"Driving down San Vicente near the Beverly Center can be a stressful experience involving last-minute lane changes and very confusing street signs. But if you manage to find this cozy, old-school Spanish spot sandwiched between a credit union and a sushi restaurant, prepare for a lovely time warp. La Paella serves one of the largest tapas menus we’ve come across that includes favorites like a silky tortilla española and callos a la madrileña, a rich garbanzo bean and tripe stew that warms you up for a pour of vino tinto. You can split an order of paella, plus get some wine and a tapa or two, and be out of the door for roughly $50 each." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder