A Stunning Spanish Restaurant Near Salt Lake City 🇪🇸✨

📍 Address: 5244 Highland Dr., Holladay, UT 84117 Café Madrid is a true hidden gem tucked away in Holladay, just outside Salt Lake City! 💎 Opened in 2003 and led by internationally acclaimed Spanish chef Nacho Basurto, it’s a culinary treasure. 🏠 Ambiance: Full of Spanish charm—cozy, romantic, and perfect for dates! 💕 🥖 The pre-meal bread is irresistible—torn apart and dipped in their fragrant olive oil and balsamic vinegar. 😋 Instant love! 🍽️ Must-Try Tapas: 1. Homemade Meatballs (Albóndigas Caseras) So flavorful! 🤤 Made with a blend of veal, pork, and beef, simmered in a rich onion-tomato sauce and topped with Parmesan. Perfect with their bread—slightly sweet and utterly addictive. 2. Galician-Style Octopus with Potatoes (Pulpo a la Gallega) Tender octopus paired with savory potatoes, sprinkled with paprika—both deeply infused with flavor. 3. Spanish Paella A classic! Colorful, aromatic, and delicious. We got the off-menu tapa size—just right for two. Main Courses We Loved: 4. Duck Breast with Orange Sauce (Pechuga de Pato con Manzanas en Salsa de Naranja) Roasted duck breast served with apples and asparagus, drizzled with a tangy orange glaze. The duck was incredibly tender! 5. Scallops and Shrimp in Saffron Sauce (Vieiras y Camarones en Salsa de Azafran) Pan-seared scallops and shrimp in a garlic-white wine sauce, paired with pine nut and raisin rice—every bite was pure bliss! 🦐 Portions are generous and prices are fair for fine dining—we left stuffed! Two very hungry people with wine still only spent around $150. 💸🤰 Honestly, the tapas outshone the mains. If you’re not super hungry, 4-5 tapas for two should be perfect. 😂 Will definitely return on future trips to SLC! #SpanishCuisine #SaltLakeCityFood #FoodExploration #DateNightSpot #HiddenGem #VibeDining #GlobalEats #FoodRomance #RestaurantHopping #100RestaurantsChallenge