Madrid Restaurants: La Mucca

Madrid is a really hot destination right now. Tourists from all over the world are making sure they visit the Spanish city. Those who live within Europe can find really cheap flights straight here and of course there is very little time difference, so they can get looking around almost immediately. Madrid has so many great neighborhoods but the one of the moment has to be Malasaña.

It is the perfect place to come if you are looking to experience a more alternative side to Madrid. It is vibrant and always offers a great night out. You’ll even see well known Spaniards there, maybe artists or musicians enjoying the vibe, so you’re in good company. In the day time there is a great range of boutique shops to look at and at night restaurants and bars that are bound to catch your eye.

If you’re looking to have a quiet cocktail with a friend, impress a date, or get together with a group of former colleagues, head to the heart of Madrid’s Malasaña neighborhood and check out La Mucca.

The modern, urban, style of the establishment resembles what you’d find in Soho, New York. It blends perfectly with the traditional Spanish mom-and-pop shops, graffiti-ridden façades, highly fashionable boutiques, and rock’n’roll bars in the neighborhood.

The seating arrangements include an outdoor terrace (open all year round, thanks to outdoor heaters), and a huge interior that is cozy and open. Besides the usual tables for small to large groups, there is a semi-isolated area with a sofa and armchairs giving the space a “living room” feel.

But of course, the main attraction is the food. Served by a young, dynamic, and friendly staff, the restaurant offers a variety of reasonably priced dishes from all over the world: Spanish and Mexican tapas, fresh Mediterranean salads, Asian dishes, American hamburgers, Curry chicken, Italian pizza, and more. Try the popular “Boletus Pizza” or the brand-new “Kill Bill Pizza,” made with tuna, ginger and wasabi. For dessert, have a bite of their yummy cakes.

The restaurant offers a wide selection of Spanish wines and if you’re a gin lover there’s no better place for a glass of Hendrick’s (7.50 euros) than right here. Their most popular drinks include:  the Cucumber on Flames (ginger, rum, sugar, orange juice, and rose petals), and Hendrick’s Hot Punch (ginger, port, clove, nutmeg, lemon juice and water).

In case you need another reason to check out La Mucca, we have one! Go ahead and take the furniture home with you. That’s right – it’s for sale. All of it!

Quick Tips:

-       La Mucca’s kitchen is open all day.

-       There’s a lunch menu for 10.90 euros on weekdays and a special priced menu for groups.

La Mucca
Plaza de Carlos Cambronero 4
Neighborhood: Malasaña
Metro: Noviciado or Callao
Telephone: 91 521 0000
Types: bar, restaurant, tapas
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 1:30 p.m.; Sat and Sun: 12 p.m.
Closing hours: Sun-Thurs: 2 a.m.; Fri and Sat: 2:30 a.m.

By  Trini Goyanes

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