Tanta: a pleasant surprise
Not too long ago, I tried Tanta, a Peruvian bistro in Madrid apt for those with limited budgets (better than its older brother Astrid & Gaston), close to the metro station Colombia. It’s currently one of the fashionable places in the city.
What did we eat and drink?
Ceviche (fish marinated in citrus), we tried the mixed ceviche and the popular ceviche and the final verdict: the mixed ceviche wins due to the fresh texture the lime and cilantro salsa gives it.
For our first dish, we split “Grandma’s salad”. Spectacular and plentiful, with marinated chicken, crispy bacon and a delicious sweet and sour vinaigrette (mild).
The cocktails were quite a pleasant surprise as well. What did we drink? Cholopolitan, Maricucha, Pisco Punch and Chicha! It was impossible to decide on just one…
Other things to consider:
They don’t take reservations, so get there before 9 PM. If you’re going on a weekend it’s very important to get a table. If you don’t end up with a table, you might have quite a wait ahead of you, as the patrons take their time eating. I wouldn’t recommend waiting.
The service is slow. Very slow. It took them 20 minutes to bring the second course, although once we insisted they served us right away.
How much did it all cost? 35€ per person with wine, cocktails, bread and an appetizer to share + a main dish per person. A reasonable price, especially considering the quality of the food.
