La Vaquería Mediterránea
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Went here for my birthday, great steak dinner. Service started out as a bit of a hit and miss - three waiters seemed to forget about us right after we spoke. After Lukas, a more senior staff member, came over, it changed. Got insightful advice on food and wine, all requests taken care of. Food was wonderful. Chuleton was the best steak we’ve had on multiple trips to Spain. Wine very very good. Prices very moderate for the quality. The place seemed very relaxed, with a lot of families who looked like they were returning from the beach. Suitable both for a casual meal or a special occasion.
I am a trained chef as well as a steak aficionado. If you haven’t been here yet, get up and experience one of the best steaks / meat ever . Not only is the service impeccable and bi lingual friendly . It is just another level of service entirely. The “ old cow “ is my favorite!
Have been there three times now but the third time was a miss because of service. Food was very good and meats of very high quality and cooked perfectly but service was very rushed, unprofessional in one case when orders were mixed... Made for a less than ideal experience.
We’ve eaten at several restaurants from the Grupo María José San Román, and La Vaquería Mediterránea is definitely the most hit-and-miss. The quality of the food varies much more than in their other places. The best example is the entrecôte, which we’ve ordered many times: sometimes it’s really good, and sometimes it’s pretty poor – both in terms of the meat itself and how it’s cooked. You never really know which version you’re going to get. The service doesn’t help either. The waiters might be the laziest I’ve seen: even when there are plenty of nice free tables, they tend to seat everyone bunched together in the same area, clearly so the waiters don’t have to walk too far. When the kitchen is having a good day you can eat well here, but the inconsistency and the attitude in the dining room make it hard to recommend.
We visited this restaurant guided by the Michelin recommendation and expected a bit more. The main course itself was delicious - well balanced, flavourful and beautifully prepared. The kitchen clearly knows what it’s doing. However, the service fell short of what we would expect from a place featured in the Michelin Guide. Dishes were not cleared promptly, and we often felt forgotten - the waiter did not check in on us. Basic items like salt and pepper had to be requested separately, and the waiter’s shirt was noticeably stained. The sorbet and fresh fruit dessert were disappointing in both presentation and quality - a few slices of pineapple for its price felt unjustified. The restroom condition was also surprisingly poor for this level of restaurant. Overall, the cuisine is commendable, but the service, cleanliness, and attention to detail need significant improvement to truly meet Michelin standards.
