An enthusiastic THUMBS UP for La Tranquera. They were rather full on a Sunday afternoon, and yet…read morethey seated us anyway at a great table. The empanadas were amazing! I grew up eating my aunt's empanadas, and I thought I knew how empanadas should taste. As soon as La Tranquera's empanadas arrived at our table, I forgot every other empanada I have ever eaten. These delicious, light and airy pockets of perfection are the new standard for me. We had one of each flavor, and while they were all incredible, the carne criolla one was my favorite. We also had a delicious bowl of samorejo, a creamy, cold tomato soup with tiny pieces of jamon and delicate slices of hard boiled egg. First time for me, but I am a convert. Great food, friendly service, welcoming atmosphere. All in all, a wonderful experience.

We had empanadas half a dozen times during our trip in Spain, and La Tranquera had the best…read moreempanadas out of all the places we tried. The crust was perfect, flaky, but not too heavy or oily. The fillings were even better, so many different interesting flavors to try and seasoned just right. Whimsical was a favorite among us, savory with a hint of sweet and sour from the tomato. Oxtail was rich and tender. Good old ham and cheese was also a favorite for the kids. Moroccan chicken had a such unique blend of spices and a hint of sweet. Yes, I am still thinking about these empanadas.

Started with the grilled chorizo. Good flavor, but 1/3 of the center of the sausages were…read morecompletely raw. The truffle fries with parmesan had no truffle oil and the fries were dismally cooked and under seasoned. Grilled vegetables were just soaked in oil and unpleasant to eat. Our steaks were so tuff, it was a chore to cut through and even harder to chew. The wait staff was very friendly. Can't say I'm planning to go back anytime soon.

We had an excellent lunch here. The starter was an interesting mushroom soup, served at room…read moretemperature, with tiny pieces of strawberry floating on top. We started with a dish of artichokes served with romanescu sauce, and also had a roasted potato topped with herbs. Three of us shared a delicious aged Finnish steak -- but note that the cooking levels are lower than you might expect - we asked for medium rare and medium, and the steak came what I would have called rare and medium rare. Still, very tasty, with flecks of fleur de sel to bring out the flavor. Nafisa had the grilled Argentine ribeye, and Abe had nice small Argentine sausages called criollitos. Croquettes with ground beef and with sausage were also good

From the owner: Restaurante especializado en Fondue de carnes, quesos y chocolates…read more Así como en Carnes y quesos a la piedra. Exquisito Buey nacional y carnes argentinas. Cafetería especializada en Gofres y Crêpes caseros. Un lugar diferente, romántico que le cautivará.

It's a small, popular spot, so definitely put your name on the waitlist first and use the time to…read morewander around--it can easily be about an hour, but it's worth it once you're in. We went for the house red wine and a spread of tapas: wood-fired camembert, pimientos de Padrón, patatas bravas, grilled vegetables, croquettes, and cheesecake to finish. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. Complimentary bread and olives at the start, and a little sherry to end the meal--such a nice touch. Service was friendly and efficient throughout. A total must-visit if you're in the area and love good vegetarian tapas!

The food and service were wonderful. I had never had Iberian pork before, but if this is typical…read moreOMG is it good. It was so flavorful, and tender. The service was great, and they gave us each a shot of sweet sherry when we got the check.

Delicious place to eat and vibe after exploring the Cathedral and Alcazar. Argentinean spot with a…read morelot of choices of meats, tapas, beers, wines and more. Everything was cooked to perfection and Tina, our waiter, was the nicest and most attentive person! Definitely recommend this place. We had the picahna and the Lomo, we also did the croquettes and the Chorizo Criollo, and it was all amazing.

Nice place to get a drink and chill for the afternoon. Good wines, good smoothies good mixed drinks…read morefew good beers, including crab beer. Tapas a decent menu of starters and entrées as well. Food is pretty good, service is absolutely great.

Foodie destination-probably not but an experience that you shouldn't miss. How the owner Antonio…read morecan handle the place on his own is something to see. Although his English is about as good as my Spanish (which means only very basic words) he made himself understood while explaining various items on the menu and truly made the night something special. From helping us pick the right wine to suggesting his favorite things it was a pleasure "talking" to him the entire night. We had both Gazpachos, both delicious with the Almond one winning. The Garlic Shrimp as well as the Rabbit were both very good. How would I describe the meal - home cooking brought to a high level. (His wife Maria does all the cooking with the help of one other person) So with a bottle of wine the bill came to around $66 US. Make a point of visiting Antonio & his family.

This was hands-down the best dining experience we had during our 7-day trip in Spain. We were…read morefortunate to get a table around 3:15 p.m. without a reservation (We dropped in around 2:45 and Antonio asked us to come back in 30 minutes and he would have a table ready for us.) The experience was top-notch from beginning to end - this restaurant really does live up to the hype. We started with sangrias and a complimentary ham appetizer. After, we had a mixed cheese plate and the white almond gazpacho. The cheese plate had 3 types of cheese - all delicious. The white gazpacho is probably not for everyone, but it was unique - a bit like garlicky almond milk. For our main course, we had the rabbit and squid. While the rabbit was very good, the squid was absolutely amazing. We finished the meal with complimentary glasses of port. Antonio made us feel like we were in a private dining room - I would go back to Cordoba just to eat here again!