Taberna Pedraza
Carmen Carro and Santiago Pedraza's polished taberna near Puerta de Alcalá, built around Spanish classics.
Open on the 3D mapOrder
Tortilla de Betanzos, callos de ternera and croquetas de jamón de bellota; ask about the day's guiso.
Not for you if
you expect taberna prices; it's Salamanca, so the classics come with a postcode premium.
Local trick
If you're only having starters, choose the bar: the dining room requires a main course.
Good for
A short walk away
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