Asiento

Nice spot, recently went here with some friends. Bar tenders are very friendly and knowledgeable about their drinks. I learned a lot about gin and vodka: P

What a great little bar/​hangout/​delish food/​music venue this is! Came here for a birthday party in December and it was sooo much fun. There was a house DJ playing music, tables full of people sitting and standing, and dancing on the quasi dance floor in the back of the venue. Cocktails were excellent as were the lovely bartenders. This place gets pretty packed and understand my so. One last thing, try the guacamole and chips! They are one of the BEST (imho) along the Mission district and that’s saying a lot!

Drunkenly jumped into an Über ride with friends and got out at … Asiento.
Hip little bar in the deep Mission. It’s dark, has a small dance floor and a mixed crowd of locals and newcomers. Reminds me of bars in the Lower Haight, where you can dance your ass off, or just chill at the bar, talking to someone new.
Be warned, the drink prices are no break. $ 10 for a basic mixed drink. Ouch.

A great neighborhood gem. I had our annual Christmas party there and Debi, the owner, was so gracious and accommodating. Great vibe and excellent food. The bartenders were fantastic and very helpful. A perfect neighborhood spot for any occasion.

I didn’t like the place at all, I felt like is a scam on many levels.
I didn’t like the fact that they have not a real glacé of wine, instead I had to drink my wine in a Whiskey glass, which obviously killing the folklore of just drinking wine, I felt like the food is mostly frozen, I order the Gambas which was good, but it says 4 pieces on the menu and only 2 came (scam) and about the sausages, there are mostly the cheap one that you can buy at the liquor store. No fun at all especially when it is costly, dont get me wrong i dont mind paying for the food, I just want something not frozen and the quality you show on your menu
I won’t recommended it and I won’t go back.

This place could have come straight from the set of «Friends»: everything is cozy, there are board games, you can get «trendy» tapas and drinks. It’s almost so much so that as a whole, I can’t figure out the bar’s character. It’s certainly a far cry from the bar that was here previously (Monkey’s I think).
Anyway, I only come here for Monday’s trivia quiz. The quiz itself is annoyingly USA-​centric, so don’t even think about playing it without an American sports or pop culture guru in your group. It is unfortunate, as San Francisco is an international city. Thankfully, there are plenty of other quizzes in the city.
Food and drinks are both overpriced. I would have beer here and skip their cocktails. As fancy as some of them sound, they have been kind of weak on alcohol. And food is, well, small in portions. It is a well-​known fact that the tapas trend is the best thing that happened to restaurant owners in America. Charge full price for tiny dish and… ka-​ching! Which misses the whole concept of tapas. Anyway, overall Asiento is not a bad bar, just not a great one, either.

My husband and I came here with two of our friends as a last hurrah before the baby arrives. The place is more of a bar for drinks and not food, but we actually liked that it was more laid-​back and not over-​crowded. This may also be because we showed up at 6 pm on a Sunday. We ordered quite a bit of tapas since we were all hungry, but some of the ones that really stood out were the Deviled Eggs, Queso, Bocadillos, Juicy Burger, spinach balls and beet salad. I really enjoyed the deviled eggs and carnita bocadillos, so much so that I ordered seconds and thirds (yes, I’m pregnant and have no shame). My husband loved the burger — raving about how juicy and tender it was. The server who brought our food was really prompt and friendly. I highly recommend checking this place out. Tip: Cash Only!

Decided to try a new place and ended up at asiento. It was pretty empty when we got there on a Saturday night. It was more a bar than a restaurant. We ordered some drinks and a couple of the small plates. The only one that stood out was the ‘camarones a la diabla’. If we ever go again I’m definitely just ordering a bunch of those.
They also have board games like apples to apples, trivia, etc.

I like how this place has more than just 1 – 2 veggie options to order. The drink menu is interesting as well.
The bartender is super sweet and really easy to talk to. She also really cares about her customers (made conversation, and when we left our table to check out the menu on the wall, she watched our stuff since she was concerned someone would take it-​stupidly we left our purse/​wallet on the table, but we weren’t too far from them!)
For drinks, I ordered the basil lemonade with tequila instead of lemon vodka and it was good but a slightly sweeter taste would have been fantastic. The basil flavor was nice (just wish I had a spoon to scoop up all the basil that settled to the bottom!) My friend got a beer and liked it.
For food, we ordered the spinach balls, which were okay, better than expected but not amazing. We also ordered the veggie burger; I must say that I really hope the burger was vegetarian because it tasted exactly like meat. I heard the server say it had butternut squash and some other veggies in it; I didn’t taste any of that; again, it tasted like meat. It was pretty good but just a lil concerning. I guess if it tasted that real, then it’s a great option for meat eaters! My friend liked the burger and is a meat eater. The portion size was TINY! I was still hungry after eating lol.
May return if I am in the area.

My roommate and I LOVE this place. I would selfishly rather not share how amazing this place is only because I like that it’s a hidden gem and that we can get a seat in there most nights. But it’s incredible so people really should know about this place. We love everything we’ve tried, both food and drink, and their service is unmatched. We come here on crazy bars nights and on quieter nights as well. We re trying to become regulars since we live so close!

SUCH A GREAT FIND. I really truly love this place. I could go here every day. The drinks rocked. I got the «Cucumber Rosemary» drink and «The Good Idea» drink. Both were delicious, however I did like the Cucumber Rosemary drink a little bit better. I also tried the Basil Lemonade which was also deeeelicious. We got here on a Sunday night around 7pm and it was pretty chill, not too many people here but the bartender was super friendly and talkative, making us feel welcome.
We also ordered chips and guac which was a great call. My two friends and I played Jenga for awhile, which someone so kindly wrote dares on each jenga block — ranging from «kiss the person to your right» to «make your best O face of the person to your left» and «stand on your chair and thank everyone for coming tonight» etc. etc. By 8:30 ish the bar was wayy more packed and it seems like a well rounded bar in the sense that it can go from really chill vibe to super packed and dance-​y in a short amount of time.
They also have tapas, which i have yet to try but mark my word, i will be back very very soon.

Awesome neighborhood bar with tasty tapas, original cocktails (not to mention clever drink names), board games, lounge-​y music, comfy couches and chill af bartenders. What more could you ask for?

Asiento is such a class act — run by people who have a phenomenal understanding of San Francisco and the unique bar and lounge culture in this city.
I was in charge of helping organize a low-​key bachelorette night for 4 lovely ladies.
The first place that came to mind was Asiento.
Asiento has it all.
Is is located away from much of the pedestrian and car traffic of the Mission — but it is still close enough to it all — that you could easily walk there from many other hip destination spots in the area.
Asiento is fairly mellow on the weekdays. They even have a vast array of board games if you want something interactive to do with some friends.
On the weekend — Asiento blooms. They have great DJs — who will spin during the evening — and if you’re looking to dance — Asiento will have you grooving in your seat — or on their decent sized dance floor.
If you’re more interested in imbibing on some stellar freshly muddled cocktails and nibbling on an impressive array of delectable finger foods — Asiento has both mastered.
Seriously.
My friends couldn’t stop gushing about the food. With menu items such as: Spinach Balls made with blanched spinach and jalapeño-​lemon aioli and Gambas — comprised of sauteed shrimp with garlic and white wine — Asiento truly excels at presenting well proportioned tapas dishes that are light enough to allow you to dance, but filling enough that you won’t be hungry later on in the evening. And the best part? — The price. And for those with food concerns — they also carry gluten free bread and can accommodate many dietary restrictions.
Their drinks are just as wowing. Though I don’t drink — I tried both of my friends’ drinks during the evening and I was impressed with how balanced each drink was. Moe –is an award-​winning mixologist and he will go out of his way to make sure that each manifested drink is welcomed with a smile.
As we shook our shoulders to the weekend beats in Asiento that blissful bachelorette evening– we admired the diversity of the crowd. Everyone donned a huge grin. The staff were just as excited to be there.
There are a lot of great spots in this city for a weekend night out — but if you want a truly excellent experience with artful drinks and food — come to Asiento. If you’re looking to plan a big event — also contact Asiento. They own the space above Asiento and they are able to accommodate bigger groups with true San Francisco flare and ease.
Trust.

Nice bar. Cool vibes. It feels like a place to come here with people you already know, not to mingle and meet.
I was dying of hunger and while waiting for friends scarfed down the veggie burger on an English muffin which I thought was quite tasty. It came out so hot and I didn’t wait a single moment, I burned my tongue.
I’m not sure if I’ve become especially frugal, or just go to cheap Mexican joints too often so my opinions are all skewed; I thought the tapas prices were a little high for the portions.
I wanted to try their signature basil lemonade, but I was on a descent to being full blown sick I skipped the cocktail and asked for a hot drink. Bar tender recommended cognac with some syrup and lemon. It went down easy and my throat loved it.
They have a Unilocal check in deal for the basil lemonade cocktail. All the ingredients are presented beautifully right on the bar. I also liked the set up of high table seating and lounge chairs in the back. There are lots of board games to play. It’s a great place to come with a few friends and chill for a long while.
Note that they don’t accept credit card. Only cash, debit and those digital payment apps. Cool vibes.

Asiento is a bar that just makes you feel like you are going for a drink a your best friends place. Its such a welcoming and chill environment that you always want to come back if you are in the area. They have a great selection of drinks and the bartenders are very knowledgeable. The drinks have a lot of tequila elements to them but there is a variety I especially liked the Prickly Pear Margarita. They also have a great selection of tapas and other small plates that you will probably need to order around four to five of to fill up but they are all delicious so it is worth the investment especially if you come with a few people to split the cost.
The crowd is so much fun, everyone seems to be having a good time and there aren’t a lot of pretentious people or the feel of the Marina crowd you can get in other places. Asiento is snuggled between a bunch of residential houses and off the beaten path of the mission area so it feels like an undiscovered find when you stumble upon it. The staff was really nice including the owner who came out and chatted with customers and made sure everyone had a good time. They also provide games on Wednesday night to encourage people to mingle and interact. They also have several themed dance nights and I have gone on a full-​fledged 80’s night which was incredible and I believe the bartenders danced more that we did!
There is a nice selection of wine for those who prefer that as well. The only issue is that it can get crowded here as a lot of larger groups stop by for the tapas so it can be hard to find a seat at times and it can get very loud when it reaches this point so it can be hard to hear the person you are with over them and the music. Great date spot as the mood is set as soon as you walk in. Also don’t forget to pay in cash! Debit is only really good if you are opening a large tab.
Overall though it is a great spot to check out and make yourself a regular. The staff will recognize you and you will wow your friends with your knowledge of local treasures like this one. Hope its around for a long time because SF needs more bars that have gotten over themselves and being cool and are actually cool because they provide excellent service.

Came to celebrate Pine Street Brewery’s 2^nd Anniversary at Asiento.
Such a cute spot that we have never tired before. Modern Décor, Tables, Benches, Bar and Stools, Live Music, Board Games. a little bit of everything!
Taco Tuesday hosts $ 2.50 tacos (and $ 3.50 for shrimp taco), $ 4 Chips and Salsa, Drink Specials and a kind, peppy Burning Man-​going Bartender/​Owner.
Mini Tacos are pretty darn tasty. We devoured 3 Pork, 2 Beef, 1 Chicken and 1 Shrimp taco’s between the two of us and each one had its own distinct flavor and sauce. The chipotle on the beef and pork was beautifully spicy while the shrimp and chicken had a softer verde to accompany the more tender flavors. All the meat (s) were tender and juicy. No complaints here!
We would come back for some delightful munchies again, maybe hit up Trivia Monday’s!

Trivia on Monday’s!
They prefer cash.
Fun drink list and full bar.
The food they serve is tasty — but tapa sized.
— Queso is good, but greasy.
— Burger is excellent, but should probably be called a slider.
— Guacamole is great, but I wish they gave you more chips. I like my chips on the side, not all sticking out of my guacomole.
The trivia starts at 8:30 and moves pretty quickly. Will definitely come again — after climbing @ Mission Cliffs which is only a few blocks away.

I was scrambling to find a bar with trivia on Mondays, which lead me to Asiento. I had never noticed this place before, even though I passed it many times on the way to Mission Cliffs, but I’m glad I found it.
Trivia starts at 8:30, and we were done before 11. I get bored waiting between rounds, so I was happy that everything moved at a good pace. The ceviche, guacamole, cheese dip and bocadillos were all pretty good, and a nice change from all fried bar foods. Portion sizes are small for the price, but not outrageous.
No one was particularly happy with their cocktails, and the beer that my friend ordered was not cold, but I’m game to try other drinks.

The vibe can range from chill and loungey (which it was when we went on a Tuesday eve) to outright party (which some others experienced on a Friday eve). For food, the veggie burger and Gambas were the big winners here… and I liked the dark beer I had but I can’t remember its name!
Cash or debit cards only.

Came here thinking nothing of it. It used to be the Monkey Bar way back when, and I’d always wanted to come here for my first drink as a 21 year old. Clearly… it did not happen… as it closed before I turned 21 way back when.
I checked in to get the $ 7 for a specialty drink, which is normally $ 9.50. It’s kind of interesting, because evidently the businesses pay Unilocal for the ability to advertise a discount… so they can get more reviews and visibility? I don’t mind. Its $ 2.5 off for me!
Per usual, I get distracted by the drink name. I got The Good Idea. Which, wasn’t a bad idea at all. The drinks aren’t strong (I had a sip of multiple drinks), but if was ok. Nicely made, actually. There was some thought put into the specialty drinks.
The food… initially would have put me at placing this place at a solid 3 stars. Overall, it came in way too small portions (even as tapas), and the flavor was kind of meh. Of all the tapas, I’d go with the squid in sauce because the sauce is delicious. There needed to be more bread with it. No need to grill the bread, just gimmie bread for that sauce! The squid was done well, and when you cook squid in sauce, it’s easy for it to be over or under cooked. Well done, chef!
The other foods were just ok. Quick summary:
Guacamole: Came out pretty, but the long chips makes it hard to eat without double dipping. So if you’re germ phobe, no bueno.
Spinach balls: Really odd tasting. Lots of spinach, but there was something else in there making it… weird tasting. Its like a green falafal ball.
Thai Spring Roll: Was just a sour sauce with fresh spring roll. Nothing Thai about it. I just tasted basil and bell peppers.
Fried Chicken Spring Roll: DON’T GET THIS THINKING ITS FRIED CHICKEN!!! That’s what we all thought and it was severely disappointing. It is a chicken spring roll that’s been fried. So. Chicken Spring Roll. I think the fresh ones are considered summer rolls. Sauce was good, food was not. Hurm… i see a trend.
Chicken Kabobs: Was ok. The chicken was pretty juicy, and is basically ground chicken meat on skewers.
So…what bumped me from the solid 3 up to a 4 star? The Juicy Burger. Seriously, of all things. Juicy burger. The flavors were really great in the meat, though I’m not 100% sure how I feel about the English Muffin bun. It was made mid-​rare, which… it did not look like when I first bit into it. However, on hindsight, I think the way they marinated the meat made the meat darker, because even though it LOOKED mid-​well, it TASTED mid-​rare.
Plus, the owner is a pretty stellar person. She was very nice in talking to us (until it got busy), and wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. If I had ONE critique about the layout, I’d say that she needs more tables further away from the bar. I saw her servers having to maneuver through a very dense crowd by the bar, but there was NO one in the open space between the bar and bathrooms. I felt bad for the server, and people didn’t move out of his way. Seriously, if someone is trying to get through to deliver food to another patron, you should MAKE WAY. Instead of looking over, looking down at them, and continuing talking. I’m talking to you, white group in their 40’s! Maybe if there were tables on that side, people would be more likely to move over? Unless its a dance floor I’m unaware of?