La Paella

"Hidden on what’s essentially a San Vicente service road, you could live in Beverly Grove for years and not know much about La Paella. It’s time to change that. This family-run Spanish spot looks like an old tavern with dark wooden chairs, tiled floors, and knick-knacks on the walls. Sangria flows freely in the evenings and big tables gather to eat through one of our favorite tapas menus in town. That said, it doesn’t take a trained detective to uncover the main event here: paella. The valenciana mixta has soft saffron-tinted rice, fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, and tender chicken and pork. Or go for the equally delicious marinera that swaps in calamari and king prawns." - brant cox, sylvio martins

"Hidden on what’s essentially a San Vicente service road, you could live in Beverly Grove for years and not know about La Paella. A night at this family-run Spanish restaurant is like drinking tempranillo in an old tavern in Madrid, and the tapas menu features homey dishes you won’t find at modern spots. Here's where to should focus your attention: mini skillets of sizzling baby eels, paprika-tinged callos madrileños (tripe and chickpea stew), and a buttery-soft octopus swimming in good olive oil. Despite the restaurant's name, the paella here is only decent and a touch wet for our liking, but we appreciate that the warm staff serves it tableside (A nice touch). " - sylvio martins, garrett snyder

"This family-run Spanish spot in Beverly Grove feels like you’ve walked into an old tavern in Madrid with dark wooden chairs, tiled floors, and old knick-knacks hanging on the walls. In other words, it’s the perfect place to settle in with a friend, a pitcher of sangria, and let your emotions flow freely. When your tears finally give way to hunger, don’t overthink it—order the paella. Try the valenciana mixta for soft saffron-tinted rice, fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, and some tender chicken and pork. Or go for the marinera that nixes the chicken and pork for calamari and king prawns. " - brant cox

"Look, the paella valenciana at this family-run restaurant in Beverly Grove is perfectly fine. It’s a little too soft and wet for our liking, but that never stops us from ordering it when we come here. A night at this tavern-like spot is one the best overall Spanish meals in LA, complete with warm staff that plates this risotto-like dish tableside. Order the paella as a centerpiece to a meal that ideally includes a bottle of tempranillo and plenty of tapas." - sylvio martins

"Hidden on what’s essentially a San Vicente service road, you could live in Beverly Grove for years and not know much about La Paella. This family-run Spanish restaurant feels like you’re drinking tempranillo in an old tavern in Madrid, and the tapas menu is full of homey dishes you won’t find at modern spots. This is where you should focus your attention: mini skillets of sizzling baby eels, paprika-tinged callos madrileños (tripe and chickpea stew), and buttery-soft octopus swimming in good olive oil. Regardless of this restaurant’s name, the paella here is just ok and a touch wet for our liking, but we appreciate that the warm staff serve it tableside (A nice touch).  " - Sylvio Martins