Best Spanish Restaurants in Downtown LA (90017)
1 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
#1
Vaca DTLA
8.3
Vaca DTLA brings Top Chef alum Amar Santana’s Costa Mesa Spanish steakhouse downtown, tucked beneath the Beaudry tower by FIGat7th. The menu focuses on shareable tapas, paellas, and serious steaks backed by a deep Spanish-leaning wine list. It reads as a polished but lively room suited to nights out more than quick bites.
Must-Try Dishes:
Paella valenciana, Wine-braised oxtail, Deconstructed pan con tomate
What makes it special: DTLA outpost of Amar Santana’s Spanish steakhouse, centered on paella, tapas, and wood-fired steaks.