La Gran Tapa
- 611 B Street, San Diego, CA 92102 | Directions
- 619-234-8272 | Website
The first dedicated Spanish bar in San Diego (established in 1984 by a retired bullfighter), this downtown bar and café hosts live music nightly. Catch it on a jazz night (often with a Latin flair), and the venue’s intimate old-world ambiance and languorous service takes on a discreet, Prohibition-era character. Extensive selection of wine and beer is best sampled during the Tuesday–Saturday happy hour (5–7pm) with $3 drinks and tapas. Be aware that 17.5% gratuity is added to every bill, but any additional tips will go to the band.
Upcoming Events
Carlos Velasco
Tuesday, May 21, 12:00 p.m.
Tomcat Courtney
Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 p.m.
Carlos Velasco
Wednesday, May 22, 12:00 p.m.
Carlos Velasco & Grupo Bohemio
Wednesday, May 22, 5:00 p.m.
Carlos Velasco
Thursday, May 23, 12:00 p.m.
Balkan Band
Thursday, May 23, 6:00 p.m.
Carlos Velasco
Friday, May 24, 12:00 p.m.
Juan Moro
Friday, May 24, 6:00 p.m.
Flamenco Dance Show
Friday, May 24, 8:00 p.m.
Milen Kirov & Hannah Arista
Friday, May 24, 10:00 p.m.
Pan Am
Saturday, May 25, 6:00 p.m.
Taluna
Saturday, May 25, 8:00 p.m.
Carlos Velasco & Grupo Bohemio
Sunday, May 26, 5:00 p.m.
Balkan Band
Sunday, May 26, 8:00 p.m.
Carlos Velasco
Tuesday, May 28, 12:00 p.m.
Tomcat Courtney
Tuesday, May 28, 6:00 p.m.
Carlos Velasco
Wednesday, May 29, 12:00 p.m.
Carlos Velasco & Grupo Bohemio
Wednesday, May 29, 5:00 p.m.
Carlos Velasco
Thursday, May 30, 12:00 p.m.
Dusty Brough Guitar & Friends
Thursday, May 30, 6:00 p.m.
Carlos Velasco
Friday, May 31, 12:00 p.m.
Juan Moro
Friday, May 31, 6:00 p.m.
Flamenco Dance Show
Friday, May 31, 8:00 p.m.
Related links
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- "La Gran Tapa: Great Spanish Omelet, but 'No Tips Accepted'?" · Sept. 11, 2012
- Here's the Deal · May 25, 2011
- "Total Tapas" · Feb. 11, 2009
Happy hour specials
| Sunday | 4-7pm: $3 craft beers, $4 cask wines & sangrias. $3 & $4 tapas, free tapitas at the bar. |
| Monday | 4-7pm: $3 craft beers, $4 cask wines & sangrias. $3 & $4 tapas, free tapitas at the bar. |
| Tuesday | 4-7pm: $3 craft beers, $4 cask wines & sangrias. $3 & $4 tapas, free tapitas at the bar. |
| Wednesday | 4-7pm: $3 craft beers, $4 cask wines & sangrias. $3 & $4 tapas, free tapitas at the bar. |
| Thursday | 4-7pm: $3 craft beers, $4 cask wines & sangrias. $3 & $4 tapas, free tapitas at the bar. |
| Friday | 4-7pm: $3 craft beers, $4 cask wines & sangrias. $3 & $4 tapas, free tapitas at the bar. |
| Saturday | 4-7pm: $3 craft beers, $4 cask wines & sangrias. $3 & $4 tapas, free tapitas at the bar. |
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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