text: It is hard to find good authentic Spanish food outside Spain It is just not prevalent outside the largest cities with some sort of expat Spanish populationnnFor those who have traveled to Spain tapasstyle dining in the US is frustrating because something gets lost in translation with the taste and presentation Not to mention that it is more expensive herennJulian Serrano is not for the budget conscious It is a celebritychef restaurant in a glitzy Vegas casinonBut the food is good authentic and has several options for all palates I have been to Jaleo Jose Andres restaurant in DC and this is on parnnHad the Paella Valenciana and a couple of tapas Croquetas de pollo and pimientos de pardon Peppers were hotter than what you would normally get and the croquettes were delightful Paella was on point as well from the rice to the saffron on down to the pannnGood selection of Spanish wines too Nice spot just off the lobby in the Aria for some prime people watching