OUR SPACES
XUNTOS, “together” in Gallego, is a neighborhood Tapas Bar from Chef Sandra Cordero in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica. Our shareable plates include hand-cut Jamón Ibérico, a rotating selection of pintxos (fun finger foods), seasonal seafood & a wide-ranging menu of tapas inspired by the farmer’s market and the iconic dishes of Galicia, Catalunya & San Sebastian, prepared & eaten as in Spain: family style.
The wine list is a who’s who of the most exciting & thoughtful growers in Spain today, joined at the full bar with Spanish twists on classic cocktails, gin tonics, vermouths, sherries & cold cerveza on draft.
Occupying two storefronts of a 1926 building, our space includes separate bar & dining rooms along with two private mezzanines. We can host large parties & partial or full buyouts for every occasion: birthday celebrations, business dinners, cocktail receptions y mucho más!
Ask us about our full-service catering perfect for daily office orders, parties & special events of any size, which can be delivered, picked up or prepared off-site. Our catering menus have the best of XUNTOS plus classics from Chef Sandra’s Valley favorite, GASOLINA, with breakfast, lunch, tapas, paella, sangria & bar packages.
We can come to you!
PRIX FIX MENU
For parties of 8-14, we offer a prix fixe menu of pintxos & tapas to be shared by the table.
Food: $65pp or $90pp prix fixe menus
Deposit: $25pp that becomes non-refundable 7 days before reservation date.
LA ÁTICA
The private dining room mezzanine accommodates up to 16 people seated at one table or 20 people across three tables.
With wood paneling, antique fixtures & Spanish lace curtains, La Ática is a warm & welcoming space that feels like home (away from home).
EL SALON
The private bar mezzanine accommodates up to 26 people:
18 along an L-shaped red leather banquette & 8 at a second table.
El Salon has room to get up & dance (or mingle), with a view of the bar & Jamón carving action downstairs.
EL COMEDOR
A dining room buyout accommodates up to 42 people downstairs & 20 upstairs, or 70 reception-style.
LA BARRA
A bar buyout accommodates up to 16 people seated downstairs (bar, counter & high-top seating) & 26 upstairs, or 50 reception-style.
FULL RESTAURANT BUYOUT
Accommodates up to 90 people for a seated dinner. For a reception, the space accommodates up to 120 people at a time.
FAQ
Q: Do we have to commit to a set menu?
A: Yes, in order to provide a smooth & seamless service for our larger parties, we require commitment to a prix fixe menu that will be served family style. Our dishes are perfect for sharing, a Spanish pastime! You will have plenty to eat!
Q: What is a food & beverage minimum?
A: Food & beverage minimums are required for private dining. All food & drinks ordered count towards the minimum. If the minimum is not met, the balance will be charged as a room rental fee.
Q: How are beverage purchases handled for events?
A: Beverages are charged on consumption & may be ordered a la carte. We are more than happy to create custom wine selections, pairings, welcome cocktails, featured cocktails & toasts.
Q: Can I come for a site visit to check out the space?
A: Absolutely! Just let us know what day & time works best for you.
Q: Can I reserve a specific area of the restaurant?
A: Yes, for private dining & buyouts. With a prix fixe menu, we will do our best to accommodate your request but cannot guarantee any specific area of the restaurant.
Q: What if I have allergies or dietary restrictions?
A: We require that if there is specific food allergy concern or restriction that we must be notified upon confirming your event. Our kitchen staff takes every precaution and measure to prevent cross-contamination. Furthermore, when we are informed of special dietary needs or allergy concerns ahead of time we take additional precautions. However, given the family style of service, we cannot guarantee that there will be no cross-contamination of any allergens.
Q: Can I bring decorations?
A: Yes, decorations are allowed; however, please note no glitter or confetti is permitted. Please also keep in mind there will need to be room for the many pintxos & tapas to land on the table over the course of the meal.
Q: Can I bring my own dessert?
A: Yes, our dessert fee is $35 per cake & includes presentation & cutting a piece for each guest.
Q: Can I bring my own wine?
A: Yes, corkage is $35 per 750ml bottle & will count towards the food & beverage minimum.
Q: How is my final bill presented?
A: Your final bill will be presented at the end of your event after all food & beverage has been added. Your deposit will be applied to your final bill.
Q: What is the gratuity, health & tax for events?
A: We add a 20% gratuity. We recognize every hourly employee as part of the guest’s experience, and 100% of the gratuity will be distributed among them. At the client’s discretion, any extra tip or gratuity will be distributed to our hourly teams in the same way. We add a 3% health charge to help offer healthcare to our team. Tax is 10.25%.
Q: How long will I have the event space?
A: You will have 3 hours to enjoy the space. You may be billed for additional staff hours if your event does not adhere to the agreed upon timeline.
Q: Do you offer parking?
A: Validated parking is available across the street at 501 Santa Monica Blvd (Enter on 5th St.): $7 for 3 hours.
Q: What is the volume level? Can I play my own music?
A: We provide streamed music via a tablet. We are able to adjust the volume of the speakers in the mezzanines, as well as to turn them off. The mezzanines are open to the sound of music playing from, as well as the ambient volume of guests in, the room below. Full buyouts may create their own playlists. We are also DJ-ready.
Q: Can I see your prix fixe menu?
A: We work with seasonal ingredients, therefore we make many changes regularly. To see our latest prix fixe menu please contact our events manager, McKinzie Bridges, mckinzie@barxuntos.com