I experienced one of the best lunches I’ve ever had in Spain today. My good friend, Tony, invited me to Meson La Terna restaurant in Velez Malaga. The exterior of the restarant is rather unassuming, i.e. standard and low profile, but clean and sleek looking, so on entering I was pleasantly taken aback by the picturesque traditional spanish interior decor, complete with 3 stuffed bulls’ heads decorating the dining room walls. I was impressed with the real cotton linen tablecloth with matching serviettes, and other attention to detail. (I rarely re-enter an eating establishment that provides me with thin paper serviettes unless the food is impecable, but that rarely happens!). We were immediately greeted by smiling faces – a rare occurence these days; the manager, the waitress and the chef came out to greet us.
Miguel Cardoso (Manager) and Juan Gamez (Head Chef)
Once we were seated,the manager served us complimentary hors d’oeuvres consisting of a thick gazpacho soup decorated with fresh mint, and croquettes filled with bacalao (dried salt cod fish); we nibbled delicately on these after we had perused the extensive menu and given our orders. We chose to share an Ensalada con Gambas y Jamon Serrano as starters. This was a salad consisting of lettuce hearts with prawns and diced serano ham, with added radishes and baby tomatoes in a delicious almond vinaigrette. For the main course I chose entrecote steak with boiled potatoes andvegetables, Tony chose duck magret. The main courses were perfect and rather filling; we spent a long time savouring these delicious dishes. Afterwards we declined a dessert, and finished our meal with coffee instead. I have to say that this must certainly be one of the best restaurants in Andalucia….. and I am a rather finicky eater. The food was perfectly presented and tasty, the service was fautless and the restaurant has a wonderful ambiance suited to all diners. On the way out I noticed that there is also an outdoor eating area which would be ideal for familes with children.
Lola Marin (Waitress)
The restaurant has ample parking outside, and has wheelchair access.
Calle Herreros 2, bajo 5 Residencial Realeza
29700 Velez Malaga
Telf: 952 557 628
For those of you with a GPS, the restaurant can be located at 36 46′ 23.85″ N 4 6’18.00 W
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This post was written by Miryam on Friday, June 19, 2009
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