Best places: Tapas restaurants in Los Angeles County

Juran Kwak’s Korean-California cuisine, with casual lunch items & more evolved dinnertime fare.

Knickknacks decorate the colorful walls of this venue known for inventive Mexican small plates.

Iconic high-end cocktail bar on top of the Mark Hopkins Hotel, with 360-degree views of the city.

Wine bar for European wines & small plates in a charming, narrow space with bar & patio seating.

Rattlesnake-themed eatery serving up a seafood-centric menu of Mexican classics in a simple setting.

👍 Great place where you grill your own food. The place has great service and the food was very tasty. You get a lot for what you're paying for. I had the "value course for 2 people" plus the spicy shrimps on the side. It was plenty of food for two people! Both of us could barely walk out of there.

Venetian-inspired bar for small sharable plates, pastas, pizza & wines by the glass & bottle.

Small dishes, wine & craft cocktails combine at this breezy bar with an outdoor patio.

Corner bistro featuring classic Mediterranean cuisine, wine, breakfast options & a patio.

Health-conscious breakfast & lunch eats served in a casual but slick venue with sidewalk seats.

Breakfast & lunch specialist serving up light Spanish dishes in cozy, unassuming digs.

Michael Chiarello's Spanish enterprise offers tapas & family-style plates in classy digs with patio.

Rustic Spanish eatery focusing on Andalusian fare, with an intimate patio.

Cool, brick-lined haunt with elevated brunch & dinner menus, plus happy hours & artisanal cakes.

Swanky spot serving an eclectic menu of small plates & a mixology-focused bar program.

Rustic spot with brick walls and wood beams serving a wide variety of wines, beer & small plates.

International recipes, tapas & cocktails served in an unfussy spot with a terrace & art exhibitions.

Hip, urban gastropub focusing on inventive, locally sourced cuisine plus craft beer & boutique wine.

Small, modern local restaurant for hearty, elevated American fare, plus craft brews & wine.

An elevated dining room with chef's counter seating, gourmet Japanese izakaya fare & yakitori.