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Where to celebrate “Cinco de Mayo”

May03
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Carmen

This Saturday May 5th is “Cinco de Mayo” – a festivity celebrated nationwide in the United States and regionally in Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla, where the holiday is called El Dia de la Batalla de Puebla. The date is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage & pride, and to commemorate the cause of freedom & democracy during the first years of the American Civil War. But nowadays, it’s mainly just an excuse to eat Mexican food, drink Mexican cerveza & tequila and listen to mariachi music. Just as on St. Patrick’s Day everyone is Irish, on Cinco de Mayo everyone is Mexican! :)

So where would one in Madrid celebrate this festivity? Well, with nearly 5,000 Mexicans residing in Madrid, one can easily find Mexican restaurants, bars and specialty shops in nearly every neighborhood. Whether you choose to celebrate out or in your home, here is a list of Mexican restaurants, bars & shops for you to enjoy the fiesta with friends this Saturday. View links for more info…and if you choose to eat out, be sure to make a reservation in advance!

Classic Favorites

  • La Panza es Primero – this group of chain restaurants has 12 locations: La Panza es Primero (9 restaurants), La Barriga Llena (2 restaurants), Sabor a Mi (Calle de Augusto Figueroa 41) & Papasiones (Calle del Almirante 2).
  • La Mordida – another group of chain restaurants with 6 locations, have excellent nachos & Jamaica juice.
  • Si Señor – located near the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Paseo de la Castellana 128. I love their Chicken Tortilla Soup!
  • Las Mañanitas – voted the best of 2010, 2011 & 2012 on 11870.com, this popular restaurant is located on Calle de Fuencarral 82 next to metro Tribunal.
  • Lulú Taco Bar - voted the best of 2010, 2011 & 2012 on 11870.com, this small hidden gem is located on Calle de la Luna 22 near metro Callao.
  • Colorado Express – one of my classic favorites, this small bar is where I had my very first michalada, your choice of Mexican beer with hot sauce & spices. Greatly accompanied with their tacos. Located on Calle Martín de los Heros 4 near metro Plaza de España.

Speciality Taco Shops

  • La Taquería de Birrä - voted the best of 2008, 2010, 2011 & 2012 on 11870.com, this was the very first taco joint in Madrid, first inaugurated in 1989. Located on Plaza de las Comendadoras 2 near metro Noviciado or San Bernardo. Their second location is on Calle de Don Pedro 11 near metro La Latina.
  • Taquería Mi Ciudad - voted the best of 2010, 2011 & 2012 on 11870.com, this small joint has tacos for 1,50€! Located on Calle de las Fuentes 11 near metro Opera.
  • Taquería del Alamillo - voted the best of 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 on 11870.com, located on Plaza del Alamillo 8, nearest metro La Latina, Tirso de Molina or Opera.

Higher End Mexican Restaurants

  • Entre Suspiro y Suspiro - voted the best of 2010, 2011 & 2012 on 11870.com, this family owned house has the largest Tequila collection! Located on Calle de Caños del Peral 3 near metro Opera.
  • Chilango - this modern, chic restaurant located on Calle de Manuela Malasaña 12 near metro Bilbao has great mole.
  • Tepic - voted the best of 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 on 11870.com, this favorite is located on Calle de Pelayo 4 near metro Chueca.

Other 

  • DF Bar – specializes in Mexican sandwiches “tortas” at good prices. Located on Calle de León 31 near metro Antón Martín.
  • La Reina de las Tortillas – this is the central Tortilla factory where 100% corn tortillas & tamales are made and delivered fresh daily to clients all over Spain. Orders made by phone and free delivery with minimum purchase. Located on Calle de Santa Matilde 4 near metro Alvarado.
  • 100 Por Cien Mexico – this specialty shop carry items made in Mexico, you can find gifts, souvenirs, food & drink. Located on Calle de Castelló 22, near metro Velázquez or Príncipe de Vergara.
  • La Canasta - this shop you can buy: Salsas, Jalapeno, Chihuahua and Oaxaca cheese, corn tortillas, or the famous Piñatas. Located on Calle de Segovia 15, near metro La Latina.

 

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- 64% Off Fusion Menu for Two

Apr27
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Carmen

This weekend only, Planeo is offering a 64% off coupon for a complete menu for two at Restaurante Fusiones, only 29,80€. You’ll save over 50€! You’ll love the warm atmosphere and exquisite gourmet cuisine, highly recommended in the heart of Madrid.

Take a moment and be tempted to read all the delicacies for less than 15€ per person: Duck Mi-Cuit with a touch of Baileys & caramelized apple, goat cheese salad with red fruit vinaigrette, beef tenderloin with mustard cream dressing & potato timbale and cod fritter taco with cream. Plus one drink of choice. You can enjoy this meal for lunch or dinner.


Don’t hesitate, sign up here for free & print out the coupon before this offer expires on Sunday, April 29! The coupon is valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.

 

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Madrid’s Most Famous Cocktail Bar: Museo Chicote

Apr27
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Cassie

Take a step back to the 1930s and drink like the stars at Madrid’s most famous cocktail bar, Museo Chicote. Said to have once been visited by Ernest Hemingway, Grace Kelly, Sofia Loren, and Frank Sinatra, the bar continues to welcome famous guests, but you can also find businessmen coming in for a post-work drink and young people after midnight listening to a live DJ on the weekends.

While the art deco decor has remained the same, the drink menu is anything but outdated. The new year brought in a new bartender, Italian-born Francesco Cavaggioni, who has revamped their offerings to include unique concoctions like bacon-infused bourbon and basil vodka. Of course, if it’s a classic Manhattan or gin fizz that you prefer, he can mix that up too.They are open everyday at 5pm and serve crowds until 3am. Its central location on Calle Gran Vía 12, makes it an easy stop whether you are looking to chat with a friend over inventive drinks or stay out late into the night listening to live music in an atmosphere you cannot find anywhere else in the city.


 

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Bar Buzz: Cuevas de Sesamo

Apr07
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Cassie

Walking along Calle Principe you might not notice the unassuming entrance into Cuevas de Sesamo, but as you descend the stairs into the cavernous space, you realize you have stumbled upon something special. When the doors opened in 1950 it was only a café and has since evolved into an artistic hideaway where Ernest Hemmingway himself visited. Quotes cover the walls, contemporary artwork hangs, and the lights are kept dim, creating a romantic and cozy atmosphere for a night out.
The bar is fully stocked with reasonably priced drinks but you will find most sharing pitchers of their notorious sangria. For 14 Euros you can get a large pitcher big enough to split between four. After that, your next one is discounted for 11 Euros (the same price as a small one). If you want something to snack on while you sip, they offer plates of jamón, cheese, chorizo, chips, and olives, all ranging between 7-10 Euros. If you come at prime time, you can be sure there will be live piano music playing and you might run into a heavy crowd; however, this unique boho spot is a welcoming break away from other bustling bars found around the center and well worth the wait.


Posted from Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

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March Restaurant Review #4: San Wich

Mar30
2012 Leave a Comment Written by Carmen

Opened in July 2010, this small Chilean bar, voted the best in 2011 & 2012 by 11870.com, is the place to go when in a hurry to grab a bite to eat. You won’t find white sliced Bimbo bread here, all plates are designed and created by a Chilean woman in the Chilean Embassy and items are made to order by fellow latinos.

Aside from the All American Bacon Cheeseburger and Hot Dog, their star menu items are the Barros Luco, Mechada a la Pobre with fried egg, and the Chacareo with “porotes verdes” = green beans. Whaaa? Yes, it’s very typical in Chile to put green beans in a sandwich than lettuce. I have to say that it was strange to hear but amazing to taste, the perfect combination of crispy beans and spicy aji sauce with the tender beef. I can see why it is a favorite and the most sold item on the menu!

The desserts are all typical Chilean too, a merengue covered cookie ‘sandwich’ filled with dulce de leche and miniature dessert “shots” like the lemon meringue pie and cheese cake, without the crust. A perfect ending after a scrumptious san wich.

They also serve breakfasts Monday-Friday from 9am-12pm serving freshly made juices and scrambled eggs. Next time you’re cruising through Chueca, or not, be sure to swing by and have a taste of Latin America in a quick bite. Located on C/ Hortaleza, 78.

View their website, Yelp & Facebook for more info.

 


Posted from Alicante, Valencia, Spain.

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