La Marcha Tapas Bar

"All of Spain’s classic tapas can be found at this lively restaurant on San Pablo Avenue, from patatas bravas to cheese-stuffed croquetas. The paellas are the showstoppers, however, particularly the arroz negro which includes squid ink, clams, and fennel sausage, and is topped with oyster aioli and smoked trout roe. Newly opened sister spot, Mile Limit, is a wine bar and bottle shop located just a few doors down if you’re looking to bring a bottle home or continue the vibes." - Dianne de Guzman

"This Spanish delight from the team behind acclaimed caterer Ñora Cocina Española does double duty as a mecca for both tapas and paella, offered in varieties from the traditional mixta (prawns, chicken, chorizo, garlic, peppers) to the inventive “tres cerditos” (three little pigs) featuring pork chorizo, shoulder and belly. The classic tapas are also out in full force—from grilled head-on garlic shrimp and salt cod croquettes with nutty romesco, to tortilla Española.Located on busy San Pablo Avenue, the lively space offers enticements for groups of all sizes: foursomes can make the most of the sizable paellas, while a duo of happy hours offer discounts on wine at the L-shaped bar and a selection of free tapas, perfect for solo diners or couples." - Michelin Inspector

"The West Berkeley tapas restaurant is open for takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery during dinner hours, 4–8 p.m., with a daily updated menu and . Call 510-647-9525. Delivery is through DoorDash." - Luke Tsai

"Chef/owners Sergio Monleón and Emily Sarlatte, who made their name cooking large-format paellas at events and festivals, opened La Marcha in Berkeley in 2015. Named for the Spanish late-night tradition of “the march,” a bar and food crawl, their evening happy hour can’t be beat — it’s 4 to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight. Come in for sherry tasting flights, sangria, and obviously that paella of theirs, which they make in seven varieties including the popular arroz negro with squid ink." - Caleb Pershan

"There’s a $75 per person, six-course prix fixe dinner at Berkeley tapas bar La Marcha, held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with plenty of Dungeness crab croquetas and lamb tartare to go around. Call (510) 647-9525 for reservations." - Janelle Bitker