I always like shopping in any Mercadona, because it has almost everything I need, and it's not the…read moremost expensive place to go to. I also love their chocolate-filled mini croissants, and for some reason, the ones from this location gave me stomach grief. This location was alike any other Mercadona, except it seemed that everyone knew each other, and we stood out like a sore thumb. So much so, that, apart from the weird looks, the security guard followed us EVERYWHERE we went. I even started staring at him to see if he got the point...he did, and he would walk away, but BAM! he was right there behind us in the next aisle... If I look like I need to steal food, I wouldn't be able to afford a $200 Calvin Klein coat....just saying.

Super cool super market in Madrid. I was able to get everything I needed and they have a great…read morebakery section.

Great selection of items. It feels like a CVS, the convenience is nice when you thought you packed…read moreeverything and now you can find the Spanish version of whatever you need.

Now here's a market that better matches the spirit and versatility of Madrid than the far more…read morechaotic Mercado de San Miguel. This one's in Chueca, so it doesn't feel like it was in the thick of the tourist corridor. It sits on a quiet residential street just two minutes from the Chueca metro exit, in a neighborhood known for its independent character and social diversity. Compared with more traditional food halls, the market is modern, eco-friendly and definitely has a more global perspective when it comes to culinary options. Spread across three floors, the ground level functions as a traditional market with fresh produce and meats, while the first floor offers a wide variety of international bites in separate, non-identical tapas and fast-food stalls. The selection appears to have something for everyone tortillas and croquetas, fried seafood, Valencian paella, fresh sushi, traditional charcuterie, American-style burgers, a bevy of Middle Eastern baklava. The top floor features a stylish rooftop restaurant dominated by a terrace lounge. This floor is open to 1:30AM on weekends when it becomes quite the popular social hub for locals and tourists alike. CORRESPONDING REVIEW Mercado de San Miguel: https://yelp.to/BnA5RO0AL7 RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Y46frFzFOJ

One of the coolest food markets in a cool neighborhood. Lots of stalls to try and plenty of…read moreseating. I had a couple of tapas which were just about right. And grabbed a baklava at the stall by the entrance. Helpful service. Great vibe to try different dishes.