Note: the original review at the bottom had somehow been transferred to the Andele location on Diagonal. It doesn't make sense there, as I'm specifically describing the setting here.
Update from today's visit:
I'm never coming here again! It's overpriced and just not that good. I asked for some hot sauce to go with my order - they brought a dish of chipotle salsa and neglected to tell me it was gonna be 2 Euros. The nachos my mom had which were to come with refried beans barely had a smearing of them under all the chips. If you're really desperate for Mexi food, it might be ok. But really - it's not. I had the carnitas, which were ok - but for the price of 7.40 + 2 for the salsa - No way.
Original review:
Now that I've learned how to order Mexican food in Spain, I don't suffer from as much disappointment as before.
This location of Andele (it is a chain) has a sizable covered patio which faces onto the walkway that affords a decent amount of people watching. It's just upstairs from the DiR Diagonal & the Cinemas, and downstairs from the fancy Nuba Lounge - so depending on the time, you'll get an interesting mix of athletic types, teens, couples on dates... and people from the neighborhood.
As for the food:
I ordered the "al pastor" plate, which came with black beans & guacamole; and an order of pico de gallo on the side. It was pretty good. though the al pastor was a bit on the oily/greasy side.
I learned to stop trying to order anything with tortillas, because I've come to learn that the best tortillas in Spain will never come close to the mediocre ones in Los Angeles.
You can also buy Cholula there... and chile de arbol... these two things make having an Andele nearby totally worthwhile. read more