Cafe y Tapas

Just a short post this evening, partly because I want to review this tapas bar and partly because I'm determined to reach 1000 visitors (i'm currently standing at around 960) so be prepared for lots of self promotion coming your way!

If you're familiar with Madrid you will probably have noticed the prevalence of a chain called Cafe y Té. I discovered it on my first week here when I went for breakfast with Teesha before our flat hunt began; I was delighted to see they did English and American style breakfast as I thought that might provide some comfort on really hungover days when I was missing home. 

Anyway, whilst strolling down through the red light district one day I noticed Cafe y Tapas, a   slightly more sophisticated looking spot but nonetheless linked to the Cafe y Té chain. Thankfully, it is positioned more towards the police station end of the street than the prostitute patrolling end of the street(clearly, the police are not doing a very good job)  so me and Aleesha decided to go there for a coffee. 

Our coffee quickly turned into Tinto de Verano as it normally does in Spain at 4o'clock in the afternoon but we decided that it was practically happy hour and it was really rainy and cold so we deserved it. We ordered some Tapas to accompany our drinks and this is what we got

Albondigas (Meatballs) in curry sauce with mini patatas fritas (chips) which came in this adorable little dish which I was really tempted to steal. 

Calamares (calamari) with a really tasty garlicy dip and then Aleesha got a Pincho of crab in some saucy dressing 

Although a couple of the dishes are quite expensive (as is the norm in Sol) I have to say they were the best Calamari I have had since I have been here so definitely worth it! The interior of the bar is really rustic with big wooden dining tables and warm neutral colours. They also have an outside area which is thankfully covered and we even noticed they provide blankets for people who might be a bit chilly come November time! 

I will definitely be taking a trip back here to try some more of the dishes, they have something for everyone whether you want a quick drink with some nibbles or a few tapas or even a paella to share. Also I think this is one of the first places where the staff actually took an interest in us and weren't hovering around waiting to swipe the plates from under us as soon as we'd finished in an attempt to kindly remind us not to stay too long! 

I'll try upload some pictures of the inside next time I go :)
Also, I realise I said this would be short but I'm trying to procrastinate until Young Apprentice is up on iPlayer so you'll just have to deal with it...if you made it this far, congrats and thankyou!

Donjuan x