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.

After touring the castle in Manzanares El Real we stopped here for lunch picking randomly among the…read moreplaces near the town square. Menu was quite large, but there weren't too many choices for a lunch, so we all ended up ordering a bit more than we wanted. Service was friendly and helpful, but not always prompt. They were very busy with the lunch rush, and reaching a server could take a while. Food quality was very mixed. The croquets were terrible and the steak mediocre, but the meatballs were good. I had the Chistorria (small sausages) which seemed of good quality but weren't to my taste. Next time, I would try another place. Not great.

An outstanding dining experience from start to finish! The staff made us feel welcome from the…read moremoment we walked in, providing friendly, attentive, and professional service throughout the meal. Every dish was beautifully presented, full of flavor, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. The portions were generous, and everything tasted fresh and homemade. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it the perfect place for a family dinner, a meal with friends, or a special occasion. The value for money is excellent, and it's easy to see why this restaurant has such a great reputation. I highly recommend Restaurante El Sur to anyone looking for delicious food, exceptional service, and a memorable dining experience. We will definitely be back!

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!

Have been to this branch before on a previous visit to Madrid. Always good if having lamb. It is a…read moremust try restaurant and you will love it like me or maybe not so much as per my English guests. One of them had pork which unfortunately was dry and over cooked. Personally I only go for the baby lamb chops grilled on the table every time , which so far have been fabulous whatever branch of this franchise I have at dined. Excellent value, efficient service and OK ambiance. The decor is a standard heavily wooded style. Reservation are recommended and do try to avoid a basement location as Main or Upper floors are preferable for ambiance.

My partner and I loved this place. We had the quarter serving of lamb and pork and it was AWESOME…read more Meat was fork tender and well seasoned. Service was very kind and made us feel so welcome. I made reservations in advance and let them know I'd be ordering a portion of suckling pig. Next time, I'd love to try the Asador tasting menu. Check them out!!

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.