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Café Restaurant El Espejo

El Pabellón de El Espejo

Opened in 1978, but looks much older. Has two divisions: a more casual café and a restaurant. Good food and very crowded during lunchtime.

Address: Paseo de Recoletos, 31
Getting there: Metro: Colon
Hours: Daily 09:00-01:00 (café); daily 13:00-24:00 (restaurant)
Price: Café: €14-15 (midweek set menu), €19-20 (weekend set menu); Restaurant: set menu €11-17

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