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Authentic Spanish tapas, paellas, jamón, sangría & cocktails — the Padrosa family's Brentwood home, pouring on San Vicente.
Top 10 tapas
Ranked by real guest data. Three per person is the minimum, four is the sweet spot.
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The main event
Our paellas are freshly made-to-order — a Spanish ritual, meant to be shared. Choose your pan.
Cooked to order
Canadian lobster, gulf shrimp and octopus over saffron bomba rice. The full sea, in one pan.
Jet-black squid-ink rice with gulf shrimp, clams, scallops and broccolini. Dramatic and deep.
Land and sea in one pan — pork belly, chicken, gulf shrimp and Piquillo peppers over saffron rice.
Smoked pork chop, pork belly and Piquillo peppers over saffron rice. Deeply smoky, all pork.
The garden pan — shiitake mushroom, broccolini, snow peas and Piquillo peppers over saffron rice. Fully plant-based.
A luxurious surf-and-turf fusion of lobster and ribeye steak — our large-format showpiece, built for the whole celebration.
Telefèric experiences
01A bailaora and guitarist bring the spirit of Spain to the room, paired with tapas, paella and a glass in hand. New dates every month.
02Spanish grazing — picoteo — at the Merkat counter: Jamón Ibérico de Bellota, chorizo, aged Manchego and Idiazábal, with Spanish wine flights and the vermouth ritual.
03Mark a birthday or anniversary the Barcelona way. Add a sparkling Cava toast, or send guests home with the Gift the Magic of Spain basket.
The Space
Materials from Spain, an open kitchen, a paella station,
a patio on San Vicente, and El Merkat — our market — inside.
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What Our Guests Say
"The paella was unlike anything I've had outside of Spain. The socarrat at the bottom had a depth of flavor you simply cannot replicate. We were transported straight to Barcelona."
"The jamón ibérico carved tableside was an incredible experience. The wine list is phenomenal — our sommelier recommended an Albariño that paired perfectly with the octopus. My favorite lunch spot in LA."
"We hosted a business lunch here and the entire team was blown away. Private dining, exceptional service, and food that sparked genuine conversation. Already booked our next quarterly dinner."
"Date night perfection. We shared the Patatas Bravas and croquetas, split the lobster paella for two, and finished with churros. The whole evening felt like a night out in Barcelona. This is our new go-to on San Vicente."
"Sunday brunch here is unbeatable. The Eggs Benedict with Iberian ham, a glass of cava, and the patio on a sunny morning — it's genuinely the best brunch I've had in LA, and I've tried them all."
"Celebrated my wife's birthday here with 14 guests in the private room. The events team helped us plan everything — family-style tapas, two paellas for the table, wine pairings. She said it was the best birthday dinner she's ever had. Already planning our anniversary."
"I'm Spanish and I was skeptical — but this is the real thing. The pan con tomate, the tortilla, the Rioja selection — it all tastes like home. Whoever is running this kitchen knows exactly what they're doing."
"The Barcelona Lunch menu is a steal — three courses including paella for $34. I brought a client here and we both left impressed. Quiet enough to talk business, beautiful enough to make an impression. My new go-to for midweek lunches in Brentwood."
Frequently Asked
Yes — date night is one of the most popular occasions at Telefèric Barcelona in Brentwood. The dining room features Mediterranean materials imported from Spain, warm lighting, and an open kitchen designed by co-founder Maria Padrosa. Most couples share the jamón ibérico carved tableside, order paella for two, and pair it with a wine from the 200+ Spanish wine list. Rated 4.5 stars from 500+ Google reviews. Reservations recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings.
Start with the four most-ordered tapas at the Brentwood location: Tuna Tacos, Pulpo Telefèric (Galician octopus), Patatas Bravas, and Jamón Ibérico de Bellota — ranked by real guest data from the kitchen. Three tapas per person is the minimum, four is the sweet spot. For a main, the saffron-infused paella is cooked to order in the traditional paellera. Paella Negra is the #1 paella at this location.
Telefèric Barcelona Los Angeles offers more than 200 Spanish wine references — Tempranillo, Albariño, Garnacha, Verdejo, Mencía, and more — hand-picked from Spain's top bodegas by Catalonian sommeliers. The list spans every major Spanish wine region: Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Rías Baixas, Priorat, Penedès. Available by the glass or by the bottle. Tell your server what you like and they'll guide you. Sommelier-led pairings available on request for tasting menus and private events.
The average check at Telefèric Barcelona Los Angeles is approximately $57 per person. Tapas range from $14–$24. Paellas for two start around $42. The Barcelona Lunch set menu (Monday–Friday, 11:30am–5pm) offers a starter + main from $28, or starter + main + dessert for $34 — one of the best-value fine dining lunch experiences in West LA.
Telefèric Barcelona Los Angeles is located at 11930 San Vicente Blvd in Brentwood. Street parking is available on San Vicente Blvd and surrounding residential streets. Metered spots are available during the day. For dinner, street parking is generally easier to find. Ride-share drop-off is convenient directly in front of the restaurant.
Yes. Telefèric Barcelona Los Angeles has multiple private dining spaces — Sala Picasso for groups up to 30 seated, Sala Gaudí for intimate seated dinners up to 16, and the Outdoor Patio for receptions up to 80. The events team can arrange family-style tapas, paella for the table, wine pairings, and custom menus for corporate dinners, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, and holiday parties. Contact events@telefericbarcelona.com or call +1 (657) 567-2679.
El Merkat is the Spanish market inside Telefèric Barcelona Los Angeles. You can purchase imported Spanish products to take home — olive oils, Manchego cheese, charcuterie, conservas, and wines from the restaurant's own selection. It's open during restaurant hours and makes for a convenient stop after your meal or a last-minute gift for dinner guests.
Located on San Vicente Blvd in the heart of Brentwood — one of LA's most walkable dining streets. The restaurant features a spacious dining room, open kitchen, multiple private dining rooms, an outdoor patio, and El Merkat — our Spanish market.
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Telefèric Barcelona Los Angeles is a Spanish tapas and paella restaurant located at 11930 San Vicente Blvd in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California. Founded in Barcelona in 1992 by the Padrosa family, it serves authentic Catalan and Spanish cuisine including hand-carved jamón ibérico de bellota, saffron-infused paella cooked to order in the traditional paellera, Galician octopus, and over 200 Spanish wines selected by Catalonian sommeliers. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Barcelona Lunch set menu Monday through Friday from $28. Average check approximately $57 per person. Rated 4.5 stars from 500+ Google reviews. OpenTable Diner's Choice winner. Multiple private dining spaces — Sala Picasso, Sala Gaudí, Outdoor Patio. El Merkat Spanish market inside. Reservations accepted online via OpenTable with instant confirmation. Street parking on San Vicente Blvd in Brentwood.