“ Went to El Chato with a friend on a Wednesday night and had so much fun! It wasn't super crowded, so we had no trouble finding seats. The place was vibey and chill, and the staff were really friendly and accommodating. Lots of different wines to choose from, so we both asked for dry whites and let the staff surprise us-- we weren't disappointed! We also ordered the gazpacho, charcuterie board, and pan tumaca- we loved everything. Perfect location for a girl dinner and a yapping session. I'll definitely be coming back again. Can't wait to try more items on the menu next time! ”

“ The best neighborhood spot in the east Mission pouring all kinds of Spanish and other wines, vermouths, and serving some of the tastiest snacks around. Toasts with anchovies and tiny fish eggs, pan con tomat that's always a hitter, and tortilla espanola. Great vibes, excellent service that helped me choose what to drink, and live music or DJs all the time. Really one of my fav spots around. Great for parties too! ”

“ Came here for some wine and bites. Ended up just doing a couple of glasses and a bite, but it is a very chill local spot in the mission district. Rafa is the owner and he was super nice and chill. A bite and 4 glasses of wine did get us to $70 before tip, so that did seem semi steep to me. But also I'm not a huge wine guy and maybe I just didn't know, so I'm not going to knock them for that. There was definitely other selection there that I'd be open to trying, pair that with Rafa's welcoming energy, how can I not come back? ”

“ What a fun dinner spot! I love the ambiance inside and the service was pretty efficient. Shared a bunch of small plates with a friend and everything was so delicious! Great value and selection of wines, vermouths, and others. Everything tasted fresh and well seasoned! Would come back! ”

“ What a fun place, I loved the atmosphere, the vibes and the drinks as well, Next time I will try the food as well, This a perfect place to stop by for a drink a quick bite meanwhile enjoying sherry, vermouth or wine Thank you el chato We r coming back for more ”

“ Can't say enough good things about this place. Awesome service, great wine selection to choose from. Delicious food options - get the jamón ibérico, cheese plate & pan con tomate. Such a good vibe overall, easy to walk in on a Saturday early evening with a large party. Would highly recommend for a birthday or celebration! ”

“ El Chato is an incredibly fun wine bar in the Mission that transports you to Spain for the evening. The tapas are authentic (and incredibly delicious). The tortilla is one of my favorites. They also host a live DJ weekly and have other fun events that they announce on their Instagram and website. It's generally a more lively atmosphere here. Both indoor and outdoor seating are generally available. ”

“ My Spanish partner is always a little hesitant to go to Spanish places in the city because of the massive price difference. Happy to say El Chato was great! Got a nice chilled bottle of red wine for $53 that was really good. The cheese board was delicious too with good cheese. The vibe and decor was awesome and wasn't too packed on a Friday night. We were impressed, so we'll come back to try some more food! My star rating: 5 - must go!!!  4 - liked it, give it a try! 3 - it was alright 2 - I probably won't go back  1 - turnaround and run ”

“ My friend and I decided to stop by here during our wait to eat at another restaurant and I'm so glad we found this spot! We stopped by on a Friday evening and it was a homey, casual, and fairly lively atmosphere. You basically just go up to see the menu and order at the counter and they'll give you your drinks and bring you any food you ordered to your table. The wine list is pretty extensive here so definitely ask for recommendations if you're needing some guidance. We wanted the wines on tap so we got the Atxa Blanco and Rojo, and these were both delicious. Just the right amount of sweetness and fruitiness. My friend was saying that it reminded her of the wine she drank in Spain and had been trying to look for a place here that served wine on tap like this. We also wanted to get a small bite so we opted for the Pan Tumaca (Bread and Tomato). A very simple dish, but delicious nonetheless. ”

“ 3.5 overall - if I didn't account for the end bill being more than expected I would've given a solid 4 Ambiance - 5/5 the interior is extremely personable (I loved the ham lights) and the bathroom is an experience within itself. It definitely feels like a neighborhood hangout spot - saw dates going on, friend gatherings, solo sips, and meet ups. Dog friendly ! Service - 5/5 everyone was so nice and every customer looked like they were enjoying themselves ! It's a little different than a standard restaurant and more like a bar- you go up to the counter on the right to place your order for drinks and food. You bring to your table the order number and drinks. Water is self serve at the left of the bar. Food is brought to your table. Drinks - good selection of wines - would definitely recommend trying the ones from Spain! chatos (less than a cup) and glass. They also sell bottles. Food- taste - 4/5, value - 2/5. generally food was good for this being more of a wine bar but it was definitely pricier (our bill was 200$ and that was only with 2 glasses of wine and one cider which was around 35$ for all the drinks) The oxtail puff sandwich thing and gazpacho was our favorite ! And the jamon was really good - but for 40$ I expected way more meat. Definitely on the pricier side- but could be argued very standard for a wine bar in SF. Overall I would come back in the area to try some wines ! But I would recommend grabbing dinner elsewhere before coming here if you're hungry (which is fair since they market themselves as wine bar and not dinner spot). They definitely accomplished a fun and welcoming corner wine bar ! It was packed for a Friday compared to the places nearby. ”