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El Rincon de Esteban
After doing the museum shuffle for more than these rice offerings are overpriced frozen and
two hours, sitting down to a classic paella lunch nuked bland concoctions. After a little research,
was most welcome. Finding a we found one restaurant with rave
great paella in Madrid is diffi- reviews for its paella, El Rincon de
cult. The rice dish originated in Esteban, in the Embassy area near
Valencia, where authentic ver- the Prado. Not only was the paella
sions abound. Sure paella is on excellent, but the tempura shrimp,
restaurant menus in the Plaza white asparagus, and other dishes
Mayor and other tourist-dense were equally outstanding. Plus, the
destinations here but most of service is warm and friendly.
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