Braxas, opened in July 2022 by husband and wife team Lewis Colwell (chef) and Cristina Alfonso (front of house), specialises in all things char-grilled. The cosy and attractive restaurant is a stone’s throw from the Santa Catalina Church with both low and high tables inside and a small side walk terrace.

Over a couple of visits we tried several tapas and got to sample Lewis’s charcoal wizardry with meat dishes cooked and/or finished on the grill. All superb. In fact, we’ve enjoyed everything here. The ensaladilla comes topped with gorgeous plump king prawns in tempura (which also make an appearance in a salad with mango and sriracha sauce – next time). The steak tartare, as promised by Cristina, was exceptional, and both the jamón and gamba croquetas (one of my “benchmark tapas”) more than passed the test.

On the menu you’ll find plenty of char-grilled delights to choose from. Dry-aged Frisona beef takes centre stage but you can also opt for grilled octopus and fish, a 200-gram burger or a marinated sous vide coquelet that is finished on the grill. There’s a short but well-thought out wine list and service is personable and friendly.

Bread/Service Charge: 1.50€ PER PERSON

Almte Apodaca 15
Tel. 674 39 02 86
Open 13.00 – 16.30 / 20.00 – 23.30 Tuesday – Saturday
13.00 – 16.30 Sunday
€ € € €

Food 8 | Wine 8 | Service 8 | Ambiance 8

ensaladilla with tempura king prawns

dry-aged beef fillet tartare on toasted brioche
pisto & jalapeño croquetas

jamón croquetas topped with panceta Ibérica, oloroso mayo

gambas al ajillo croquetas with fried garlic mayo

caesar salad with char-grilled chicken, bacon, croutons, shaved parmesan

bacalao with pilpil sauce

lagrimitas de pollo with honey-mustard sauce

char-grilled chuleta Ibérica

sous vide BBQ ribs finished on the grill

presa Ibérica

dry-aged Frison beef entrecôte

Cristina & Lewis

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Updated July 2024