I came in here for some Paella, but they were out. The chef made me a lobster rice soup that was fantastic. The house salad can feed four and is made with all kinds of good vegetables. I will definitely eat here again! read more

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Greeted by a wave from the bartender from outside, we couldn't walk away! Glad we didn't...seated at our window table, we were asked our drinks and quickly brought a tapa of alitas (chicken wings) and we ate them quickly since we had just left Museo dEl Prado after 5 hrs of wandering. We ordered pulpo a la brasa (grilled octopus) - phenomenal!! We also ordered albóndigas (meatballs in a brava like sauce) - delish! You should stop in for at least a tapa and drink! It's adorable and the food incredible! read more

Alhambra - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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AMAZING!! My boyfriend definitely made the right call in choosing this place for our dinner. It was so popular on Yelp that we were afraid it might be packed at 9:30pm but there was just a table left when we got there. The menu is a good size - a variety of options but not too big of a menu that it scares you- and they have an English menu too! We weren't sure about the portion sizes, so got a starter (grilled prawn) and a main (lamb) - both were so, so delish. Cooked simply, but fresh, and to perfection. Hands down the best lamb I ever had. It was a special for the day tho, so might not be on the menu when you visit. We had planned to hold on to the menu in case we wanted something more, but we had trouble even finishing the two dishes we ordered - but finished them anyway because they were so good!! All menu items also come with a large bread basket. Also, service is quick and to the point, which was great. read more

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AMAZING experience! Portions are huge for the price, the atmosphere is relaxed but also very chill, and the staff are incredibly friendly. We shared the garlic butter prawns, oxtail stew, and a bottle of rioja and thoroughly enjoyed everything. The oxtail in particular was so saucy, tender, and fall-off-the-bone. Menu also has English translations, which is helpful for tourists! We'll happily come back on our next visit to Madrid. read more

Alhambra - Oxtail stew - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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A very authentic little bar/tapas restaurant! Right when we sat down, the server brought two chicken wings and some bread from the house, very sweet. It really helped a lot since we were starving. After we ordered, the food was brought out really fast. The two of us ordered a ham tapas, an ox tail stew and a grilled prawn. Everything was very tasty. The ox tail was juicy and tender, but I could only eat 2 cuz it's very filling. The ham was yummy and not too salty like some of the other ones. My favorite was prawns. The portions were pretty large for the prices, there were 10 big prawns and about 6 pieces of ox tails. I felt very full afterwards, and we finished basically everything in the plate. The place is near a plaza, so we did some shopping afterwards to digest a little bit. I would recommend this place very much if you're near this area. read more

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This spot was just right outside our Airbnb. This was one of the most worth it meals. For 25 euros, the meat platter was able to feed 4 people and have extra for others. The menu had said that this dish was intended for 2 people but I do not know how 2 people can finish this much meat. I would also recommend getting the camarones for an appetizer. Definitely would recommend this to any devoted meat eaters. They will definitely be in for a treat. read more

wonderful space, they were able to accommodate our large party ratehr quickly. Lots of great wine of course, and the goat cheese with blueberry compote was soo so so good! we had so many things to eat, but I really liked the goat cheese. best meal of our european tour! read more

We decided to check this place out as it had many reviews in Yelp. For appetizers, they served some complimentary, tasty, chicken wings. We ordered gambas a la plancha (grilled prawns) and the serving was generous. We also tried the entrecot de lomo -- their steak. Since we have good beef in Canada, my standards for good steak is a bit high. It wasn't bad at all. We finished it including their crispy fries. We also tried the oxtail stew. It was okay as well. The bill arrived and it was 55euro for 5 people and we had all that food plus a bottle of wine! Very reasonably priced. We left the restaurant satisfied! read more

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Deliciousness... there are two restaurants (one smaller casual dining and the other main fine dining restaurant). We ate at the small one since wait was faster. Had the meat plate, paella and garlic prawns. Everything was delicious. Ordered the tiramisu and that was disappointing. Service was fast and good. read more

Went there for Tapas. Really poor & slow service. We were expecting much more after seeing a 4 star rating on Yelp. Was a disappointment! Server forgot to bring one of our orders for goat cheese with blueberry sauce. We thought she forgot & wouldn't charge for it. But, just as we finished our food & was getting ready to call for check. She got us the goat cheese with blueberry sauce. We tried to cancel order since it was too late & we were not hungry anymore. She offered for us to take it to go. We agreed to take it & paid for it. When we got back home. The server didnt put the blueberry sauce & just the goat cheese. Basically was a waste of meal & money!! read more

The only restaurant that we ate at more than once on our ten day trip in Madrid, Sevilla and Barcelona. We loved the Gambas (shrimps come out sizzling in olive oil) and the Paella Mixta. Great price for the Sangria too - I think it was like 2.10 Euros and very good. Beer was also very reasonable. We loved all the tapas and foods we had at every restaurant that we went to in Spain (except for one tiny mom / pop restaurant in Sevilla) but we never went back to one place more than once. Except for this place. We thought the pricing was very fair and the food was excellent. And we liked the loud noisy waiters as they joked around with us and the people outside. One other thing - the two meat dishes were really big and came with a bunch of fries. So don't order too much food if you get some of the meat dishes that come with the fries. read more

First meal in Spain so take the review with a grain of salt: Pros: -English menu and English speaking staff -Delicious chorizo -Portions are larger than tapas in the USA -Phenomenal sangria at a great price -Two main course tapas, one side, and a pitcher of Sangria was 30€. Not too bad! Meh: -Cramped and not much seating -I can't tell how authentic the place was. read more

Good food Awesome service When in Spain drink their Coca Cola it is the best in the world read more

Epic plancha!! Epic! Came here in wandering around the neighborhood. And I'm so glad I did! Fast paced, friendly servers! Great food. I came during siesta hours and I wasn't too hungry. But the food is delish so I had to. As soon as you sit down, they bring you free tapas! It varies from your waiter. We had meat and cheeses. Table next to us got baked items. Sangria was only a few euros! And delish! I came in just for drinks but after looking at the menu, I had to have the food. And I'm glad I did. We opted for their house paella since it was a Sunday and apparently, they make a special version. It has crab, shellfish and all things fun. I liked it. But the plate that steal the show was the plancha! Aka the girlled item aka with massive prawns. Oh so tastyyyyyyy. Smoky, sweet, succulent langostinos/ prawns! It was beautiful! Worth getting your hands dirty! It's just delish! I also wanted to try a few other items but they weren't ready or sold out. But if you make it here, try the drinks! Try the seafood! its pretty darn good. read more

There are two Restaurants with the same name next to each other and the menu design is extremely similar. Be Careful! The right one on the picture is the legitimate one. We went to the one on the left and the food was bad.... Then, we found out the Resturant next to it has the same name... After sitting down and ordering the same dish (again) This time, the food was amazing ;) The #7 on the left of the Resturant is a scam! Purposely trying to confuse tourists! #"9" is the legit one! read more

Alhambra - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

the food came out really quick and the service was amazing! wasn't your typical Spanish restaurant where they ignore you and never come around to check on you. our server was on point! what we ordered: sangria- on the stronger side, but soo good. one of the better ones i've had grilled prawns - originally i wanted to order the garlic shrimp that i saw photos of but they don't have that on the menu anymore so that was a bummer! the prawns were good though. it comes with 10 and they are a good size, the only problem was the amount of poop inside of them it was kind of a turn off but i ate them anyways lol paella - it was good! great portion again and the seafood was plentiful tiramisu - ok..... it was too good. this is what tiramisu SHOULD taste like, loved it. after i ordered they brought out a complimentary tapa it was chicken wings on top on some bread. i liked! our total came out to 31 euros. ps i also tried to order the Spanish tortilla (that i saw photos of) and again, it's not an item on the menu anymore. just fyi. read more

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I found this place after leaving the Mercado de San Miguel. It was a little bit hidden but it was the only one in the area that was full at that time (lunch time), a good sign. I thought it was so cheap, WOW. I still don't understand. The service was nice, no rush. They also made an effort to speak English to us although we switched to Spanish after, it made things easier. For the first time in my life I tried baby eels (gulas): interesting. They were made with garlic, accompanied by gambas and the plate arrived to the table bubbling hot, literally. I tried two of their desserts: cheesecake with raspberry sauce and the apple pie, both good choices. As a starter I has the seafood paella as well. It was certainly not the best one I have had but nothing to regret either. Of all the dishes I tried my least favorite was the 'merluza con patatas'. I did not considered it that tasty, some more seasoning maybe? Overall I tried six of their items, hence one that needs some improvement is no reason to ruin in any way the whole experience. I recommend it. read more

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This was my last supper in Madrid. I was hoping to go to another place that served tapas, but it worked out because Alhambra was fantastic. Most people near us were locals who were eating larger meals. They did have English menus available. My friend and I split the fried goat cheese with blueberry sauce (fantastic!) and the potatoes with eggs and jamón (good). They brought out bread before the meal. I can't remember if they charged for it as they sometimes do. The sangria was inexpensive as was my glass of Rosé. We ended up spending less than 20 Euro on the two dishes and three drinks. read more

Alhambra - Fried goat cheese with blueberry sauce and potatoes with eggs and jamón - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

Great place for tapas and drinks. This was the strongest tasting Sangria I had in Madrid and I loved it. Not sweet but fruity with the red wine being in the forefront. Very inexpensive and the food and tapas tasted freshly made . The service was really great. They guys there have no problem taking pictures with you or of you. Make sure you put this place in your tapas run route!! read more

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What a way to start off Madrid. The train ride from Barcelona arrived at 11pm. Checked in to the hotel and dropped off luggage before heading out for food. Found Alhambra to be a buzzing place full of activity at midnight. I started out with a pint of beer to quench the thirst. First came the Iberico ham accompanied with tomatoe bread. I went straight for the ham sans bread. Next came the grilled shrimp. A nice charred flavor, different than the grilled shrimp I had at various places in Barcelona which was grilled with garlic and dressed with olive oil and parsley. Finally, the tripe stew came with a generous portion. The bread that came with the Iberico ham was used to dip the strew. Tender flavorful smoky tripe. I left no room for dessert and eyed another table ordering a grilled bisteca they was medium rare to perfection and cut into cubes. Looked tasty. I will not be surprised if I find my way here again before this trip ends. ordered the grill shrimp (nice and charred - prepped differently than the grilled shrimp in Barcelona), a 1/2 plate of Iberico Jam accompanied with tomato bread) read more

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First time when there was amazing but second times I went back foods sucks. But I still giving this place a 4 stars because they have good service and good foods. Just happened to be that meal i ordered wasnt fit my taste. But i loooooove their sangria drink. I got very buzzed everytimes. It was strong but very good. Staffs were friendly and speak and understand English. If you order Spanish tortillas tell them to make it wet. Mine was too over cooked. But it was my fault not telling them ahead of time. read more

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This authentic tapas spot gets busy on Saturday nights, but for a good reason. Their tapas are excellent and the menu offers all the classics and more. Cheaper options like fried ham (croquetas and fried cheese) as well as richer ones like entrecot, bull tail, or even octopus. While I waited nearly 20 minutes to get a table, the bar was open for drinks and appetizers, and the food got served not more than 5 minutes after ordering. The waiters speak English and give good recommendations. The menu listed paella but they didn't have any. Lots of good places to eat near Puerta del Sol. This one still stands out. Strongly recommend. read more

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Forse gli ultimi ristoranti frequentati mi stanno facendo abbassare il giudizio. Questo locale e' carino e abbastanza tradizionale. Il personale e' cordiale e disponibile. Il cibo è buono, sia tapas che il pollo sono buoni. La ragione delle tre stelle e' che non ho trovato nulla di particolare o speciale che mi faccia dare quattro o cinque stelle. I piatti sono di una cucina semplice e tradizionale e non hanno nulla per cui farsi ricordare. I prezzi sono giusti considerando ci troviamo nel centro di Madrid. Un posto nel quale si può spendere una cena sicuramente ma senza aspettarsi nulla di particolare. read more

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This place was tucked away from a busy street. There are two restaurants that look Identical I'm writing a review of number 9. I got the steak Bullock and it was cooked at a perfect medium rare very flavorful and came on a sizzling skillet. My friend got the fried goat cheese with blueberry sauce and said it was really rich in flavor and the blueberry sauce complemented it well. read more

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Back the following day for lunch. We went for the lunch special, and we were not disappointed. Two plates, a drink and dessert for €12. The servings were huge, they could easily be shared by two people. The Paella Marinera was so so, but the Codillo Asado (goat) was amazing, and the Lomo de Buey (ribeye) delicious. Our choices for desserts were Membrillo y queso (quince confit and cheese), and reluctantly a Tiramisu that turned out to be excellent. Another great experience! read more

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Just outside of the Plaza Del Sol sits This Awesome little tavern. Great food and great drinks. As authentic and simple as it gets without breaking the budget. read more

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Was looking for a place to eat for dinner and found this gem through yelp. It was kind of confusing when we got there because there was two different sections/doors to the place. Was finally seated and when we were looking at the menu, the waiter was very friendly and helpful. We knew a bit of Spanish so it was easy to communicate. He helped us understand the portion/sizing and told us what each thing was which was. He also had suggestions which are always welcome and told us what we ordered was more than enough. Their sangrias were a bit in the simpler side (it had only apples) but it was one of the most nicest sangria I've ever tasted. Paella was more of the paella we were expecting-had an authentic flavor. The meats were seasoned and tasted good. The garlic shrimp was nice too. Overall, it was a good restaurant! read more

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This was our first tapas experience while in Madrid and we were definitely pleased with the food and atmosphere. Don't be afraid to try different things on the menu that isn't necessarily tapas because you can always share the portion at the table. We arrived for dinner at 9pm and the place was already packed. We waited near the bar for about 15 minutes before a table became available. There is a menu outside to help you decide what to eat. It was really tight in the dining area and everyone was sitting so close together that you can't really pass. Unfortunately, we witnessed someone spill red wine down someone's back as a result. We ordered the grilled prawns, ablondigas, patatas, toast with salmon, croquettes, sangria, wine... Of course, your drinks comes with little toasts and jamon. My favorite was the ablondigas - super flavorful. The prawns were huge and such a bargain for 10 pieces. Ordering 5 plates is more than enough for 4 hungry people. I suggest starting with fewer and then adding more as you go along. The service was fast, but I didn't necessarily feel rushed to finish dinner. read more

Affordable and honest meal. They gave us a plate of chicken wings for free. The foods were good. We asked them about the lunch special but they said they don't have it. I wonder if this was offered to locals only. Nonetheless, this was a valued meal read more

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Nice place to eat with reasonable prices. It was pleasant experience for the whole family. Laid back atmosphere. Could you say it about Spain in general ? Absolutely ! It's quite a change after NYC. read more

A poular tapas spot with cheap drinks. I had a vermut for 1.75€ and my wife sangria for 2€. The free chorizo tapas is great. The albondigas are super flavourful and the sauce goes great on everything. We had the goat cheese with onions and berry reduction. Also quite tasty but it would have been better if the goat cheese was a creamier kind. You must try the shark! Our family of 4 left without finishing a couple dishes even though we tried to finish the big portions. Although the service was friendly we felt a little rushed and we only had one drink through our stay when we probably had two or three. Alas, 1 star off. Maybe it would be better on an evening other than Saturday. read more

Alhambra - Fam chow down - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

This place is amazing! Visited for dinner and made new friends! I can still taste the steak slightly sprinkled with natural sea salt! the service was excellent and will definitely visit again before I sadly return to the U.S.! Alhambra! muchas gracias por el servicio excelente y la comida estupenda que tuve en este establecimiento! se me agua mi boca cuando pienso en la cena! espero visitarlos pronto! Ciao! read more

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Fantastic! Grilled meat for 2 comes with a nice selection of meats and fries that could easily feed 3 people. The food is great and the staff is very friendly. The paella looked amazing (but it was just 2 of us and we couldn't eat any more after the meat plate) and was only 7.50€ I would definitely recommend this place! Got the cheapest red wine and it was great! 8€ for the bottle. read more

Alhambra - Grilled meat plate. €20 for 2. Well worth it! - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

Best tapas bar in Madrid, very affordable and great service. Food is fresh, very quick service and great location. Highly recommended. read more

Alhambra - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

We got the arroz de marisco (wanted to get paella but they don't have it until 1pm), oxtail stew and sangria. The rice is a bit too salty otherwise it is standard. The oxtail stew came with fries and if you never had oxtail before than you can get it if you want to but there's nothing special about it. The sangria is not my fav. I have had better else where in Spain Oh and the the appetizer and bread w read more

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This is a cute restaurant close to the center of Madrid, but not in the midst of tourists. Service was great and they have a lunch deal that comes with a drink and dessert for a decent price. However, I went with the huevos fritos. Beware, there were 4 eggs and fries to feed 3 people. It was ENORMOUS. If I had known, I would have gotten this to share. Oh well, more for me this time ;) My boyfriend got the grilled chicken, which also came with an abundance of fries. Not mad about it because the fries were very yummy!! 100% recommend this place. Reasonably priced for quantity and quality of food. read more

Alhambra - Huevos fritos - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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This was one of the restaurant that was open at 6pm! I came here and there were plenty of empty tables. Grabbed myself a table for one and started ordering. My waitress did not speak any English but there was an English menu that I could point to. I ordered oxtail with potatoes and grilled prawns. The grilled prawns were huge, fresh and yummy!! I finished all 10 prawns and were a little full so I couldn't finish the oxtail. I ate a few pieces of oxtail. The meat were so tender, the flavor was just okay, and I totally skipped the potatoes. The prawns were so good I plan on returning to this place before I leave. read more

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The menu of the day is really a great value. We had lobster rice, steak, shrimp, tuna, and dessert/coffee. They were kind enough to translate the menu to us in English and give us their recommendations. read more

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There are a couple of different Alhambra restaurants in this area - the menu, reviews, pictures match the restaurant we went to but i think it is at Calle de la Victoria 7 (not # 9) but maybe I am mistaken. We really enjoyed this tapas restaurant. The Potatoes with the red sauce were really good & we especially liked the goat cheese with blueberries. I recommend avoiding the fried chicken - they were like small, very tough chicken nuggets. read more

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We enjoyed some good tapas in this busy and lively local. We started with a half portion of the chorizo, which was tasty without being spicy. The paella was also quite delicious and offered a plentiful selection of calamari, crayfish and mussels. The 'two salsas' with potatoes were a spicy and almost smoky sauce, plus one that was basically tartar sauce. The ham croquettes had an odd pasty filling without much ham taste, and the only disappointment of the evening. We washed it all down with strong and fruity glasses of sangria. Overall, Alhambra offered an enjoyable meal and pleasurable experience. read more

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