Alhambra

4.2 (487 reviews)

ModerateSpanish, Tapas/Small Plates

Open • 11:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)

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Kandyce V.

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!!!

Dan A.

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!

Reza J.

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.

Kwame S.

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.

Tammi J.

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.

Anzhela H.

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.

Jennifer P.

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

Jennifer N.

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!

Taylor Z.

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.

Sides for parillada for 2: half salad, half fries

Ana D.

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.

Tiffany C.

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.

Jeslyn X.

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.

Clarissa K.

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!

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Kelly Y.

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Grilled shrimp is amazing here! My husband went to town on the shrimp. Each shrimp is fat and juicy. We also tried the tripe stew which had sausages and tripe. It's a very heavy dish meant to be eaten with bread. I don't love tripe so I didn't love the texture but the flavor is good but a little salty. I would definitely recommend going here if you like shrimp. Abuelas has shrimp too but if you are looking for a smokey/grilled flavor, go to Alhambra. For a more seasoned flavor head over to abuelas. read more

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Audrey _.

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10 years ago

Very good restaurant for tapas ! We ordered croquetas de jamon (very good, The best I ate in Madrid ) and pork. That s weird because What They call "pork" is actually beef but anyway ... it was good! And The sangría and The cerveza (beer) were very good too! Affordable prices. Nice place to go With friends, good ambiance read more

Alhambra - Croquetas de jamon (very good, The best I ate in Madrid) for 8,5 euros - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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Sarah L.

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Large portions and reasonably priced. More of a pub/bar feel. Great food! Had a fun time there.

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Laurie M.

7 years ago

Nice friendly staff...small but cozy surroundings. The food comes quickly and good portion. read more

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Ken S.

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8 years ago

Loved the food here. Had some fried goat cheese, smothered in blueberry, and caramelized onions...so good! And of course I had to try the local tripe stew and it was great. Wife had the oxtail which was flavorful and rolled off the bone as noted by other yelpers. Service was good. Would recommend this place. read more

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Karen V.

7 years ago

Alhambra is one of those spots you either love or hate, and I love it. The servers were attentive, even with a full house on a Sunday night. We tried the garlic shrimp, the steak and fries and the oxtail stew. God! The ox tail stew. I'm gonna dream about it forever. It's just like what my mom used to cook when I was a kid. Meat falling off the bone. Enough said. Come here and try the oxtail stew. You'll be FCKN grateful you did. read more

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Jackie E.

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I was really excited to eat here after reading all the good reviews of this place, but was really let down. Came here in the late afternoon for some tapas. The menu was interesting, with some variations on it from the standard tapas - which was nice to see. However, the actual food was disappointing - lacking seasoning and preparation. Additionally, I found the staff to be rude and inattentive. With all the food options in Madrid, this would not be a place I would stop at in the future. read more

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Joey P.

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8 years ago

Stopped in for lunch today, service was fantastic, Very accommodating as we wanted to switch tables. Started with a plate of different meats, which I enjoyed more then my main course. Order the oxtail, which was good but lacked significant flavor. read more

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Sean L.

7 years ago

Grilled prawns are amazing...tapas are generous sized. Complimentary chicken wings were great. Top quality jamon. Perfect place to stop by near the Puerta del sol. read more

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Alfred W.

10 years ago

Three weeks and five cities in Spain, and this is the best restaurant we ate at. Top-notch everything: food, service, location, drinks and price. What else could you want? We had fried goat cheese with blueberry jam (a weird-sounding combination but simply delightful), grilled prawns (massive portions and perfectly grilled) and oxtail stew (very tender and savoury). We also ordered sangria, which is the absolute best sangria we had in Spain in terms of quality as well as value for money; and to top it all off we got another sangria apiece on the house! read more

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Johnson K.

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If there's any place that captures the essence of what it means to eat small tapas in Spain, Alhambra is definitely on my list when it comes to Madrid. It's amazing how this restaurant actually seems to be span 3 storefronts. As a result, you can definitely choose the one with the least people to go into so you don't have to wait. Luckily for us, we went early so it didn't really mattered. For the night, we ordered the tripe, the shark and the paella. Along with a bottle of sangria, it was definitely more than enough food for the two of us (plus a baby). The tripe stew was by far one of the most tastiest dish we had in Europe. Tender and flavorful, it was perfect for dipping with all the bread they provided. By the end of the night, that was the only dish that we finished. The shark, fried and battered like chicken nuggets, tasted alright. The meat was moist, but I feel it was missing some sort of dipping sauce. The paella, taking the longest to come, was actually quite tasty. Having ate paella in Barcelona, I always felt that the paella in Spain was too salty. However, for the one here in Madrid, the taste was just right and there were plenty of seafood in it. I was impressed! All in all, amazing decor along with amazing food and drinks makes this place I really look forward to coming back to! read more

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Donna Y.

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Ordered the Tbone steak and octopus to share with three people. It comes with a side salad and French fries. Excellent food excellent red wines. Chill place. Cool servers. read more

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Emily G.

8 years ago

Loved Alhambra! Food and wine were delicious. The flavours were authentic and so so good. Started with the sangria (also delicious!) and we were brought some ham and chorizo tapas. I can't say enough good things about this place. We ordered the grilled prawns and the paella to share between my husband and I and it was the perfect amount of food. read more

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Juan J.

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Nope we weren't impressed with the dishes although my husband thought the lamb shank recommended by the staff wasn't too bad. The grilled octopus I got was a bit chewy and the croquettes were definitely a disappointment. read more

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Joanne W.

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My niece who is studying abroad recommended this place for sangria and it didn't disappoint! Very casual and very friendly servers! read more

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Sara K.

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11 years ago

My husband and I walked into this place on a Monday night. We read all the great reviews on yelp and were surprised when we showed up and nobody seemed to be inside. However as soon as we sat down the place started filling up. All the reviews were right the Gambos (shrimp) are seriously soooo good. Maybe the guys who had bad luck with the shrimp came in on an off day - it could be that ours were so good because there weren't many people to cater to when we came in which was around 12:00 AM. The Gambos were 9€ and worth all of it. Vermut on tap was around €1.60 and sangria was around €2. Sangria wasn't the best but good for the price. Definitely recommend this place. Also our server was really nice!! Service seems to be good even if they know you are a tourist, which is such a relief from almost everywhere else that treats you like s***. And our waiter recommended us a churros place afterwards although we were never able to find it... read more

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Rose L.

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11 years ago

Definitely the best restaurant around Sol Madrid in term of food quality and price! At 12:30am this place is full of people and a vibrant atmosphere! I love the traditional decor. We ordered 1/2 plate of Iberian ham, grilled shrimp and tripe stew. Hands down the best prawn and much cheaper than Barcelona. At 9 euros, you get a dozen of large prawn grilled to perfection. Such a plate would cost me 20 euros in Barcelona. Nice charred smokey flavor. The tripe stew is meaty and a rather heavy portion. It's great to have that after bar hopping. The limited edition Ramon red wine is terrific and at 3,50 euro I can't ask for more!!! Came here again to have the yummy grilled prawns and then paella. At 4:30pm for late lunch there was no wait although it is a full house. The paella tasted great with all the seafood, totally recommended. Here again at 9pm, had their awesome steak with frites and green pepper. It comes out in a sizzling pan perfectly medium rare. This is definitely a 2nd fave after the grilled prawns! read more

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A G.

4 years ago

The food is great, ambience is great! I will make sure to visit you again. Your menu covers it all. Anchovies salty or vinegary true to their own. Thank you! read more

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LL L.

9 years ago

We spent a week in Madrid and we loved this place. The service was impeccable and they remembered us when we returned for our last dinner in Madrid. Both visits we ordered the grilled prawns (one plate the first time, two the second) and I could probably have eaten them all night. Living in FL, you can get these large prawns at most seafood places, but something about these, grilled with large grains of salt sprinkled on top made me forget I've ever eaten them before. They were succulent and I ate about 20 SHRIMP heads that night...haha! We also had the pulpo, seafood paella, the house special lobster soup with rice, and tripe soup and everything was delicious. Laura was our main waitress on both occasions and she was awesome. When we started to go overboard with our food ordering, she kindly advised that what we had already ordered would be plenty. So awesome! Before we left, the manager called us his "familia" and ordered us some free shots at the bar. We truly felt the love and they all treated us so well. If I'm ever in Madrid again, I will definitely be back! read more

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Julia S.

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Solid food. We ordered a steak and paella. They were both tasty but nothing remarkable. Steak was plain, but the crystal salt on it was a nice touch. The place was a bit loud with music and lots of people, but maybe that's just not my thing. read more

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S A.

11 years ago

The paella was delicious (very flavorful, not spicy, full of seafood, the shrimp is moister tender and sweet ) you get a lot of food for a small amount of money, my friend had the tripe stew if you like tripe you will love the stew. The drinks are fairly priced and good. The sangria is flavorful, and packs a slight punch. The fried shark.. Is good as well, if your into fried things your tongue will be happy with this one. Drinks prices no more than 10 euros And as low as aprox 2 euros Plates of food: approx 7-14 euros It's located in a nice area full of shops and bars. It gets pretty packed but it's worth the wait especially if you have spent a lot of money on other things here in Spain and you wait great food for a great price. Cheers! read more

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Winter L.

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10 years ago

We found this place through Yelp and we loved it. Service: servers are really nice, they speak English, ask them for food recommendations. Food: we liked the grilled prawns, the paella and the sizzling meat. read more

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Amélie S.

Elite 20

10 years ago

This place was recommended on Yelp and I don't regret my lunch there I took a paella with Sangria for a total of 12€, I can't ask for a better deal. Everything tasted yummy and top notch service. read more

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Lon C.

7 years ago

Excellent place for lunch. Large portions, good quality, and the service was overall excellent. Stopped here for lunch while exploring Madrid around 3pm so the restaurant was relatively empty with about three other tables occupied. Our party of four ordered the oxtail, the pork lion, octopus and the meatballs. Everything was excellent. The oxtail was very tender and had a very tasty sauce, which was also good over the fries. The meatballs were gigantic and flavorful. Same for the octopus, which was grilled perfectly. The pork was ok, but the weakest of the choices. The waitress was personable and attentive, helping to explain the dishes along the way. So good overall, we went back a couple of days later before leaving Madrid! read more

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T L.

7 years ago

Very happy with our dinner. The fried goat cheese with blueberry sauce is a must order, wow was it good. Oxtail stew was very good as well. Portions are generous, expect to share. Menu has English descriptions and the prices are very fair. Service was friendly but slightly slow for my taste. Over all a great experience for anyone visiting Centro. read more

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Juju H.

8 years ago

Very friendly staff. Good food I wish they offered the chicken they give as an appetizer as part of their meal. My daughter wanted nothing but that chicken and she is 20 months. Is a small place but they found a way to make us feel comfortable. Wish they had children height chairs so strollers didn't take so much room. There was some hit and miss but overall we like they food and the service read more

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Hector R.

9 years ago

Came here for a late lunch and was looking for some great tapas. I was not disappointed. The grilled chicken on lettuce and grilled baguette was fantastic as was the grilled pork on top of grilled onions and a grilled baguette. The atmosphere was fantastic and the servers made me feel at home. Will definitely come back when I'm in Madrid. read more

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Matt B.

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Me and my buddies took a one week trip to Madrid and Barcelona... all the way from the great land of Texas. We are carnivores. We are food-lovers. We literally came to Spain just to eat. Alhambra was so good that we came twice. The grilled prawns. The lobster soup. The fried goat cheese and berry sauce. The beer and sangria. It is ALL good. Best of all? The service is very un-eurolike. It's GOOD service. Fast service. They don't waste time and they know when you need something. A+ Can't wait to come back. read more

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Phuong H.

9 years ago

We were visiting Madrid for a few days and why not get some good paella on a Sunday? We didn't have to wait for a table. We ordered a pitcher of sangria for only 11€ and the croquettes. When we were ready to order our entrees, the server told us they were all out of paella. So we just drank our sangria and ate croquettes and bread. Meanwhile, another server brought out two big plates of seafood paella to the other table next to us. We asked what was going on and if they had more paella and they said that was the last two servings. They obviously lied and were saving it for other customers. So they sent us next door which has the same owners and they had paella. Venta El Buscon. They had the same menu, same prices, and great service. Paella was satisfying and full of flavor. read more

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Venus R.

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The fried goat cheese with onions and blueberry sauce was amazing! The charred octopus was also very tasty. They give you a bread bAsket with the order. Had a meatball dish the sauce had many spices which I enjoyed but my husband not so much. The portions are a good size for tapas and the entrees. Had a pitcher of sangria which was tasty. They got super busy but I agree with a couple of reviews that it did not impact our service. Highly recommend! read more

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Jose A.

7 years ago

If it wasn't for this place, we would have left Madrid feeling "meh". However, this place was amazing! We waited 15 minutes for our tables but it was well worth the wait. It was my self, wfe and 2 small daughters at approximately 11pm at night. We had two tapas and paella with a pitcher of sangria...can I just say on behalf of all us....delicious! The staff rocked too. Thank you guys! You did not disappoint! read more

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John H.

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9 years ago

The food was very tasty. My oxtail stew was tender and delicious. The pork, steak, and lobster stew very good. Service was nice. Good place. read more

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A Z.

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8 years ago

Great place to hang out, eat, and get some drinks. Welcoming and delicious food. So glad we found this place. Well worth it!! read more

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Khaled E.

8 years ago

Don't get me wrong the food is tasty but not too. Service is very quick (busy) and they got my order wrong. It didn't bother me too much as I didn't have time to wait for another order. I had the grilled prawns, and the cheese salad. Good quality. Note that they offer you their version of chicken wings and if you eat them u pay :)... read more

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Stew M.

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We learned about this place using yelp. The reviews were spot on and this place didn't disappoint. Just a few blocks away from the main square, this place had a good crowd and better food. Wait staff was super friendly and helped us navigate the best things to eat. We had the steak and the tuna; for an appetizer (which takes a long time to prepare so we had it after) we had the paella. It's good, but the tuna/steak stole the show. Ask for the olive oil and bread. read more

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Nhi T.

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Amazing place! Got free chicken wings when we sat down that were braised in a tasty sauce. Had the grilled veggie platter, paella, patatas bravas, and eggplant with goat cheese. For drinks, we had sangria and beer. Everything was AMAZING. If you are a vegetarian or just in need of vegetables (I found it hard to find vegetarian food in Spain), this place is a must go to. Service was great and prices were cheap. I would go back for sure! read more

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David Y.

7 years ago

Would give this place 0 stars if possible. We got here at 7:30 wanting paella and steak. Was told paella was not served until 8:30 but they had a lobster rice special. They said it's like paella but with lobster. We went ahead and ordered it. It came out and I was filled with instant regret. The dish smelled like rotten fish and was inedible. The lobster was so over cooked it would not come off the shell. They left the guts in the lobster and thus it got into the rice. The dish itself was nothing like paella. It was rather a soup dish with rice as the rice is swimming in the fishy broth. Took one bite, paid and left. Would never recommend... read more

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Deborah S.

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8 years ago

The WORST restaurant experience I ever had in my entire life. Our server took full advantage of the language barrier and the fact that we didn't speak Spanish. She messed up our order and gave us a dish we didn't order even though we insisted that it wasn't ours. She told us afterwards when we asked her why she gave us that dish that they were out of paella (what we originally ordered) - even though it was mid day and we saw other paella's come out. She charged us equally for the dish we didn't want and then when she listed out the dessert options, the one we wanted was also unavailable. Why list out options if you know they are out? The worst service ever. And we got the steak, which was so salty and tough I literally could not swallow it and had to spit it out. Really the worst experience ever and I do not recommend to anyone, especially tourists. read more

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Olivia C.

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9 years ago

Best meal I had in Madrid! No complaints. The service is fast, items are (VERY) reasonably priced, tapas are yummy, drinks are strong, the place is spacious and buzzing. The paella was unexpectedly delicious, and the octopus was great as well. The sangria is sweet but strong. If you're in Madrid, definitely visit Alhambra - I guarantee you won't be disappointed! read more

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Shawn T.

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Loved the atmosphere; the food, not so much. Perhaps we ordered the wrong items. The sizzling platter of steak was extra fatty and not appetizing. Prices on the drinks were good for a touristy area. read more

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Calle de la Victoria, 9
28012 Madrid
Spain
Sol
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915 210 708
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Hours

What time does Alhambra open?

Alhambra opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Alhambra close?

Alhambra closes at 1:30 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.Alhambra closes at 2:00 AM (Next day) on Thursday.Alhambra closes at 2:30 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Wed, Sun 11:00 AM - 1:30 AM (Next day)Thu 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Next day)Fri-Sat 11:00 AM - 2:30 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Alhambra take credit cards?

Yes, Alhambra takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Alhambra have catering options?

No, Alhambra does not have catering options.

Does Alhambra have a happy hour?

Yes, Alhambra has a happy hour.

Does Alhambra serve alcohol?

Yes, Alhambra serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Alhambra allow dogs?

No, Alhambra does not allow dogs.

Does Alhambra have TVs?

Yes, Alhambra has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Alhambra have bike parking?

Yes, Alhambra has bike parking.

Does Alhambra have outdoor seating?

No, Alhambra does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Alhambra have parking?

Yes, Alhambra has parking options.

Other Amenities

Does Alhambra have free WiFi?

No, Alhambra does not have free WiFi.

Review Highlights - Alhambra

“We opted for the chorizo iberico (which came on a piece of bread) and the fried goat cheese with blueberry sauce.”

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Pez Tortilla

4.2(59 reviews)

1.0 km•Malasaña

•€

We got here right when it opened at 12PM on Sunday. There were about 12 patrons when things got…read moresettled. When we left at 12:45 PM, every table was filled with a few patrons waiting to sit/stand. When you get in, have some people grab a seat while one person goes to the front to order. Their tortillas are sold by the piece, which is one sixth of a giant circular frittata. They also sell croquettes in pairs and there's a discount for getting 8. Most patrons got the original, which is egg + potato. We tried the Brie, which was a crowd pleaser. Cheesy and eggy, with bites of cooked potato for texture. Also, got a goat cheese + caramelized onion one that was more goat cheese than onion. Would sub this one out if I come back. Got 4 jamon and 4 carrilerra (cheeks) croquettes. I thought they were medium sized based on the other Madrid croquettes we had. All croquettes we had on this trip were great, and these were certainly on par. I can see why Pez Tortilla is so popular with many locations. It's a hearty meal at a very affordable price.

Pez Tortilla - you cannot miss this place anytime you visit Madrid. Ordered their classic tortilla,…read moreham croquettas, vermut & beer. Their classic tortilla is runny creamy flavorful and delicious. Their croquettas were amazing.. we tried both the ham and mushroom ones and both were amazing. Their vermut was refreshing and tasty. Service is very quick and staff is friendly. It is a local fav spot cos we saw many friends just hanging out enjoying their tortillas beer and having a good time. A fantastic place to try the spanish tortillas. Highly recommend.

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Brie trufa jamón - Brie Truffle Jamon Tortilla

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Entre Santos

4.8(75 reviews)

0.7 km•Chueca

My mom and I found this gem on TripAdvisor and decided to give it a try, and wow, we are so glad we…read moredid! From the moment we walked in, the staff was beyond friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was vibrant, lively, and fun. I ordered the sangria, which was honestly the best I had in Madrid, while my mom enjoyed a lovely glass of wine. We started with the padrón peppers, burrata with tomato salsa, and patatas bravas -- every single dish was packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. For the main course, we had the beef with chimichurri and butter, and OMG... it was phenomenal. Everything was cooked perfectly, and all the flavors complemented each other so well. To finish the night, we shared the chocolate dessert and the "Love Chueca" cocktail, which was incredible and the perfect ending to an amazing meal. Couldn't recommend this restaurant enough. Amazing food, fantastic drinks, wonderful staff, and such a great atmosphere. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Madrid!

My favorite meal/experience during our visit to the wonderful city of Madrid. Many reviews highly…read morepraised the tapas so we decided to see if we could get in. As foreigners, we arrived earlier than the locals which worked out well. By the time we finished there was a crowd waiting outside. We loved the casual atmosphere and the elevated flavors of the tapas. The wine was perfect and we chose just the right amount of dishes that complimented one another. We felt like this was someplace special and were happy to have experience it.

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Bartender makes killer drinks

Stuffed portobello mushrooms with goat cheese and crusted with coconut with a mango purée

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Rose and verajo

Txapela

4.0(80 reviews)

0.9 km•Universidad

•€

This is a good place for northern Spanish food near the Plaza de Espana. You can make reservations…read moreonline, which is a good idea, as the place gets crowded. I liked that most of the guests were Spanish speakers. The menu is fairly self-explanatory, but it's better if you are able to read Spanish (not a problem for me!). Service was fast. The food was generally good, although the seafood rice was fishy, and the sangria was not memorable at all. But the fried calamari was delicious, and my family enjoyed the jamon iberico. The gambas were pretty good, as were the patatas bravas. They are very family friendly as the menu is simple enough that the kids will eat it, and nothing is so fancy that you'd feel uncomfortable with hangry kids.

Tasty options croquetas de jamon, nice small options, great location nice seating. Service was…read moregood. Sangria was

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Assorted pintxos

* GERNIKA: Crab and brown crab salad with tobiko caviar⁣ * BIDASOA: Marinated salmon tataki with avocado and salmon caviar⁣

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Getaria (cod with pepper and Txapela sauce)

Casa Macareno

4.4(30 reviews)

1.1 km•Malasaña

•€€€

Very good food in a vibrant atmosphere. The staff is brusque but helpful (telling us not to order…read moremore because it would be too much food) (we listened, and they were right). The "false risotto" (orzo) with seafood is a particular highlight.

We didn't have a reservation. It was crowded when we came. Yet they found us a table. All the…read moreservers here were kind and pleasant. The croquettes and patatas bravas were all excellent. Great find.

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Chocolate cake and cheesecake

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Matador

4.5(84 reviews)

0.2 km•Sol

•€

Must visit if only to meet Vicente Fernandez!…read more Friendly staff, great drinks, great appetizers, great ambiance, great vibe. Perfect place to end the night.

While visiting my daughter in Madrid, she took us to this little quaint tapas bar for lunch. A very…read moresmall and cozy place. Server was friendly and efficient. Took our order within 5 minutes. We had the jamon platter, veal meatballs, and tortilla. Food was good overall. I highly recommend the meatballs.

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Interior art

Galacuan Pie. Very tasty!

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Sidrería Alareira

4.3(9 reviews)

1.1 km•Palacio

Friendly locals spot with ice cold beverages and boisterous conversation. The proprietor offered me…read moresome fideuá and what a treat it was. If you want to escape the bustle of Plaza España and enjoy some local flavor, stop in.

Ok, This is one of those places locals go to, since the facade isn't the most inviting for…read moretourists. You can tell by looking around, the place was emptyish while the tapas places nearby and across the street were full. We actually went inside the restaurant across this place, it was touristy and extremely expensive, we thought, this is not the experience we wanted. We left and entered the Sidreria. Here goes nothing... Here is the lowdown: it is CHEAP, LARGE PORTION sizes, DELICIOUS, super FRIENDLY (bar tender did Everything and was really nice to us. It helped that I speak spanish though) and were you get FREE TAPAS with your drink. Tell me when was the last time you got free tapas in a touristy bar? We ordered a Tinto de Verano (red wine, lemon soda and splash of vermouth) and it was great, cost about 2 euros or so! the only beer though, was San Miguel, but it tastes much better from tap than bottle, we repeated our orders shortly after downing the first batch. The free tapa came as a surprise, we had ordered several (including fried calamari already, and a tortilla) portions again, were cheap and huge. We were full then. At the next round of drinks, another free tapa came. I was surprised again and as a sign of respect, we ate it all again. No comments. A plate of peanuts and soft bread topped with a mayo/potato/fake crab meat. It looked so simple but it was so good! That's when they got me. Simple-delicious (like the tomato on bread and Olive oil) that's it. I was sold and happy we decidedly to enter.

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Sangria and tapas... We loved them!

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Calamares fritos y tortilla. Muy bueno y porciones grandes por el precio.

Circo de las Tapas

4.1(38 reviews)

0.8 km•Malasaña

•€€

Muito agradável o local. Aparentemente o dono, diverte-se com clientes! Parece que o sabor tem algo…read morealém num prato que se esperaria o normal. Minha entrada preferida foi o pisto manchego com ovo frito! O prato principal muito em dúvida, experimentei quatro! Já o cheesecake para sobremesa repeti!

This was the one place in Madrid that I felt really comfortable. I found it randomly in search of a…read moreplace for dinner. My favorite was Tosta Mallorca. Bread, tomato sauce, brie and honey - absolutely delicious! Patatas Bravas was served differently here, in a much more upscale and tasteful way. The service was good, and I didn't receive the "oh, it's an American" treatment that was so common everywhere else in Madrid. I went back for lunch, as the waitress recommended, and was further surprised by the clean, tasty dishes at a low price. Great place for a solo traveler

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Illustration présente sur l'escalier.

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Decor downstairs

Bodega de la Ardosa

4.1(141 reviews)

0.9 km•Malasaña

•€€

We were walking back to our hotel one evening and realized bodega de la Ardosa was nearby. We had…read moreit in our list to try but had just finished dinner at another tapas spot so saved it for a different night. I don't eat olives unless I'm in Spain, I don't really like olives at all but for some reason when I'm abroad I can stomach green olives and eat several. Theirs were yummy. The Spanish tortilla and artichoke were my fav! I could have ordered two of each. We had a glass of wine and a few tasty plates and were all set. This place is bustling in a great way! Highly recommend. Bar service was great!

Perfect little stop for vermouth. Cozy, warm vibe with dim lighting and a lively crowd. Small space…read morebut super inviting, and the prices are great.

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Oldest Guinness on tap in Spain

Tortilla de patata

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Pilsner urquell

Malaspina

4.2(229 reviews)

0.1 km•Sol

•€

I've been visiting Malaespina for over a decade -- from my time living in Madrid to every trip back…read more-- and one thing has never changed: it's easily one of the best spots in Madrid for a no-frills, delicious tapas meal and amazing sangria. The quality of the food has remained consistent for the 10 years I've been visiting! Tucked away just off Sol, Malaespina is the epitome of a classic Madrid taverna. The inviting, unpretentious atmosphere, the cozy charm, the prices, the energy -- it's hard to capture it all in words. There's a certain magic at Malaespina. The tavern has been around for hundreds of years, and I often wonder what it was like a century ago. I'm always amazed that such a gem exists in the heart of Madrid, a city center filled with tourist traps. Malaespina draws both locals and tourists -- and for good reason. The food quality to price ratio is unbeatable. On our most recent visit, we had huevos estrellados, tortilla tapas, sangria, and espressos, and spent about $20 for the two of us. You really can't beat that! Here's hoping they stick around for many more years to come.

Came here for lunch and had a decent experience. Staff were super friendly and restaurant was nice…read more We sat outside and ate our meal and it was quite pleasant. When we first sat down they gave us a welcome bruschetta and bread for free which were pretty decent portions. We then ordered our food and it was pretty good as well. We ordered their half chicken (pollo asado con patatas), sirloin steak, and Malaspina tosta. The portions were huge and we definitely over ordered. We thought they were more the size of tapas but each dish was a huge portion itself which definitely isn't a bad thing. The food tasted pretty good but I think it just lacked flavor occasionally. All the meat was cooked well and was very juicy, just could use a little more flavor. Otherwise everything was good. Solid 4 stars

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Patatas bravas

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Drinks and tapas

Lateral

3.9(91 reviews)

0.8 km•Malasaña

•€€

We were recommended this spot when visiting, and came for dinner on our first night out. They have…read moreall the classic tapas, and we got quite a few to share along with a pitcher of sangria. The sangria was a little watery for our taste, but not bad. The food came out quickly and we had quite a large spread - jamon, pan con tomate, patatas bravas, pork cheeks, spanish omelette, and calamari. Most of them were good, with my favorites being the pork cheeks, potatoes, and jamon. I would skip the spanish omelette next time as it wasn't quite up to what I was hoping for. Prices were reasonable as well for the portion sizes. Pretty good spot overall but not a must try.

This was one of the recommendations from my friend who's lived in Madrid for the the last 10+…read moreyears. For a chain restaurant, I think it's is close to as good as it gets. They don't take reservations so you have to wait in line, and depending on the time of night, it could take up to an hour wait. We came here on our first night in Madrid - it happened to be just around the corner from our hotel which was super convenient. We had a super late and big lunch that day, so we didn't go until around 11pm. It was a Friday night and we waited about 25min to get a table. It was quite cramped in there, with tables basically on top of each other, though that's typical in Europe. We started with a bottle of red and some small plates including octopus, ceviché, pork with caramelized onions, beef nigiri, etc. In fact, we actually ordered multiple orders of some of them cause they were so delicious! We were so incredibly full with the small plates we didn't get to order many of the other items from their extensive menu. I never thought I'd have room for dessert but when the server said they had hazelnut gelato I knew I had to get it. Well, let's just say we did not waste any of it! Even my husband who's normally not a sweets person ate his fair share cause it was so good! We had a great time there, and the prices were extremely reasonable. We liked it so much that we decided to come back 4 days later for lunch before heading to our next destination - Barcelona!

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Sangria

Rollitos de salmon

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Spanish omelette

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Silvia M.

11 years ago

Un sitio genial, bien ubicado (en pleno centro), con buena cerveza y buena comida. No es demasiado caro, para ser cercano a Huertas está bastante asequible. Recomiendo las berenjenas rebozadas, las croquetas y el solomillo, ¡éste último riquísimo! Lo único que me parece mal es que si te sientas en mesa no te dejan pedir cañas pequeñas, éstas sólo te las dejan pedir en la barra...un poco absurdo la verdad. Por lo demás todo bien y el trato es bastante bueno. read more

Arunima D.

10 years ago

I wanted to try the paella but apparently we were too early ?! (It was nearly 1 pm) So we were only given the option to choose from 20% of the actual menu. Tried the Rabo de toro dish, which they claimed to be their speciality. However, the meat to bone ratio was 30-70 and it felt like a rip off. We had a lamb roast that was pretty good though they were a bit stingy with the gravy read more

Amalia L.

10 years ago

Este sitio es genial para tomarse unas cañas por Sol, fui recomendada por una amiga y tengo que sin duda darle las gracias! Es un buen sitio para el paladar y para el bolsillo! Deliciosas tapas genial de precio, camareros muy simpáticos, eso sí, por la alta afluencia los fines de semana no dan postre para dinamizar la rotación en las mesas. read more

Alexander V.

2128

273

8 years ago

Staff was RUDE! Gave us some cold chicken. And when my tapas came, it had hair underneath the cream cheese and the other salmon had actual dirt and dust like they dropped it on the floor and picked it up and placed it on my plate. No apologies. Don't come here. It's not worth it. read more

Chris P.

352

203

7 years ago

Without knowing what to order ! The staff was helpful and cooked a sample plate of everything Madrid ! They killed it :) yummmmmm, next time you're in town on vacation, filming a movie or thinking you are going to run with the bulls lol , try it read more

Michelle P.

9 years ago

The food is delicious and the people are great. The staff makes you feel comfortable and the food is served right away. I had an amazing experience here and most of all the loved the location of it and how helpful everyone is. read more

Brittany W.

293

10 years ago

When you first walk in, the staff immediately greets you very animatedly. They are very funny and efficient and the restaurant really has a great atmosphere. Great cheap Spanish tapas and drinks. read more

Geb K.

8 years ago

Lovely! Amazing location of the restaurant The menu of the food is nice, normal prices, good services, and decorations. Better to eat always in some of the new places to discover the Best! read more

Caroline S.

Elite 16

303

10 years ago

If you want great, cheap tapas in Madrid you have to come here. Amazing food, friendly staff and perfect atmosphere. The plate of grilled meats is dank, good paella, and delicious sangria. read more

Brissa R.

11 years ago

Delicioso! La ubicación es muy céntrica, solo que el servicio es un poco malo. Los precios son buenos y la calidad de la comida es excelente, al menos las tapas que fue lo que probamos. read more

Melwin G.

9 years ago

Spanish tapas that are mouth watering and delicious. The fried goat cheese with blueberry sauce was amazing! The paealla was delicious! I want to eat here everyday. read more

Victoria W.

8 years ago

Everything was delicious and the service was great! My first time eating there and would definitely visit again with such a chill and friendly atmosphere. read more

Lisa M.

10 years ago

estoy muy feliz con su servicio, han sido muy atentos desde que llame hasta que terminaron el trabajo, ademas con el precio quede mas que contenta! read more