Eslava

Eslava Review

The crowds gathered outside this local favorite off the Alameda de Hercules may be off-putting at first, but the creative, inexpensive tapas are well worth the wait. Try delicacies like the solomillo al eneldo or con cabrales (sirloin with fennel or Cabrales cheese) or montaditos (basically an open-face sandwich) like the huevo sobre bizcocho boletus y vino caramelizado (egg on mushroom pie with caramelized wine). The house specialty, however, is dessert; be sure to leave some room for chocolate cake. Tables at the tapas bar can't be booked (a call will get you a reservation at the next-door Eslava restaurant), so arrive early to avoid a wait.