Esperpento

A few decades into its run, Esperpento is still packed and jovial, thanks to pitchers of sangria and notably low prices. Also unchanged: the decor, painted in colors Betsey Johnson would approve; the swirl-topped tables; and the photo of Salvador Dali, waxed mustache finally fashionable again. Esperpento's tapas menu is big enough to contain lows (bland creamed spinach, cheap jamon serrano). But, on the whole, the restaurant remains a great place to fill a table with dishes like fried anchovies, pinchos morunos (pork skewers) the restaurant's famous papas bravas with spicy mayonnaise, and smoky, thinly sliced artichokes cooked on the grill.

• Cuisine(s): Spanish, Tapas

  Hours: Sun 12pm-10pm, Mon-Sat 11:30am-2pm, Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10:30pm

  Price: $$, $$$

• Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, Diners Club

  Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Private Party

  Serving: Dinner, Lunch

• Alcohol: Beer/Wine

  Reservations: Accepted

  Parking: Lot Available, Street