Little Madrid
1909 Bellamah Ave NW, Albuquerque
(505) 498-2982
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Paella wasn't good
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
I usually don't leave reviews, but our experience eating there needs to be commented on. Our order of pork belly Chicharrones was awful. Big chunks of dry, unevenly cut portions of tough meat was tasteless.Served with only a fork. Had to use a pocket knife to even cut it. The server was less than friendly and acted put-out with request for glasses for our drinks. All this, and overpriced to boot. One star is too many.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Loved the food here. It was so delicious. Like eating Spain. The patatas bravas were my favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
New crew has really up the food quality! Definitely worth the detour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered the seafood paella and was very disappointed. It was bland, and the rice was undercooked. Plus, I found it to be overpriced considering the small serving size. I won’t go there again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Worst paella i've tried in my life. The food was cold and almost no sea food inside.
The wine was moderate but extremely expensive for a single glass.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Cute restaurant within Sawmill Market. The order taker was nice. I got the cochinillo sandwich which was pork belly and papas (potatoes). The sandwich itself was pretty basic, crispy fried pork belly, potato's, and onions. Flavor was good and the bread was a nice sliced baguette, but it was a bit of a dry, heavy bite. It really could have used some kind of sauce, for moisture and brightness bc it was very fatty and bready. The side potatos were small and baked/roasted whole, and had a mayonnaise based sauce on top. They were cooked nicely but again with that much potato it needed more than just the mayo.
Overall it was ok, but at about $20 it's pricy. All the spots at Sawmill are pricey so I knew what to expect. I'd go back and try a different dish, but I'd probably pass on this one.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
It was really good trying Tapas and they change the owner and is horrible the girl in the front is in a bad attitude and they just sell overpriced dishes
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Waited for nearly 30 minutes only to be told the item we ordered was unavailable. Worst experience ever. Stay away.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Took 40 minutes to get a cold, undercooked, and gray $30 steak.
Smug dismissive counter dude explained that there were other orders ahead of mine, which is why it took so long--Takes me for an idiot--Like I can't clearly see that the place was a ghost town.
Now I know why. Yuck.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
I got the grilled shrimp and it was some of the best food I've ever eaten. Lots of flavor. All sorts of different ingredients and so great compliment between the elements.... A little spice that's balanced with a little bit of lemon and sweet savory corn and squash.... I mean really divine eats. Super nice folks too. There are so many options in this food court that it's hard to choose but totally worth it to make this your choice. Go see them.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
After living in Madrid for several years, I came home to New Mexico & learned of Little Madrid. I was so excited to learn there’s a local place for paella. However, my expectations were too high. Their paella was dry. Lacked flavor. Plus, I wasn’t asked if I wanted the aoli spread which I had to ask to have removed. I was told it’s how it’s served in Madrid. In all my time in Madrid, not once did I ever have paella with aoli. As for the Sangria it was over sweetened but at least it helped to wash down the dry paella. For the price, not worth it.
I’m writing this review specifically for the Spanish wine tasting dinner.
It was $120/person and included four courses, each with a paired wine. Chef Xavi was amazing. It was great company and fantastic food.
I rated the atmosphere a 4/5 because I do not enjoy being outside with the smoke from the grill blowing on me. Once home my hair and body reeked of smoke. It was also very windy and warm and the dinner took place outside.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is good but a touch expensive for small plates. I was very impressed with the paella.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been eyeing the palella dishes and tried them today. I was hoping for bursts of flavor but my taste buds were disappointed. I got two small containers… not worth $8 each imo. I won’t be coming back.
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