Fodor's Expert Review Casa Alberto
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Barrio de las Letras
Historical
Enter through the firetruck-red facade of this 194-year-old bar and restaurant and be transported to a typical Spanish tavern of yore. The banged-up tin wash basin, the baroque cash register, the wooden bar shelves and low tables with wooden stools—these details haven't changed in over a century. Sweet vermouth, made in house, is the tipple to try here; elbow your way to the onyx-topped bar and sip it alongside old-timey tapas (of varying quality) like fried bacalao (cod), saucy meatballs, and braised oxtail.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- A living museum of how taverns used to be
- Traditional tapas
- Homemade vermouth
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
