I love the concept of this restaurant and the service was spot on great! We sampled several dishes from the menu and I can highly recommend the yummy ribs, the swiss chard, and the asparagus was super (done with a tangerine sauce that was amazing)! The deviled egg was delightful as well as the tomato puree on toasts, a nice palette cleanser...And the goat milk flan was a desert winner!! I will say a few dishes just weren't up to par - the skewered calamari was underwhelming, not well spiced and rather bland, and the garling shrimp was overwhelming with too much garlic (and we were all garlic lovers). I was glad we asked for a quiet table, tucked up in the corner of the upstairs area (we had a double birthday dinner), because the noise level in general was very high. I recommend seating up on the balcony if possible. All in all, however, it was a great experience and we'll certainly go back and sample some more dishes from this neighborhood gem.
BeachHouse
Our first time here and we will definitely be going back. The service, food and ambience was exceptional. Our server made recommendations that were delicious and we highly recommend the fried eggplant.
Skylar Stetten
Amazing spot for tapas! Great and beautiful bar. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Delicious lamb, jamon, garlic shrimp, steak, and flan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak, Lamb Skewers
SimonD
If you're a fan of Spanish tapas, this place is a must-visit for a taste of northern Spain cuisine. The staff is friendly and helpful, offering great recommendations. The ambiance has a cozy Art Deco vibe that adds to the experience. We tried a variety of dishes, all of which were delicious. We started with a complimentary olive, pepper, and anchovy starter, which was a nice touch. Our favorites included the fried eggplant, garlic shrimp, and toast with anchovy. The lamb skewers were tender and flavorful, and the sea bass was cooked perfectly. The squid ink pasta was a pleasant surprise. While portions may lean towards the smaller side considering the price, this establishment is a fantastic addition to the westside dining scene. Overall, a delightful culinary journey through northern Spain awaits at this gem of a restaurant.
Kelsie Kleiber
We had the most amazing dinner experience here tonight! The staff were very welcoming, answered all of our questions, and were so friendly. The food was delicious and out of this world!! Each dish was so flavorful and left us wanting more. The vibe was also cozy and welcoming. Our favorite dishes were the anchovies and buttered toast and the ham + tomato bread. Would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Squid Pasta
The hostess was not friendly. The waitress was rude and unhelpful. The menu was totally misleading. Squid that was filled with pork (never mentioned) sausage, beet, and chard was blood sausage. No matter the culture if you serve blood sausage you note in the menu as that is a very acquired taste. The plates were brought out in courses but tapas should be served all together. Meat served with no bread or anything else for that matter. Shrimp had ammonia taste. Super disappointing meal and experience.
Richey
This was our first time visiting this restaurant. We are an expert Tapas couple so we were excited to try this one out. We ordered (4) Tapas total - Gambas, Croquetas, Patatas and the Lamb Skewers. The gambas and croquetas were tasty and we enjoyed those. The patatas weren't that good, they were hard and pretty boring taste. The lamb one was good, my wife enjoyed it. The did serve bread, that was delicious and we had two drinks - a non-alcoholic sparkly one that was good. She had a glass of spritz, it was different but cool. Overall the ambiance and decor is delightful, they had nice music playing. The service here is top notch, very attentive and food came out in a series as you'd expect with Tapas. The menu is on the pricey side and the portions are probably 1 less of everything we ordered (except the gambas) compared to other tapas restaurants we've tried in the region. If we were in Santa Monica and wanted tapas we'd probably come back.....my wife says she'd recommend them to a friend - she enjoyed so it was a win!
Melissa L.
Amazing Spanish food with phenomenal service in a relaxed atmosphere. Chef Sandra is a true talent and wonderful human being. Spend some time with her and you'll appreciate her life experience as a chef and owner of two terrific restaurants. Gasolina in the Valley is where she raised the bar for tapas in the Valley for 9 years.
Parissa Chubak
Loved every dish. Authentic Spanish food. The best I have had in Los AngelesDietary restrictions: Plenty to chose from
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Squid Pasta, Deviled Eggs
DONAC
This is a remarkably expensive place to eat! Four small plates, three of which were just vegetables, and a bottle of wine for two people was OVER $200. The food is excellent but the $70 bottle of wine wasn't even very good. Service is spotty. We waited with no food for a long time. Usually with small plates, as you finish one, the next one arrives. Or two come out together because they are complimentary.
There was an issue with our long wait time since we had a reservation. It wasn't the restaurant's fault since the people who occupied our table took a very long time eating their meal and dessert. The hostesses, waiter and manager apologized and totally made up for our wait time over and beyond! All of the drinks, tapas and desserts our table shared were exceptional! Service was so swift. Our waiter was so nice and very attentive. Thank you to the kind manager who knew how to treat his customers. We will definitely be back the next time we are in southern CA.
PriscillaBarcellos
Amazing experience! We were around Santa Monica and looking for an authentic Spanish Tapas restaurant when came across Xuntos! From the service at the entrance to the bill request, we were very well served. All the small plates we ordered were delicious! Looking forward to coming back!
Andy S.
We love and I do mean love Spanish Tapas. Our go to tapas place, was starting to be really inconsistent. Then my son suggested we try a new tapas restaurant. Xuntos. My son is super smart, and for a16 year old he's got a good sense of restaurants. Well he didn't miss on Xuntos either. The food has been exceptional, before writing this review we've dinned at Xuntos 4 times each meal has been on point as well as the service. The empanadas are amazing. They do this fried eggplant thing which you just can't eat enough of, the menu is constantly changing and updating. We've had different dishes each time we've visited. The octopus, short rib,, deviled eggs are all exceptional. You can't go wrong if you like tapas this is the new place, it's a must try. You won't be disappointed. Xuntos is on our permanent restaurant rotation.
jackie smith
*** read the fine print in the menu! If you want to pay an added service fee of 20% come here! And that doesn’t include tip! Some fine print ripping off patrons, so sad they don’t pay their employees properly and make it seem it’s payment to them. BEWARE sorry but I’d rather go to a fancier place that doesn’t rip people off, but that’s me.
Ana Ares
Excessively expensive. Nothing to do with a Spanish tapas restaurant.
I love the concept of this restaurant and the service was spot on great! We sampled several dishes from the menu and I can highly recommend the yummy ribs, the swiss chard, and the asparagus was super (done with a tangerine sauce that was amazing)! The deviled egg was delightful as well as the tomato puree on toasts, a nice palette cleanser...And the goat milk flan was a desert winner!! I will say a few dishes just weren't up to par - the skewered calamari was underwhelming, not well spiced and rather bland, and the garling shrimp was overwhelming with too much garlic (and we were all garlic lovers). I was glad we asked for a quiet table, tucked up in the corner of the upstairs area (we had a double birthday dinner), because the noise level in general was very high. I recommend seating up on the balcony if possible. All in all, however, it was a great experience and we'll certainly go back and sample some more dishes from this neighborhood gem.
Our first time here and we will definitely be going back. The service, food and ambience was exceptional. Our server made recommendations that were delicious and we highly recommend the fried eggplant.
Amazing spot for tapas! Great and beautiful bar. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Delicious lamb, jamon, garlic shrimp, steak, and flan!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak, Lamb Skewers
If you're a fan of Spanish tapas, this place is a must-visit for a taste of northern Spain cuisine. The staff is friendly and helpful, offering great recommendations. The ambiance has a cozy Art Deco vibe that adds to the experience. We tried a variety of dishes, all of which were delicious. We started with a complimentary olive, pepper, and anchovy starter, which was a nice touch. Our favorites included the fried eggplant, garlic shrimp, and toast with anchovy. The lamb skewers were tender and flavorful, and the sea bass was cooked perfectly. The squid ink pasta was a pleasant surprise. While portions may lean towards the smaller side considering the price, this establishment is a fantastic addition to the westside dining scene. Overall, a delightful culinary journey through northern Spain awaits at this gem of a restaurant.
We had the most amazing dinner experience here tonight! The staff were very welcoming, answered all of our questions, and were so friendly. The food was delicious and out of this world!! Each dish was so flavorful and left us wanting more. The vibe was also cozy and welcoming. Our favorite dishes were the anchovies and buttered toast and the ham + tomato bread. Would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Squid Pasta
The hostess was not friendly. The waitress was rude and unhelpful. The menu was totally misleading. Squid that was filled with pork (never mentioned) sausage, beet, and chard was blood sausage. No matter the culture if you serve blood sausage you note in the menu as that is a very acquired taste. The plates were brought out in courses but tapas should be served all together. Meat served with no bread or anything else for that matter. Shrimp had ammonia taste. Super disappointing meal and experience.
This was our first time visiting this restaurant. We are an expert Tapas couple so we were excited to try this one out. We ordered (4) Tapas total - Gambas, Croquetas, Patatas and the Lamb Skewers. The gambas and croquetas were tasty and we enjoyed those. The patatas weren't that good, they were hard and pretty boring taste. The lamb one was good, my wife enjoyed it. The did serve bread, that was delicious and we had two drinks - a non-alcoholic sparkly one that was good. She had a glass of spritz, it was different but cool. Overall the ambiance and decor is delightful, they had nice music playing. The service here is top notch, very attentive and food came out in a series as you'd expect with Tapas. The menu is on the pricey side and the portions are probably 1 less of everything we ordered (except the gambas) compared to other tapas restaurants we've tried in the region. If we were in Santa Monica and wanted tapas we'd probably come back.....my wife says she'd recommend them to a friend - she enjoyed so it was a win!
Amazing Spanish food with phenomenal service in a relaxed atmosphere. Chef Sandra is a true talent and wonderful human being. Spend some time with her and you'll appreciate her life experience as a chef and owner of two terrific restaurants. Gasolina in the Valley is where she raised the bar for tapas in the Valley for 9 years.
Loved every dish. Authentic Spanish food. The best I have had in Los AngelesDietary restrictions: Plenty to chose from
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Squid Pasta, Deviled Eggs
This is a remarkably expensive place to eat! Four small plates, three of which were just vegetables, and a bottle of wine for two people was OVER $200. The food is excellent but the $70 bottle of wine wasn't even very good. Service is spotty. We waited with no food for a long time. Usually with small plates, as you finish one, the next one arrives. Or two come out together because they are complimentary.
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There was an issue with our long wait time since we had a reservation. It wasn't the restaurant's fault since the people who occupied our table took a very long time eating their meal and dessert. The hostesses, waiter and manager apologized and totally made up for our wait time over and beyond! All of the drinks, tapas and desserts our table shared were exceptional! Service was so swift. Our waiter was so nice and very attentive. Thank you to the kind manager who knew how to treat his customers. We will definitely be back the next time we are in southern CA.
Amazing experience! We were around Santa Monica and looking for an authentic Spanish Tapas restaurant when came across Xuntos! From the service at the entrance to the bill request, we were very well served. All the small plates we ordered were delicious! Looking forward to coming back!
We love and I do mean love Spanish Tapas. Our go to tapas place, was starting to be really inconsistent. Then my son suggested we try a new tapas restaurant. Xuntos. My son is super smart, and for a16 year old he's got a good sense of restaurants. Well he didn't miss on Xuntos either. The food has been exceptional, before writing this review we've dinned at Xuntos 4 times each meal has been on point as well as the service. The empanadas are amazing. They do this fried eggplant thing which you just can't eat enough of, the menu is constantly changing and updating. We've had different dishes each time we've visited. The octopus, short rib,, deviled eggs are all exceptional. You can't go wrong if you like tapas this is the new place, it's a must try. You won't be disappointed. Xuntos is on our permanent restaurant rotation.
*** read the fine print in the menu! If you want to pay an added service fee of 20% come here! And that doesn’t include tip! Some fine print ripping off patrons, so sad they don’t pay their employees properly and make it seem it’s payment to them. BEWARE sorry but I’d rather go to a fancier place that doesn’t rip people off, but that’s me.
Excessively expensive. Nothing to do with a Spanish tapas restaurant.
Food: 1
Service: 3