Our final stop on the first night of our Granada tapas escapade was a quaint bar by the name of “Taberna Macande.” The décor of this location truly gave credence to its name, as the wagon wheels and wooden barrels truly gave the impression of an old Spanish tavern. With our wine and beer came the first tapa, albondigas (meatballs) in tomato sauce with thinly sliced fried potatoes drenched in olive oil and salt. Both items were excellent “comfort foods.” As the meatballs slowly disappeared, our group leader ordered a tapa known as “huevos estrellados,” and assured us all we would truly enjoy it. However, due to slow service and a miscommunication between the waiter and the kitchen, a half and hour later we were served scrambled eggs with ham and potatoes. It wasn’t “huevos estrellados”, but it was still delicious! Despite these minor complications, Taberna Macande’s friendly atmosphere, excellent wine, and savory tapas make it a great restaurant and social hangout.
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