Alquitara Madrid

Delicious lunch menu under the sun

Daniel from Madrid

""Alquitara" offers a great menu del día -- if you ask me, one of the best deals in Madrid. Not only that; it has a great terrace and food quality!"

In Spain, an old tradition regarding lunch during weekdays is still present today. During Franco's dictatorship, it was decided to force restaurants to offer an economic meal for Spanish workers. The menu del día is still present nowadays, and it's a cheap way to have a complete and good meal. More or less 10 euros includes first, second, dessert and one drink. Crazy, huh! Spain is different.

At first you would think quality will be sacrificed for the budget constraints... you are wrong. Many people in Spain don't go home to have lunch nor eat at work; they go to a restaurant. These menus are simply put a presentation card of the restaurant. If it's good, these workers will go there every day to have lunch, so at specific places, quality is guaranteed.

Alquitara offers not only a classy menu del día, but also a diverse menu of tapas of high quality. The location is also marvellous, as its terrace gets a lot of sunlight. From there, you can see the plaza de Daoíz y Velarde, a pedestrian square locals of all ages frequent, especially around 18:00 - 20:00.

In Alquitara, the food is a great deal and of high quality and the place is at a very relaxed location. I highly recommend having their menu del día, but if you can't make it, enjoy their delicious tapas.

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Madrid Spotter Daniel

About me Since my childhood, almost since birth (in Bilbao) I've lived abroad. I have lived in London, Belgium, Santiago de Chile, Haarlem, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and my hometown Madrid. Therefore, my DNA makes me curious about different cultures. I have lived in Madrid as a child, teenager and university student. I left during my adulthood and returned as a father, and as a result I have observed the city from different points of view. I love exploring and sharing Madrid's lifestyle and what it has to offer. I consider myself to be a multifaceted person who is i...

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