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Eclectic restaurant in Aranjuez, Madrid
What should I order at Restaurante Esmeraldas?
What to order
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Seafood Noodles
Recommended for being excellent and part of a very tasty meal with great service.
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Salmon
Praised as excellent in the same review that highlighted the seafood noodles.
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Hamburger
Mentioned as excellent alongside the seafood noodles and salmon.
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Quesadillas
Called wonderfully well served and highlighted as a great choice.
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Chicken
Recommended as part of a meal described as great, with super nice food.
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Set 4 Course Menu
Strongly recommended for its variety and described as a kaleidoscope of tastes and aromas.
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Menu Del Dia
Praised as refined and part of one of the best meals the reviewer had in Spain.
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Seafood Risotto
Specifically called delicious and singled out as a standout dish.
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Steak
Recommended because it was cooked to perfection.
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Flor De Alcachofa
Mentioned as one of several super tasty dishes enjoyed during a special meal.
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Lingote De Carne
Highlighted as super tasty and part of a highly recommended meal.
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Cochinillo
Praised as super tasty and part of a memorable anniversary meal.
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Lemon Pie
Recommended as one of the super tasty desserts in the meal.
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Cheesecake
Explicitly called a must try.
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Local Oxtail Burger
Explicitly called a must try.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 6 PM, 8 to 11 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 6 PM |
About Restaurante Esmeraldas
Restaurante Esmeraldas is an eclectic restaurant in Aranjuez, Madrid. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly, helpful service, the well-presented food, and the varied menu, with many noting the restaurant is a pleasant surprise despite a modest exterior. It is known for dishes like croquettes, oxtail burger, fried pork belly, and oxtail pizza, and it offers gluten-free options. The setting is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with outdoor seating and reservations recommended for lunch and dinner.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Restaurante Esmeraldas known for?
It is especially known for the oxtail burger, which is one of the most mentioned dishes, along with croquettes and oxtail pizza. Reviewers also repeatedly praise the restaurant for flavorful, well-presented food and strong service, especially for celiacs and people looking for gluten-free options.
What dishes are most recommended at Restaurante Esmeraldas?
Reviewers most often highlight croquettes, the oxtail burger, fried pork belly, and oxtail pizza, and they also mention the cochinita pibil burger and seafood risotto. Other dishes called out in reviews include seafood noodles, salmon, quesadillas, flor de alcachofa, and lemon pie.
What is the atmosphere like at Restaurante Esmeraldas?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with a modest exterior but a nicer dining room experience inside. It works well for groups, tourists, and solo diners, and reviewers mention it as a good place for a relaxed lunch or dinner near the Royal Palace in Aranjuez.
Is Restaurante Esmeraldas good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is €20 to €30, and reviewers specifically call the lunch menu good value, including a 17-euro set lunch with appetizer, main, dessert, and drink. Several reviews say the portions are generous and the four-course menu feels worth the price.
Should you make a reservation at Restaurante Esmeraldas?
Yes, lunch and dinner reservations are recommended, and the restaurant accepts reservations. That is useful because the place is popular for lunch and dinner, and reviewers often mention it as a small gem in Aranjuez with a menu that draws repeat visits.
Is parking available at Restaurante Esmeraldas?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Restaurante Esmeraldas have vegetarian options?
Yes, Restaurante Esmeraldas offers vegetarian options.
Is Restaurante Esmeraldas kid-friendly?
Yes, Restaurante Esmeraldas is good for kids.
