Vips Clara Del Rey - Madrid

Came for lunch with family, took ages to get the orders, even more to get the food, and second course came cold and only after walking up to staff and asking them to bring it. Courteous staff but very, very clearly understaffed for the capacity. Avoid if looking for speedy service and meals that are still hot when brought to the table. Finishing this review now, but still waiting for desserts.

This is honest to goodness cafe food eaten at a pavement table surrounded by real Madrileños. It is a regular neighbourhood with regular people doing everyday things, like walking the dog (lots of pet dogs in Madrid by the way) except it’s very pleasant to sit outside and eat in 30 degree heat. I had an Argentinian steak with wedges and veg, beer and a coffee for €20. The staff don’t have a word of English which is great so you’ll have to get by pointing at the nice pictures in the easy to follow menu and saying Gracias a lot. A few vegetarian options which, when I visited Madrid last in 2016, was a problem for my better half (and consequently, me). So don’t dress up, just head along, order a drink, let the very smiley and friendly staff look after you and watch (the probably much better looking than your used to) world go by with its dog.

Good service with fast services, food were good but not very inpressive and attraction. You can try it if you want to have a quick lunch or dinner without high expectation.

Buena comida, cantidad y calidad como siempre. muy buen servicio, aunque no hay más chips entrantes y es una pena, ya que han apostado demasiado para la comida mexicana en la entrada.

Todo riquioso, la camarera súper amistosa y educada, especialmente Dayanara creo que se llamaba. cuando pueda volver