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"If you squint a little, El Salón can make you feel like you’re in another country. It’s slightly hidden in an alley just off Española Way, featuring some very pretty Spanish-Mediterranean architecture that almost makes you forget about the hive of tourists just outside. This is not only a great place to hide from those tourists, but also a great cocktail bar. The drink menu features a selection of Salón’s own blended spirits, which they put to excellent use in their martinis. The dark space has tables that are good for couples, but they also have a very cute and very tiny horseshoe bar, which is where we think you’d have the most martini-y experience." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo