Cafe Salamanca

We were in the mood for Spaniard food. This restaurant was close by we found parking on the side street as we entered we were greeted by hosted and found our seats. The restaurant had a nice bar area and also a large sitting area. Decor and music were paused in time of the late 70's and 80's . I remember listening to Julio Iglesias a couple of times. Was hoping for more of a folkloric music. We got a bottle of crianza red wine 🍷 and opted to the fixed priced dinner. We did get an extra appetizer of figs wrapped with bacon. For dinner I had chilled mussels with a pickled pepper garlic they were tasty. For entree, I was served a paella with chicken sausage and clams. A generous portion. Dessert was a flan. Although I had a nice time. The food was missing authentic flavors.

We enjoyed everything but the food was on the average side. Maybe we did not pick the best options. The appetizers were very good, but then came the Paeilla which was large, but not very good. Lamb chops were dry. Tres leches cake was very good, and so the Sangria. All in all main course was disappointing. The service was very good, and also the setting, decor and acoustics of the restaurant. Better main courses could make it excellent place.

They have tasty food here. Their seafood paella is really good and their gambas al ajillo is amazing. I like their lobster very much. The salmon is really amazing as well. The only thing I would not recommend is the patatas bravas, you can get the best ones at boqueria. Service is lovely and nice place to eat.