Top 5 Best Spanish Food Near Vancouver, British Columbia

Spanish food is made for sharing: tapas and pintxos, jamón and cheeses, tortilla, garlicky prawns, and paella cooked in a wide pan. Pair it with sherry, cava or vermut.

Vancouver has a small but strong Spanish scene. This guide covers five Spanish restaurants, led by three recognized at the 2026 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards.

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How We Chose These Spanish Restaurants

We looked at the Michelin Guide Vancouver and the 2026 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, and checked that each restaurant was open in 2026.

Best Spanish Restaurants in Vancouver at a Glance

Top 5 Best Spanish Restaurants Near Vancouver, BC

1. ¿CóMO? Taperia – Mount Pleasant, Vancouver

A packed, soccer-themed tapas bar inspired by the bars of Barcelona and Madrid.

What to order: Tortilla with Manchego cream sauce and a house vermut.

Why it made the list: Michelin recommended, and Vancouver Magazine's 2026 Bronze for Best Mediterranean.

Address: 201 E 7th Ave | Price: $$

2. España – West End, Vancouver

A cozy 40-seat tapas room opened in 2012, with a deep sherry and Spanish wine list.

What to order: Paella and seasonal tapas.

Why it made the list: A West End favourite, with a 2026 Vancouver Magazine honourable mention.

Address: 1118 Denman St | Price: $

3. Casa Molina – Mount Pleasant, Vancouver

Chef Javier Blanc's 25-seat restaurant in a heritage house, from the team behind Paella Guys.

What to order: Paella, from seafood to squid ink.

Why it made the list: Some of the city's best paella, with a 2026 Vancouver Magazine honourable mention.

Address: 2211 Manitoba St | Price: $

4. Social Corner – Yaletown, Vancouver

A Spanish tapas restaurant in Yaletown, with a second location in Coal Harbour.

What to order: Tapas and a paella to share.

Why it made the list: One of Vancouver's most-reviewed Spanish restaurants.

Address: 891 Homer St | Price: $

5. Bodega on Main – Strathcona, Vancouver

Bodega on Main is a tapas restaurant at 1014 Main Street, near Main Street–Science World Station.

What to order: Tapas and paella.

Why it made the list: A long-running tapas favourite on Main Street.

Address: 1014 Main St | Price: $

Spanish Dishes to Know Before You Go

• Tortilla española: potato and onion omelette.
• Paella: saffron rice cooked in a wide pan with seafood or meat.
• Gambas al ajillo: prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
• Jamón: cured Spanish ham.
• Patatas bravas: fried potatoes with spicy sauce and aioli.

Where to Find Spanish Food in Metro Vancouver

Mount Pleasant, Vancouver

Home to ¿CóMO? Taperia and Casa Molina.

West End, Vancouver

Home to España.

Yaletown, Vancouver

Home to Social Corner.

Strathcona, Vancouver

Home to Bodega on Main.

Tips for Eating Spanish Food in Vancouver

• Order tapas to share: Plan on two or three plates per person.
• Allow time for paella: Paella is cooked to order and can take 30 minutes or more.
• Try sherry: A glass of sherry pairs well with tapas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Spanish restaurant in Vancouver?

¿CóMO? Taperia is Michelin recommended and won Bronze for Best Mediterranean in 2026.

Where can I get paella in Vancouver?

Casa Molina and España both serve it.

Is there a Michelin Spanish restaurant in Vancouver?

Yes, ¿CóMO? Taperia is Michelin recommended.

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