Carlos and his wife, Frederique, took on a challenge converting what was once a bullfighting-themed tavern into a Parisian bistro. For those of you not in the know, this means simplistic décor, wooden floors, and lots of wine.

Though some elements, such as the long brass copper bar, hint at its castizo ("authentic," as in old and traditional) origins, there's much that's truly French here, including the service, the wine, and the cocktails.

Specialties include deep-fried brie; garlicky snails, cod brandade, coquilles St Jacques, Châteaubriand and so on.