Boqueria has five locations in the city and it is, by far, my favorite Spanish restaurant in the city. It was inspired by Barcelona’s tapas and beer bars – the chef’s family is from Barcelona. They have a very interesting variety of tapas – vegetarian, with meat, with seafood, including paella and barbecue. Tapas start at $8. My choices there are usually the Pan con Tomate – grilled bread with tomato, garlic and olive oil, Patatas Bravas – crispy potatoes with spicy sauce and garlic-based sauce; Croquetas Cremosas – Creamy croquettes; three each of mushroom and Serrano ham; and finally the Escalivada, fire-roasted eggplant, red pepper, onion, labne yogurt, fresh herbs, and olive oil, served with flatbread. Everything is so yummy!