satiated in the Bay Area. Except, unfortunately, we were watching a show where they were preparing underrepresented Puerto Rican food--specifically mofongo!--and a cursory search of the Yelps turned up nothing in the South Bay. Fortunately, I was able to turn to a trusted Yelp friend who steered me here to Parada 22 (P22) up in The City. P22 has been in business for nearly 15 years and also owns two Cuban sister Cuban restaurants, Cha Cha Cha, and two Mexican restaurants, Papitos. The Good: *Dog-friendly outdoor dining *Friendly service *Location is within easy waking distance of Golden Gate Park *Local beers, as well as macrobrews and fermented grapes. *Good entertainment if you sit outside from one of the local street artists. *Reasonable prices--especially for SF *Yucca Fries were hot and crispy, and the creamy cilantro-garlic sauce was fantastic, but we could've definitely used more as the tiny thimble didn't last long. *Yellow rice was so good and reminded me of this "Mexican Rice" my mom used to make. *Maduros (Fried Plantains) were fried up fantasticly and had a nice caramelization to go with the sweetness. I could eat a literal bucket of these. *Mofongo hit the spot and satisfied my craving. The concomitant shrimp were cooked and seasoned well. The Meh: *Pernil Asado (pork shoulder) was underseasoned and just lacked a lot of flavor. Fortunately, their house orange hot sauce was able to help. The Ugly: *Parking can be challenging anywhere in SF, but this area, in particular, seemed extra daunting. Conclusion: Great spot to get your first taste of severely underrepresented Puerto Rican food or to satisfy your craving. Recommended. read more

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This place is phenomenal! Amazing, fast, and friendly service with incredible food... what's not to love? The pollo salad is delicious - I'll be ordering it again! Fun atmosphere and great proximity to GGP. read more

the pork mofongo is incredibly tender and the garlic broth tastes amazing. sharing a side of sweet plantains makes the whole meal complete.

Visited Parada 22 when in town for a work event, and it easily became one of my favorite restaurants in SF. I ordered the Pollo Encebollado and the Tostones. Everything was incredibly flavorful and the tostones had the perfect crunch. The portions were generous so I had plenty of leftovers as well. Now on to the restaurant in itself...it's beautifully decorated and filled with such history and great music. The service was also great and my host was attentive while also giving me space to take in the scene, menu, and enjoy the experience. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area and cannot wait to come back. read more

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He venido aquí varias veces y todos los sabores me llevan a mis raíces mi Puerto Rico la isla del encanto recomiendo visitar este lugar típico y buen ambiente excelente servicio.. read more

Parada 22 - Yuca al mojo. Sabrosa!!!! - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food was great, service was incredible, ordered an orange juice, empanada and their fried chicken and it was hella fire 10/10 will done again read more

Was not impressed. It's not authentic Puerto Rican food at all. It's not even in the same category. The food wasn't seasoned correctly. It has blan taste. If it wasn't for the toppings it would have any flavor. read more

I ate literally everything on my plate and my only complaint is that the pastelón was not bigger. The pastelón was a little sweet from the plantains and the beef was well seasoned. The rice and beans were so good. Like how do they make the black beans taste so incredible?! I drenched my food with their hot sauce. It could have been even spicier, but I LOVED its tanginess. I would definitely buy the sauce if they sold it separately! Definitely check this place out, the servers were super friendly and the prices were very fair! It's a great spot for a casual lunch or dinner. read more

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

Saw some guys outside with the piña coladas and they looked so good I had to stop for one, toasted coconut rim with a strawberry and not too sweet, it's the best I've had so far! read more

Ohhhhh.....I'm sooo full. The food was good. I'm a flavor nut and everything was flavored well. Customer Service was awesome and I will definitely revisit read more

It was my first time at parada and can't believe I hadn't been before. I love Puerto Rican food because it's so homey and reminds me of food I eat at home. We went in on Fourth of July for lunch and it wasn't too busy. We were greeted and sat immediately . We ordered two plates of mofongo de pernil, camarones a la criolla and a plate of chicharron de pollo. It was so good! The pernil was doused in a creamy sauce, the rice and the beans were so flavorful and their maduro frito was ripe and sweet. The chicharron de pollo was so crunchy and juicy and that plate came with tostones. The camarones were in a very tasty sauce and had all the same sides. Ugh! Can't wait to go back and get mofongo again. read more

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Great place very clean. Food is amazing although I wanna try other items. Customer service is great. read more

Parada 22 - Puerto Rican breakfast plate - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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So once I saw the Puerto Rican flag I went straight in. Cute spot, super clean. Service was good. But the food? I'm sorry but I've never tasted such bland rice in my life.. The pernil should have been cook a little bit more. I'm Puerto Rican and I don't like to see pink in a pernil that typically should be a bit crunchy. They need to use some real Puerto Rican sazón on EVERYTHING, needing to add salt to authentic Puerto Rican food is a huge NO!! Not impressed at all especially for what they charge. read more

Chicken empanadas were very good!!! Filling was like a chicken pot pie! I would go back just for that. Beef empanadas were kinda lacking, a bit dry. But overall it's a very good place. read more

Walter Alexander was amazing and the service was great! 10/10 will come back. Pasteles were amazing

Amazing service, vibes and food! Hubby is Puerto Rican and was craving some food from the island. Owner greeted us and shared about the history of the restaurant. We got the trifongo with shrimp, pastel and tostones! I can't wait to come back. See pictures please! read more

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The decorations in this place is so unique and cute. The staff is friendly and the food is tasty. This is pretty accurate Puerto Rican food, especially the tostones. I can't wait to come back here again. read more

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You see an empty plate of tostones because they were fire. We had to get a second order. It was all about the sauce (as you can see was also empty) read more

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

Visited this restaurant with my friend recently and absolutely loved the food here!! We shared the Chicharrones de Pollo and Pollo Encebollado and both dishes were great. If I had to choose one to recommend, I would definitely go with the Pollo Encebollado since I felt like it had some more flavor and it was paired with caramelized onions. It wasn't too busy since we visited on a weekday so service was super quick. Ambiance was nice as well. read more

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

Great food! Be ready to eat meat heavy. This is not for the vegetarian crowd. Beef and pork heavy - cooked to perfection. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Generous portions. The wait time can be long if one comes late in the evening. Small restaurant. Will feel crammed and it will be loud. It was a fun experience to eat here. read more

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Parada 22 was the perfect spot for me and my Puerto Rican friend, who had plans for the night. I'd like to point out that even though the restaurant is relatively small, the cleanliness and attentiveness to its physical appearance is to not ignore. I felt like the ambiance was perfect for a Puerto Rican dish Once we found seating, our waiter helped us navigate the menu. I ordered the Mofongo con Camarones, which is a Puerto Rican dish composed of mashed plantains and shrimp. Ma boiii settled for the Fried Chicken dinner plate, which included generous sides. Flavor was great with all dishes. Couldn't miss out on their wine either I loved it here. I'd come back read more

Parada 22 - Puro Puerto Rico en la casa - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

My last meal in SF and I couldn't have been happier. We ordered so many different plates to try that the biggest table they had couldn't fit us all. Having tried their most recommended and popular dishes, we decided that everything was so full of different flavors and textures, it was hard to just choose one. I loved the fried chicken and the friend plantains! So crispy and perfectly fried. We also tried the flan and mango cake which were good too. Overall this place gets packed and for good reasons, the food is definitely something unique and worth the try! read more

We first came here in 2016. Can't believe it took us 8 years to come back! I ordered the mofongo with shrimp and my husband ordered the classic cubano which was FIRE. It took all of me not to keep asking him for another bite lol The shrimp mofongo was also 10/10. There were a few outside tables which is where we sat since we had our pup with us. They even gave him some water. You have to come here for some authentic Puerto Rican food! read more

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

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3.5/5 A cute Puerto Rican restaurant in Haight-Ashbury! The service is a bit slow and the waiter sometimes like to mess with you LOL. My friends and I came on a Sunday and we got seated immediately. I've tried the Sampler (4/5 this dish is HUGE and lots of flavorful meat) and the Bistec Sandwich (2/5 very dry and the steak is overdone). read more

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The mofongo is excellent and so is the fried chicken aka chicharrones de pollo. If you have a picky kid that only likes chicken nuggets or chicken tenders then they will most likely enjoy the fried chicken. The yuca fries are pretty good too. The place is cute, kinda small, and has lots of art and photos on the wall to look at while you're waiting for your food. If I have tourists with me in the Haight area, then I would most likely bring them here for the food and ambiance. read more

I haven't had a ton of Puerto Rican food in my lifetime, so can't really speak to the authenticity of this place. However, I can appreciate good food when I taste it, and I thoroughly enjoyed the flavors and options at Parada 22. After walking my dog around the nearby park, we stopped here on a warm Thursday afternoon around 7pm. The staff was friendly. While several tables in the restaurant were occupied, we were able to grab an outdoor table right away. The restaurant is casual and cozy, with about 40 seats inside and 3 small parklets outside. *Drinks* We got a sweet iced tea and a homemade lemonade. ($4 each) Both were pretty sweet - not the healthiest, but delicious and so refreshing on a warm day! *Food* - We shared everything. - Sampler ($22) It came with a nice assortment of dishes. It came with pernil asado (slow roasted pork), chicharrones de polo (fried chicken), maduros (plantains) and yuca al mojo (deep fried yuca patties). I was eyeing the full sized pernil asado but ultimately was glad we didn't order it as a main because the sampler came with a nice portion and we were also able to have a little bit of everything else too. - Pollo a la criolla ($19) Really flavorful and moist. It also was served on top of some greens and sides of rice, beans and maduros (plantains). We also asked for hot sauce, which seems homemade and added a nice amount of heat to the meal. The service was friendly, food was tasty and portions were well-sized. I'm excited to come back for happy hour another time. Parking is mostly metered nearby. A plus they have outdoor parklets, making it dog-friendly! There are also lots of shops, bars, snacks/desserts and other restaurants all within walking distance from here. read more

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Went for HH and got the $25 sampler plate + a glass of sangria or beer, which was a great deal considering the generous amount of food included. The sampler included fried chicken, maduros (plantains), tostones, yuca al mojo, and roast pork shoulder. It came with a really delicious aoli-like dipping sauce and the server gave us some very tasty hot sauce as well. I really enjoyed being able to sample a variety of foods and all we're quite good. The fried chicken, especially with the dipping sauce, was really good. I didn't love the yuca al mojo - it had some fibrous pieces that were very hard to chew. The pork was very soft and moist but could've used more salt; however, in combo with the hot sauce or dipping sauce, it was still great. Overall, a really solid sampler plate to get during HH, I'd definitely go back to try some of the other dishes. read more

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

Amazing food with the best happy hour There's very few Puerto Rican restaurants in the bay and this one will not disappoint!

I was craving Mofongo so bad so I popped over here. 22/10. Delicious. Filling. And the staff was so friendly and efficient even though I made the mistake of popping over on Valentine's Day (it was mega busy). Highly recommended. read more

Food was very good! I enjoyed the nice service during our meal. The waitress was very quick and attentive. I only wished the arroz con gandules was not an extra charge read more

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

PARADA 22 IS SO SO GOOD. Ive only tried two of the dishes at this restaurant but I already know this place is worth raving about. My friend and I stopped in around 5:45pm on a Friday and were seated right away. The vibe is vibrant, colorful, and cheerful. Sangria- 5/5 fruity and fresh! We started with a glass each. If I hadn't been driving I definitely would have gone for the pitcher as it's not that much more expensive. Chicharonnes de pollo- 4/5 fried chicken was a bit drier, but the overall balance of the chicken, rice, beans, salad, and plantains makes for a great meal. Mofongo- 5/5!!!!!!!! Was recommended this dish by a friend and it just might be one of the best dishes I've ever had. I've never had this dish before, so I can't compare it to other places, but we got it with the steak, and that with the mashed green plantains, however they made it, is just perfection. Actually a meal I will be thinking about until I can go back. read more

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

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Food was not what I expected or even had my palate ready for Cold plátanos, the pernil was over cooked and soggy I believe my son got sick from eating here Restaurant was cold service sucked I tried to make it comfortable for my son who's in a wheelchair Service was not pleasant read more

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Casual place w authentic puerto rican food!! Generous portion sizes as well (was able to share a sampler and arroz between two people) Food was all around delicious, I simply could not decide between many of the entree dishes so the waiter recommend getting the sampler to try a little bit of everything (it came with fried chicken, slow roasted pork, plantains, and tostones). I really enjoyed the plantains, the pork was cooked wonderfully (so tender and full of flavor), I'm typically not a big yuca fan but it was done really well. read more

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

Puerto Rican food in SF?! This was the perfect lunch spot after a run right next to Golden Gate Park on Haight. The vibes felt homey and the service was really great. We tried the mofongo with marinated chicken over mashed green plantains and veggies. The sauce on the mofongo was packed with flavor and tasted great with the yellow rice. Soooo good! We also tried the pernil asado which was also really good. The marinated pork was so tender. Make sure you ask for hot sauce and add it to your plate. The portions here are quite large prepare to be stuffed. read more

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

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Great tasty food. Definitely a " must visit" if you're into tasty food. Serving is plentiful ..

Great place, amazing service, awesome music, delicious food; you truly cannot go wrong. read more

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Mice infestation that needs to be taken care of. The mice were running around the whole time we were having dinner. We saw at least seven come out which means there are tens more inside the wall and under the boards. The food may be decent but this is atrocious. They need to address this asap. I told the waiter who acted like they had never seen one. They were scurrying up and down the kitchen the whole time he was walking to and from the tables to the kitchen. Talk about authenticity might have been carried too far. read more

Great service, great food. Sampler platter was incredible. I had never had puerto rican food before and this was a great first impression. The tostones were my favorite read more

What an awesome place. Best dang breakfast I've had in years. The plantains were so delicious along with the red beans. Let me tell you about the house hot sauce. Best flavor in a hot sauce I've ever had. I am a hot sauce guy , so that is quite the compliment. Love this place. Right next door to Amoeba in the haight. Must try and the prices are amazing. Love this place. 100 stars read more