Best Spanish Restaurants in La Palma

San Laurel epitomizes innovation and elegance even as it avoids the rough edges of some of the trendy eateries that LA foodies are wont to chase. Its concept will be understood by those who want a genuine fine dining experience and can appreciate its extensions the European Spanish culinary traditions as well those who want to see the California/Los Angeles influences represented there. Our dining experience last Sunday was a success from start to finish. It began with the mezcal-based Cloudy Hill cocktail that did arrive in a cloud of citrus-thyme vapors clearing to reveal a russet liquid chilled by a single diamantine cube and also one of José Andrés' savvy variations on his signature G & Ts. From there it went to a dish of grilled eggplants with mole and one of wild mushrooms in the richest sauce imaginable. For the main plate we shared the basic-sounding "meat and potatoes" that turned out to be anything but basic. It was the most lavish bone-in ribeye I have ever seen, grilled to medium-rare perfection and surrounded by a wreath of herbs. Once presented at table, it was swiftly returned to the kitchen and reappeared carefully carved into bite-size pieces. Over this our server poured a remarkably flavorful jus. It was enough for three. The potatoes were an ethereal purée with a pool of herbal green liquid that left an impression of accompanying greens on the plate. A glass of Tempranillo made it all go down effortlessly. Dessert was a small gem of chocolate crémeux and mint flavors reminiscent of a mousse but creamier. As you would expect, the service at San Laurel is deft and discreet by an intelligent staff. The ambience is relaxed and refined. My review spreads it on pretty thick, but I hope it gives you an idea of the attention to detail that distinguishes everything there. I really do love the place and its special atmosphere. I have dined there four or five times without disappointment whatsoever. I highly recommend it.

I liked top of the V. It has great view over Disneyland. Went to celebrate my husband’s birthday. The food was great, maybe slightly over priced but I was happy with what we had. We started off with some bread (delicious and freshly baked), manchego chese, lomo (pork chorizo), and marinated anchovies. Nothing really that has to be cooked. We then had the strip loin steak that was delicious but, for $35 didn’t come with any sides. So I had to add a green salad (was delicious I have to say) and patatas bravas which were ok. We shared all the food and a bottle of wine which came to just over $200 or $100 each.

Very easy to make reservations via opentable app. It wasn’t crowded on a Wednesday afternoon, service was fast and efficient. Music wasn’t loud, my friends and I were able to yap. Food was excellent. This is my second time here and I knew they offer the off-menu Tomahawk Paella so I knew what to order and it did not disappoint . They will tell you it is good for 4 people but it was good for 6! We had 3 tapas, the Tomahawk plus dessert and coffee. We had so much paella left because there were only 4 of us. Hostess Mariate made sure we felt taken cared of 🤓

Came here to celebrate a birthday mid week. The place is great. Many seats to choose from and the staff was excellent. I highly recommend. Also, the food was delicious.

Once we found it...paradise! The staff were AMAZING and super attentive. The ambiance was spectacular ....a LA must!