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Lamiak Cava Baja

For food, atmosphere, and friendliness, we Everything we sampled on the extensive menu
considered this Cava Baja tapas bar one of the was creative and well prepared, but our favorite
best in Madrid. Even when this bar was packed, dishes ranged from the moussaka with eggplant
our orders were taken and delivered without de- and minced meat and the crispy corn taco with
lay. And despite being a go-to bar for young chicken and vegetables to a savory red-wine
Madrid hipsters, the locals and staff made these braised beef, and Ron’s favorite, duck confit in
senior American travelers feel welcome. puff pastry with mushroom sauce and raisins. All

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