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Came back after 7 years- still delicious! I'm so happy it wasn't a one hit wonder! I'm in town for…read morea convention and wanted good food! I came with one of my besties from Gibraltar and both of us were wowed! We ordered the moussaka (of course) the prawns in garlic/oil, and the round sirloin with chips. The sirloin was tender and full of flavor. The prawns were so good...especially with the bread too dip in the garlic oil!! Yummmmmm!!!! The moussaka was phenomenal!!! Good prices, great service...I LOVE IT HERE!

Food (5/5): Fantastic place. My twin wanted seafood paella and I didn't so this place had…read moreindividual portions and stayed open late! I ordered the "pan fried" eggplant which ended being a large platter of tempura fried eggplant. Good! Service (4/5): Slow and a bit hard to get service but it's Madrid. Life is a bit slower paced. Ambiance (4/5): Cute crowded little place. Full of US tourists but cute.

We were visiting the valley of the fallen, and needed some lunch. The cafe at the valley is so…read moreoverpriced and filthy, and we found this place about a 3 mile drive away. This place is about 8 mins walk from El Escorial Monastery. It is definitely a hidden gem of the neighborhood. For 10 Euros, you can have a two course meal and desert + wine/beer/water till 4pm. The food is so fresh and homey. There is a little terrace in front, and you can appreciate the charm of a small quaint town. Everyone seem to know each other. Food selection gets smaller as the day go, because they just prepare enough fresh food for the day. So go earlier. The server is so friendly, but he speaks little (to no) English. Menu is on the board, use your google translate and you will be just fine:) Please go and support this neighborhood joint!

Wow. We are so happy we found El Olivo on our way to Escorial. The food was delicious, location is…read moreperfect, but maybe the best part is the amazing service. If you are visiting Escorial or the Valle de los Caídos, stop at Olivo for lunch.

We came three times for dinner and were not disappointed. Food was excellent. We couldn't find a…read moreposted menu so we can't remember all the names of the dishes to recommend. We had the tomatoes alinado (tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, EEO) and parillada campesina (hot plate with mixed meats and fries) were excellent.

My hubby and I had lunch here. The main restaurant was full so we were whisked to the building in…read morethe back area. This area with white linen table cloths seems more private with limited seating. It felt very exclusive. We ordered their traditionally prepared cuchinillo, grilled vege platter, tiramisu with toffee, coffee ice cream with amaretto jelly and the traditional layered cake with vanilla cream and ice cream, capuccino and a glass of red wine. The service was impeccably attentive. When it was time to cut the roast pig, the owner, Jose Maria appeared. We were gathered around to watch him deftly cut the pig with a plate into several servings. The cuchinillo was perfectly seasoned. The skin was thin and crispy and the flesh was moist and melt in your mouth tender. Everything we ordered was delicious! Later on, Jose Maria came to our table for a short chat and to indulge us with a few picture with him. This was a really special experience.

What an experience! This is the most Spanish feeling restaurant I've been to surprisingly enough…read moregiven the ambience. The tradition of the cochinillo holds strong, cutting with the plates. The lamb looked amazing too. We enjoyed our cochinillo - the skin an amazing crunch in flavorful broth and delicious fries we ordered it with. Our waiter was friendly and funny as well as informative.

I had a just okay experience. I ordered a soup and the fried eggplant with honey. I received the…read morewrong soup, and it was a bit bland. The eggplant had no honey. I was never offered water or a second drink, and after the salty eggplant I was so thirsty. Service was pretty typical for Madrid. There are so many restaurant options in the area, I probably would not return to this one. Nothing terrible, but also nothing special.

Excellent seafood at very reasonable prices. Javier was an outstanding waiter. We ordered way too…read moremuch food thinking that the plates would be small. We had the Ensalada Cazorla, Fritura de la casa (mixed fried shellfish and small fish), Ensalada marinera, and Revuelto de trigueros, setas, and gambas. We also enjoyed vino tinto and café descafeinado. The restaurant opened at 8:30. Luckily we arrived by 8:45 as it was packed by 9AM.