Pedro, Thanks for responding. We are planning to splurge on Combarro (how expensive is it? Can you give us an estimate of dinner for two?) & are therefore searching for other good restaurants that are relatively inexpensive. The kind of place that has delicious food and is a relative "bargain" for the quality of the meal. For example, we loved Senyor Parillada in Barcelona. Have read great things on Chowhound.com about Asador Fronton. What is your opinion? How expensive will it be? Also, we are wondering about Botin. Is it a good restaurant, or just a tourist attraction? Appreciate any help you can give us. This is our first time in Madrid. We are also going to be in Avila, Segovia, Pedraza, Toledo, at the Parador in Jaen (on the way to Granada), and Nerja. Would love recommendations for restaurants in any of these places. In Granada we were planning on having dinner at the Parador, but if you think there is a better recommendation, let us know. We are not interested in the latest trendiest places, just really good food at reasonable prices with a friendly welcoming atmosphere (which is almost always the case in Spain!). Thank you!