Asador Puerta de Alcalá — Restaurant in Alcalá la Real

Wednesday lunchtime, reserved table for a friends 65th birthday. Very busy and nicely decorated, staff initially attentive and broght drinks promptly as we awaited all the attendees. Bar area buzzing and the front part of the restaurant was fairly full. I had very nice andalucian salmorejo but there were 2 odd bits of bone in it, other orders included macaroni bolognese which wasn't that hot but very large. I followed with escalope which was nice looking but totally dried out, the dogs enjoyed a treat when we got home. Prices were good but service went a bit odd half way through as they were serving 2nd course before they cleared the first course empty plates. Overall a mixed experience, not sure we will be repeating as the staff did seem a bit...

Unbelievable professionals... the restaurant is quite large, but it fills up quickly even during lunch and dinner and it's hard to find a seat at the table. The restaurant is located in a strategically good place. Shell pump on the main road, parking for trucks as well as a large parking lot for small trucks and motorcycles. Everyone who is traveling in this part of Spain knows and stops by here. The food is of good quality, well prepared, and even better served. All this, along with good prices, is the reason why they are very frequented by both tourists and passers-by, as well as locals. All...

30-11-24 Vinimos de nuevo a almorzar. En estos años ha subido el precio del menú de 12 a 14,50 €. Había varios camareros y estaban muy atentos y venían constantemente para comprobar si necesitábamos algo y quitar platos. De tapa nos pusieron un plato típico de Alcalá que se llama Secretaria y es carne en salsa. Estaba muy bueno. Pedimos un plato de croquetas para los niños. Es inmenso, trae 12 croquetas. Del menú: Sopa de picadillo. Aquí la ponen con fideos. Paella mixta. Un pelín sosa esta vez. Secreto. Se pasaron un poco en la brasa pero es inmenso. Lagarto ibérico. Plato generoso aunque también demasiado hecho. Tarta al whisky helada. Pudin de pan. La cuenta total fueron 38 €. Comida a buen precio y abundante. Se come de menú con mínimo de 10 primeros a elegir y otros tantos o más de segundos. Elegimos sopa de picadillo (porque yo necesitaba entrar en calor) y arroz en paella. Ambos estaban muy buenos. De segundo Jarretes (que es la parte alta del codillo) y secreto ibérico. Los dos estaban buenos aunque a las patatas no les echaron sal y a la verdura demasiada. Todos los platos eran abundantes. De postre pudin y natillas.  Comimos bastante bien y el servicio fue rápido. El menú cuesta 12 € por persona, lo que, dada la cantidad y calidad nos...