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

La Parrilla del Badaluque specialises in meat cooked Argentinian barbeque style (a la parrilla), and also offers an interesting variety of salads and starters, including a good selection of vegetarian options. Our only disappointment was the bruschetta, which was basically cheese on toast and a bit dull – for a better starter option try the empanadas. But the grilled meats are heaven and the parrilla for two at 25€ is both excellent value and totally stuffifying. A short & sweet wine list offers several decent wines by the glass at sensible prices.

Recently expanded and renovated without losing its cosy feel inside, there is also quite an ample terrace where you can take in the Alameda action. There has also been a change of name to help avoid confusion with El Badulaque pizzeria on the corner of calle Calatrava.

Alameda de Hércules, 37
Tel. 954 91 55 24
Open 7 days a week 12.30pm – 17.00 / 20.30midnight
Updated June 2012
€ € €
*vegetarian friendly

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cheese, onion & fresh basil empanadas

grilled black pudding & chorizo criolla

chorizo criollo and salad

grilled presa (pork) with rice and potatoes

menu

bruschetta with gorgonzola and walnuts

baked provalone cheese with tomatoes & olives

mixed brochette with potatoes & salad

mixed grill: beef and pork tenderloin, chicken, black pudding, chorizo criollo

new dining area

Joaquín, Gabrielle (owner & chef), Martina & Almendra

the terrace

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