"Finding the perfect paella is never easy, even if we have a lot of authentic Spanish restaurants in the metro. What is harder though, is the effort exerted to the creation of the paella. Paella doesn't just require any ordinary rice, it has to be high grade. Paella also uses a lot of broth, and not just one kind. Furthermore, if there is seafood involved, a lot of squid ink and fresh ingredients need to be cooked. Another ingredient to buy is the expensive saffron (the more authentic, the more expensive).

Fortunately, you don't have to cook your own paella all the time. Instead, you can try out Paella Margarita."

“Check out black paella from Margarita's. The only thing worth waking up early on a Saturday for.”

“While every one else loves lining up for the inihaw or the barbecue, I like buying Margarita’s paella and bacalao at the Salcedo Market...The thing is, I’m not even a huge fan of paella. It wouldn’t make my list of comfort food or cravings at all, but I’ve really been in the mood for this particular combo for the past 2 months.”

“I go to Salcedo market only to buy Margarita’s black paella…it’s sooooo good...I met Margarita a couple of times and she is really hilarious! Love how she “pressure” sells her paella, although she does not have to…one bite of it and you’re hooked!”

“The Paella Negra was my favorite of all. It was actually referred to me by one of my workmates as a must-try in Salcedo Market and…good thing I tried [it]..”