Serious Beef Cravings at the Mall with Alqueria Tapas, Paellas Y Bistecas

When a sudden craving for beef hits you at the mall...

...there's always Alqueria Tapas, Paellas Y Bistecas and their signature Salpicao to satisfy any serious craving for beef. A day at the mall gets a welcome, beefy turn...at Alqueria.

And since you're already at Alqueria Tapas, Paellas Y Bistecas, why not enjoy a Spanish feast at the mall? At Alqueria, you'll find traditional Spanish dishes, like the comforting Sopa de Mariscos (P 198), a thick soup loaded with a variety of fresh seafood including chunks of white fish, clams, squid, and mussels (for more on Alqueria, see my previous posts, A Spanish Evening at Alqueria Tapas, Paellas Y Bistecas and Crossing Borders with Asian and Spanish Flavors at Alqueria).

Follow it up with a garden fresh salad, the Ensalada Mixta (P 318) with bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, black olives, egg, cucumber, and tuna drizzled with a sharp balsamic dressing. Like they say, go for a balanced diet...

Then, it's time for Alqueria's popular Salpicao (P 445), the dish that led you away from shopping at the mall to satisfy your craving for beef. Fork-tender chunks of premium beef, lightly seared to lock in all the juices and flavors, draped in rich olive oil loaded with crisp garlic bits, it's pure beef goodness on a hot iron skillet. The savory richness of the beef is kicked up by the equally rich flavors of the olive oil, tempered by the nutty and mildly sweet notes of the garlic for balanced flavors. Definitely worth the detour from your shopping routine at the mall.

After quick work on the Salpicao, a sudden craving for beef at the mall turns into an all-out Spanish fiesta at Alqueria...

...with the Paella Marinera (P 638 Medium/P 1,188 Large), soft and fluffy rice cooked with mussels, clams, prawns, squid, bell peppers and green peas...

...and the traditional Callos Madrilena (P 388), a rustic and homestyle stew with tender beef tripe, chorizo, and chick peas. Blame it all on a sudden craving for beef at the mall.

Don't forget dessert to complete your tasty mall adventure. Alqueria's Canonigo (P 198), a light and fluffy dessert made with egg white topped with fresh fruits laid on a bed of cookie crumbs...

...becomes even more indulgent when draped in a thick and rich salted egg cream to complete the flavors.

And why not have some Churros (P 138-3 pcs/P 158-5 pcs) for good measure. Then, it's time to walk it all off at the mall, and remember why you were at the mall in the first place.


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