Delicious paella and Spanish tapas!…read more The paella was seasoned well with hefty portions of seafood. $59 for two people (minimum) and two tapas plates were plenty. The interior is decorated very casual and homey, it was a fun ambiance with excellent service! The flan dessert was so rich and creamy too. I would come back to try more of the hot tapas plates!

Came here during happy hour to see what all the hype was about, and it definitely lived up to its…read morereputation. The ambiance was relaxed and inviting, especially for the middle of the day, making it a great spot to unwind over a few tapas and drinks. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and helpful, walking us through the menu and offering recommendations, which made ordering much easier for first-timers. My favorite dish was the ham and cheese-filled tapa--it was rich, crispy, and packed with flavor. We also enjoyed the chicken with onions and the sausage, both of which were simple but well-executed. As with most traditional tapas bars, don't come expecting a huge meal since the portions are meant for sharing and sampling. The sangria was refreshing and paired well with the food, though it wasn't particularly memorable. Overall, Costa Brava is a great place for happy hour, good conversation, and authentic tapas with attentive service in a welcoming atmosphere.

This is my first time trying Paella. I highly recommend La and I love the rice. The shellfish was…read moreamazing. Super delicious. The salad was delicious and the dressing was on point. The lettuce had a nice crisp texture. Thank you so much.

From the owner: Se le llama la paella del señorito porque todo viene finamente picado y limpio es la Unica en…read moreTijuana con Sabor Casero! Es estilo Valenciana con pollo, puerco, almeja, calamar, camaron en base de arroz con azafran, se acompaña de ensalada verde con el aderezo de la casa y pan bolillo. Tenemos para todo tipo de eventos y cocinamos en presencia de los invitados!

This lace was delicious. They have a variety of food from pizza to crickets. Their drinks are…read moredelicious and they have mezcal. It's considered a little on the fancy side but well worth it. The service was fast and our server was very nice and attentive.

La Justina was quite The Experience from the moment I walked into this restaurant to exiting. Our…read morewaiter, Santos, was very helpful and patient. The octopus was my favorite. The tortillas tasted so fresh. Tables were clean and the bathroom was tolerable. Loved the Christmas themed lighting. The salad dressing was so tasty. The popcorn hit the spot. And boy! The salmon was a real treat!!! Thank you so much Santos y La Justina Familia. Muchas gracias! Feliz Navidad!

Best "Pulpo a la gallega" and "Sopa de Ajo" Amazing service…read moreConvenient location Car Parking available

Food, service and ambience was great. Parking very accessible. Drinks were great and excelent…read moreservice

Very good food and drinks, and the atmosphere was electric and authentic Spanish! Great service…read morewith nightclub type energy! Live latin music made the evening vibe even more electric! A nice, cozy spot to enjoy tapas, music, and dancing. A definite redo my next time I visit San Diego!

Thank you Brian for your services ! Such an amazing bartender and very welcoming thank you so much…read morefor am night I celebrate my wedding with so much fun

The ambiance is Fantastic! Food is Wonderful!…read moreService is Impeccable! This Restaurant Serves Authentic Spanish Food In TJ. Everything was very Fresh and Tasty! We had the mussels and a shrimp appetizer to start. For main course we both went with the fish, Yummmmmy. The bread and dipping sauce was very good too. Prices totally reasonable... 2 apps, 4 beers, 2 main dishes about $80 before tip. The menu is in Spanish but the waiters speak a little English. CONCLUSION: I Recommend this restaurant! PRO TIP: Download the Google Translate App. It allows you to view the menu and it translates it as you watch in on your phone. BRILLINT!

Excellent Spanish cuisine. Excellent tapas. Great wine list (although they are no longer offering…read moreLA Cetto). Great Spaniard ambiance although they had US Christmas jazz music on the background for some time. The tapas were amazing! We did not get to the paella but they looked great. The desserts were to die for! See the photo of the cheesecake!

Needed some adventure and I've been missing Spain, so I leashed up my pup and headed to Little…read moreItaly. It's about as close to Madrid (other than Balboa Park) as you're going to get in the county of San Diego...especially if you sit down at Barra Oliba. I literally felt like I was in a café in Madrid or Barcelona and enjoyed not only the familiar salty flavors that I've missed from Spain, but also the pure, rich, olive oil, and quiet ambiance as this is one block from the busiest part of Little Italy. My server, German, (his name) enjoyed helping me create the ideal light supper and allowed me to try a few Spanish wines (they have so many!). I settled on a Verdejo from Rueda. It was the right balance of fruit, acid, and slight floral to perfectly pair to my meal. I had the seasonal fish meuniere - white fish delicious and crispy on top (my favorite), garnished with capers and roe. It was accompanied with a tender lettuce and heirloom tomato salad with saffron dressing. The leftover dressing for the salad was the most amazing vinegar dip for a couple tater tots when I got home. The dressing was something I will go back for! Thank you, Barra Oliba for the perfect Spanish "girl dinner!" Can't wait to come back and try the Paella!

Went here for the first time with my date this past weekend 4/25. We had a reservation but chose to…read moresit at the bar since there were two great seats available. The night started off really well. The gentleman at the front greeted us, and we instantly connected since we're both from Guadalajara. It felt like the experience was going in a great direction. At the bar, things changed. The bartender was friendly toward me but not toward my Middle Eastern date, which made things uncomfortable. When taking our order, he stayed in the middle of the bar while opening a wine bottle instead of coming over, so we could hear him. When my date asked him to come closer, he seemed visibly annoyed. The food, though, was amazing--delicious and great quality. We'll give it another try, but next time we won't sit at the bar.

Pasan los años y la mejor paella de la región no cambia. Delicioso sabor, excelente servicio…read more Ambiente que te transporta a una tradición distinta e inolvidable.

Paella solo arroz sin mariscos totalmente un desastre Esta…read morepaella tuvo una fama muy buena pero de repente la calidad fue de mayor a peor Le recomiendo q no gasten su dinero en este lugar la camisa pésima

So sorry to report that Chiki Jai has burned down January…read more2018 It was around since 1947 and was an absolute favorite In the heydays of the 70's and 80's UPDATE: February 2018 Hear they are on a rebound at a new location in Tijuana.

This place just has a small sign outside. And it has no windows. But my meal was good! I had a…read morechicken breast with Spanish rice and soup for 240 pesos. And a sangria for 115 pesos. I will try to come back here when I am in Tijuana.

Craving for paella? or not, make that event! it will be…read morememorable. José Luis knows his thing. Gather your people for a feast. Everybody will be greatfull and satisfied

The best paella I have try in Mexico! The taste is so particular and juicy. I highly recommend…read moreeveryone to try it!!