Cappuccino with a Smile

Popped out for a bite to eat last night and in keeping with the latest round of the world cup Paraguay v. Spain we decided to get ourselves down to El-Vaquero (Spanish for cowboy) NW London's only Brazilian/Argentinian restaurant.  Once inside we were greeted by a group of tall dark handsome Passadors (meat carvers) dressed in black and wielding giant metal skewers each with a different cut of meat. What makes this dining experience so unique is that through out your meal the Passadors pass from table to table serving you until you can eat no more and to accompany  your meal there is a fabulous salad bar, which you can visit as many times as you like.  Now this bit is for the ladies so lean in close - when the Passadors speak each and every one of them has a South American or Spanish accent to die for and to be perfectly honest most of the time I couldn't understand a word they were saying but it really didn't matter, those sexy accents were better than any of a NW London waiter any day!


With no room for desert but always room for coffee I ordered a cappuccino. Check this out!!! (See Pic) Made by the owner himself (I was smooching him a lot!) this little beauty was served up especially for me! Now some girls like design jewellery, some girls like expensive shoes and some girls just have to have flashy 4x4's, but not I.  No, I am what is called a 'cheap date' - ask my husband he can confirm. In 15 years of marriage and a relationship spanning two decades I have never been what you would call a J.P. (Jewish Princess for all you not of the faith!).  But if there is one thing about me that is a given, it's that all meals must end with a coffee - and if I could get away with it they would start with one too!  I don't drink alcohol, don't do drugs (unless their prescription) and never touch 'death sticks' (cigarettes) but I gotta have my coffee.  How would I rate El-Vaquero's coffee -10/10.  So if you want try something completely different and really good value - saddle up and get yourself down there - we are certainly going back!


Oh nearly forgot to mention - The Passadors were all supporting Paraguay, being South American, and naturally when Spain won the match we paid and left as quick as poss - after all they were holding very large skewers and we had been seen cheering Spain in their victory!