Reservations · Outdoor seating
Traditional Asturian-Spanish grill with standout seafood and roasts, good daily menu value at lunch, but inconsistent service and some hygiene complaints require selective ordering and timing.
Asador El Molinón delivers reliable traditional Asturian grilling—cuttlefish, cochinillo, and classic stews show strong execution—but inconsistent appetizers and service reliability hold it back from higher standing. Isolated but serious hygiene reports and uneven attentiveness create friction in an otherwise competent neighborhood grill. Worth visiting for house specialties and lunch value, though recent quality dips suggest caution on consistency.
A bustling Asturian-Spanish asador by Principe Pio, El Molinón leans classic: roasts, bacalao, and platters you can point to in the display. Service feels old-school and brisk, with moments of charm and occasional edge. One diner summed it up: "Servers split our dishes and kept things moving," while others cautioned about variable attentiveness and table placement near the kitchen. The cooking is traditional and ingredient-led rather than flashy: grilled cuttlefish, cochinillo with crisp skin, fabada, and bacalao al pil-pil. Lunch menus can be great value, while a la carte roasts and fish trend pricier. Stick to house strengths from the grill and classic stews, and you will likely leave happy; fried tapas and some set-menu appetizers drew the most mixed notes. Families do fine here thanks to familiar, simple plates. Kids can share croquettes, eggs with potatoes and chistorra, grilled meats, or plain fish. There is a vegan grilled-vegetable platter and several vegetarian salads. Portions on some tapas run small for the price, so consider mains for sharing if appetites are big.
Area: Edge-of-center corridor by Principe Pio hub; mix of commuters, shoppers, and locals near Casa de Campo entrance.
Safety: Generally safe, well-trafficked by day and evenings around the station and mall; standard urban vigilance at night.
Nearby: Adjacent to Principe Pio station and shopping center; near river parks and cultural sites; steady foot traffic.
Available: Reservations, Outdoor seating
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