Fodor's Expert Review Aynaelda
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Carabanchel, Usera, and Latina
Dinner
Fodor's Choice
Textbook-perfect paella in...Latina? Madrid is a notoriously disappointing city when it comes to the rice dishes popular on the Mediterranean coast, but Aynaelda slam-dunks with its sizzling paellas flavored with heady aromatics and concentrated stock. Be sure to scrape up the socarrat, that swoon-worthy layer of crisp rice that sticks to the bottom of the pan. Avoid Sunday lunch as there's usually a waitlist.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Rice dishes up to Valencian standards
- Bright airy dining room
- Excellent croquettes
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
