Best Group Dining Spanish Restaurants in Los Angeles
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Dos Besos
Only restaurant in Pasadena with the confidence to call itself a paella specialist
Notable Picks
#1
Dos Besos
8.3
This intimate paella specialist delivers Valencia's coastal flavors through expertly crafted seafood-studded rice with perfect socarrat crust, served in a charming brick building with patterned tile floors. Chef Alejandro Llobet's authentic Spanish tapas and 30-minute paellas have made this the premier Spanish destination in Old Pasadena since opening in 2022.
Must-Try Dishes:
Paella del Mar, Pulpo a la Gallega, 5J Jamón Ibérico de Bellota
What Makes it Special: Only restaurant in Pasadena with the confidence to call itself a paella specialist
8.3
A neighborhood Argentinian-Italian-Spanish market/counter serving standout steak sandwiches, housemade empanadas, and weekly Spanish specials. Locals praise the vibrant deli counter and wine selection, ideal for casual meals and sampling global flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Empanadas, Short Rib Manicotti, Tortilla de Papas
What Makes it Special: Deli-market format offering authentic Spanish and Argentinian specialties.
8.3
Family-owned Spanish restaurant group bringing Barcelona's culinary traditions to Long Beach's waterfront at 2nd & PCH. Chef Oscar Cabezas leads a kitchen rooted in the Padrosa family's pintxos expertise, delivering authentic tapas and saffron-rich paellas in a Mediterranean-meets-coastal California setting with marina views and a lively atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Paella, Gambas al Ajillo, Pulpo Telefèric
What Makes it Special: Authentic Barcelona experience with Spanish-speaking staff and Michelin-starred Trenchs Studio design
#4
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.
Worthy Picks
#5
Estrella
7.8
Located on the Sunset Strip, Estrella serves Spanish tapas in an expansive outdoor terrace with colorful glass pendants and twinkling lights. The restaurant captures the bohemian spirit of Laurel Canyon with a tapas-driven menu featuring traditional Spanish small plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Arroz Negro, Chicken Croquettes, Meat Plate with Tomato Bread
What Makes it Special: Sunset Strip location with expansive outdoor terrace