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No Passport. No Pretense. Just Spain.
Dinner takes three hours in Barcelona. Same rule applies here. Ibérico de bellota from Extremadura. Bomba rice from Valencia. Saffron from La Mancha. The Padrosa family table — now steps from Stanford.
Why Telefèric Barcelona
Bomba rice from Valencia. Saffron from La Mancha. Cooked to order — from the classic Mixta to the ink-black Paella Negra.
See the menu →9 signature tapas and a dessert. The full Telefèric experience in one sitting — no group minimum, any night of the week.
Reserve →An all-Spanish wine list. Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Albariño, Garnacha — hand-picked from Spain's top bodegas by Catalan sommeliers.
See the wine list →Walk next door for imported olive oils, Manchego, ibérico, and pantry staples from Spain. Take Barcelona home with you.
Explore →Birthdays, corporate dinners, Stanford events. Custom menus, family-style paella, a dedicated coordinator.
Plan your event →The Space & The Flavors
Trenchs Studio — the firm behind Spain's Michelin three-starred El Celler de Can Roca — designed our Palo Alto space with hand-made Spanish tiles, woven light fixtures imported from Barcelona, and a signature open kitchen.
What Our Guests Say
"We ordered the garlic shrimp, crispy artichoke, and beef Wellington, plus the trio for dessert. The food never disappoints. Everything was prepared to perfection. Service was impeccable."
"What a great opportunity to revisit our time in lovely Barcelona right here in Palo Alto. A lively location in the Town & Country mall with indoor and outdoor seating and a great selection of Catalan dishes."
"Food was outstanding. Service was excellent. Great vibes. Certainly one of the best restaurants around Palo Alto. Will definitely come again!"
"Sergio is a fun helpful waiter who not just served us well but was friendly and extra kind recommending great options. I'll definitely come back with my family."
"We come here every month for our team dinner. The tapas family-style format is perfect for groups — everyone shares, everyone tries everything. The paella for the table is always the highlight. Our new go-to for corporate dinners in Palo Alto."
"Celebrated my anniversary here — the staff helped us plan the whole evening. Jamón carved tableside, a paella for two, and the sommelier recommended a Rioja that was perfect. The whole night felt like we'd flown to Barcelona."
"The Taste of Barcelona menu is the way to go — 9 tapas and a dessert for $65, no minimum group size. We tried everything from the croquetas to the paella negra. Generous portions, real Spanish ingredients. This is the original and you can taste it."
"We bring all our visiting faculty here. The dining room is gorgeous — designed by the same team behind El Celler de Can Roca in Spain. The food matches the setting. It's become our place for impressing guests from out of town."
"We've tried every Spanish restaurant in Palo Alto and Telefèric is the one we keep coming back to. The paella negra is the best paella in the Bay Area — the socarrat alone is worth the trip. The portions are generous, the ingredients are clearly imported, and the bill never shocks you. Seven types of paella, all cooked to order. Nobody else in Palo Alto comes close."
"Our go-to date night in Palo Alto. They never rush you — we spent three hours sharing tapas, splitting a paella, working through the Spanish wine list, and nobody hinted we should leave. That Mediterranean pace is rare in Silicon Valley. The patio at Town & Country on a warm evening is as close to Barcelona as you'll get."
"Threw my wife's 50th birthday here with 14 guests. The private dining room near Stanford was perfect — the events team planned everything from the tapas menu to the wine pairing. Paella for the whole table, ibérico carved in front of everyone. Multiple guests said it was the best birthday dinner they'd attended in Palo Alto. Already booked our anniversary."
"My family is from Catalonia and I'm picky about Spanish food. Telefèric Barcelona is the real thing — the Padrosa family has been doing this for over 30 years. The ibérico is from Extremadura, the rice is bomba from Valencia. This is not a trendy imitation — it's the original Spanish restaurant in Palo Alto, and the quality is consistent every time."
Frequently Asked
Telefèric Barcelona is the original Spanish restaurant in Palo Alto, located at Town & Country Village at 855 El Camino Real, steps from Stanford University. Founded by the Padrosa family in Barcelona in 1992. Rated 4.5 stars from over 3,000 OpenTable diners and 4.4 stars from 2,000 Google reviews — the most-reviewed Spanish restaurant in Palo Alto. The menu features 7 types of paella, hand-carved ibérico de bellota, and over 200 Spanish wines. Private dining available.
The most popular dishes are the Patatas Bravas, Crab Croquetas, Tuna Tacos, and the Jamón Ibérico de Bellota sliced to order. For a main, the Paella Negra (squid ink with shrimp and calamari) and the Paella Mixta are the two most-ordered paellas. For the full experience, the Taste of Barcelona menu offers 9 signature tapas plus dessert for $65 per person — no group minimum required. Pair with a wine from the 200+ all-Spanish wine list.
Yes. Telefèric Barcelona Palo Alto is located at Town & Country Village, directly across El Camino Real from Stanford University. The restaurant offers a private dining room for groups, corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries, and Stanford-related celebrations. Custom menus with family-style tapas and paella for the table are available. Contact the events team at events@telefericbarcelona.com or call (657) 297-5664.
The Taste of Barcelona is a prix-fixe tasting menu priced at $65 per person. It includes 9 signature tapas and a dessert — a guided tour of the Telefèric Barcelona menu in one sitting. There is no group minimum — it is available for parties of any size, any day of the week. An optional drink add-on is available for $10 per person (includes sangria, house wine, or house beer).
Yes. Telefèric Barcelona Palo Alto offers takeout and delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Caviar, Postmates, and the restaurant's own online ordering system via Toast. Paella, tapas, and most menu items are available for pickup or delivery. The adjacent El Merkat Spanish Market also sells imported Spanish products including olive oils, Manchego, ibérico, and paella kits to cook at home.
Yes. Telefèric Barcelona was founded in 1992 in Sant Cugat del Vallès, near Barcelona, Spain, by the Padrosa family. The Palo Alto location opened in 2019 at Town & Country Village and was the first Spanish tapas restaurant in downtown Palo Alto. The interior was designed by Trenchs Studio, the same firm that designed Spain's Michelin three-starred El Celler de Can Roca. Telefèric Barcelona now operates 10 locations across Spain, California, and Arizona.
Steps from Stanford University, in the heart of Town & Country Village — one of Palo Alto's most established dining destinations. Outdoor patio, a full Spanish bar, an open kitchen, and El Merkat — our adjacent imported Spanish market.
Reserve Today
Telefèric Barcelona is the original Spanish restaurant in Palo Alto, located at Town & Country Village at 855 El Camino Real, steps from Stanford University. Founded by the Padrosa family in Barcelona in 1992, it serves 7 types of paella with bomba rice from Valencia and saffron from La Mancha, hand-carved jamón ibérico de bellota from Extremadura, and over 200 Spanish wines selected by Catalan sommeliers. Interior by Trenchs Studio, designers of Spain's Michelin three-starred El Celler de Can Roca. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Rated 4.5 stars from over 3,000 OpenTable diners. Private dining room available for groups, corporate events, birthdays, and celebrations. The Taste of Barcelona prix-fixe menu offers 9 tapas and a dessert for $65 per person with no group minimum. El Merkat Spanish Market sells imported olive oils, Manchego, and ibérico. Takeout and delivery available. Free parking at Town & Country Village. Reservations via OpenTable with instant confirmation.
50% off signature drinks. A complimentary tapa with every drink. Mon–Thu, 3–5 PM.
Half-price signature cocktails. A complimentary tapa with every drink. Monday through Thursday, 3 to 5 PM. This is how Barcelona does the afternoon — and now, so do we.
Three per person is the minimum. Four is the sweet spot. 18% service charge applies.
