There are words that, when put together, guarantee Mediterranean happiness: Lobito de Mar, Madrid, arroz. And now, with the new “A toda vela” menu, that promise is fulfilled, dish by dish. A proposal designed for those who enjoy the flavors of the sea at the table, Monday to Friday at lunchtime, without complications but with a lot of taste. At Lobito de Mar Madrid, A toda vela surprises with a selection of starters, mains, and dessert that combine tradition, originality, and top-quality ingredients.
A high-flying start
It all begins with a Russian salad topped with smoked eel. Yes, salad. But not just any salad. Creamy, flavorful, and with that smoky twist that changes everything. There’s barely time to blink—it’s gone before anyone can ask for seconds. Next up: a mix of croquettes, little flavor bombs where the classic and the marine come together. Then come the chirlas sautéed with manzanilla wine, the kind of dish that calls for bread and silence, with an aroma that speaks for itself. And to round things off, a baby tuna burger with lamb’s lettuce. Small, juicy, and perfectly balanced—clearly the result of a lot of testing to get it just right.
The decisive moment
Now it’s time to choose. And it’s not easy. Four mains are battling for the spotlight. For fish lovers, there’s grilled sea bass loin, cooked to perfection with that crispy skin that crackles when you cut into it. Another option: tuna ribeye carpaccio with garlicky fried eggs. A surprising dish, full of texture, garlic aroma, and just the right amount of boldness to brighten your day. And of course, what can’t be missing from any equation involving Lobito de Mar, Madrid, arroz: the dry seafood and fish rice. Intense flavor, loose grains, and that deep, savory base that makes you close your eyes as you taste it.
A fourth contender steps up: arroz al sarmiento with coquelet chicken. That unmistakable smoky flavor you only get from real firewood, with tender, fall-apart chicken that’s full of flavor. The choice isn’t easy, but the result is always a win.
A glorious ending
And like any good menu, the ending lives up to the rest. A fresh cheesecake that puts the perfect finishing touch without overwhelming you. Light, creamy, and with that milky hint that brings back memories of the old-school kind—but with just the right touch to make you want to come back for it alone.
At Lobito de Mar Madrid, “A toda vela” is, at its core, a menu designed to bring the sea to your plate. For those who know that the best meals need no explanation—just good ingredients, a pleasant setting, and a team that understands soulful cooking. If one thing’s clear, it’s that with menus like this, satisfaction is guaranteed.
