L A Paella

LA Paella

Parking: The tiny one-way street is difficult to access--enter off San Vicente and Fifth Street and park at the meters, which are free after 6pm.

Know Before You Go: Order paella early, as it takes about 30 minutes to prepare. When making a meal from tapas alone, order two to three dishes per person.

La Paella Restaurant Review: Despite the sudden interest in Spanish cuisine, many tapas bars in SoCal feel like impressionistic interpretations by well-meaning New World entrepreneurs, rather than the genuine article. But La Paella, on an awkward stretch of San Vicente Boulevard, has the proper credentials. Owner Pasqual Franqueza, who hails from Valencia---where they know a thing or two about...

In Short
A cozy restaurant with lace curtains and imported knickknacks on the walls, friendly staff treat diners like house guests. Meals start with bread and garlic mayonnaise, followed...

A small two level mediterranean "home" look alike house serving typical dishes from Spain: Paellas(7), Tapas(30+) hot and cold, soups, salads, meat, fish and specialty dishes. Beer and wine

Everybody knows that Paella is a famous Spanish dish. And if you want to savor it at this restaurant, make sure you place the order immediately, as it takes at least half an hour to be cooked. In the meanwhile, you can enjoy your bread and mayo. Besides these, try the eclectic range of tapas (two or three plates may not seem enough) and wash them down with a mug of sangria. Warm interiors and a...