This spot just checks all the boxes. Plain and simple. Delicious food and drinks priced perfectly. We had about 5 different plates (this place is tapas style) and it was all stellar. The branzino was insane, was not expecting the whole fish at the price point. Servers were nicer than the usual Santa Monica experience, which was great considering this place is right on Main Street. Cute place with a cozy yet elegant vibe. Recommend getting a reservation to secure your seating of choice because it is a pretty small place (last minute reservations are usually available). HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Manchego, please keep up the good work and don't ever change! *heart emoji*

Been wanting to try this for a while! Tapas restaurant in downtown SM. We started with the goat cheese and fig tostada which was to die for. So so so good. Then we got the pork belly which unfortunately wasn't our fav, the sauce was a bit too sweet and kinda off putting i think. the brussels were some of the best i've ever had, had mushrooms and bacon in it YUM. Lamb meatballs with red sauce and tzatziki were delicious. And then we ended with some grilled pulpo over potatoes that I was super excited for but the texture was a bit too chewy, may have been overdone. The menu is huge so I would definitely go back to try some more items!

I recently had dinner at Manchego, and it was an exceptional experience. This super cute spot is perfect for a date or a night out with friends. We indulged in their delicious sangria, patatas bravas, and croquettes, all of which were superb. The meat and cheese charcuterie plate was also delightful. The service was fantastic, and the ambiance was amazing, adding to the overall charm of the evening. We sat outside on a lovely breezy LA night, which made the experience even more delightful. Manchego is definitely a place I'd highly recommend for a memorable dining experience.

This is a cozy Spanish tapas spot in Santa Monica. Parking is mostly street parking and there was a good amount on a Saturday evening. Reservations are recommended even though you can find one the day of or at the last minute. We went around 5:30pm which is in time for happy hour, which ends at 6:30pm. We tried the sangria (both white and red wine variants) which are solid for $8. We also got the Gambas (spicy garlic shrimp), Pulpo Gallego (grilled Galician octopus), jamon wrapped dates with Spanish goat cheese, short rib with crispy polenta, braised beef empanadas, flan de yeye, and churros. The spicy garlic shrimp is excellent and should be a staple of what to order here - fresh and flavorful and the sauce is good not just for the shrimp but also for other dishes. The octopus is chewy and grilled nicely. It comes with potatoes, so it's actually a pretty substantial dish. The jamon wrapped dates are sweet and creamy, very rich and filling. Short rib is good, a bit dry for my liking but the sauce kind of makes it fine. The flan de yeye is on the sweeter side and subtly creamy. The churros are good with the cola cao Spanish chocolate sauce. Service here is good as water refills are present and food is delivered in a timely manner. Overall, this is a solid tapas spot, and the price is fair for a higher end restaurant.

A little pricey for what you get, but everything was really good. Small tapas dishes to share, that you get maybe 1-2 bites of each (between 2 people). Top it off with wine, and you've got a fantastic meal here. Great date spot or cozy, quiet, dark-ish spot to chat (we went as 2 gals)! Service was really attentive and professional

Great option for bottomless brunch, happy hour or date night in the Santa Monica / Venice area! Food was delicious - really enjoyed the stuffed dates, the branzino, the goat cheese toast, everything was so tasty. All food is tapas style - so it's a great place to go with a group of friends & get to try as many dishes as possible! Got the bottomless sangria & mimosas - which were all delicious as well. Service was so kind & attentive & catered to all of our needs, allergies, food preferences & otherwise! Ambiance allows for a casual atmosphere in a small restaurant on Main St., elegant but not over the top! Would absolutely come back another time to try more dishes & bring friends visiting the area.

First time here. I'm out of the house a lot right now because of a weird situation and I'm hitting some of the happy hours and I just happened to come to this place for the first time, it looked interesting. I asked to go to the back patio and it was quite a delightful surprise. There's a rain fall feature that's beautiful I felt instantly relaxed because of hearing the water and seeing the beauty of the lights on the water and the plants The red wine that I had was delicious and I had a simple salad that consisted of two different types of tomatoes and avocado, garlic and cucumber those are three of my favorite things and it had a cherry vinegar on it that was really nice with olive oil. I also decided to try the pork belly as it was also on the happy hour menu and I thought I would need a little bit of protein and fat along with the salad.. everything was great. The server that I had was very nice. It was a great experience to relax. Doing a stressful time I hope to come back here with friends they have a nice front patio on the street and a beautiful dining room inside