LOVE THIS PLACE!! Our server Alani was fantastic! Very kind and attentive service!! The food was amazing, the waiters were so helpful with guiding us in what to order (all amazing suggestions). Drinks are stand out, so gorgeous and unique. Great prices and many different options! read more

Food was incredible and service was even better! Our server, Victor, was kind, knowledgeable and patient. Highly recommend coming here for authentic Spanish cuisine--definitely get the croquetas read more

Our dining experience at Teleferic was amazing! Everything from our table service from Alani, to the delicious tapas, paella, dessert, and cocktails to the balcony patio seating was impeccable. Even the bathrooms were a vibe. Truly every bite was delicious and we absolutely can't wait to go back for more. read more

I will definitely be coming back to this place, great experience overall. The service from our waiters was amazing, our water cup was filled consistently, plates were cleared quickly, food was out right after the other. Great decor and ambiance. The food was great, normally Spanish food can be a bit bland if not done well, but I was very happy with all the dishes we ordered. We ordered the following: Crab croquetas 10/10 Ceviche 10/10 Sangria 10/10 Jamón 9/10 Paella 9/10, I just missed the crispy rice at the bottom and the shrimp were overcooked Wellington 8/10 Empanadas 8/10 They gave us a small dessert for my mom's birthday and it was really good, so we will for sure be ordering dessert next time around. read more

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I've been to the Los Gatos location and have been waiting for this location to open! First of all, the ambiance is incredible; seating is comfortable, lighting is warm and cozy, and music makes you truly feel like you're in Barcelona. We started with the Patatas Bravas (5/5), El Ceviche (3.5/5) and Pulpo/Octopus (5/5). I think they really shine in their tapas/appetizers and their seafood is extremely fresh! We got the Paella Negra (4/5) to share and it was delicious; the only note I have was that one of the clams was missing, it was just the shell which was pretty disappointing since their clams are delicious. While their waiters/waitresses are very friendly, we did feel a rushed as they asked if we wanted a box to pack to go not even 20 minutes after the paella was served. Additionally, the octopus appetizer seemed to be forgotten and we had to remind them causing it to be served after the paella. Finally, our waters were not refilled during the entire meal. I understand they've just opened, hopefully they're able to improve on these points with more time and experience. read more

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Telefèric Barcelona opened over a month ago at UTC La Jolla. Years ago, I have dined at the Brentwood location in LA so I wasn't in a rush to be the first bunch to dine here. Also, I've traveled extensively throughout Spain as I have some family residing primarily in the Basque region area that borders France and Spain so I know French and Spanish... oui & si :) This restaurant is easily accessible after valet parking your car is convenient. Upon entry, one sees their version of the marketplace of all things from Spain: the Iberian ham, wines, olive oils, other Spanish objects. The interior restaurant and bar looked inviting with its simplistic and tasteful decor. The added plus is their outdoor covered patio seating decorated with lots of lush green plants and natural materials furnishings. The menu offers a little of everything from tapas aka appetizers, salads, entrees. The drinks menu had the Ibiza G&T aka gin and tonic, a butterfly tea infused tea gin, tonic water cocktail which was vivid purple served with a hugh ice cube and a small bottle of tonic water to pour and mix, so refreshing! Equally refreshing is their version of the limoncello cocktail called Catalan G&T aka gin and tonic which is perfect for sunny hot days. Since I have had most selections on the menu when I dined at Brentwood, I wanted to try different and new to me items and posted pics. The Spanish Pulpo aka Spanish octopus caught my attention. The Wagyu empanadas, was the favorite dish my pup Fendi liked. The ahi tuna tacos and the crab croquettes were good. On a subsequent visit, the cauliflower dish was also ok but I didn't care for the whitish sauce which resembled mayo even though the menu described it as romesco. I've had their version of paella at Brentwood and as its presentation and portions were unimpressive. Paella is the rice casserole which can be made in various flavors. I've tried their seafood with lobster and the one with wagyu. To be honest I only like the proteins and not the rice which tasted bland and the rice is suppose to be the focal ingredient lol The ambiance of the restaurant and the staff were all super cordial, helpful and accommodating to Me and my pup Fendi, and that makes me happy. If you haven't traveled to the lovely regions of Spain and eaten Spanish food, no worries, you can try the Spanish foods here at Telefèric Barcelona first, you might be delighted and say ¡Olé! read more

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Inside UTC Mall across from Din Tai Fung. The mall only provides 1 hour free parking but lots of parking options available at the mall. We made a reservation for a large group for lunch with kiddos. Nice interior with an outdoor covered patio too. Our server was very attentive initially but towards the end it was harder to track him down, but another server helped us get the bill. Tapas style restaurant, sharing encouraged. Food was good except the paella fell short for us. Loved the crab croquettes, potatoes/patatas bravas and burrata bowl. We got the veggie and the chicken pork meat paella and they were average. Drinks were fun and delicious and the presentation on the dishes was pretty. read more

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Telefèric is a beautiful, bright space with a great ambiance, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The gin & tonics were fantastic and easily the star of our lunch. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite match the setting. Everything looked beautiful, but several dishes lacked salt, spice, and that extra punch of flavor. I'd happily return for the cocktails, atmosphere, and service--but I'm hoping the kitchen turns up the seasoning a few notches! read more

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Now we're talking!! So often there's a new buzzy restaurant that opens with fanfare - and is overpriced and meh. Not Teleferic! I decided to try it after seeing friends' reviews and remembering that friends in Palo Alto had suggested it once there. TLDR: Far exceeded my expectations! PATIO: I was a little nervous about sitting outside because Yelpers mentioned ants on the (covered, partially enclosed) patio tables. I asked the hostess if we could be "not at a table with ants" - and she grinned sheepishly & asked me how I'd heard (Yelp!). But she said: we have pest control coming, and we moved our table a little away from the planters so hopefully you'll be ok. Guess what, folks? No ants! So the patio was a little crowded - but it was very lovely, especially sitting right at the half-window on the patio. COCKTAIL: can you see my ADORABLE Pine-Apple Inception glass? Except... it's not just cute as a button (pretending to be a pineapple drink... when it's pine nuts + apples + limes, with no pineapple in sight).... but FUCKING DELICIOUS. Like, I was not sure what to get (so many things on the cocktail menu sound yummy), but I am coming here again just to have this BOMB-ASS cocktail. First sip & I was like: I love this restaurant. Luckily, the rest of the food was not a letdown after that! Menu looks like it can get expensive fast with tapas, so we tried to order strategically. APPS: Patatas bravas are maybe not the world's healthiest choice: but a nice little app of fried potatoes with some tasty sauces are a-ok with me. --We also got the PAN CON TOMATE, which is essentially like a little bruschetta for $9. But again, that was filling enough that we didn't need more than an entree each, and I was already too fill to finish mine. ENTREE: I got the BURRATA BOWL, with added SEARED TUNA. My friends: this is what you need to get if you want something delicious and filling here! The salad (burrata and bread and some greens) = $18. For another $8, they add a HUGE piece of gorgeous seared tuna on top. So $26 and a nice big entree is better (IMHO) than getting the tinier tapas that are almost that much. Took some home because it was too much to eat. Our server was super nice (I think her name was Sarah!), and she explained that their loyalty club is easy to join. Click YES for the loyalty club when you make your Open Table reservation. I think she said free churros every time you come? But even just for the first time, and then getting things on next visits is good. We were much too full to get dessert! The only drawback of coming here is that parking is a pain in the mall. But I *dig* this place. Great food, AMAZING COCKTAILS, a pretty good patio (I prefer less enclosed but it's workable), and super friendly service (including the hostesses). Welcome to San Diego, Teleferic! (One last note: Looks like Teleferic is using AI to respond to reviews: "it sounds like Sarah is a standout server!" This sounds fake and inauthentic. You don't need to respond to reviews - but if you want to, there should genuinely be someone there who knows your own staff, rather than being a bot summarizing and parroting reviews back.) read more

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I just left dinner here. I came in so excited to try since I love tapas, paella and gin and tonics. Pretty much missed the mark on most of those AND the service was bad. We came on a Thurs night at 6:30 and the restaurant was busy but not completely full. They offered complimentary sips of their spicy sangria while you're waiting which was actually very good. For drinks my partner ordered the Ibiza g&t and I got the galacian. His came out pretty fast but mine never came... Even after we got our first tapas it had not arrived. Then another Ibiza g&t got brought to our table and we had to tell them it was incorrect and that I was still waiting for my initial galacian one. They brought it back to the bar. We ended up having to flag down our waiter to tell him about the issue. He kind of laughed it off?? And then said he'd fix it. It still took 15 or so min to come. Our reservation was at 6:30 and my drink came at 7:30. Both drinks were not great. Go to Mabel's for g&ts. It wasn't even close. For food: - gambas al ajillo: good! Flavors were great and love that it came with bread to sop up the sauce. - wagyu empanadas: very tasty and had a nice depth of flavor that didn't feel heavy. Good amount of meat. - pulpo: wayy overcooked. Tiny piece. The pimento sauce had no flavor. - cali-flower: tiny portion. This was fine. Nice crispiness. - patatas bravas: we've had this in many other places and this has got to be in the bottom. Potatoes were not crispy. Served in a small bowl that makes the potatoes steam up next to each other. Sauce only on top so only some of the pieces in this small bowl get dressed. - paella mixta: we make better paella at home. Couldn't taste any saffron. Pretty much just tomato paste flavor. Rice was not crispy on the bottom. Shrimp had a weird "fishy" flavor. Pajd $15 extra for the iberian ham and that was actually delish. Our waiter checked on us one time and it was only as be was quickly walking by to another table. Our water was never refilled. This would be a hard sell for me to come back. read more

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O wow! Love, love, love this newer location in La Jolla. The ambiance, high ceilings, and decor are absolutely beautiful. I sat at the bar to enjoy happy hour but I regretted not sitting in their outdoor balcony area...it looked so relaxing. The food packed an explosion of flavors and the sangria was amazing! Specifically, the ham croquettes were like something out of this world. I've never had a combination of flavors until then, that I felt made my tastebuds dance! Service was amazing. The bartender was great and hospitable. The manager came around multiple times to check in and even serve one of our dishes. I've visited other locations of this chain but was never impressed the way I was here. Great job Teleferic team! read more

Teleferic Barcelona - Spanish Near Me - San Diego, California

Was super exited to try this place out. But was pretty disappointing. Start out with the good. The interior was gorgeous (very modern chic). They have plenty of tables inside and a semi outdoor space. That's about it for the good. The service was pretty inconsistent through out our dinner. I got my drink pretty fast but my partner didnt get her drink until after our first tapas got served. (Almost an hour after I got mine). Apparently their printer broke? If we didnt flag down our waiter she may have never got her drink. They also only refilled my water once and no one really came back to check on our table. They also almost took away one our dishes before we even finished. Which is wild. For the amount of money this place cost. I would expect a little better service. The food overall was all mid and not worth the cost. The gambas had good flavor. But you could tell the shrimp was over cooked. The wagyu empanadas were decent but nothing to write about. Patatas bravas were also just okay. And I love anything potatoes. Felt like there was way too much aioli. Crispy jamon on it was good. Cauliflower was also just okay. Pulpo was over cooked so it was a but tough. Paella Mixta was very disappointing. It didnt really have very much flavor it was very tomato forward. Couldn't really taste the saffron at all. The texture of the rice was on the mushy side. The jamon again was the star. Overall this place is a hard pass for me. Wouldnt recommend at all especially for the price read more

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Visited Telerific on a Friday for dinner. Tapas: Ham croquetas - delicious, ordering two orders next time! Crab croquettes topped with tuna sashimi- I ate the croquette alone and the sashimi separately Gambas al ajillo- very yummy Pan con Tomate - surprisingly good Octopus- delicious! Cooked perfectly We ordered the tapas and were still hungry so decided to order paella. Unfortunately it was a disappointment. I would skip these next time: Paella negra- meh, the rice was dry and the seafood was less exciting. You would expect better given it's one of their country specialties. Patatas Bravas-meh, very tomato forward and the potatoes were soft. The service was on the slower side. Waiters seemed distracted and we had to get their attention a couple times. Fun to visit another tapas restaurant in San Diego. Teleferic is a fun atmosphere, lively and upbeat. It's fun to have diverse food options at the mall. Definitely fun. Side note* I saw a tiny dog at the bar. I'm pretty anti dogs at restaurants. The dog owner had set a little bed for them and water bowl. It's unfortunate given we were indoor* read more

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Don't get me wrong. This place is great. It's newly opened and I think a lot of people are excited to go. I did feel rushed to pay the bill and get out but they did have a wait so I'm not holding that against him. Cool vibe new spot the food is meant to be shared and it is delicious. Better as a group event than it is a couple- based in portions and sharing. My star taken away was for feeling rushed and the dish I was most excited for was the patatas bravas but they were soaked in brava sauce - as in when we finished the bowl had lots of the sauce left. read more

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Visit July 2026 Let me preface this that according to a manager that I talked to, Teleferic Barcelona had only been open for two weeks prior to our visit. In other words, growing pains. Food: Wagyu Empanadas: I feel that way too many restaurants are throwing out the "its wagyu beef" out expecting customers to just jump on the train. The wagyu itself still needs to be good. The crust was a bit dry and the wagyu could stand some more seasoning. Personally, could have skipped on the Manchego cracker. Just added to the dryness. Spanish Albondigas: This one worked for me. Beef ball was juicy and flavored well. Pulpo Teleferic: My daughter and I love a good grilled octopus. I liked the pimenton xo sauce (fusion of Spanish paprika and Asian XO sauce) but the octopus itself was a bit small for the price you pay. Paella Mixta: Our server proudly showed up with the "star of the show." Okay...let me mention that we have eaten paella in Spain so there is a high standard. Okay effort. Taste of rice was pretty good, and enjoyed the socarrat (crunchy rice on the bottom of the pan). I was disappointed by the small amount of peppers and protein. There was a lack of consistency in the cleaning of the prawns. Some were partially deveined. Big no-no. The chicken tasted better than the pork belly which to me seems backwards in life lol. Service was sporadic. They need to streamline their workflow. We did not have a rez so sat at the kitchen counter (a low counter though). Great visual of the kitchen chaos. So our server was covering our counter but I noticed was also serving tables literally around the corner of the restaurant. His view gets obstructed when he is on either side. So at times I had to wait for him to come to our side and then flag him down. I found it puzzling that there was a table behind us that had a different server who had a perfect view of us. Seating-Again, no rez, no problem. However, the kitchen counter ends up being a place for servers to just stand around when they have nothing to do as they wait for their orders. So they are kind of hovering over you. Not classy. Management should look into that. Din Tai Fung is next door and I think they are just as busy but I feel they are a well-oiled machine with their kitchen flow and service. Hopefully, Teleferic will adapt. Super downer...Cali-Flower-This did not show up in time for the meal. Literally, we were done with our paella and still no Cali-Flower. When I mentioned this to our server he did check on it but then it took him a long time to even report to us. We cancelled it though the kitchen was kind enough to make it and it was free. I could see him conferencing with a manager so maybe confusion on protocols. As I mentioned growing pains. I wish Teleferic luck and maybe there will be a return visit. read more

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Went to Teleferic Barcelona with 8 friends for dinner and drinks, and we had a great time. We ordered several tapas including Patatas Bravas, Crab Croquetas, Jamon Iberico, La Gamba, and Pulpo Teleferic. The Pulpo Telefèric was easily my favorite. The grilled octopus with potato cream and pimenton was absolutely delicious. For the main course, we shared the Paella Mixta and Veggie Paella, and both were very good. We finished with the Trio Selection dessert, which includes churros, torrija, and orange mousse. Perfect for sharing. The cocktails were excellent too. Our table went through quite a few, including Red Velvet, Bryan's Legacy, Ibiza G&T, Catalan G&T, and Galician G&T. The atmosphere is classy, lively, and fun, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout the evening. My only minor complaint is the restroom signage. Once you're inside the restroom area, it's surprisingly hard to tell which door is men's and which is women's. A little confusing! Parking is what you'd expect at UTC, convenient but can involve a short walk depending on when you arrive. Overall, a fantastic spot for tapas, cocktails, and a fun night out with friends. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Dare I say there is a new best Spanish restaurant in town. Feels like I'm cheating on my other favorite, but I cannot believe how good our meal at Teleferic was! It recently opened in the UTC mall across from Din Tai Fung. They lean heavy into the Barcelona vibes with indoor and outdoor seating with a modern, tropical vibe. We sat on the outdoor patio and the music was bumpin. A little too bumpin but they graciously turned it down so we could actually hear each other and the server. Starting with drinks, they have a nice wine selection along with very unique cocktails and beers, gin and tonics and mocktails. They also went around pouring a nonalcoholic type lemonade into people's mouths. For food, they have a list of tapas, paellas and mains. As a table of four, we shared 5 tapas and a medium paella that's meant to serve 2. You can upgrade to a large for 4 but we wanted to have more room for tapas. Everything was great! A standout was the jamón ibérico. Compared to other places we've been in San Diego, for the price, they had the best serving quantity and quality of meat. It paired well with the patatas bravas, pan con tomate, gambas and croquetas. I loved the crab croquetas which were different than traditional ones with queso and jamón. The paella was incredible and brought out in a traditional paella pan so we got all that nice, crisp rice! We went with the mixta for a great mix of shrimp and meat. Service was attentive and we overall had a great time here! read more

Teleferic Barcelona - Paella mixta - Spanish Near Me - San Diego, California

After reading a bunch of Yelp reviews, we took everyone's advice and put our Iberico Paella order in as soon as we sat down. Best decision! We started with a variety of tapas. The Pulpo Teleferic was a huge hit with the whole family--perfectly cooked and probably our favorite appetizer. The Tuna Tacos were tiny but packed with flavor. We upgraded the Patatas Bravas to Beast Mode; they were good, but didn't quite live up to the hype. The Pollo Empanadas were the biggest disappointment--the filling was just okay, and the "spicy aioli" tasted much more like plain mayonnaise than anything with a kick. Then came the star of the evening: the Iberico Paella. Absolutely outstanding. The smoked pork chop added incredible flavor, the chunks of pork belly were melt-in-your-mouth delicious, the chicken was juicy, and the rice itself was perfectly seasoned. Every bite was worth the wait, and it's easily the dish that'll bring us back. We wrapped things up with the Trio of Desserts, which was a fun way to end the meal since everyone ended up picking a different favorite. For drinks, my husband loved the Fancy-a-Carrot cocktail--it was creative, refreshing, and easily the best drink of the night. The Al-Andalus Sour was good too, but it had a tough act to follow. The only downside was that many of the tapas came with just three pieces, so as a family of four we often had to pay extra just to get a fourth piece. Given that, we'd probably skip ordering so many tapas next time and save room for more paella. Service was exceptional - courteous and prompt. The upscale yet warm Spanish decor is very inviting. We'll definitely be back for our paella fix! read more

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Fun new Spanish tapas place with a good selection of Paella. Came in on a Thursday and snagged a couple bar seats. Fave bites were the crab croquettas, the octopus, patatas bravas, and the gambas al ajillo. We also enjoyed their Brussels sprouts, wagyu empanadas, and their The Tourist and IG-worthy La Flaca cocktails. The Tourist was my favorite of the two cocktails for flavor: lychee, raspberry, light and refreshing in a highball La Flaca is a fun, smoky, and tart cocktail that's interactive. Get your camera ready for the tableside bubble gun presentation Food came out unexpectedly fast (pulpo first, patatas bravas, bruselas) but everything was super hot and fresh. Then came the Osyter with gazpacho, crab croquettas, and gambas al ajillo. Then there was a super long lull to get the pan con tomate and empanadas with a cute little tuille on top. Pan con tomate was a little soggy from the tomatoes and a little chewy for our taste but were recommended by our server to sop up the rest of the yummy Gambas sauce. Also, be sure to reach into the basil oil to get the herbs out to top the gambas and the empanadas with! They have a cute little market setup in the front, and the staff are all super nice and for the most part efficient. Would def pay them a visit for tapas again and to try one of their selection of paellas. read more

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A few of the things I miss about Spain is the food and drinks. So when I found out San Diego was opening this restaurant, I knew I had to come here. ⁣ My sister and I came in HUNGRY. Everyone was so nice and friendly and the design inside and out was beautiful. Our server, Justin, suggested to split at least 4 tapas before our paella came out. ⁣ We split the following: ⁣ ⁣ * paella negra * salmon tartare * wagyu empenadas * patatas bravas and jamón * crab croquetas Everything we had was delicious. I ordered the Barcelona sangria and that was yummy, as well. If you're in San Diego and want to eat tapas, paella and yummy drinks, this is a place you should add on your list! read more

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We had a great time at Teleferic Barcelona with a few caveats. Service and kitchen were well oiled as drinks and food were delivered efficiently. Excellent sangria btw! Standout dishes were tuna tacos, potatas bravas, garlic shrimp, cauliflower pops, and their insanely rich short rib Wellington. Disappointments included Iberico paella (rice was undercooked and no socarrat) and the ham croquettes (tasted like a mouthful of fried cream cheese). Most dishes lacked acidity which was so desperately needed with so many fatty flavors. On a side note, the bathroom situation is awkward at best. It's co-ed which in the US isn't that common. So imagine me walking into a bathroom full of women. I nervously apologized and quickly darted into a stall. Also the stalls were pretty dirty and there weren't any towels to dry your hands. Hopefully it was just opening week jitters. Another awkward moment, our server surprised our friend with a birthday dessert. Complete with candle and well wishes! Once he left and wishes were made, candles blown, we didn't have a single spoon for fork between us to share. Thankfully fingers are human utensils. With so many restaurants at UTC I'd be a little hard pressed to return anytime soon. Though with excellent service and mostly delicious food, I think many will make it a favorite. read more

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Telefèric Barcelona has only been open about a week, so I expected a few bumps in service. Instead, the service was the highlight of the evening. Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive without hovering. The support team kept dishes arriving at a steady pace, empty plates disappeared quickly, and the entire meal flowed effortlessly. For a brand-new restaurant, the front-of-house operation was genuinely impressive. The food, however, was much more uneven. The pan con tomate was delicious, but charging $9 for what is essentially a large slice of toasted bread with fresh tomato, cut into four strips, felt excessive. The tuna tacos were excellent, while the crab bites were simply okay--and surprisingly small. Some tapas were memorable, others were average. The paella had very good flavor, but it completely lacked the socarrat--the crispy, caramelized rice on the bottom that makes a great paella special. Not a little missing...none at all. It was tasty, but it never developed the texture I was hoping for. The waiter Dias it should have had it. This was like tasty Rice-a-Roni and not sure why tool 30 minutes to make (which they do tell you). The larger issue was the cleanliness of the both sex bathroom. It was filthy. Water everywhere toilet oarwr littered the floors and more. It was very unappetizing. They need a porter for this area. And yes, everyone shares the same space. Private stalls but a common area for everything else. The biggest issue with the meal was value. Dinner for four came to just over $400 with tip. The presentation was beautiful and the service outstanding, but many of the portions were tiny for the price. I really wanted to love this place because the hospitality was exceptional. If the kitchen becomes more consistent and the pricing feels more in line with what arrives at the table, I'd happily give it another try. For now, it's a solid 3 stars: outstanding service, an attractive room, some excellent dishes, but inconsistent execution and a value proposition that just didn't quite work for me. read more

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Came to this new Spanish restaurant in UTC. It actually originated in Barcelona so its supposed to be pretty legit. They are located across of Din Tai Fung and near Ramen Nagi and La Colombe. We were seated inside and got the Tuna Tacos, Gambas al Ajillo and the Paella Mixta. The Paella takes about 30 minutes to cook so order that first and order some appetizers while you wait. The 3 items were a good amount for 2 people if you had 3 people maybe another appetizer would have been fine. The tuna tacos were nice, crispy wonton shells stuffed with poke type ahi and dolips of avacado cream. The tacos reminded me of tuna poke tacos. The wonton shell was very crispy and added great texture to the tender tuna which was topped with chives and lightly marinated. The flavor was good but the texture was a little grainy, maybe previously frozen. Still very good though. Each taco (3) came with a wedge of lime to squeeze on top which cut thru the fatty avocado cream and tuna. The Gambas al Ajillo or garlic shrimp was slightly over cooked, not by much, maybe it just cooked more while resting. The shrimp were head on but they fell off easily, they were cooked in olive oil and came with toasted bread to dip in the olive oil. I squeezed some of the lime from the tuna tacos into the olive oil to cut thru the olive oil. Great move! I think you should ask for a wedge of lemon or lime to go with the dish. I sopped up all the oil with the bread and ate them with the shrimp. Bread doesn't come with dinner but i think you should order this in its place. It also came with wet naps which was nice to clean off your hands after. By the time we finished both appetizers, the paella was ready. The Mixta came with shrimp, chicken, pork belly and piquillo peppers. The rice was nicely done, it had a slight crispy bottom. The predominant flavor was tomato paste, the shrimp were just slightly over, and the chicken was ok, the pork belly was amazing! So tender and the fat just melted in your mouth. I liked when i got a bit of the piquillo pepper, it had a nice flavor i wish there were more of this. I think the shrimp for all the dishes were cooked at once and held then added to each dish as they were both overdone by the same amount in both dishes. Our server Natalia provided great service. There was also a complementary drink going around that they poured directly into your mouth. It was made with lemonade and prickly pear. It was kinda fun, i think there were a few more ingredients but those are the 2 that stood out most. The place is modern and cool, theres seating both inside and out. The bathroom is a shared common room sink but individual bathroom floor to ceiling stalls. The entrance is kinda well hidden but theres a sign that clearly says where it is. I wish there were razor clams, and fried shaved artichokes when they are in season, thats what I liked most in Spain. I'd come back to try more of the tapas. I'd probably go for the crab croquetas, La Gambas, and chicken kebab. read more

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This location finally brought happy hour at this location! Go! Soooo delicious spicy sangria - must have' and half off the paella come on!! Ambiance is cute, feels like you're in Barcelona. Bar service was great. Thank you for a great happy hour! read more

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Known for their paellas, Teleferic Barcelona quietly soft opened earlier this week in the northwest section of the Westfield UTC Mall on the upper level. They currently serve dinner only beginning at 4 pm. As of July 10th, lunch hour will start at 11 am. You can make a reservation on OpenTable as there are plenty of slots. Indoor and outdoor seating were available along with spots at a central bar. I would guess the capacity was around 100 which was smaller than I had anticipated for this Spanish upscale chain restaurant. We sat at a two-top table inside and across from the bar. The decor had some ceiling fixtures that gave off a Spanish vibe. Lots of natural lighting pored through the windows to enhance the ambiance. The two-sided menu had food listed on one page and drinks on the other page. Tapas, greens, paellas, and main plates made up the food categories. Cocktails, mocktails, gin & tonics, and sangria were the drink categories. A paella takes around 20-30 minutes to freshly prepare so we immediately placed an order for the Paella Mixta to allow the kitchen to start making the item. I did purchase a mocktail which was the Lychee's & Cream. The ingredients in the drink were lychee juice, raspberries, honey, kaffir yogurt, and lime. There was a lot of crushed ice included. The lychee and lime flavors stood out the most in this blend. Fourteen kinds of tapas were offered so we chose two of them to share and begin the meal. The Tuna Tacos and the Gambas al Ajillo were our selections. Marinated ahi tuna and mashed avocado were the filling inside a wonton shell shaped as a taco. There were three pieces, and I found them to be plain with no spiciness to them. The second tapas were five garlic-infused prawns in olive oil and lemon threads. The first piece I tried was overcooked as the meat was chewy. The other two prawns were poached to the right degree. The Paella Mixta was made up of pork belly, chicken, gulf shrimp, and piquillo peppers that was served with short-grained bomba rice. The serving vessel was a large, shallow cast iron pan which made for a nice presentation. The shrimp were cooked more consistently in this dish. The pork belly was fatty and moist and expected. I liked the texture contrast from the mild red peppers. The service was prompt and efficient. Our water glasses were refilled periodically without us even asking. The main waitress didn't have all of the immediate answers to our questions, but she followed up promptly after consulting with other staff members. Overall, I gave our dinner at Teleferic Barcelona a four star rating. read more

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Lovely new restaurant in UTC. The food was delicious and the tapas came out quick but the downside is the wait on the larger dishes. The paella was nicely presented and had quality ingredients but lacked flavor. Overall, I had a great experience and would come back for another special occasion. read more

Teleferic Barcelona - Spanish Near Me - San Diego, California

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This spot, Teleferic, is the perfect addition to UTC. The bartender Julio took care of us perfectly the entire time, even when he was bombarded w/drinks at the bar. Extensive knowledge of wine and craft cocktails. Had/made amazing Mezcal cocktail suggestions, & got me a glass of Pazo de Bruxas wine (I wanted an orange wine & this was the closest to it & tasted like heaven). Tapas are Spanish-inspired & actually very filling. The albondigas were my fave, along w/the burrata & fresh bread. For Dessert: Torrija -- caramelized toast, creme brûlée, passion fruit and ice cream. TO DIE FOR. You just have to experiment with whatever you choose and find what you like. There is something for everyone! So many unique flavors. We will come back to try the squid ink paella. It's really lovely to have a Spanish place in the area. Feels rare! All of the staff and management were extremely welcoming, kind, and helpful. We will be back and will be inviting people! :) read more

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I really wanted to love this restaurant, but it honestly fell flat. It was just okay at best. My favorite dishes were the Cali Flower and Prime Wellington, but overall, I felt like the dishes lacked bold flavors and played it pretty safe. read more

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The carrot drink was amazing Our waiter Alani was fantastic! We had the jamon which was aged 30 months and was so delicious. Can't wait to come back. read more

Teleferic Barcelona - The carrot drink was amazing. And our editor Alani was fantastic! Can't wait to come back! - Spanish Near Me - San Diego, California

Had an great time celebrating my anniversary here on a Sunday night. I had reservations and upon checking in, we waited around 10 minutes to be seated. Our server Alani was amazing! He greeted us with such a contagious smile and made sure our experience was up to our expectations. My favorite dishes are the meatballs, Octopus leg, tuna tacos, and their sangrias. Some dishes such as the salmon tartar caught me off guard as the chips included were sweet and didn't pair well with raw fish. The wagyu empanadas were on the dry side and did not stand out. Definitely give this place a try as it's such a nice restaurant to have a couple drinks and bite for a date night! read more

This paella is terrifyingly terrible. Bomba rice undercooked, not rich, lack of paprika... Lobster - as if they are trying to use salt to cover its lack of freshness. Very salty very fishy. Shrimp - Costco wild caught jumbo shrimp can do better. Shrimp is mushy. Back poopoo not cleaned. Octopus - best out of three. Normal. Conclusions - It is a shame. read more

Teleferic Barcelona - Paella - Spanish Near Me - San Diego, California

Very cute restaurant, but needs lots of work. We start off by the service. The server disappeared many times we had to wait. We had to use other servers to help because she was nowhere to be found next disappointing tuna salad. It was OK but felt very disappointed with the presentation and just a taste no flavors. The empanadas were OK. They were very very small for what they gave you. I don't think I would go back to the Barcelona, California just on the experience and lack of flavor with the food. read more

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Beautiful establishment, subpar service and just ok food. Went right at open and requested to be seated outside in patio -it was a beautiful day. FIFA game was about to start in an hour. Lots of ants on the patio tables but even then, that wasn't an issue. It's outside, expected. Server was Thomas. We gave our order: Lychee mocktail: wasn't good, flavors didnt work Sangria flight: strong but none tasty Oysters: poorly shucked. Hard pieces and not fresh tasting. Sauced up to probably cover taste Iberico paella: very tasty, super super small, shocking quantity. Not even an inch thick -maybe just a centimeters in height ? Very thin layer. Haha. Iberico pork and thankfully that pieces were good. Brussels sprouts: whatever that cream sauce was, it didn't complement the sprouts. Octopus: I asked 2 different workers to check on this. It was over 40 minutes. Finally, Thomas (barely saw you throughout our service) came by and said it wasn't part of our order? And he'd submit it. Anyway, octopus came out overcooked and overly salty. Tuna tacos were good. $180 meal ? For mostly mediocre drinks and foor? Subpar service ? And the tip was automatically set at ~$34 ? I was annoyed. I tipped $20. Which, thinking back was still too generous. There's even a tip option at the front counter for when we purchased packaged iberico meats togo. I haven't had a bad in-dining experience like that in a while. read more

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Disappointing visit to Telefèric on a Friday night. Service was slow -- long waits just to order drinks and food. Drinks were forgettable, and out of the dishes we tried, only the squid ink paella held its own; the patatas bravas and wagyu empanadas fell flat. The noise level made it tough to even talk. Overall, nothing stood out enough to warrant a return trip read more

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We had a wonderful dinner at this new location. We dined on the patio and had Rory as our server. He made some recommendations, and we enjoyed all the menu items he suggested. The food was fresh and delicious, and the drinks were amazing as well. Great atmosphere, great service, and an overall awesome experience. We'll definitely return. read more

A new location for Telerific Barcelona just opened in San Diego at Westfield UTC. They have a ton of gluten-free items as well as gluten-free available items. We asked and they have a separate fryer! So we were able to order the patatas bravas, and they were so crispy! The ahi tuna salad was unique and delicious. And then all of the paellas are GF! My husband and i shared all of these; separately I got the churros for dessert which were not GF and were absolutely delicious! They take open table reservations. Beautiful open space. Definitely will be back! read more

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excited to try the spot it just opened up utc so me and my friends went in excellent service. The ambience is cute and the food pretty solid! our highlight was for sure the jamon and the shrimp! we also loved the short rib wellington. Paella was okay read more

Teleferic Barcelona - Paella Kit Premium - Spanish Near Me - San Diego, California

Teleferic Barcelona at UTC Mall is a great spot for a night out! The outside patio is beautiful, the perfect ambiance for a nice evening. The servers were also very knowledgeable and had great recommendations! We ordered a variety of tapas and they were all delicious, with plenty of great vegetarian options for friends in our group who don't eat meat. The sangria flight was a big highlight and I was pleasantly surprised with how much sangria I got! And each version was creative, fun, and well-balanced. I also really enjoyed the dessert trio! The orange mousse was so cute and tasty! The veggie paella was well-presented but came out a little bland for my taste, could've used more seasoning. Also it was a bit pricey, but ultimately well with range for the area! And between the patio, the yummy tapas, and the drinks, it's a solid choice for a fun group dinner or date night!! read more

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Really loved this new spot. Everything we had was delicious and the place was so cute, I loved the vibe. The servers were nice and knowledgable as well :) read more

Teleferic Barcelona - Amazing salad that we ate before I got photos - Spanish Near Me - San Diego, California

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After visiting Spain a few weeks ago I wanted to check out this restaurant that just opened at UTC to see how it compared to the real thing. I was happy to see Codorniu Cava at their market because we went to the original location where they made it! We ordered several tapas but my favorite was the Wagyu Empanada. Just came for a drink and small bites. Didn't order the paella but will try next time we visit. Great addition to the restaurant family at UTC. Another great option for some crafty cocktails Muchas Gracias! read more

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