Elche - 567-569 High Road Leytonstone, London E11
Number of visits?
Two, most recently October 2005.Location?
Leytonstone High Road, opposite the Fire Station. A 5 minute walk from the Gospel Oak to Barking Line station, or get the bus from Leytonstone tube station.Food?
Listed in the Good Food Guide for many years (unusually for East London) the fare is Spanish, with a choice of cold, hot or vegetarian tapas (three for £10, ample sizes), and many meal and paella dishes. The wine list is also Spanish, but comprehensive - we chose a lovely buttery, oaky red for £14.95.I had three veggie tapas for £10, and all were delicious, even the garlic mushrooms had flavour and texture. My partner tried the daily special, a seafood and meal paella for £9.50 - it included six mussels in shells and the biggest shrimps I have ever seen, and he pronounced it to be delicious!
Homemade deserts of glazed catalan custard and rice pudding were a very good finish to the meal - although the coffee also looked good.
On Sunday lunchtime there is an all-you-can-eat buffet, with desert and half jug of wine or sangria, for £12 per person. Great value and plenty of veggie fare.
Clientele
Couples, local families on Sunday lunchtime.Cost?
£15 per head, or £12 per head for the buffet.Anything else?
The food was quick to arrive, but the service was dreadfully slow. As stated, veggies were well catered for (if you are happy with tapas or eating at the buffet). Disabled facilities not observed - there was one step to enter and another to access part of the dining area.Opening Hours?
Check with venue.Official Website?
None.This page last updated: 01 September 2022
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