El Rio

17 Reviews

#160 of 314 Nightlife in San Francisco

Nightlife, Bars & Clubs

Open Now: 1:00 pm - 2:00 am

3158 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110-4560

Open today: 1:00 pm - 2:00 am

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“Very unique San Francisco venue”

Looks live a typical dive bar (exc for the umbrella drink cocktails) when you walk in but the patio... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

SFCAUSA2019

San Francisco, California

“My first visit”

I have heard many stories about this place and that it is a Sunday institution for many a people... read more

Reviewed 1 June 2019

FormerCaliBoy

Zurich, Switzerland

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3.5 17 reviews

Excellent23%
Very good43%
Average11%
Poor0%
Terrible23%

4 weeks ago

“Very unique San Francisco venue”

31 May 2019

“My first visit”

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3158 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110-4560

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SFCAUSA2019

San Francisco, California

394

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Very unique San Francisco venue

Looks live a typical dive bar (exc for the umbrella drink cocktails) when you walk in but the patio outside is really cool. That patio is also adjacent to the "backyard" of a local lesbian burlesque stage and bar (for lack of better words) that...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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FormerCaliBoy

Zurich, Switzerland

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Reviewed 1 June 2019

My first visit

I have heard many stories about this place and that it is a Sunday institution for many a people. On my late night visit, it was starting to slow down and many of the customers were starting to move on. I did make it a...More

Date of experience: June 2018

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sidneykiwi

Auckland Central, New Zealand

2026

Reviewed 28 January 2019

Oysters, Salsa Music, Dancing and cheap booze

I was introduced to the El Rio over twenty years ago having discovered it via a San Francisco edition Lonely Planet. I frequent it now and then, especially when hosting an out of town visitor. It’s a case of ¬¬“Now For Something Different” for the...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Frescas F

Reviewed 3 March 2018 via mobile

Be carefulIn this place , is dangerous

I was assaulted in El Rio bathroom by 3 African Americans. El Rio did not help me , instead they ignored me. El Rio make money out of community issues,so they refused to help or knowledge what happened , because I was not black.Be really...More

Date of experience: March 2018

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Michael L

812

Reviewed 7 August 2017 via mobile

Swagger Like Us is Everything

Sunday afternoons at El Rio is the place to be if you want good music, good people, and great dancing!

Date of experience: August 2017

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Rbajaj53

New Delhi, India

234

Reviewed 27 July 2017

Beer Time

Went there about 6 PM on a Monday. Fair amount of happy crowd. Good beer on tap had a couple of dark beers heavy and filling. Margarita was also well shaken and was just about delicious. Music was enthralling.

Date of experience: July 2017

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D760UWdanw

142

Reviewed 28 June 2017 via mobile

Really good

It was quiet when I went but still had a good view extended. The staff were friendly and the beer was good. What more could you ask for?

Date of experience: June 2017

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theniftyTraveler

Oakland, California

153

Reviewed 8 March 2017 via mobile

Sunday funday

Swagger like us party once a month def a go to . Great music .day party . Wine specials . What more could you ask for . Great lively crowd . No dress code . Possibility of a cover charge as the crowd comes in...More

Date of experience: March 2017

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Alicia M

396

Reviewed 13 October 2016

Great LGBT friendly bar!

My partner and I stopped in here for a drink and to play some shuffleboard when we were in San Francisco the last time we were there. There was a massive concert going on on the patio, and they had very cool patio heaters available...More

Date of experience: December 2015

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811timothya

San Francisco, California

7617

Reviewed 23 May 2016 via mobile

Salsa Sunday's!

A great spot to hear live salsa music on Sunday's. It can be difficult to get to from the Castro by MUNI but if it's a nice sunny day, enjoy the live music and dancing'