Telefèric Barcelona Palo Alto - Palo Alto, California

M P.

It's already a very famous place, but I only visited it today. I had the chance to come last year, but I postponed it because I was traveling to Spain, and finally got to go. I liked the slightly modern yet cozy atmosphere, and the food was delicious. Especially the ink paella was definitely the best. If there was a downside, it was that the clams weren't fully cooked. I ordered octopus together, but it didn't come out, so I inquired and they brought it right away, but I was very impressed to see them exclude it from the cost, saying it was their mistake. I'm thinking of trying a different menu next time!
I highly recommend you visit at least once.

KSGuardia

The service and the food was absolutely fantastic. I'm a paella lover and the Paella Mixta with Socarrat was amazing. One of the best we have tasted in California. The shrimps were super fresh and tasty. The servers were extremely attentive. One of the best things I liked was that all of them were bilingual and very kindly spoke to us in Spanish and although they were extremely busy they were always smiling! The place was packed since we visited on a Saturday night and the vibe was vibrant.

Tait L.

I love this place! Been here both of my last work trips out here and it’s so good I’ll be back next t time too. Cocktails are delicious, the bartenders are lots of fun to talk to and they know a lot. The food is really something special!

* Spanish Albondigas- well made meatballs w Manchego and ham carbonara - delicious
* Tuna Tacos - special - perfect shell with fresh avocado and plenty of tuna make these bites shine
* Grilled Salmon - what a simple description for an amazingly well executed dish! The salmon is perfectly cooked (may look rare to some of y’all but trust me, it’s perfect) with a golden crust from well executed searing served on a bed of whipped cauliflower then topped with crisp Iberian ham (think bacon, but better) and snap peas. This dish is splendid and I’ve had it on both visits

Also, great ambiance with a bustle, nice “uniforms”, structured levels - really fun place and there is a small front patio

Go give Teleferic Barcelona a try - bring a friend as it’s more fun to share dishes!

Vero M.

Good food, EXCELLENT service! Their dishes are just fantastic! Their Pink bubly sangria is just perfect! Their tapas selection is fantastic! Their tuna tacos, patatas bravas, Shrimp and Octopus are just a few examples of their delicious selection. Nacho is the chef at this location and he shines bright in excellence with his dishes. Their service is also the best! The Teleferic in Palo Alto captures the essence of what an "excellent restaurant" means.

Vanessa C.

Order the paella first thing! It takes at least 15 minutes to cook. This was a solid spot in a cool plaza. It took a long time to turn into the plaza, as if there was only one entrance.

Paella Mixta ($46) - Not bad overall. I liked how soft the octopus was. Enough to feed 2-3 people!

Warning: Mandatory 20% service charge on all bills.

Kate X.

We came here on a Tuesday night around 6:30pm without a reservation, but fortunately we were able to get a seat at the bar within 45 minutes. The food and drinks arrived very quickly after we ordered.
- Virgin the tourist: this was sweet and tropical, I couldn't really taste the lychee juice though
- Carajillo: this was like an espresso martini, luckily the caffeine content wasn't too much
- Paella mixta: the pork belly was super tender and the shrimp was plump. The rice was ok in terms of flavor, and some were stuck at the bottom of the pan and hard to scoop up.
- Pulpo: This was really good. The truffle oil made it even more delicious
- Wagyu empanada: This looked very aesthetic with a leaf shaped potato chip on top, the flavor was ok though

Overall the restaurant was nice, though I was slightly disappointed by its paella. Maybe my standards are a little skewed since my baseline for paella are ones that I've had in Barcelona. I would come back here to give it another try though.

Cai

The paella is the star of this restaurant! The seafood and squid ink ones are the best (don’t recommend the limited menu steak one). Pro tip: ask for crispy bottom!

My favorite tapas is the potatoes. The squid and croquettes are alright. The sangria is also really pretty but the taste can differ depending on the bartender (stronger alcohol vs lighter). Honestly one of the top Spanish restaurants I’ve had!

Kenzie W.

Not going to burry the lead here…. I wasn’t blown away. The best part of the meal was the Brussels sprouts. Everything else left me wanting more and kind of was lack luster. It was a good experience with service though. Some of the best service I have had dining in a while. But the food was mediocre. We ordered the papa Fritas, the croquettes, and waygu empanadas, and Brussels sprouts as appetizers. They came out as they were ready so hot and not all at once. None of them tasted bad by any means. I just can’t tell you they were memorable. For our main entree we ordered paella. We got the prawn, octopus, pork, and chicken one. This was a let down. We asked for it the crispy way and it wasn’t super crispy. But the worst part was the chicken. It was so dry.
I don’t think you will go and have a bad time here. It’s food. It’s Spanish. It’s different. I personally wouldn’t go back though.