Casa Lucio
Lucio Blázquez started working here at age 12 and eventually came to own the place. Today, Casa Lucio is still maintained as the model ancient Madrileño dining room. The meat-heavy menu has barely changed over the years, from the churrasco of grilled veal to the capon roasted until the meat falls off the bone. The bar has a classic Spanish look, with hams hanging from rough-hewn beams. From the bar (the best place to dine) you can engage with the friendly staff and watch as the high-grade jamón is carved. Lucio’s signature starter, which almost everyone orders, is huevos estrellados—eggs mixed with fries. You could ask for some slivers of ham to be spread on top. Follow up with Castilian classics such as sliced steak with garlic and parsley, rich oxtail stew (rabo de toro), or grilled sole (lenguado).
If you can’t get a spot, try Los Huevos de Lucio across the street, a newer and more casual version of the winning formula, run by Lucio’s children. See also El Landó, the grander sister restaurant near the Royal Palace.
Lucio Blázquez started working here at age 12 and eventually came to own the place. Today, Casa Lucio is still maintained as the model ancient Madrileño dining room. The meat-heavy menu has barely changed over the years, from the churrasco of grilled veal to the capon roasted until the meat falls off the bone. The bar has a classic Spanish look, with hams hanging from rough-hewn beams. From the bar (the best place to dine) you can engage with the friendly staff and watch as the high-grade jamón is carved. Lucio’s signature starter, which almost everyone orders, is huevos estrellados—eggs mixed with fries. You could ask for some slivers of ham to be spread on top. Follow up with Castilian classics such as sliced steak with garlic and parsley, rich oxtail stew (rabo de toro), or grilled sole (lenguado).
If you can’t get a spot, try Los Huevos de Lucio across the street, a newer and more casual version of the winning formula, run by Lucio’s children. See also El Landó, the grander sister restaurant near the Royal Palace.
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