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Want to try a real paella?

Andrea from Madrid

"Although it’s a Galician restaurant, they do an excellent paella mixta (chicken and seafood) and arroz negro, flavoured and coloured with squid ink."

You’re in Spain so where’s the paella? I am sorry to disappoint you but paella is from Valencia and not endemic to the whole peninsula. Honestly, a good one is pretty elusive in Madrid. If you don’t know where to look, you’re probably going to end up settling for something that makes you question what all the fuss was about…

Never fear, paella worth eating can be found at Restaurante Los Angeles in the popular La Latina neighbourhood. Although it’s a Galician restaurant, they do an excellent paella mixta (chicken and seafood) and arroz negro, which is flavoured and coloured with squid ink. They also do arroz caldoso, a bit like risotto. The lobster one is divine! These are for a minimum of 2 people, but the size is extremely generous and could satisfy 3 I think.

Go with a group and share everything - start with some fried potatoes with a delicious cabrales blue cheese sauce. And don’t make too many plans for later; you’re going to need some time to digest!

Booking strongly recommended - it’s quite small.

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Madrid Spotter Andrea

About Me I am a teacher and examiner who made a home in Madrid many years ago. I love live music, art, books, travel, food and dancing and am well served for all my interests in Madrid. I live on a special plane where I exist as an eternal tourist (check out Alain de Botton’s book The Art of Travel) who maintains a sense of wonder in a familiar place. I love showing people round my favourite spots in Madrid but am never happier than when I am discovering new gems. Why Madrid Madrid seduced me when I first visited, with its untamed and unapologetic Spanishness. We came ...

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