La Canada - Boadilla del Monte

This place should not be ranked at it is right now in TripAdvisor. It’s and old fashioned place we’re the traditional Madrilenian cocido is served by waiters who do not treat the client well. These guys serve the food careless, always in a rush and just thinking about finishing their day as soon as possible. The cocido is just lees than ok, too fat and the noodles are served cold and overcooked. The feeling in general with the food and the personnel is just not nice (with some limited exceptions).

I went to La Cañada with a group of friends yesterday and we had such a great time. The service was incredible. Our waiter remembered everyone's order without writing anything down, and he was very helpful at answering any questions or giving recommendations. Very attentive and timely as well. The food was on another level. The croquetas are the best I've had in Spain, the steak (solomillo) with fries and blue cheese sauce was enough to make me want to return, and the deserts we shared included French toast with ice cream, cheesecake, carrot cake, and more. Each one was out of this world. The atmosphere made us want to stay and talk for hours after the meal. My highest recommendation for a place to not only eat, but have a memorable experience in Madrid.

I always make La Canada Restaurant a must any time I travel to Spain. Either on my way in or before I come back to the States. I visited La Canada in January, this time I had their famous Cocido Madrileno (Garbanzo beans, soup and chicken stew, they have some pictures of it in their profile)They slow cook it for ours with the chicken in the pot to get all the flavor. Definitely enough to survive the whole cold season. This past winter, although mild in temperatures, was cold enough to make me crave their Cocido. My friend had their solimillo de ternera, (beef tendeloin) medium rare. He was recommended to try it cooked that way and with the large salt grains on top, their red pepper on the sides and french fries, it was delicious. The meat was so tender you didn't have to try slicing it. It felt like butter. In addition to their food, their natural location as well as the old fashion castle look interior decoration make it the best combination. It feels very cozy and definitely makes me not want to leave the country, but as I said, always a stop for me. See you soon La Canada.

Unbelievable incoming eggplants. And the cook is to come back without a doubt.

Very good food of quality and quantity. the very attentive and friendly service and views from the very good terrace.