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Quaint Spanish restaurant offering wine, tapas & other traditional dishes in a romantic setting.
Hours
| Friday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2518 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: (310) 450-3900
Website: http://www.manchegosm.com/
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Reviews
Ana Salt
Lovely place! Cute small place, attentive service – EVERYONE who works there. Delicious food! Deserves more than 4.5! We had devilled eggs, patatas bravas, avocado salad, octopus, short ribs, lamb meatballs, gazpacho (one of the best ones in my life). Red sangria and margarita!! Everything was great and we were super full!
… moreRic Elhawi
I am not a big fan of Spanish cuisine. I know it’s delicious to others, however I don’t like seafood and don’t eat pork. Which is why I don’t choose Spanish cuisine as my top. For this occasion it was a friend of a friend’s birthday.
Manchego was absolutely beyond delicious, the beef short ribs were unbelievable. Their Patatas Bravas with Aioli were delectable. Beets salad was one of the best I’ve ever tried, full of amazing flavors all in one dish. Something simple yet delicious was the olive, covered with smoked paprika. Little did I know I was going to find out about my new favorite wine. I’ve always love albariño. Although Eduardo Peña blow my mind. A must try!
I highly recommend this restaurant. Not to mentioned the friendly attentive service.
… moreManchego was absolutely beyond delicious, the beef short ribs were unbelievable. Their Patatas Bravas with Aioli were delectable. Beets salad was one of the best I’ve ever tried, full of amazing flavors all in one dish. Something simple yet delicious was the olive, covered with smoked paprika. Little did I know I was going to find out about my new favorite wine. I’ve always love albariño. Although Eduardo Peña blow my mind. A must try!
I highly recommend this restaurant. Not to mentioned the friendly attentive service.
Sam Henning
For the price point and style of the restaurant, service is lacking. The bussers kept the table clean and our water glasses full, but it was hard to get a check, and in spite of us saying we wanted to order more dishes, all of our food had come to the table, we ate it all, then we had to wave the host down to order more. Our server was nice, but he just wasn’t around much. The food is good, but nothing really blew me away. The atmosphere is nice, but for a restaurant of this style and price point, I expect more attentive service and just overall attention to detail. If I’m in this part of the city, I’d consider coming back for happy hour again, which has some good deals. It’s worth checking out. I wanted to love this place because it has a lot of potential, but it just doesn’t quite deliver in my opinion.
… moreLazy Jump
Fine Spanish tapas are served in European portion, not mega sized American portion. Hence, every dish has been well prepared and will meet your expectation.
The place is spacious with outdoor dining halls in the front and back of the restaurant. They do not serve kids menu, but the potion is agreeable.
… moreThe place is spacious with outdoor dining halls in the front and back of the restaurant. They do not serve kids menu, but the potion is agreeable.
Aitana Blose
A petite-rustic-Spain restaurant.
Manchego is a cozy gem in Santa Monica that blends Spanish charm with a welcoming, neighborhood vibe. From the moment you step in, the ambiance strikes a perfect balance between intimate and lively — ideal for a date night or a small gathering of friend.
The tapas menu is the star here, featuring a rotating selection of classic and inventive small plates. The bacon-wrapped dates and patatas bravas are consistent favorites, while the imported manchego cheese (of course) adds a rich, authentic flavor to multiple dishes. The wine list leans heavily toward Spanish and Californian varieties, with helpful staff who are more than happy to recommend pairings.
What sets Manchego apart is the attention to detail — not just in the food, but in the service. The staff are attentive without hovering, and genuinely seem to enjoy helping guests explore the menu. Pricing is reasonable given the quality and location, especially during happy hour from 5:00pm to 6:30pm.
Highly recommended for lovers of tapas, wine, and relaxed sophistication.
I am just not sure of the live music time, but it was offered here too.
… moreManchego is a cozy gem in Santa Monica that blends Spanish charm with a welcoming, neighborhood vibe. From the moment you step in, the ambiance strikes a perfect balance between intimate and lively — ideal for a date night or a small gathering of friend.
The tapas menu is the star here, featuring a rotating selection of classic and inventive small plates. The bacon-wrapped dates and patatas bravas are consistent favorites, while the imported manchego cheese (of course) adds a rich, authentic flavor to multiple dishes. The wine list leans heavily toward Spanish and Californian varieties, with helpful staff who are more than happy to recommend pairings.
What sets Manchego apart is the attention to detail — not just in the food, but in the service. The staff are attentive without hovering, and genuinely seem to enjoy helping guests explore the menu. Pricing is reasonable given the quality and location, especially during happy hour from 5:00pm to 6:30pm.
Highly recommended for lovers of tapas, wine, and relaxed sophistication.
I am just not sure of the live music time, but it was offered here too.
Jen
Been coming here for years and it is always a great experience. Everything on the menu is delicious and consistent. Ambiance and service is always great as well. Very underrated spot but I’ll take it because I can usually get a last minute reservation, yet the place is always full with locals.
… moreDreamleaf39 L
The service was exceptional.
The food was exceptional.
The recommended wine was wonderful.
We had such a lovely time here when we met some friends for happy hour that we made plans to return within a few weeks. This place–the food and service and lovely outdoor patio–is a gem.
… moreThe food was exceptional.
The recommended wine was wonderful.
We had such a lovely time here when we met some friends for happy hour that we made plans to return within a few weeks. This place–the food and service and lovely outdoor patio–is a gem.
Andrew
This is a decent Tapas restaurant. Most dishes were good, including the meat and cheese plate. The churros and shrimp were excellent. In my opinion, the paella is not worth it, as I found it overly salty and not particularly nuanced in flavor or contents. Service was very good, though parking nearby can be a pain.
… moreJohn Fanaris
Love this spot. Service top knotch. Favorite dishes include short rib, Branzino, bacon Mac and cheese, garlic shrimp and octopus.
… moreChristopher Louis
Food is good , nothing memorable .
Quite expensive for what you get in my opinion.
Our service was ok, and they needed to be reminded of some things we ordered.
The worst part was the space being packed , and people kept bumping into my chair, both those sitting behind and those walking by.
… moreQuite expensive for what you get in my opinion.
Our service was ok, and they needed to be reminded of some things we ordered.
The worst part was the space being packed , and people kept bumping into my chair, both those sitting behind and those walking by.