Alfredo's Barbacoa

Juan Hurtado de Mendoza 11 Cuisines: American

About

Alfredo's is a popular rendezvous for Americans longing for home-style food. Al himself arrives at his bar/restaurant wearing boots, blue jeans, and a 10-gallon hat; his friendly welcome has made the place a center for both his friends and newcomers to Madrid. You can have hamburgers here, but they are of the barbecued variety, and you might prefer the barbecued spareribs or chicken. The salad bar is an attraction. And it's a rare treat to be able to have corn on the cob in Spain. The original Alfredo's Barbacoa, Lagasca 5 (tel. 91-576-62-71; Metro: Retiro), is still in business, and also under Al's auspices.