€€€€ • Spagnola • San Diego
Telefèric Barcelona sits at Westfield UTC in La Jolla, San Diego. The Padrosa family — pioneers of the pintxos movement in Catalonia — opened their first restaurant near Barcelona in 1992. Executive Chef Oscar Cabezas leads the kitchen: tapas and pintxos made for sharing, seafood paella made to order with socarrat, jamón ibérico de bellota sliced to order, and 100+ Spanish wines selected by Catalonian sommeliers. Certified Quality Restaurant from Spain.A lively pick for date nights, birthday dinners, and group celebrations in La Jolla — sangria by the pitcher, paella presented tableside for two, and a dining room designed by co-founder Maria Padrosa. Happy hour runs Monday through Thursday, 3–5 PM, with special prices on signature drinks and tapas at the bar.For groups, the private dining space hosts birthday celebrations, company dinners, and holiday parties for the UTC and La Jolla area, with set menus and full event coordination.A trip to Spain, no passport required!
