Fodor's Expert Review El Ladrillo

This popular restaurant is named for its floor-to-ceiling brick walls covered in original painting. It's known primarily for steaks—and offers an excellent filet mignon—but given its coastal location, there's also a wide selection of fresh seafood. The zarzuela, a seafood stew, is one favorite dish. Lobster is also a specialty, and you can order it a la criolla (in a spicy stew), a la parrilla (from the grill), or ajillo (with a garlic sauce). A meal in such a pleasant dining room, served by skillful red-jacketed waiters and accompanied by a bottle of wine from the ample cellar, leaves you with fond memories.