Great service, and even better food. My family and I were staying at a hotel in the vicinity, and La 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! read more

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

La Bekada - Chicken n seafood paella - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

I would not consider this spot a steak house but the food was good for a reasonable price. The Burgers and the appetizers appeared more appealing than the Steak selections. Burger was delicious and so was the Tuna Tartar. Service was good to. read more

Terrible service. Sat down and about 15 minutes later we got a menu... another ten minutes later to order a drink and although we told the waiter we were ready to order food he ignored us. 10 minutes later my beer came but my wife's wine was missing we just got a glass and the waiter said he would be right back. Ten minutes later we ran out of patience and I went in and asked to pay for my beer so I could move on to another place; the waiter was not sure who I was... I clarified and he proceeded to insult me and say we had ordered a wine too. I pointed out that he had not delivered it and he said he was about too despite the fact that there was no wine anywhere in on this tray. He kept saying that this was a terrace and things take time and how this was not a Chinese restaurant. Avoid this place unless u have a lot of time and patience read more

The food here was fantastic! Don't be put off by the the surly bar man and the appearance of the bar itself. The restaurant part is very nice, with lots of screens for watching whatever football match is on. The steak I had was great! Very tender and delicious. My friends opted for the standard paella which was very tasty. The sangria is sweet and yummy and they also had a wide range of beers and some good red wines. read more

Okay for near airport but not spectacular. The heart of palm salad is very good. Paella was mediocre.

Nice tapas bar. Had a iberia plate with some lomo and bread, some glasses of rioja, all for 21EUR... Great. Waitress speaks english very well. read more

La Bekada - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

So, we came here for a quick bite to eat before going to the airport and it was great. For €13 we had a 3 course meal which include drinks. The food was exquisite try the spinach soup and the turkey slices. They make their own bread which is brought out hot from the oven! For dessert try the caramel flan pie! read more

Made a reservation on their website. When we got there, was told the kitchen was closed. That should maybe be updated.

Excellent paella! Staying near the airport and needed a place to eat. I went in blind, and was pleasantly surprised. Ordered the paella, and it was definitely done fresh and right. Lots of seafood; prawns, octopus, clams, mussels, lobster. Rice was not overcooked. One of the best meals I had in Spain. read more