La Taberna

You'll find yourself squeezed into Corpus Christi Hall on Earl Street with the kind of crowd that knows what they're doing—locals who've worked out that La Taberna does Spanish food properly. It's not trying to be Instagram-ready; it's just honest cooking that makes you want to order more. The menu shifts with what's good, so you'll spot regulars debating the merits of yesterday's croquetas versus today's offering. Everyone's talking at once, glasses are clinking, and you'll probably end up chatting to someone at the next table because that's just how it works in here.