Best Instagram Worthy Spanish Restaurants in Los Angeles
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Somni
LA's most expensive restaurant with 3 Michelin stars and theatrical presentation
Essential Picks
#1
Somni
9.4
This 3-Michelin-starred theatrical dining experience offers a 20-course Spanish tasting menu in an intimate converted bungalow. Chef Aitor Zabala's avant-garde approach to Catalan cuisine creates a dreamlike culinary journey with meticulously crafted small plates featuring textures, temperatures, and whimsical presentations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shiso Tartare Tempura, Mussel Escabeche, Gazpacho Course
What Makes it Special: LA's most expensive restaurant with 3 Michelin stars and theatrical presentation
Notable Picks
#2
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.