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.

Very traditional tasty Spanish fine dining meal for 19 Euros. The service was excellent and the…read morefood quality was high. I liked the presentation and taste of all of the dishes. We had the egg tuna, potato salad, fried fish, steak, layered cake and cheesecake dishes. It all came out as expected and delicious. I especially liked the ice cold Mahou beers. You will be happy if you come here. The facility is very friendly and inviting and there is a nice buzz of people which lets you know this is a good place to be.