10 Houston Restaurants Doing Paella Justice

Seek out this traditionally Spanish rice dish at restaurants like Barcelona Wine Bar, Da Gama, and BCN Taste & Tradition

Certain dishes truly lend themselves to a restaurant experience, and unless you have an elaborate open-fire cooking setup like chef Francis Mallmann in your home, paella is one of them. The rice and protein-packed dish originating in Spain is known to serve as a full meal on its own. Traditionally prepared over a live fire in specialized pans, chefs often mix in seafood, meat, and veggies into the saffron-tinted rice, leaving a sumptuous char and delightful crackling crisp on the bottom that can be scraped up and mixed in with a spoon for added flavor.

Known to draw in crowds, a dish like this is often best when shared and prepared by a pro. Fortunately, Houston has plenty of spots pulling off paella at the highest level. Light up your night out with pans of paella at these Houston restaurants.

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