One of the better options on Level 7 of El Corte Ingles (have tried a few other restaurants there, so speak from experience). Was easy enough to get a table on a Saturday evening without booking ahead, and the server approached immediately when she saw me standing undecided at the entrance - so that sealed the deal to dine at Barra Cascabel. Went with the server's recommendation on the cocktail - however, it's interesting how they always steer you to the most expensive options on the menu! "Mezcalna" was very good, but certainly not worth the price for the small size drink. The ham and cheese quesadilla was a great choice - with little bursts of spice surprising my taste buds every so often. The popcorn chicken was melt-in-the-mouth, but could have been so much more with much less salt! Overall, a decent casual Mexican offering in the "Gourmet Experience" level of El Corte Ingles Lisboa. But wouldn't go out of my way to eat there, unless already in...
Read moreRestaurants on this floor are almost all overpriced, and this is no exception. Ok, prices are a few euros higher than they should, but the view is nice, there is nice decoration, fine. That is understandable. The problem is the food. The simplest of tacos: carnitas. They serve a mix of avocado paste, onion and some sort of dry popcorn, industrial byproduct. Missing element, the carnitas. Nowhere to be seen. It's a terrible taco. And d for the insult, they charge you a full ten for it. Please. Search elsewhere for a decent...
Read moreAmazing Mexican food at the Gourmet experience in El Corte Ingles. 0 waiting time, attentive service and dishes coming out of the kitchen in no-time!
Popcorn chicken was delicious, however the habanero sauce was too much for my liking.
The steak taco was to die for! The waffle pineapple desert was equally delicious too!
English speaking, well manner staff. Well-done!
Prices are a little bit higher than usual for the portion size but the taste makes it...
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