La Gran Tapa has been a culinary icon in San Diego since it was conceptualized and brought into being in 1984 by Paul Dobson, our most loved San Diego Restaurateur. His hands on attention to detail brought a special authenticity to our city.  The original menu was all tapas, small plates to be shared, and was specifically Spanish Cuisine only. Since it opened, I marveled at how it created a special cultural awakening here in San Diego. I was inspired and influenced by that to open my own take on the Euro Tapas scene, The Turquoise, in North Pacific Beach.

Now our re-opening of La Gran Tapa will remember all of what it was and add to that by encompassing more than just the tapas of Spain. It will reach out to the tapas experience for every place that identifies with it, all of the Mediterranean, Eastern and Western Europe, and the Near Orient. All of the places that were touched by that original tapas creator, the culture of the ancient Roman empire.

La Gran Tapa is open six days a week, closed Sundays
We are open and accepting reservations for the following hours:

Days
11:30am to 2pm

Evenings
Tues-Sat 4:30pm to Late Night


Our hours change for Special Events
Please check our calendar for Special Event Opening Hours and Information

611 "B" Street(Click here for Directions)
Downtown San Diego (Financial District) 92101
619.234.8272
cafeturquoise@yahoo.com

©2008 La Gran Tapa