Borax

Name: Borax
Address: Calle Pelayo, 28, Madrid, 28004, Spain
Price range: €20 (Average meal price calculated on the basis of appetizer/entrée or entrée/dessert, excluding drinks, according to the prices provided by the restaurant. The average price is an estimate only. )
Rating: 9.5

9.5/10

388

Calle Pelayo, 28, 28004 MadridSee map

Average price €20

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Restaurant menu

Average price €20
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Average price
Average meal price calculated on the basis of appetizer/entrée or entrée/dessert, excluding drinks, according to the prices provided by the restaurant. The average price is an estimate only.

Ropavieja cubana con arroz, frijoles y yuca: €12.5
Vaca frita (filete de aleta de ternera a la plancha): €12.5
Enchilada de camarones: €12.5

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Ratings & Reviews

Excellent

9.5/10

based on 388 reviews

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Quality of food :9.5/10

Service :9.7/10

Setting :9.3/10

David C.
December 11, 2020 • 36 reviews
9/10
Todo como se espera...
Winny F.
October 31, 2020 • one review
10/10
La comida te transporta a mi Cuba, raciones generosas y el trato es genial, súper amables. Volveré seguro. Recomendado 100%
David G.
October 11, 2019 • one review
10/10
One of the best meals we had during our two week trip in Spain. The dishes reminded us of our favorite Cuban restaurant in Denver, Cuba Cuba. Great find!
Marisa Y.
September 4, 2019 • 203 reviews
8/10
Muy bien.
GREGORIO M.
June 22, 2019 • 10 reviews
10/10
Volveremos ☆☆☆☆☆
Aristoteles F.
June 18, 2019 • one review
10/10
Really great Cuban food at a reasonable price. The service was very good.
Jack N.
May 18, 2019 • one review
10/10
Authentic Cuban food. Every dish is distinctly flavored. Wonderful setting. Will definitely return for the ropa vieja!
Sarah R.
March 27, 2019 • 2 reviews
5/10
Our meal at Borax was a little disappointing. We decided to try this place because it had such high reviews on theFork app, but the food was mediocre. I wasn't bad, but it wasn't memorable either. The service was good and the staff was friendly. With limited days in Madrid, I wish we had eaten somewhere else.
Carlos L.
March 9, 2019 • one review
9.5/10
Muy bien todo!!
Luz P.
October 28, 2018 • 3 reviews
10/10
La tarta de queso espectacular
Bryan M.
October 4, 2018 • one review
9.5/10
The food (ropa vieja) was very flavorful, and the drinks were excellent and generous. Good value also.
Irene S.
May 12, 2018 • 5 reviews
10/10
Trato increible!
Bruno M.
May 12, 2018 • 40 reviews
10/10
Treatment was excellent! Very nice service! The waiters were wonderful. Food extremely authentic Latin American. The beans were amazing. Definitely recommend.
Leah W.
April 6, 2018 • one review
10/10
Delicious! Lovely service and ambience.
Michelle B.
April 4, 2018 • one review
9.5/10
Had a lovely meal at the Borax. The waiter was very attentive and friendly. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
Bjørn Ivar J.
March 30, 2018 • 2 reviews
10/10
Great food, great service. The waiter made suggestions and helped us really enjoy ourselves.
JESUS A.
February 17, 2018 • 2 reviews
8.5/10
Not excellent, but good enough
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January 13, 2018 • one review
9.5/10
La tarta de queso es sublime.
Irene S.
November 10, 2017 • 5 reviews
10/10
Atencion excelente! Una gozada !
Amides P.
November 10, 2017 • 23 reviews
10/10
The restaurant is a little quiet place with warm and friendly staff who would make you feel at home. The food tastes and looks like home-made Cuban food. We were welcomed by Ariel and Laura, both really nice people. Ariel gave us a lot of tips regarding their week menus too. Good price for the portions as well... definitely recommended!

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More information

Opening time

Comida: de 13:00 a 15:00 (excepto lunes)

Cena: de 20:00 a 23:00 (excepto lunes y domingo)

How to get to the restaurant

Calle Pelayo, 28, 28004, Madrid, Spain

Public transport

Metro Chueca (L5)

Directions to get there

Calle Fuencarral, Chueca, City center, Justicia

About the restaurant

El restaurante Borax es un viaje de ida y vuelta entre paladares y la isla de Cuba que se emplaza en el madrileño barrio de Chueca. De hecho, lo puedes encontrar fácilmente al salir de la boca de metro que lleva el nombre de esta singular barriada de la capital española.

Utilizando productos de temporada y, sobre todo, de calidad, el restaurante Borax reproduce la esencia del sabor cubano. Platos como Revuelto de trigueros y setas, Tomate relleno de atún sobre salsa de salmorejo, Salmón a los sésamos con salsa de naranja, Cerdo asado y yuca en su punto y Ropa vieja, tamal y arroz son algunas de sus mejores versiones.

La Tarta Tatín casera es un lujo para los más golosos que pone un punto y seguido a tu experiencia en el restaurante Borax. Sí, seguido. Y es que el final merece ser protagonizado por su ron añejo de importación y excelentes mojitos y daiquiris. ¿Preparado para viajar a Cuba?