Albur

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One of Malasaña's best deals, this place has a wildly popular tapas bar and a classy but casual restaurant out the back. The restaurant waiters never seem to lose their cool, and the well-priced rice dishes are the stars of the show, although in truth you could order anything here and leave satisfied.


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