Granada - Hawthorne

If I had to rate this place, I would give it only one star, and that’s for the good service. As for the food? Oh no! It was terrible—lacking in flavor, aroma, freshness, and herbs. Spain would be ashamed to know that this is what you're calling Spanish food!

The paella itself was decent, but not exceptional. It was a bit on the soggy side and the flavor was lacking, although there was a generous amount of seafood included. They were also punctual, and I received my food right when I arrived. I would consider returning, but I would opt for a different dish and maybe a smaller portion of the paella to share.

Having dined at numerous Spanish restaurants, I'm familiar with the usual dishes like Paella, Mariscada, and shrimp in garlic. However, what sets this place apart is the unique preparation and quality of ingredients that elevate their dishes. Everything we tried here was far superior in flavor compared to other Spanish eateries. The green sauce that accompanied my wife's Mariscada was so delicious that I could have enjoyed it as a soup on its own—I couldn't stop dipping my bread into it! As for the snails we ordered as an appetizer, they were tender and wonderfully garlicky, with just the right balance of flavor. My broiled seafood combo came with its own sauce that was equally delightful. The calamari was perfectly cooked and tasted fantastic as well. The portion sizes were generous and satisfying. Overall, this place is a definite winner in my book. I even did a little happy dance in the parking lot when my wife wasn’t watching—though I must admit, I'm not the best dancer! Will we return? Absolutely, without a doubt!

This is the worst paella I have ever eaten in my life. Bad, very bad. Dry, it didn't taste like anything, it had no color, it had almost no shellfish. It was a yellow rice with some clams. La peor paella que yo haya comido. Si es que se le puede llamar paella. Porque no a eso sabía. Ellos mezclan arroz amarillo con algunos cosas que no son mariscos. No recomiendo comer paella en ese restaurante. Muy mala.

We ordered the paella for takeout for easter dinner. The menu said each tray would feed 2 people, and there was plenty!! During this crazy pandemic, we were happy to support a local restaurant and we were not disappointed! Food was steaming when we brought it home and the seafood tasted extremely fresh. Highly recommend for dine in and takeout as well!