We found this place that was close to our hotel and not far from the airport. The complimentary…read morechorizo that they brought out was delicious. I loved it. They also brought hot stones out that you could continue to cook your steak on. I can imagine this is traditional, but it was our first experience with this and we really enjoyed it. Everything as quite fresh and the service was better than other restaurants in Madrid. I ordered the cod in tomato sauce. The sauce was on the sweeter side, but very very good nonetheless. It was a hearty portion and I only finished about half of it. We loved this meal and this experience. Highly recommend

Great restaurant close to the airport. Was staying at a hotel 2 minutes away and I had a late…read morearrival so I decided to find something close by just to get out. First of all the place is stunning, old school Spanish decor but beautiful nonetheless. I wasn't really hungry but the pictures on google looked too good to pass up. Upon sitting down I was presented with a few plates of tapas, some almonds, potato chips and sausages. Of course it's a steakhouse but I went for the tuna loin with plum sauce. Divine. It also came with a large plate of fries. At the end of the meal I was given a bottle of Pedro Ximenez and some Toblerone. Would actually come back to Madrid just for that meal. Loved the service as well, I couldn't even pour myself a glass of water without someone rushing over to handle it for me. Really impeccable from start to finish.

we took a short walk here after touring the palace and after 12 days of meals with fish or a…read morepaellia we were looking for beef. This little family owned Argentinian restaurant for the bill. We were warmly greeted by the chef owners wife and promptly seated and well cared for throughout. Wonderful white sangria with out empanada followed by a creative salad with goad cheese, fresh greens, strawberry's and walnuts. The rib streak was small as all are in Europe, but tasty. We had a glass of an excellent Malbec with the beef. We highly recommend the local immersion here!

Quite a good representative of the traditional "asador" (rosters) tradition in Spain. Impressive…read moreinterior reproducing a Basque vernacular farm house. With impressive aged steak meet, and fish (super fresh and so well cocked ). All impeccably refined and tasty. The service, quite old school without being solemn, could not be more friendly and caring. Nice and super-professional. Fast and resourceful waiters. If you want yo experience what an asador is like; this is a place not to missed. Only weak point is that everything seems to be a bit not-updated. Not necessarily a bad thing, but I only feel it is not a place I would go regularly.

Llegamos a este restaurante impulsados por todas las recomendaciones tanto de YouTube como de…read moreamigos. La verdad no está mal si comparas calidad - precio. Para dos personas te incluye la mesa buffet, carne (all you can eat) no top of the line, una botella de vino, dos empanadas, café y postre para dos personas por un poco menos de 70 euros en fin de semana pienso que es OK. Ahhh.... Pero el flan espectacular lo que quizás le falte en carne les sobra en el flan. Muy bueno!!!!!!!

On our 2nd to last night on Madrid, we found ourselves at the Knife. Why did we wait so long???…read more Everything about the place was wonderful. We arrived early (8:30) and had the place mostly to ourselves. The cold bar is delicious, with lots of choices of salads, fruits, olives, all kinds of good stuff. But don't fill up there (unless you're a vegetarian) because MEAT is the word here! (OK, actually, it's carne, but you get the idea.) Everything we had from the chefs was delicious. Black sausage, Argentinian sausage, steak, chicken wrapped in bacon, even the grilled veggies were amazing. The prix fix is very reasonable. My only complaint was that we didn't know we could order tinto verano instead of bottled wine. That would have been better (the wine was good, but it was hot, and we could have used something lighter.) But I won't take points for that. All told, the Knife was perfect! 5 smokey grilled stars!

I had to make sure that La Vaca Argentina is now just La Vaca. I think they had a renovation and…read moremade the place look a lot more airy and woody. Went there for late (11 is late?) night drinks with friends, ordered the usual gin and tonic (bombay) and there were no free chips and or olives, but hey this wasnt your regular bar (I guess?). Price wise for a medio gin tonic, well, okay but I think I'll just order the big one instead next time. The stars are more for the service and ambiance for a chill night out, nothing too loud or crowded. I still want to come to try the supposedly famous argentinian steak, but...is it still argentinian? Veremos.

Great service, and even better food. My family and I were staying at a hotel in the vicinity, and…read moreLa Bekada stood out among the options nearby. Although we were ushered to the corner of an empty dining room, I could tell the diner's atmosphere was sophisticated but laid-back. Our server was pleasant, patient, and eager to flex his English skills. To whet our appetites, we began with an off-menu salad (waiter recommended) that came with a lump of mouth-watering smoked goat cheese and a some type of crunchy worm-like fish. Looked a little strange, but tasted quite good. We then moved on to shrimp, chicken, and beef croquettes (little fritters), which were playfully arranged on the branches of a miniature tree constructed from coiled wire. The outsides were thin and crispy, with gooey centers infused with notes of rosemary. For our main courses, we ordered two paella platters: one Mixta and one Negra. Now that's more like it. THIS-- generous helpings of colorful cooked rice bursting with meaty toppings and rich flavors-- is exactly how I envisioned the renowned Spanish staple. The Paella Mixta was buttery and smooth, with a combination of shrimp and chicken. The rice was actually the best part and paired nicely with the lemon. The star of the meal, however, was the Paella Negra, white rice doused with squid ink and cooked in a seafood broth with assorted sea critters. As a rabid seafood-lover, this pitch-black preparation blew me away with its savory taste and perfectly cooked calamari and shell-on prawns. This place has gotten mixed reviews elsewhere on the internet, but I have nothing but positive things to say about our experience. Dare I say it might have been the best or second best meal we had during our stay in Spain!

Able to accommodate us gringos on a late Sunday night close to airport. Paella was large in size,…read morebut tasty. Good option for this part of town. Sangria in liters only, very sweet but still refreshing.

I went there with a lot of effort on a Wednesday evening. They were closed. Website needs updatedread more

Surprisingly this restaurant has no reviews because from what I can tell from visiting on a Tuesday…read morenight it is quite popular. The beautiful courtyard seating is perfect for a an evening meal. It was only eclipsed by the food and excellent service. The only drawback might be the proximity to the airport but you won't care when you try the calamari!