Located on Santa Monica's pedestrian-friendly Main Street, Manchego specializes in Californian-influenced tapas and Spanish wines by the glass and bottle. Come weekend brunch time, this cozy spot also offers bottomless sangria and mimosas, as well as a reasonably priced daily happy hour from 5 to 6:30pm that includes vegetarian-friendly croquetas and a killer goat cheese and fig tostado.

Manchego on Main is a tapas restaurant in Santa Monica offering small plates in a cozy atmosphere. The seasonally changing menu offers Spanish cheese and meat with vegetarian options and Mediterranean influence. With an indoor and outdoor patio dining option, the restaurant is prime for romantic dates or a night out with friends.

We don’t usually send people to Main St. for good food, but if we do, we point them in the direction of Manchego. This Spanish tapas and wine bar has solid food and a casual, relaxing space that seems worlds away from the Fireball apocalypse happening at all the other spots on this street. Happy Hour: 5-6:30pm, weekdays.

Not only is the menu at Manchego designed for tapas style sharing, but so are the tables. They're cozy but big enough for a collection of one, three or five plates from the charcuterie and cheese section as well as multiple items from the tapas offerings. The shishito peppers, grilled octopus, braised short rib empanadas, mushroom croquetas, grilled lamb chops and crispy prosciutto tostado will definitely invoke a conversation about how good the food is.

Spain is still one of the underappreciated heroes of the culinary world and Manchego brings the best iterations of Iberian cuisine to the streets of Santa Monica. Although many of us just think “Rioja” when we think of Spanish wines, there’s a huge variety range of styles that pair with regional specialties. Manchego enables curious diners to savor tapas like spicy garlic gambas or jamon wrapped dates with a glass of Godello or Mencia.

Located in the Ocean Park neighborhood of Santa Monica, Manchego is a charming tapas restaurant that has been a local staple since 2007. In addition to serving one of the best red sangrias in the city, Manchego also boasts one of the most robust Spanish wine lists, featuring beautiful bottles of tempranillo, grenache, carignan and more. The California-Spanish tapas menu, which is best enjoyed at a table on the back patio, is extensive.

Manchego is a Spanish Tapas restaurant in Santa Monica that focuses on delicious small plates and a cozy atmosphere. Our menu features Spanish cheese and meat with plenty of vegetarian options, and a bit of Mediterranean influence. Favorites include crispy empanadas with braised lamb neck, kale salad with Manchego cheese and tangerines, goat cheese en pan tostado with honey, and octopus with house-made garlic tomato sauce.

Located in the Ocean Park area of Santa Monica, Manchego transports guests to Spain with their spectacular sangria and traditional tapas. This mom-and-pop restaurant is a fan-favorite for locals due to its innovative pairings and impeccable attention to detail. Being that the owners make regular trips to Spain, the menu at Manchego is constantly evolving, meaning there is always a reason to return and try something new.

Specializing in California-Spanish tapas, Manchego in Santa Monica keeps it sweet and simple for their weekend brunch. For just $18, customers can drink bottomless mimosas or sangria alongside breakfast dishes such as the sunrise sandwich—crispy serrano ham, mahon cheese, scrambled egg and brava sauce—or their Spanish French toast. Be sure to sit outside in their outdoor garden patio for a gorgeous ambience.

Manchego is a locally-loved Spanish restaurant located in the Ocean Park neighborhood of Santa Monica. It has been a consistent go-to for Spanish cuisine since it first opened in 2007, yet it remains relatively low-key. The interior features cozy booths, bistro chairs, and tiled walls, but the back patio is by far the most romantic area of the restaurant.

If you’re looking for a tapas-style spot where you can sample wine and small plate options, there’s no better place. This local wine bar also doubles as one of the best places for a date in Santa Monica. With a long list of tapas and cured meats and cheeses, you’ll have no shortage of exciting combinations of flavors to try!

Warm and quaint, this petite wine bar and tapas restaurant on Main Street is one of Santa Monica’s best date night options. Plan it right and it can be shockingly affordable too: happy hours see $6 wines and $8 appetizers. Pair a meat and cheese plate with a pitcher of their delightful white sangria!

Crudo e Nudo serves up fresh seafood and sushi with a Mediterranean twist, while Manchego offers a delightful Spanish tapas experience. For upscale Chinese cuisine, Chinois on Main is a perennial favorite, known for its fusion of Asian flavors.

Authentic tapas, fine Spanish wines and an intimate atmosphere make Manchego a fantastic spot for a dinner date. Feast on Brussel sprouts, chorizo pamplona and other treats packed with flavor. View this post on Instagram