A de Arco — Restaurant in Mérida

I was so excited to eat here because it was recommended and the reviews are so good. Loads of people said how kind and helpful the staff was, however, for me they walked by us multiple times without noticing us. We waved, spoke, and I even got up to ask if we could pay. I’m very disappointed in this encounter. We saw the staff help and wait on everyone else but we were forgotten. After they gave us the check we waited 25 minutes for them to let us pay. It was almost 11pm so we ended up going inside to ask to pay. Then after the guy said gracias and left us with the bill and plate in our hands. We would have ordered more but it seemed as if our presence was bothersome. The croquettes were good but the solomillo lacked flavor. I hope someone reads this to help with a solution. Otherwise you will find others traveling through your town very...

This restaurant looked busy judging by the street side patio when we arrived. We went in and we were gladly offered a table up on the second level. This was at about 9:15 p.m. We had this room to ourselves until about 10:00 p.m. then it started to fill up. By 10:15 it was packed. The food was good - a bit above average. I had the Bulls Meat Steak and it was very tender. I enjoyed it. My wife was told to order the Cod which she did but she did not enjoy it - she found it salty. It was hard to get the cheque when it was time to leave because it was so busy. Bye the way, the adjoining Roman Arch is part of the restaurant so that was pretty interesting. Would we return - as tourists I would say no. Did it and that’s all that is necessary here. I would go back to the Tabura Calda...

a de Arco es un lugar imprescindible si quieres degustar lo mejor de la comida tradicional en un ambiente único. Ubicado en pleno corazón de Mérida, justo al lado del impresionante Arco de Trajano este restaurante no solo destaca por su ubicación privilegiada, sino también por su cocina de calidad excepcional, trato exquisito y una decoración que se integra perfectamente con el entorno histórico. El menú es una propuesta de sabores tradicionales con un giro moderno, donde se cuidan al máximo las materias primas. Un ejemplo claro de esto son: Las alcachofas confitadas en AOVE, un plato delicado y sabroso, con la alcachofa perfectamente cocinada, en su punto de suavidad y acompañada de un aceite de oliva virgen extra que resalta todo su sabor. El cremosito del Zújar es un manjar que fusiona cremosidad y textura en un bocado lleno de carácter, con un toque de intensidad que conquista al paladar. El solomillo de cerdo con salsa de torta de la Serena es una de las maravillas de la carta, con un solomillo jugoso y una salsa que aporta la cremosidad y el sabor inconfundible de la famosa torta de la Serena. Las virutas de torrezno con parmentier de revolconas ofrecen una explosión de sabor y contraste: el crujiente torrezno y el suave puré de patatas revolconas, una combinación que no deja indiferente. El tataki de solomillo de retinta es otra de las estrellas del menú, con un punto de cocción perfecto y un adobo que le da un toque único. Las tortitas de oreja crujiente con salsa brava son un homenaje a la gastronomía local, con la oreja bien elaborada y la salsa brava dándole un toque picante ideal. Para terminar, la tarta de queso es un postre suave y cremoso, perfecto para cerrar con broche de oro una experiencia culinaria de primer nivel. La atención es impecable, gracias a Melín y Carlos, quienes se aseguran de que cada detalle sea perfecto. Y el chef Quique, con su maestría en la cocina, consigue transformar ingredientes de calidad en platos memorables. Sin duda, @restauranteadearco es un lugar al que siempre se quiere volver porque cada visita es una nueva razón para disfrutar de la excelente gastronomía...