Bellota is one of The 15 Best Places for Paella in San Francisco.

1. Bellota

8.8
888 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Showplace Square · 70 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Greatly enjoyed the Paella de Pluma, a hearty dish of succulent pork, nicely browned butternut and Delicata squash, and fragrant rice with lots of crunchy, toasty bits to scrape off the pan.

Tanya N.Tanya Nahoum: Loved. paella hit the spot and was perfect for sharing with friends. The ambiance of this restaurant awesome, cocktails amazing and lively restaurant for dinner and drinks with friends after work

SaliemSaliem: yes. the paellas and service is amazing 👌

Picaro Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Paella in San Francisco.

2. Picaro Cafe

7.9
3120 16th St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 94 tips and reviews

Emily L.Emily Leung: The Jamon Serrano en Pan con Tomate is delicious; the squid ink paella is the only one worth splurging for!

GabrielaGabriela: Best paella in town!

Christine R.Christine Røde: Best tapas I've had on this side of the Atlantic. The patatas braves are to die for, the paellas huge and delicious. If it's nice out, ask to sit on the back patio — it's lovely and romantic.

Coqueta is one of The 15 Best Places for Paella in San Francisco.

3. Coqueta

8.9
Pier 5 - The Embarcadero (Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 205 tips and reviews

Chloe M.Chloe Michelle: Absolutely superb! Friendly and helpful staff all around. Definitely recommend the potatoes bravos, lamb/duck meatballs, paella, and churros to finish.

Shirley L.Shirley Liu: Awesome tapas!! Def get the croquetas, albondigas, patatas bravas... Next time I'll be trying the paella as well!

Karina N.Karina N: Pork shoulder with honey chilly sauce; grilled octopus; paella (40min); fried sunny side up and chorizo!!

Esperpento is one of The 15 Best Places for Paella in San Francisco.

4. Esperpento

7.4
3295 22nd St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mission District · 66 tips and reviews

Vitaliy L.Vitaliy Levit: Awesome paella

Matanya L.Matanya Lasagne: Waow!! Amazing paella and tapas!!! Must come back!!

sohailsohail: Inexpensive and delicious! Awesome seafood paella

Cha Cha Cha is one of The 15 Best Places for Paella in San Francisco.

5. Cha Cha Cha

8.3
1801 Haight St (at Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Haight Ashbury · 151 tips and reviews

Kahinu P.Kahinu Payne: Get the paella!!!

Kathy G.Kathy Getty: tapas, veggie paella and a pitcher of sangria. si, por favor.

Carlos L.Carlos Lazo: Go for the seafood paella . So yummy!

Tanguito is one of The 15 Best Places for Paella in San Francisco.

6. Tanguito

8.0
2850 Jones St (at Beach St.), San Francisco, CA
Argentinian Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 50 tips and reviews

atomatom: Tanguito's paella is the best!

Brian S.Brian Storts: It felt like home. A mu hlarger menu than I expected, and very reasonable prices. The empanadas and paella were very good.

Gabriela P.Gabriela Phillips: Authentic choripan and definitely try the dulce de leche crepe.

Limón Peruvian Rotisserie is one of The 15 Best Places for Paella in San Francisco.

7. Limón Peruvian Rotisserie

8.7
1001 S Van Ness Ave (at 21st St), San Francisco, CA
Peruvian Roast Chicken Joint · Mission District · 177 tips and reviews

Sabina B.Sabina B.: The food here is divine, come famished. Aside from the chicken, the ceviche de pescado, paella, lomito saltado, and/or pork ribs are the way to go. Great for dates and groups (downstairs).

Jiexi C.Jiexi Cao: Best rotisserie chicken. Ceviche, paella, and sweet potato fries are also good.

Joshua H.Joshua Haftel: Favorite rotisserie chicken ever. Also love the chicharron de pollo. Great value and atmosphere, just make sure to get reservations since they're usually packed.

Mochica is one of The 15 Best Places for Paella in San Francisco.

8. Mochica

7.7
1469 18th St, San Francisco, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · Potrero Hill · 39 tips and reviews

Bhavya T.Bhavya Thyagarajan: Pisco sour and paella!

Dimitri N.Dimitri Nikulin: From Cebiche Pescado to Seafood Paella — you can now enjoy your sit-down lunch at Mochica served on your time. Use Allset on iPhone or Android. Read more.

ReserveReserve: A bustling Peruvian eatery, Mochica serves up several tasty ceviche combinations including mixed seafood with mussels, clams and shrimp tossed in lime juice, and ahi tuna with toasted nori. Read more.

Canela Bistro & Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Paella in San Francisco.

9. Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

7.6
2272 Market St (at Noe St), San Francisco, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Duboce Triangle · 45 tips and reviews

Sabina B.Sabina B.: Go off menu and ask for the seafood paella. Also, tap those beef cheeks #thankmelater

Erin F.Erin Frey: If they have the fried chilis, do it. Had a Tempranillo which was amazing - ask to taste the wine. The bartender was wonderful. Get there by 7pm and you can snag seats at the bar.

Tony R.Tony Rasmussen: Try the Gambas... they are a huge favorite!

Limon Rotisserie is one of The 15 Best Places for Paella in San Francisco.

10. Limon Rotisserie

8.1
524 Valencia St (btwn 16th & 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Peruvian Roast Chicken Joint · Mission Dolores · 169 tips and reviews

Sabina B.Sabina B.: Great for groups. The ceviche de pescado and paella were super good in addition to the chicken (obvi).

Mel J.Mel Joven: Paella mariscos

David R.David R: One of the best deals in the city. Recommend the chicken, lomo saltado, mac, and beef empanadas. May reservations and get ready to be well fed.

San Francisco Design Center Showplace & Garden Court is one of The 15 Best Places for Paella in San Francisco.

11. San Francisco Design Center Showplace & Garden Court

7.2
2 Henry Adams St (at Townsend St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Showplace Square · 8 tips and reviews

Dave d.Dave de Betelu: If you're here for Art for AIDS, stop by Baker Street Bistro's table and have some yummy paella!

Alex W.Alex Woolfson: The tables upstairs are sunny & quiet - a great place to chat with a friend.

California GirlCalifornia Girl: They always have cool events, this time the Evernote Conference. Great!

La Mar is one of The 15 Best Places for Paella in San Francisco.

12. La Mar

8.8
Pier 1½ (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 232 tips and reviews

Aaron W.Aaron Weinstein: If you like paella, try the Norteno.

James Y.James Yang: Get the paella.

Jan-Nicolas V.Jan-Nicolas Vanderveken: Great patio, amazing food and we even got a free order of ceviche. You must order the "buñuelos de chocolate" for desert (orange glazed chocolate beignets with banana and passion fruit ice cream). Read more.

Bistro Boudin is one of The 15 Best Places for Paella in San Francisco.

13. Bistro Boudin

7.8
160 Jefferson St (btw Mason & Taylor), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 98 tips and reviews

Connie C.Connie Chiu: Love: artichoke/crab dip, crab cake, paella (scallops so good!), corn/crab bisque. Everything is tasty!

Wim G.Wim Godden: Their clam chowder in sourdough bowl is excellent (best I've eaten so far - and I've eaten quite a few !), salmon was great. Too bad they don't have the 'select 3' desert special anymore.

Jason C.Jason Cross: Take the Factory Tour. It's cheap and presents an interesting history of SF sourdough.

Mi Lindo Peru is one of The 15 Best Places for Paella in San Francisco.

14. Mi Lindo Peru

7.4
3226 Mission St (btwn Valencia & 29th), San Francisco, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 40 tips and reviews

theSusyness ..theSusyness .: Paella. Chicha morado.

Anthony N.Anthony Nudo: Try the chicken dish, Aji De Gallina, if you love spicy foods! The level of spice was mere perfect!

J H.J H: Try the Anticucho... Trust me!

Piqueo's is one of The 15 Best Places for Paella in San Francisco.

15. Piqueo's

8.1
830 Cortland Ave (at Ellsworth St), San Francisco, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 31 tips and reviews

Amy R.Amy Rappaport: Small and cute. Romantic. Fantastic ceviche. Taquenos were delicious. Duck quesadilla also yummy. Chicken in peanut sauce was kind of bland.

Stephan J.Stephan Jansen: On the one hot night in the city it was stifling inside. However, attentive service and great dishes made up for the heat. Not to mention the sangria.

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: Yummy chickpeas here!...it's #82 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.