Socarrat Paella Bar | NYC’s $45 Paella Power Move 🇪🇸🔥

When Restaurant Week meets 20-year-old paella legends, you get Socarrat’s $45 steal—unlimited saffron rice + crunchy socarrat crust. Here’s the unfiltered fork-first review: 🥘 Paella Play-by-Play 🖤 Arroz Negro (★★★★☆) • Squid ink depth = umami bomb (but shrimp were MIA). 🟡 Socarrat Paella (★★★☆☆) • Good crust, meh seafood = skip for squid ink. Hot Take: That "I’m chewing Spanish history" crust? Worth the $45 alone. 🍴 Tapas Truths 🐟 Tomate con Anchovinas (★★★★★) • Salty fish + tomato bread = addictive AF. 🍞 Antojitos (★★★☆☆) • Tomato-slathered toast = fine but forgettable. 🍮 Churros (★★★★★) • Crispy tubes + dippable chocolate = always yes. Pro Tip: Weekday lunch = zero wait (Chelsea location > Midtown). 💰 Why It’s a Deal ✅ $45 = 3 courses (portions = leftover-friendly). ⚠️ Skip the salad = literal grass. Q: Team Squid Ink or Team Classic? #NYCRestaurantWeek #PaellaLovers #SpanishEats