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La Gran Tapa

611 B St. Send to Phone
San DiegoCA 92101
619-234-8272
The spirit of Madrid permeates this Spanish establishment.

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Lunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner Mon.-Sat.

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As the only somewhat formal restaurant in the western sector of downtown’s financial district, La Gran Tapa attracts a business crowd at lunch and, at night, ticket holders for concerts at nearby Copley Symphony Hall. Both groups agree that the kitchen does a good job with both traditional tapas of cured meats, cheeses and marinated seafood, and with such substantial plates as paella valenciana. Madrid is invoked with bullfight posters and other typical Iberian embellishments, and the wine list boasts some nice, reasonably priced Spanish vintages.

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