¡Madrid Olé! — Restaurant in Cirrí Sur

David, the owner, is a fifty-something transplant from Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸. He brought with him the vivacious spirit of the capital culture, the culture of siestas and bar-hopping that Madrid is famous for the world over. He created an inconspicuous, almost hidden from view, rustic place. Simple, yet inviting, well-integrated with the luscious shrubbery, it sits just off a steadily winding road to Cirri/Lourdes in Naranjo County. This place is relatively new and is easy to miss. Perhaps, with a little more time, David would be well served by promoting his place better.

A few scattered tables and benches accompanied by their respective beach-size umbrellas are unpretentious yet blissfully warm. It's not all outdoors: this little gem of a place has a small dining room, adorned with curtains with whimsical suns and moons, all yellow with red, just like the Spanish flag. The walls are dotted with medium-deep pans with red handles, some of which are smooth-surfaced, some characteristically pock-marked. These pans are called "paelleras," the proper vehicles to cook a Spanish national treasure.

I've had a couple of dishes at David's place. To name a few: hummus, spanish-style mushrooms, delicious and rich Manchego cheese cubes immersed in flavored olive oil, Galician-style octopus, the famous Catalán papas bravas, and of course, paella valenciana. Out of all these, I would heartily recommend everything except paella. For whatever reason, David's paella is kind of bland, a bit watery for my taste, and is lacking the main spice, the saffron.

The wine list is really good. It has a bright Rioja selection, moody Tempranillos, bull-blood Malagas, and Jerez-de-la-Frontera. In other words, there is enough variety to satisfy many...

I recently dined at a charming Spanish restaurant ¡Madrid Ole! that left a lasting impression. The authentic flavors transported me to Spain, and the rustic ambiance enhanced the overall experience. The owner's exceptional attention to detail and warm hospitality added a personal touch to the dining experience, making it truly memorable. The delicious food, combined with the owner's personal touch, made it a delightful culinary journey through Spain. Highly recommended for those seeking an authentic taste of Spanish cuisine with a...

¡Madre mía!

Toda una experiencia culinaria, en eso resumo nuestra visita a ¡Madrid Olé!.

Antes de empezar, super importante acotar que es necesario reservar SIEMPRE.

Primeramente, destacar y agradecer el excelente servicio personalizado de David. Desde la bienvenida, el recorrido por el lugar, la conversación, la explicación del menú, las recomendaciones, todo. Nos hizo sentir como familia.

En cuanto a la comida, que decir. Excelente! Soy de comer mucho y salí lleno. El sabor es fenomenal. Todo fresco y con ingredientes naturales. Probamos las croquetas de queso y bacon, el estofado al vino tinto, la paella de mariscos, el pan casero y la crema catalana. TODO estaba buenísimo. La sangría? La MEJOR que he probado!

Precio: me parece súper justo para la cantidad y calidad de la comida. Una especialidad o cocina internacional de muy buen sabor. Una jarra de sangría en 9,900. Una porción de paella en 9,900. Para el pago, tengan presente que se puede en efectivo y por SINPE solamente.

Lugar: acogedor, rodeado de naturaleza. Con mesas y opciones de comer afuera. Una excelente opción para "tardear" o tomarse una sangría entre amigos. Cuenta con parqueo.

TOTALMENTE RECOMENDADO!

Nuevamente agradecerle a David por el excelente trato y servicio....