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Best Spanish Restaurants in California

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Honouring the top spots in California.

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81.2
#1

Santa Barbara California

Loquita Santa Barbara

For a relaxed meal, Loquita Santa Barbara is one table worth exploring.

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80.1
#2

Berkeley California

La Marcha Tapas Bar

For your next night out, La Marcha Tapas Bar is a local option.

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80.0
#3

Santa Barbara California

milk & honey

For dinner with friends, milk & honey is a place to keep in mind.

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Cities in California
Los Angeles13,332San Diego4,856San Francisco3,878San Jose2,787Fresno1,683Sacramento1,634Oakland1,457Long Beach1,371Bakersfield1,213Anaheim1,016Santa Ana908Riverside864Stockton863Irvine746Modesto657Chula Vista615San Bernardino607Glendale599Fremont598Huntington Beach596Santa Clarita577Pasadena572Garden Grove569Santa Clara516

Top Places in California

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#1

Loquita Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

2
81.2
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#2

La Marcha Tapas Bar

Berkeley, California

1
80.1
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#3

milk & honey

Santa Barbara, California

1
80.0
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#4

Ficelle

Winters, California

9
79.8
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#5

Telefèric Barcelona La Jolla

San Diego, California

1
78.5
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#6

Canela Bistro Bar

San Francisco, California

1
78.3
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#7

Bravas Bar de Tapas

Healdsburg, California

4
78.0
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#8

Casa Córdoba: Best Spanish Tapas & Paella | Montrose Restaurant & Bar | Live Music

Glendale, California

1
78.0
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#9

La Paella

Los Angeles, California

1
77.9
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#10

Zuzu

Napa, California

1
77.3
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#11

Destapas SF

San Francisco, California

1
76.9
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#12

Abrazo

San Francisco, California

2
76.8
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#13

Telefèric Barcelona Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek, California

3
76.4
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#14

Costa Brava

San Diego, California

1
76.3
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#15

Aioli Bodega Espanola

Sacramento, California

1
75.9
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#16

Estéban Restaurant, Locals' Favorite

Monterey, California

1
75.9
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#17

Telefèric Barcelona Newport Beach

Newport Beach, California

5
75.4
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#18

Vaca Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa, California

1
75.2
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#19

Manchego

Santa Monica, California

2
74.9
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#20

Picaro

San Francisco, California

1
74.7
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#21

Telefèric Barcelona Los Gatos

Los Gatos, California

3
74.4
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#22

PintxoPote

Los Gatos, California

1
74.4
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#23

Barra Oliba

San Diego, California

1
74.2
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#24

Casa Dani Century City

Los Angeles, California

1
73.6
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#25

San Laurel

Los Angeles, California

0
73.5
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#1

Fat of the Land

Irvine, California

71.2
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#2

Cafe Sevilla of Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa, California

66.0
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#3

Telefèric Barcelona Los Gatos

Los Gatos, California

74.4
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