San Mamés
Bravo Murillo 88
Cuisines: Spanish
About
Situated in the north of the city in a historic building, this restaurant has been in the hands of the García family more than 50 years. The tasca (tavern) is decorated with colorful ceramic tiles and photographs of the celebrities who have dined here over the years. It is considered something of a secret address. With only two rooms, it has a homelike atmosphere of intimacy and good cheer. The cuisine offered is some of the best from both the Madrid and Basque kitchens. The owners shop carefully for the ingredients to prepare a repertoire of very tasty and well-flavored dishes. Their most typical dish is callos a la madrileña, a tripe stew with meat and chickpeas, beloved by their habitués. Otherwise, you might opt for bacalao ajoarriero (salt cod prepared with green peppers, tomatoes, and onions). Another dish favored in the Basque country is cocochas de merluza, which are the cheeks of the hake fish served with a bread sauce. For dessert, the owners recommend their requesón con pasas (cheesecake with raisins) or a hearty pudding called tocino de cielo.
