BRAVO! What an incredible performance at Cadamomo! I wasn't sure what to expect at first,…read moreespecially since the location is right in the middle of a cluster of restaurants in an alley. But after seeing two performances in Granada, I can confidently say that while this may not be in the heart of Andalusia, the birthplace of Flamenco, the dancers here are exceptionally well-trained and the show is of an impressively high caliber. I bought my tickets in advance, which allowed me to choose my own seats. I couldn't snag a spot directly in the center front, but I managed to get a front-row seat on the side. I was worried I was in a section that would be neglected, but not once did I feel that way during the performances. The dancers make sure they are visible to both sides and never focus on just one section. What makes this show different is that you're not only treated to a male and female dancer, but you also get the added bonus of a third performer. As the night unfolds, the tablet in front of you provides descriptions of each upcoming dance, its theme, and a brief intro to the dancer. These performers didn't just grow up around flamenco--they were born into it, raised with it, and formally trained in it. Seriously, spectacular and what a vision to see!! You won't regret it!!! Logistics: Upon arrival, you'll check in and will be greeted with a complimentary welcome drink of either sangria or water. The sangria was delicious, but when will you ever get a bad sangria in Spain?? For those needing a meal, you can order your food and drinks at the table and will have your order brought right to your seat.

Had to check out a flamenco show while in Spain. Found this one online as a reputable show in…read moreMadrid. You can purchase tickets ahead of time online and there are a couple different tiers, which impact where you are seated. Opted for the second to best seating as I thought front row would be too jarring on the neck (in retrospect, it wouldn't have been, but out seats were still fantastic). Ticket includes a welcome beverage and you can also pre-order food on your ticket too. Arrived to the show on time and got a welcome glass of white sangria. It was solid, and refreshing. Show began more or less on time. Multiple acts throughout the one hour performance. There was one on guitar, one on hand drums, and two vocalist, accompanied by three performers. Performances were mostly solo acts but there was maybe 20% of duos or trios. Overall really impressive. I don't have any other flamenco show to compare it to so I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience and would recommend it.

Flamenco time! Tell…read moreme it's a tourist thing to do, but entertaining and cultural nonetheless! I feel like the sounds of the tapping of the shoes, dancing and movement, expresses the self-interpreted story. I had an enjoyable show experience here! I'm sure you will too!

This place is legit! I am a long time flamenco student and my teacher recommended this place as it…read moreis one of the most highly regarded tablaos in Madrid. Came here for the 10:30pm flamenco show, having reserved online a few days in advance. 40 euros gets you in to the show and includes 1 drink. It may seem a bit pricey (there are cheaper options in the city for sure), but it is 100% worth it if you want to see authentic flamenco in an intimate space. The seating area is not huge, but best of all, seats are kind of on an angle. So even if you are near the back, you can see the footwork. This is really great, because so many flamenco tablaos I went to in Andalucia were really cramped and basically if you are not in the front few tables, you cannot see any of the dancers' feet. Anyways, the calendar on the website will tell you who is dancing and who is performing on guitar and cante (singing). They get a lot of excellent artists here. The performance had one intermission and went until ~midnight. The dining area is at the front and the stage and performance space are in a smaller separate room in the back. Servers bring the drinks to you so you don't have to get up to go to the bar. Like many places in Spain, once you sit down you get a little bowl of nibbles, such as nuts. Overall, an incredible and moving experience with top notch performers. Plus, the location is very central, just a few blocks from Puerta del Sol. Because of the location perhaps, there will be a fair number of foreigners in the audience, but rest assured that what you are seeing here is the real deal.

Exceptional show, incredible food, great staff. This one delivered on all fronts…read more There's about an hour before the show actually starts which gives you more than enough time to finish your food and get halfway through dessert before the performance begins. The food was impressive and took no shortcuts. Each course made a point of showing off the craft behind it, and you could taste the effort in every bite. The courses come out almost immediately after you finish the last. The show itself was exceptional in the truest sense. It brought out such raw emotion that I almost cried, and I'm not someone who says that easily. The best flamenco dancing I've ever seen.

On a recent trip to Madrid, we were excited to take our two kids (teenagers) to visit a Flamenco…read moreshow. Corral de la la Moreria seems to be an institution, so we figured we would splurge. The flamenco show was great. I'm not a connoisseur, but it was a great experience. I don't regret that at all. I reserved our tickets in advance on their website, and got a confirmation number. However, their system doesn't seem to send an email confirmation. So it's a good thing I put the confirmation number on my calendar! We booked the first (17:30) show with dinner reservations. The website suggests arriving 30 minutes early, so we arrived at 17:00. A few other people also arrived about that time. However, the door was locked. We rang the bell, and they told us that they would not open until 17:30. Weird, but no biggie... we hung out down the street. At 17:30, we went back, and were seated. But it was mostly empty... just us and a couple other people. But, there were plenty of staff, and they got us drinks and we were enjoying ourselves. Then some time passed, and more time passed. Eventually, around 19:00, more people started to arrive, and it was clear that the show would start later. I think what happened is they did not sell enough tickets for the 17:30 show. So instead of cancelling it and offering to let us attend one of the later shows, they just seated us and let us sit for 90 minutes until we joined the group for the later show. This worked out fine for us, though I wish they would have communicated it. It felt like they were leaving us out. The food at the restaurant was very good. We particularly liked the potato soup, which is really good. They also had a nice wine selection to pair it with. However, the restaurant is quite expensive, and I didn't think that it was really justified given that the show was also expensive. If I were to do it again, I think what I would do is sign up for just the show only, and have dinner elsewhere either before or after the show.

A terrific demonstration of authentic Flamenco music and dance and origins, in a century-old…read moreFlamenco cave whose acoustics enhance the entire experience. It is a cozy atmosphere of perhaps 100 or so people in a half-circle around a small stage. Metal chairs could all use some cushion, or bring your thick sweatshirt to sit on for the 70-ish minute show. Intimate atmosphere, intense connection with the audience, passionate plucking on a flamenco guitar echoing against the curved brick. What an engaging performance by a couple dancers and musicians. Just the right length of time to give you a taste of this art form. No matter what their web site says, it is best not to have children under 10, or children who cannot be quiet or sit still enough to respect the performers, at any time of day or night. A child far too young for this environment did detract and distract from our show, and came dangerously close to the performers in this tight space. Be courteous, parents. Unless your kid is hypnotically enthralled by all song, dance, and instrumentals, do leave them home. Otherwise, this was a terrific performance preceded by a pre-show drink you can bring down to the cave with you to finish during the show. On a side note, I had no real interest in a Flamenco demonstration before, and only booked this because another member of our party wanted to go. However, seeing this show live in the cave, only a few feet from the stomping feet and strumming instruments, I must say it was a tremendously different and enriching experience than seeing a YouTube video or hearing a sample of this music. It was worth going, and a very enjoyable experience.

So we wanted a flamenco show that didn't feel like a WWE match with smoke machines and stadium…read morelights. We chose EssentialFlamenco in Madrid and they nailed it. It is literally that hidden gem, a cozy cellar gig with probably 30-40 people in three rows. Zero frills. They politely toss you a complimentary sangria, then give you a 5‑minute history lesson. After that, one singer, one guitarist, a box-drum or two, and dancers so close you could theoretically moonwalk onto their stage. Traditional flamenco realness, no nonsense. THIS is the way to see flamenco. Bravo.

What a phenomenal experience! My husband and I had a long…read morelayover in Madrid so we decided to watch a flamenco show while here. We bought front row tickets for the 10pm show which included the flamenco show, 1 drink and dinner. The 1 hour show was magical! There was so much passion exhibited by all of the dancers and singers. We also ordered the seafood paella and octopus which were both delicious. I will definitely come back to this intimate location if I'm in Madrid again.

We were greeted at the front door and seated immediately. Drinks were served and enjoyed while we…read moreprepared for the show. The passion of the dancers, the emotion of the singer, the Melodie's of the guitarist. An emotional ride through dance and music to some beautiful stories of culture, love and heartbreak.

Originally not part of my itinerary. But after talking to a…read morefriend, I decided to book a flamenco show. Perfect timing as it was right after my scheduled dinner. I'd actually never seen one before so this was a great treat. It was a full hour of pure emotions - pa dum psh. There were 2 female dancers and one email. Three other dudes completed the ensemble. One guitar player and 2 singers - all male - completed the ensemble. The venue opened 30 mins before the show started. That was just enough time for the bar to serve drinks to those imbibing. I didn't since I was doing a tasting menu right after. The full hour show was riveting. The male dancer was such a sight. They all had amazing footwork skills. The singers had amazing voices. I would for sure watch this again.

It's a small cozy theater, you get a great view of the show. Important tip - they recommend you…read morearrive 30 minutes before the show as the seating is first come first served. We arrived super early and snagged great seats front and center. That said - being that the venue is small none of the seats are bad. Complimentary drink included with the full priced seats! There are discounted seats for the back.

When visiting Madrid how do you know which Flamenco show to see? There are so many. I was…read moresearching and searching and for the right price and reviews this one came to our liking. We reserved online and opted for just the one drink per person which came to 30€. It is very easy to find by Plaza Mayor. There were five people in the show. A man and a woman dancers and two singers and a guitar player. The dancers where full of passion and were exceptional. As well as the others. But you are coming for the dancing right! They even had one small portion where they had women and children come on stage as one of the dancers taught some moves. It was super cute an fun! The crowed loved it! Small and intimate setting. We opted to order two extra drinks and paella. The bill came to 82€ for two people, which is less than opting for the 60€ Meal per person. Sangria and most drinks are 5€. I highly recommend coming here!!! Absolutely loved!

Amazing show! They interact so well with their guests and each other which made the show more…read moreamazing and entertaining. It's a cute Lil hole in the wall style tavern and they said it is one of the oldest places with flamenco shows. The inside looks super old school and nice. A few cons, the chairs are super uncomfortable. They are made of straw and after a while, I was hurting lol the tables are quit small as well which caused some accidental spills due to the lack of space. Other than that, it was a great place to visit! I would recommend it to anyone in the area!

I came to Las Carboneras with a group touring Barcelona and Madrid. The evening here was the…read morehighlight of the 10 day trip. Dinner was very good. The flamenco show was extraordinary. Such talented dancers who evoke strong emotions. I could hardly sit in my seat because the dancing was so exciting. This is not flamenco like you would see at Disneyland. This is genuine art. Don't miss Las Carboneras!

WOW! What an amazing flamenco experience. This place is legit, and even though it's located in a…read morefairly high trafficked tourist area, it felt truly authentic and intimate. It wasn't a huge venue, and it seemed that all of the tables had a pretty good view of the stage. I know the same can't always be said for other (larger) flamenco theatres. We didn't have dinner here, but the tickets do include a drink and we also got some delicious olives to nosh on as we waited for the show. The performers were absolutely incredible. Each of the dancers performed one long, intense, and emotional dance. The guitarist also performed a song by himself without dancers. WOW. Truly WOW. Each of them are so talented, and their dances are not rehearsed. They just feel the music and move with it, which takes a lot of experience to be able to do that so well and on the spot. We had a couple of hiccups leading up to our visit. A couple members of our group had issues when we booked our tickets of the system glitching and it not recording our reservations, but the staff were very helpful and kind via email and they resolved it for us. Thank you so much for everything! I would definitely recommend Las Carboneras for the best flamenco experience in Madrid!

I don't know why this isn't in travel guides; this flamenco was superb and not as expensive as…read moreseveral others. We reserved two tickets which came with one drink each... but you are welcome to order more once you've finished. They do have tickets that come with food, but we opted out of that as we had dinner reservations elsewhere. The performance happens in the cave downstairs. There are two seating areas; one is stage right and one is stage front. We were seated stage front. In our area, the cave is a long hallway with a bar opposite the stage and tables lined along the walls. Also on the walls is art made by one of the servers, available for purchase. The servers were great. The performers were excellent The music reverberates and truly envelopes you. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and I bet you will too. Don't forget to bring your fan ladies- it gets warm in the cave. PHOTOS ARE ALLOWED. Video is NOT! - please respect their wishes, and only take no flash photography.

The entire experience was amazing. From the ambiance which is in the basement, the Sangria, the…read moretapas and the Flamenco dancers it was a great first night in Madrid. I would highly recommend to anyone this event/experience

Such a beautiful experience! I bought tickets last minute (literally 2 hours before) and I don't…read moreregret it. I got close enough seats with a free drink. The performance was amazing

Beautiful flamenco show! Both dancers and musicians extremely talented. Great service and location…read more So happy we found spot.