But today I will take you to PACOMERALGO( Alta Taverna) .
The name may sound like a common Spanish name but if you separate each syllable you get : pa comer algo ( which in spanish means : Let's have a bite).
It is not the usual tapas bar, it is a clean looking restaurant with long bar stools, contemporary wooden look , fun designs and writings on walls and ceilings ( even in the bathrooms). Always buzzy atmosphere, always busy but warm, welcoming, friendly and fun service. It is not very easy to get a reservation but you can sit around the center bar, where there will always be some space for you to squeeze.
On week ends they have paellas , every 15 minutes small plates of different paellas come out for you to choose and try from. You can also have a takeaway paella .
Their bravas are one of the best I have had, spicy and fried al punto. It is now the season of mushrooms, between the rovellons , camagrogs (yellow trompetes), ceps you have a large choice. Their fried artichokes, pimiento de padrons ( small green peppers) , "tiras" of aubergines, courgette flower give you a vast and healthy choice of vegetables. The "pa amb tomaquet" ( bread with tomato) is to die for . They also have a vast choice of "montaditos" / small sliced baguette with a topping / As you bite in the camembert one, you fill the power of the black pepper, the softness of the cheese, the crunchiness of the bread...
They have a wide selection of wine by the glass. I suggest as white to go for the Rueda one and for the red, one of Ribera de Duero. You can also have a chilled glass of Veuve Clicquot Rosé.
To finish one of their most original dessert , is the " Montadito de madagascar" , crunchy toast, melted darck chocolate , rich olive oil and maldon salt.