La Gran Tapa
- 611 B Street, San Diego, CA 92102 | Directions
- 619-234-8272
- http://lagrantapa.com/
Established in 1984 by restaurateur and bullfighter Paul Dobson, La Gran Tapa was the first dedicated Spanish tapas bar in San Diego. Seven owners later, the Sicilian proprietor of the Turquoise Café in Pacific Beach, Basilio Ceravolo, took over in 2007 and added some Mediterranean flair to the menu of over 50 organic tapas ($3–$14) as well as four types of absinthe ($7–$9), which are served in the “Bohemian method” by dropping a flaming sugar cube into the spirit.
Now you can catch live music any night of the week, ranging from flamenco to blues, samba, rumba, Balkan folk, world, and jazz. The bar offers an extensive selection of wine and beer, which are best sampled at the 5 to 7 p.m. happy hour (Tuesday through Saturday) for $3 a drink to accompany a list of $3 tapas. Be aware that 17.5 percent gratuity is added to every bill. Any additional tips go to the band.
Related links
- Here's the Deal · May 25, 2011
- Tin Fork: "Total Tapas" · Feb. 11, 2009
Happy hour specials
| Sunday | 5-6:30pm: $3 artisan drafts, $4 wines. $3 marinated mushrooms, bread/dipping sauces; $4 salad, frittata. |
| Monday | 5-6:30pm: $3 artisan drafts, $4 wines. $3 marinated mushrooms, bread/dipping sauces; $4 salad, frittata. |
| Tuesday | 5-6:30pm: $3 artisan drafts, $4 wines. $3 marinated mushrooms, bread/dipping sauces; $4 salad, frittata. |
| Wednesday | 5-6:30pm: $3 artisan drafts, $4 wines. $3 marinated mushrooms, bread/dipping sauces; $4 salad, frittata. |
| Thursday | 5-6:30pm: $3 artisan drafts, $4 wines. $3 marinated mushrooms, bread/dipping sauces; $4 salad, frittata. |
| Friday | 5-6:30pm: $3 artisan drafts, $4 wines. $3 marinated mushrooms, bread/dipping sauces; $4 salad, frittata. |
| Saturday | 5-6:30pm: $3 artisan drafts, $4 wines. $3 marinated mushrooms, bread/dipping sauces; $4 salad, frittata. |
Business hours
| Tuesday | 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 5 p.m. to midnight |
| Wednesday | 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 5 p.m. to midnight |
| Thursday | 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Thursday | 5 p.m. to midnight |
| Friday | 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Friday | 5 p.m. to midnight |
| Saturday | 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Saturday | 5 p.m. to midnight |
Kitchen hours
The kitchen is always open during business hours.
Restaurant details
| Cuisine | Mediterranean, Small Plates/Tapas |
| Price range of entrées | $9 - $25 |
| Delivery | No |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Party room | Yes |
| Reservations accepted | Yes |
| Kids menu | No |
| Occasional live music | Yes |
| Vegetarian friendly | Yes |
| Payment Options | Accepts credit cards |
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