El Lugar, which means "the place" in Spanish, brings a cosmopolitan and modern feel to Bangkok's tapas dining scene. The fashionable restaurant is brightly lit, with a large communal open dining space, and an inviting decor. This contemporary tapas bar serves up first class dishes, such as carpaccio de res (shavings of beef with Parmesan cheese, tomato, and arugula pesto sauce), tapas of smoked salmon and candied lemon, and even churros (Spanish donuts with lemon sorbet) for your sweet tooth. The paella here comes in tapas style, meaning you don't have to get a whole pan for 3-4 people, the mixta version with fresh seafood is tops. There are even signature cocktails at the bar, another reason why stylish El Lugar is making a name for itself in the Bangkok tapas world.