Last week was my third time coming to Pata Negra, and although I did enjoy some of the tapas, I felt that they were too expensive for what they were serving. In that case, I would recommend a person to go to Andinas, which is also in Down Town Portland. The portions at Andinas are a little bigger and the presentation is excellent. However if you are looking for Spanish tapas, then Pata Negra offers them. I would also recommend to the chefs at Pata Negra add more rice and saffron onto their paellas. After living in Spain for some time, I know that Paella will taste better with more saffron and rice added to it. The rice will absorb more flavors and juices from the seafood, meat spices, and saffron, and therefore not leaving water on the paellera. Now I do not consider myself an expert on Paella tasting. However I have surveyed 100 people during a gathering where I took some of Pata Negras paella, as well as I made my own, without telling them which one was which all 100 people agreed that the one I made was better, and the main reason was because Pata Negra lacked on saffron and Rice. So I hope this helps.
Pros: Some good Tapas
Cons: Really poorly made paella for Spanish Standards
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