Xuntos

Xuntos is a Santa Monica restaurant focused on Spanish tapas, with a casual dress code and an estimated price of $60 per person. Think of it as a place to order multiple tapas rather than as a single-entrée dinner: build variety across the table and keep the plan relaxed.

The draw is the menu. Xuntos is specifically a Spanish tapas restaurant, with dishes such as jamón ibérico, Galician tuna empanada, patatas bravas, croquetas de jamón, garlic shrimp, squid ink pasta, fried anchovies, bikinis, scallops in saffron butter, and crispy fried eggplant. If that is the kind of meal you want in Santa Monica, Xuntos has a clear point of view.

A tapas meal with enough variety for repeat ordering

Choose Xuntos when the table wants variety, not a single plated main per person. A practical approach is to start with recognizable Spanish anchors such as jamón ibérico, patatas bravas, croquetas de jamón, or garlic shrimp, then add one or two more specific items such as Galician tuna empanada, squid ink pasta, fried anchovies, scallops in saffron butter, bikinis, or crispy fried eggplant. That style works well for curious diners because the table can cover more of the menu without making the meal feel overly formal.

The value case depends on whether you want Spanish tapas at about $60 per person. If the group is excited by shared plates and a casual Santa Monica dinner, Xuntos is easy to understand. If the priority is a different cuisine, a different price point, or a more formal format, use that as a reason to compare it with other dining in Santa Monica.

Casual Spanish tapas in Santa Monica

The dress code is casual, so Xuntos is not a formal-dress choice. It is better framed as a relaxed Spanish tapas meal in Santa Monica, especially for diners who want to order across several dishes rather than focus on one large plate.

Groups can make sense because tapas are easy to share, while couples or solo diners can still build a smaller meal from a few plates. The main planning point is the menu style: Xuntos is most compelling when everyone wants Spanish tapas and is comfortable ordering communally.

For planning around Santa Monica, keep Xuntos on the same mental map as the full Santa Monica restaurants guide, then use the Santa Monica bars guide if the night is more drink-led. Travelers building a wider stay can also check Santa Monica hotels. For broader context, compare Xuntos with other Spanish tapas restaurants generically, but keep the Santa Monica decision local: Xuntos is the pick when a casual meal needs Spanish tapas, shareable dishes, and a clear menu focus.