L’Española is a gateway to Spanish culture and cuisine through its mix of products that span food, drink, and lifestyle. The shop evokes the charm of traditional Spanish markets, with shelves stocked with authentic Spanish imports: jamón serrano, Iberico, and acorn-fed hams (staff can answer all your ham questions), chorizo, paella kits—complete with gas grills and pans big enough for balcony cooking—olives, cheeses, olive oils, jams, and pottery. They also carry maté, with leaves, gourds, and silver straws for caffeine lovers, plus two walls of summer-invoking espadrilles. Spanish- and South American–language books round out the offerings.

Then there's the hot food counter with ready-to-eat and made-to-order dishes. Daily offerings include freshly made paellas, empanadas, croquettes, and a variety of tapas, all crafted with authentic ingredients.