This is a restaurant review for a place I never got to pop into by a friend, Rebecca, who is currently living in Madrid!

Rebecca and her husband John are teaching in Spain, living in Madrid.
John has a YouTube channel he’s posted on about their stay. You can visit it here.
Besitos, Miranda

 

“Good restaurants in Madrid tend to be super expensive or not varied enough for me to go more than once.

I’m not a huge fan of Spanish food, and it can be difficult to find a good place that hasn’t been heavily influenced by Spanish taste. This restaurant is the exception. The food is homemade, super fresh, authentic Argentinian (without changing the dishes to suit Spanish taste) and very affordable. It’s great for lunch as well as dinner (the kitchen opens for dinner at 8:30pm!!)

We always start with an order of the “Duo de empanadas” that have mozzarella, gorgonzola, pears and dates in them. It may sound weird, but they are absolutely incredible, and have the most wonderful flaky crust ever. We haven’t been able to find any in Madrid that even come close to the ones here.

I almost always order the “milanesa napolitana,” a thin steak with a slightly crunchy breading that has just bit of tomato sauce on the inside and melted cheese on top.
They let me substitute sweet potato fries for the regular ones– and they are absolutely perfect. I could eat only those and be happy. The portion size is big enough for my Texas appetite, which is saying something.

My husband usually orders the fish and chips, which is also a great portion size and comes with a super fresh-tasting creamy tarter sauce. We’ve heard they have the most amazing cheesecake, but they’re always sold out when we go, so we haven’t been able to try it yet! The restaurant itself is adorable. Big windows line one side, adding to the feel of a cozy cottage with decorations, pictures, dishes that probably belonged to the owner’s grandmother,

candles, and ornate light fixtures that make for a relaxing place to have a romantic dinner or have a laugh with a group of friends. I definitely recommend visiting this restaurant, but be sure to call beforehand to make a reservation–it is very unlikely to find a table without one!”

 

– Rebecca Ramos