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We recently enjoyed a great meal in Madrid at a small family restaurant called El Radano. It is near the Prado/Sofia Reina off C/Huertas on a street named C/Jesus. Not the easiest to find but worth it. We went on a Tuesday night and the menu del dia was a dish called a "cocido" which was a variety of meats and veggies. The food was quite delicious, however, we were a bit stumped as to how to eat what appeared to be 'pigs feet' and the blood sausage was a bit much. My friend ordered Cod en sal which she liked, however the cocido easily could have fed the both of us! The waiter (owner?) was a bit grumpy, but that could be attributed to the fact that my friend nearly fell into the restaurant!! Watch out for that step as you first open the door!!!
 
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Hey ToniG, the hard to find "off the beaten path" restaurants are usually the best ones.

I personally like to follow the Madrid workers to find the best places. I find that the construction workers know the secret places that serve up a great Men� del D�a since they are usually on a modest budget and like to eat well Big Grin

The "Cocido" you had was "Cocido Madrile�o", perhaps THE most typical Madrid dish around. So, not only was it a nice meal but a cultural experience as well.

It is a very strong plate for most people and becasue of that it is best to drink a litte (or lot Eeker ) red wind with it.

Richard has generously provided me and multimadrid with a "Cocido Madrile�o receipe at www.multimadrid.com/recipes/cocido.htm Big Grin

I will add your "El Radano" to my looooong (yet distinguished) list of "places to eat" Big Grin

Thanks,
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Where can we find that list?...

LA
 
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Hey LA, tis in my head and soon to be on this thread. Stay tuned!

Saludos,
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- worlds biggest outdoor internet cafe --> www.plazawifi.info - GET CONNECTED!!!
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- already have a cell phone, get a spanish SIM card for it at spainSIM.com.
 
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hi jer,
is this "list in your head" on the site yet? sorry if i have missed it. i have done a search and come up with a lot of recommendations, but it would be great to have a bunch all in one spot that had been personally tested.
thanks, desha
 
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