Restaurant Review: Laxeiro Spanish Restaurant

I had the fortune on stumbling onto this little restaurant by accident on my way out of the jungle that is the Columbia Flower Market. I have tried many Spanish restaurants in both the US and Spain, so I wasn't sure this little neighborhood restaurant could possibly top my list, but it has blown away all the competition.

My mom and I ordered a green salad, tortilla española, prawns in garlic sauce, and grilled sardines. Everything was excellent, but the grilled sardines took the cake. Perfectly cooked, slightly crispy on the outside, I couldn't get enough! The tortilla was also the best tortilla I've ever had. The "prawns" looked more like normal shrimp to me, so I found it disappointing at first, but the sauce they were cooked with was excellent.
The food is all so homey,but also extremely well prepared. The price was very fair as well. The only downside-the service is a little slow-but I suppose that's the price you pay for home style food. This is one stop on Columbia Road I recommend everyone makes! The restaurant is located at 93 Columbia Road, London, E2 7RG. T: +44 (0)20 7729 1147.