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Hidden Treasures of Madrid |
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| If you are seeking the best, off-the-beaten-path, genuinely Spanish tapas bars, you will want to visit La Taperia de la Abuela, located in Madrid's city center. |
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What makes La
Taperia de la Abuela so special:
The food: You don't have to look far to find the reason for the high quality of the food. The family that owns this restaurant also owns the company that supplies the top restaurants with the typical products of southern Spain: dry ham, wild boar, rosemary cheese, etc. They send their best entries to this tapas bar. Besides, two members of this family are professional cooks! English translation of "La Taperia's"
menu. |
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 These steps lead up to the terrace and entrance to "La Taperia." Building history: When Philip II in 1561 decided that Madrid was going to be Spain's capital, a lot of facilities were needed in the city. Two new jails were of the essence. One is what is now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the other is this tapas bar. |
| The location:
Strategically positioned among the three main
squares (plazas) of old Madrid Plaza Mayor is the square that was built as the symbol of the new capital. Plaza Paja was the living place of Madrid's aristocracy in the Middle Ages. Plaza de la Villa, made of three palaces, is the current location of the local government offices.
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 The terrace: One of the most agreeable in Madrid, free of cars and with views to the Anglona Palace and San Pedro tower, it is the second oldest Mudejar (Arab style tower) in Madrid. |
| As La Taperia is not a tourist bar, you may not find an English-speaking waiter, so I asked Andre to provide an English translation of the menu. Print out a copy of the menu and take it with you. You should be able to get the meal you desire by just pointing to its Spanish name. |  |
Safety: Since this place is off the beaten path, not many tourists get here, which means virtually no pickpockets or any other kind of scoundrel that in every city preys on tourists.
The Stones used for cooking Carne a la piedra require pre heating. You can make your reservations for La Taperia de la Abuela by contacting "Walks of Madrid" |
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