El Rio

800 reviews

+1 (415) 282-3325

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Hella generous pour of Hendricks...until I spilled the entire glass. = / ($10 cc minimum + dog-friendly patio)

3158 Mission St

San Francisco, CA 94110

+1 (415) 282-3325

http://www.elriosf.com

History

El Rio - A neighborhood Bar, Community Space, & Garden Est 1978

Specialties

We think of ourselves as a mix between a bar and a community center. We have two indoor spaces and an outdoor patio with heaters. We do live (big band and acoustic) and dj music, film and art showings, comedy, drag, spoken word, jams, burlesque and fundraisers to no end.

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Reviews

4.0800 reviews

Ilana

12/19/2024

One of the few queer bars in SF that is welcoming to all queer people and not transphobic or misogynistic like some places in the Castro. Super yummy drinks, friendly staff, very cute vibe, and...

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Ed U.

8/10/2024

I'm not sure why I've been so lackadaisical about writing my personal appraisal of El Rio. I've been just a handful of times in the past year, and honestly not been disappointed with my...

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Elmer G.

7/27/2024

This past week we visited El Rio. This is a dive bar located in the mission district. Surprisingly this was my first time ever visiting, as I have lived within the neighborhood for almost 30 yrs....

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Blair P.

1/22/2024

Big ups for the outdoor patio area; it's big, now with awnings to protect you from the rain, and a stage for the DJ. When a party is going on with an outdoor DJ, this is the place to be. El Rio...

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