Paella Restaurant · Sant Pere-Santa Caterina i la Ribera · 557 tips and reviews
Epicurious: Almost 200 years old, this Spanish staple deserves its longevity and stellar reputation. The paella is transcendent, but plan a late dinner - only tourists eat early, and only tourists wait in line.
Tapas Restaurant · L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample · 245 tips and reviews
Dens: Best tapas I've ever had. Try to grab the corner seat at the bar and be sure to order: steak tartar, tuna chunks, langoustines, jamon, almejas del carrillo, razor clams & the steak w/ olive oil.