Located just outside of Puerta de Sol. This is a great place to enjoy Espana tapas and a drink! The tapa portions are very large: the small size anchovies, contains two pieces of bread with 5 white anchovy fillets, diced onions, green olives, drizzled with olive oil. For a savory entree, I recommend the oxtail stew: 10 pieces of delectable oxtails in a brown gravy sauce. This tasted more like a beef pot roast, rather than a tomato style gravy. The oxtails are paired with thick cut fries. read more

Alhambra - White anchovy tapas- small order - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

Had early dinner after arriving to Madrid by train. Didn't need a reservation, they had plenty of seating and it was comfortably spaced for groups. Very family kitchen feel with the tiles, wood, and decorations. Food was good with large portions, the service was quick and very friendly. We like the homey feel of the place and it really feels like this restaurant had been around for ages. Would say the paella to avoid, it wasn't as good as the ones we had gotten from Seville. Most of the tapas were more carb heavy than balanced we've experienced so far in our trip. Recommend here if you're looking to be fed at an affordable price and quickly seated, but it isn't a place to go out of your way for. read more

This spot was the one for our first Tapas dinner for this Madrid visit. Roomy inside with some outdoor seating. Empty as we were early for dinner around 7 so we took a table outside. They do have a Sister location next door -difference is less Tapas and Paella is on the menu. We started with Sangria and the Alhambra house brew. The Beer was billed as an IPA but tasted more like an Ale-very good. The Sangria was a bit sweet and refreshing. Complimentary Manchego cheese was a nice touch. Our Server warned us that their Tapas are larger than the typical size and she wasn't kidding-more like Tapas on steroids. We started with the Goat Cheese with onion and blueberry sauce. I don't think I've had fried Goat cheese and this was delicious. Blueberry sauce takes it over the top. Tortilla Omelette (Spanish Omelette) was filled with eggs/onions-very good. Last Tapa was the Cured Iberian Loin. Again, big portion. The surprise was the flat chicken breast and peppers under the Loin. This one was ok. Decided to share the Rice with 1/2 Lobster. Sauce was tasty mixed with the Rice as well Lobster. Not much Lobster though. Service was excellent with our Server patiently answering all of our questions. They've been around for almost 100 years. Don't miss the Goat Cheese Tapa! read more

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HORRIBLE!!! We ordered the "Churrasco" thinking it was a typical skirt steak. Nope. It was a very cheap cut of meat with bones throughout. It was so tough that I gave up trying to chew it. The one star is that the fries and the red wine was good. I definitely would Not recommend this place!!! read more

Alhambra - Churrasco - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

We tried three dishes here; prawn, steak, traditional Spanish Madrid dish and potato with heavy sauce on it. Oh my god ~ the potatoes were really good. The prawn ~ it was steamed but it smelled that it came from trash can. It was smelliest shrimps ever. The Traditional Madrid Dish ~ I generally can eat anything but I was about to vomit smelling the food. It smelled like a dirty gym socks and I couldn't even eat one spoon of it. Hard NO on this place. read more

Alhambra - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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Limited food menu, nothing fancy here. The egg meals we had were a little runnier than expected and it was not a very good meal.

Food was so good, we went back twice! Once for lunch, and once for dinner. The service is good and the staff speaks English. We had: - Potatoes Bravas - delicious - Eggplant with goat cheese - so good - Ham Croquettes - very good - Steak with brie - very good - Jarmon - delicous - Ham, eggs & potatoes - delicious - Prawns in garlic - very good - Meatballs - tasty - Goat cheese with blueberry sauce - delicious This is an amazing restaurant in a sea of amazing restaurants! read more

Alhambra definitely did not disappoint for out early evening snacking. All of our dishes (tortilla, meatballs, and beef tripe) were great. Even folks at the table who normally do not like callos/beef tripe really enjoyed it...especially the sauce/stew. We wanted to order a couple more items, but our waitress informed us that the portion sizes were very large. Boy, was she right. In terms of bang for your buck (I mean bang for your Euro), this place is great. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor options, and I highly recommend eating outdoors if the weather is nice. Since the place is somewhat popular, I would recommend making reservations if they accept them. We lucked out with outdoor seating because a table was finishing their meal when we arrived. Unfortunately, I failed at the Yelp rule of 'phones eat first' because my phone's battery was dying. read more

Alhambra - Callos:tripe. - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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Just premium ham and bread. No mayo, no oil and vinegar, No extra additives and it was delicious. The bread was EVERYTHING. Love everything about it. I could have eaten more but I am watching these calories while in Madrid. read more

Alhambra - Premium Ham Sub - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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The paella wasn't that good, sangria was very watery taste. The service was good, pleasant waiters. I don't think we would be back eating there. read more

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Excellent food. Service was friendly and food was quick. The restaurant is in a building with a lot of character and also has outdoor seating. The goat cheese with blueberry sauce was my favorite thing we tried read more

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Goat cheese with blueberrries - delicious and quite large. Serving of 4 large rounds of cheese. Steak bullock - meat was tough with lots of fat. Frites were fantastic. Nice ambiance. Relaxed place. read more

1st meal in spain and this place did not disappoint! It was so nice eating outside, taking in the evening with great tapas, drinks and company. Oh Europe, how I missed you. And coming from CA? The food here is so cheap. Highly recommend the jamon, achovies, steak (comes with fries) and two sauce potatoes! read more

Alhambra - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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Went at about 8pm on a spring Saturday and there was no wait. Ordered the parillada for 2 and was about to order the grilled vegetables but the waiter warned us that the order was very large and with the aide of salad or potatoes it would be too much food. -service: the first waitress split a setup for 6, moving a small table in the middle of the passing route. Thankfully another server told her she should simply seat us in the table for 4 that was available and out of the way. I asked for tap water and it was not brought. Another waitress then asked what we wanted to drink and I told her I had asked for tap water but it wasn't brought- she returned with one cup of water despite us having a party of 2. -parillada for 2: for $33 it was a very good amount of meat. One large sausage, 4 small paprika sausages and 2 large pieces each of chicken and 2 cuts of beef (total 6 large pieces of meat). The chicken was simply flavored but had a nice grill taste. The meat was very chewy and I had a difficult time chewing it. I also asked for it to be well dine when we ordered because I am prego but for one of the cuts of beef, it was pink/bloody in the center and even after asking them to cook it more it still came back pink. read more

Alhambra - Sides for parillada for 2: half salad, half fries - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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Had a nice lunch here. The server was nice and explained the menu to us. We got the oxtail, tortillas, patatas bravas, and a plate of jamon. The portion size is huge here, so under order. The oxtail was sublime and pretty tender. Everything else was decent but not knock your socks off. read more

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A great place to eat that is close to Sol, and not too touristy. Many of the restaurants in the area promise authentic food only for it to be middle of the pack at best and overpriced since they know tourists are around. Smoked chorizo and grilled ham were excellent, as were the croquetas. Server was fast for Spanish standards, while leaving plenty of time to relax and eat. read more

This place reminds me of the countryside back home. A lot of wooden furniture. The service was, for the most part, pretty fast. We came here because we were looking for something generally cheap and not too busy. The food was okay, but if I had to recommend something for you: it's 100% the paella. That was AMAZING and hands down the best thing that I've had all day that day. I had the steak and the fries - but the steak was a little too chewy for my liking and it started to hurt my jaw at one point. read more

A great tapas place in the heart of Madrid! I've been traveling around Spain for over a week now and have had many different meals from different restaurants, but this place is still on the very top of my favorites list. The staff is very quick and friendly, and that added to why I like this place, being the first restaurant that I ate at when I landed. My party of 3 ordered the goat cheese with jam, ham croquette, paella, prawns, and a jug of sangria. It was more than enough for us! My favorites were the ham croquette, prawns, and sangria. The croquettes came with shoestring fries that very delicious. The ham croquette wasn't over fried; the crispiness of the bread crumbing was just right! In addition, the fries were amazing even though they were just fries! The prawns came out boiling still in a ceramic plate. It was filled with an olive oil/butter sauce that was soo good. The sangria was the best I had in Spain so far! Not too sweet and a good amount of alcohol mixed in. However, I didn't really like goat cheese and paella. The cheese was huge! I like my cheeses in moderation, but these blocks were too big and therefore, too cheesy. The jam included slightly offsets the cheesiness but not enough for me. The paella rice texture seemed a bit undercooked, so I didn't fully enjoy that dish. Overall, a place worth visiting if you're in Madrid! They also give a small complimentary spicy Spanish sausage with bread dish which is pretty yummy. read more

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Had seafood paella here. It seemed like pre-cooked as it got served just in 5 minutes... It was an OK paella that had standard taste, but lacked of the flavour of saffron and rosemary. It might be a good place for tapas but not for authentic paella. In fact, most restaurants in this area may serve pre-cooked paella as they don't have time. So I was satisfied anyway. Service was good. Chicken wings and bread chips were on the house. read more

Alhambra - Outside - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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All the way from Texas and it's a big Negative! Dinner was gross Go elsewhere!! If you want to drink then yes but food is hell to the No! read more

Alhambra - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

Great value for your money here. Portions are huge! We weren't feel well, so we didn't eat much. However, I doubt I could finish my dish even with a healthy appetite. This is very tourist friendly. Waiters speak English and they even give you tap water. Almost everything comes with fries. Food is decent, but I don't think I would come out of my way to go here. read more

Alhambra - Meatballs - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

Overrated! Food was more like fast food served on a plate to make it "restaurant/tapas" like. Service was slow and the waitress question our alcohol order as we ordered a pitcher of sangria and a bottle of wine, she was acting as if it was lots of alcohol for us... um we are in Spain lady where it's more than acceptable to drink wine everyday. So she already lost points with us while the table behind us filled with loud men were getting what seemed like unlimited alcohol refills. The decor is cute and gives an authentic Spanish feel but there's no reason why it's a must try. The bar gets super packed like sardines and arrive and food are meh... and it's not like it's any cheaper than any other tapas bar. I would recommended checking out other spots. read more

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This place sounded like a tourist trap but there were tons of locals! We decided to come because they had some awesome pictures of oxtail. We ordered it along with prawns. The oxtail was delicious! Definitely worth getting. The shrimps were cooked whole so they were not all purged. They were tasty but not clean- so this is a personal preference for me, and I wouldn't eat it again. Gambas al ajio all the way!!! No shells :). Our waitress was sweet and gave us wine recommendations! Worth a visit. read more

Alhambra - Oxtail - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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Best oxtail stew I've ever eaten out. If I didn't know any better, I would have thought it came from my very own kitchen. Seasoned to perfection in a brown gravy and melted in your mouth. So so good. French fries is served almost with every dish in Spain. At first I thought it was a weird combination but it turned out to be a good match. Loved it! read more

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I came here for lunch because I was destined to find a non touristy and authentic spot, despite all the fakes amongst Puerto el Sol. I was NOT disappointed!! For 13 euros, I received el menu del dia, which is two servings of food, bread, and your choice of a dessert or coffee. My first serving was a fresh salmon and tomato salad. Very tasty and light. My next serving was the hamburger recommended by the server. I thought, damn I'm fake, here I am in Spain getting a burger. But this burger was HUGE!!! And it had a fried egg in it and I think a pork patty. I was floored. It tasted soooo good. I think I died as I ate it. RIP I finished off my meal with a coffee con leche instead of a dessert to be able to continue hiking around Madrid. This place is authentic, friendly, and fills up fast during lunch. I'm so grateful Yelp works internationally!!! read more

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Good price and good steak, the fries were better if you get the skirt steak rather than the entrecôte

Stop. First thing you need to do is make sure you are in the right restaurant. Do Not go into #7 Barrilla Alhambra. That is not the correct restaurant. Go into number 9. Barrilla Alhambra is a cheap copy cat, with weak food and poor service. Maybe they are owned by the same company. Maybe Barrilla Alhambra is for overflow customers. We should have known better and all felt stupid for making that mistake. If you want a drink in a diver place, Barrilla is fine. But if you want a highly rated meal, or you expect a well cooked meal, avoid #7 and make sure you choose #9. If the owners are purposely trying to deceive ignorant tourists (like us), you should avoid both and go to one of the hundreds tapas restaurants within a square mile from Alhambra. Just don't fall into the trap or make the same mistake we made. read more

Only a couple of blocks from Plaza del Sol, the Alhambra sits in the middle of a street filled with bars and restaurants. This is the fourth time we eat at this place while visiting Madrid. The food was terrific, just as usual. Authentic flavors, HUGE portions and friendly service at an affordable price. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal on a relaxed environment. read more

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Our waiter was great - very helpful with recommendations and prevented us from over-ordering, which we tend to do when we're hungry tourists! We had the port tenderloin tapas with beer and sangria. The waiter warned us the sangria is pretty much a martini, with several liquors in addition to wine, and it's really delicious. Enjoy! read more

Soooo much potatoes!! Almost every dish has potatoes, so be prepared to be stuffed. The pork i wasn't too crazy about. The steak was really good. Grilled veggies if cooked to perfection of course be good. Frittatas everywhere we go. The oxtail i would say is my favorite. I wasn't too crazy about this place.. read more

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A decent, but not great Spanish meal. Stopped in here for dinner before our Flamenco show. The tinto de Verano was refreshing, but not as bubbly as I would have expected or as others I've tasted. A tapa plate of jamon and crackers was served complimentary to the table which everyone enjoyed...the ham in Spain is just fantastic! For a main dish I tried their oxtail. It was fairly fatty and not as tender as I'd hoped. The gravy flavor was rich, but lacked depth. For the bits of meat I was able to wrestle off the bone it was pretty tasty, but it took more effort than I had hoped for. A leisurely meal with good service and reasonable prices. read more

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5 stars for the house salad and the grilled prawns. Forget about the other dishes and get these two! What is so special about the salad? A salad is a salad, right? Wrong! At 6 euros, it can feed 3 people easily, and is packed with lettuce, carrots, tuna, asparagus, corn, beets and onions. The dressing on it is light and delicious. Especially at the end of our travels, this wholesome salad was a very welcome refreshing meal. Now, let's talk about those grilled prawns. Have you seen those picture perfect, gigantic red prawns on social media that made you want to go to Spain? These are like that, and just as delicious as you imagine in your mind's eye. It is juicy and salty and plump with a great char that you can even snack on the skin. I will forever remember this dish. Oh, and the beers are the size of your face at 3 euros. We also sampled the oxtail stew and tripe stew (both ok - nothing to rave about. I actually only ate the broth of the tripe stew and ordered the prawns thereafter). The fried goat cheese was fun, but definitely a lot of food for 2 people! read more

Talberna La Alhambra is one of many restaurants located close to Puerta del Sol. It has an artful entrance that's easy to spot, and was packed when we went in for dinner. We ordered the seafood paella and prawns that came in large in portions. The paella was tasty with plenty of shellfish to our pleasant surprise but they were dry from being cooked in rice. Our separate plate of prawns was more succulent and well salted. This tavern also served Callos Madrilenos, the local beef tripe dish. However, the dish was very disappointing as the beef was not tender or well-prepared and the stew was overly fatty. I usually try not to waste food but couldn't eat much of this. I'd recommend avoiding this dish. read more

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Our first restaurant experience that came highly recommended by our hotel. This is supposed to be one of the oldest restaurants in the neighborhood. Most of the seating is standing only. We were seated in the back room where you have to crawl through a small space to get to. The food was decent. Good experience. Please note that the staff barely speaks English. The hotel staff highly recommended the artichoke dish but it wasn't in season. read more

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Great place for tapas at a reasonable price! It looks like the restaurant spans 3 buildings, so it's quite a large location. It also seems pretty touristy, but don't let that fool you! The food was delicious as well as the drinks. I was craving paella on our last night in Spain, and Alhambra popped up on Yelp. Their portion is REALLY big, so we shared one so we could tapas hop at other restaurants. I saw one couple got 1 paella each, so it was more like a full meal. The seafood is abundant as well. I love that they give you a free small tapa at the start of your meal! We got small pieces of jamon and chorizo, and I saw other tables get baby sausages. Overall, I'd definitely recommend if you're looking for a place that has a lot of choices! *The small beers are only at the bar read more

Alhambra - Seafood paella 8.5euros - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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Zero complaints! Everything was delicious! The waitstaff was super friendly and the food came out fast. read more

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One of our last stops in Madrid. Alhambra's beautiful tiled facade beckoned is in - the boys wanted vermouth and JT wanted wine (Kelly as always was the voice of reason and stuck to water). We didn't eat here but we definitely enjoyed our beverages standing at the bar. And, we got a proper free tapa too - some very tasty croquetas. So, I guess we did eat a little? Anyway, it's a cute spot and any place that rewards me for drinking wine with free croquetas is a place I'd happily return to. Two thumbs up! read more

Alhambra - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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First time here with the family, and everything is absolutely delicious! We tried a little of everything and could have stayed all day! Absolutamente delicioso!!! read more

A wonderful place located right in the center. I heard many great things about Alhambra and decided to take my bf here while he was in Madrid. Wow, we were in for a treat! = WHAT WE GOT = + Goat cheese with blueberry Jam: i didn't realize these were fried so that was an Interesting surprise. The blueberry Jam was perfect and really helped balanced the meal. Highly recommend and I will make sure that if i come here with my friends that we will get this dish! 5/5 + Garlic Prawns; maybe it was just a bad batch but it didn't taste that flavorful to me. I think it needed a bit more salt but since we were given bread as well it was delicious dipping the bread in the garlic sauce .... but unfortunately I do think the sauce needed more garlic. Would I get it again? Yes, cause for the price it was a great deal but i don't think it's anything to write home about. 3/5 + Beef Entrecot: The waiter recommended this fish or the oxtail stew. I felt like it was a big letdown... the meat was grilled to perfection but severely lacking flavor ! I think it needed more spices. I wouldn't recommend unless you're able to ask for some sauce on the side - 2/5. = SERVICE = Wonderful service with attentive employees. The place itself is a bit small but wasn't crowded when we went at 3 PM on a Sunday. I loved how they gave us complimentary dishes which was a nice touch. I'll be back! read more

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One of the fewest times when Yelp reviews didn't help but disappointed big time. The place is very touristy, sit, eat, go, next. That kind of staff. Not only that. The food (or at least what we ordered was way too far from being decent) - the steak was half raw and the other side was just fat. The trip stew (even though there are not so many people that appreciate tripe but I do love it if it's cooked the right way) was smelling like a butcher shop. Did have a spoon and couldn't do anymore. I told the waitress that I didn't like it but they didn't do anything about it. Very disappointed. By the way, the bathroom is just dirty and disgusting, at least fix that so tourists will not run away. read more

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