This was the first dinner meal my mom and I had in Madrid and let's just say it completely exceeded…read moremy expectations. When we walked in we were welcomed by such warm service! I truly have to highlight Pepe, Franco, and Grace for taking the time to speak to us and get to know us. The food was FANTASTIC. We ordered the seafood paella, jamon iberico, garlic shrimp, and sangria. The paella was filled with a ton of flavor which was DELICIOUS. Everything was fantastic, but the Sangria was spectacular, (probably one of the best sangrias I've ever had). At the end of our meal, Pepe brought us two liquor de Limon shots, which made our whole night!! Definitely recommend this place in the La Latina neighborhood. You won't regret it!

El Sur is a charming little spot in Madrid, tucked right into the wall of a narrow street. The…read morespace is very small and they manage to fit a surprising number of people inside, so you immediately notice how tight the squeeze is. It has that classic bustling tapas bar energy where everyone is close enough to feel like part of one big conversation. The food was the highlight. The clams were flavorful and fresh, the octopus was cooked beautifully and the paella was delicious. It is a great place to stop in for a drink and a quick bite, especially if you want something authentic and lively. When we visited, it was packed to the point where you were shoulder to shoulder with other guests and close enough to easily hear the party next to you. It adds to the charm if you enjoy that classic crowded European dining atmosphere, but it is something to keep in mind if you prefer more space.

We spent one week in Madrid in January while working on a project at the Matadero, a huge cultural…read morespace, on the outskirts of the city center. This modest looking restaurant is just across the street. The staff are very polite and friendly. One of the main waiters speaks english and they have an english menu. However, this is not a touristy place in any way. It's very quiet and typical. The restaurant is a typical Asador where they grill all kinds of meat, seafood and vegetables. We ate here four times during our stay(after we realized how great it was we didn't want to waste our time!) and tried a good selection of dishes. We also visited the much touted "Casa Lucio" and "Botin" restaurants, and this was by far my favorite in terms of the ambiance and the quality of the food. The best dishes are, for starters: grilled vegetables (zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms and amazing grilled asparagus), the standard salad which is typically served with crisp, fresh lettuce, tuna, tomatoes, olives, etc... and you dress it yourself with olive oil and vinegar. They also do nice grilled shrimp. For the main course you simply must get the giant cote de boeuf for two (we even got a bigger one for three when our fiend joined us). It's an amazingly tasty steak, salty and fatty and perfectly cooked. They slice it off the bone at the table. It's very close to a Peter Luger steak. THE BEST STEAK!! For a change of pace, the Cod is also excellent. Everything is cooked simply and tastefully using fresh ingredients in a way that only heightens the flavor. There are no sauces to complicate the food. PS- I am a celiac and Spain in general was good for me, this food here is generally grilled with salt and olive oil.

Great service. Great food. Cozy small restaurant to have some great Spanish food. Staff gave some…read moregreat recommendations to our group of 15

We truly enjoy this very popular Galician tapas place! I recommend making reservations. We have…read moretaken friends here and loved every dish. Our faves: * Ropa Vieja - my son's fave - he almost didn't share this cuban style shredded beef * Bacalao confitado - creamy and decadent * Prawn Risotto - yummmm * Pimientos de Padron - mild and reminds me of shishito peppers * Pulpo a la plancha - Grilled octopus Next time I plan to try the Paella de Mariscos...

Look no further if you're in the Oporto area and in search for some value sized tapas and fresh…read moreseafood. The folks here at Botafumeiro will take care of you the moment you step in the door with a continuous flow of free tapas each time you order a round of drinks. The free tapas are a great mix of about 8-10 different ones and not nearly like the cheap chips or olives that many places give you these days. One could probably get a whole dinner's worth of good food just ordering a few round of drinks. During this visit, this happened to be the only place I saw razor clams and this special kind of scallops that are customarily from Northern Spain in Galacia. Both dishes tasted phenomenal and our patatas bravas could've served us for days. It was huge! Absolutely the best neighborhood tapas bar to fulfill your seafood cravings. Next time, I'll have to add their octopus (pulpo) to my list. It is a pulperia after all!

Excellent Service for our party of 7. We tried the best plates and were pleased with the quality…read more Delicious Cava sparkling and Albariño white wine complimented our seafood perfectly. A great evening celebrating my B-day.

Hit this joint with my wife in Madrid (Spain). Super cool spot, everyone was super busy, but that…read moredidn't impact the awesome service we received. Food and drinks were all excellent! If in Spain, check out this joint for sure!

Located just outside of Puerta de Sol. This is a great place to enjoy Espana tapas and a drink!…read more 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.

Fresh anchovies, asparagus, rubino (sea bass) with braised potatoes and wonderful sliced roasted…read moregarlic. Absolutely fabulous! Wonderful rustic roll with fruity light house olive oil, garlic cured lightly salted olives. House white was a perfect accompaniment. Served with courtesy and finesse. Altogether wonderful.

From the owner: Este local ofrece a sus clientes, desde 1981, el más auténtico estilo toledano tanto en sus platos…read morecomo en la propia decoración. Entrar en "Los Cigarrales" supone trasladarse a aquella provincia castellano-manchega y disfrutar de su variada gastronomía. Cualquier detalle de su decoración recuerda a Toledo y lo mismo ocurre en su variada carta. Destaca la Perdíz a la Toledana o Escabechada, el Solomillo a la Espada Toledana o la Paletilla de Cordero Lechal Asada. Tampoco faltan frescos pescados del Cantábrico como la Lubina (a la Sal o a la Espalda) o el Besugo a la Bilbaína. No podemos olvidar sus famosos Arroces (con Bogavante, con Marisco, con Caza) y su dulce Reposteria Casera. Todo ello se puede acompañar con cualquiera de los caldos de las distintas Denominaciones de Origen Españolas que descansan en nuestra Bodega a la que usted puede acceder y elegir el Vino que desee, Bienvenidos a nuestra - su casa, donde podrá celebrar cualquier acontecimiento familiar o social -Bodas, Banque

Excelente servicio de parte de Fernando. El desayuno…read moresencillo pero delicioso, la tortilla española y el jamón ibérico con buen sabor. Súper recomendado

Bait band switch don't go. Says one thing on the menu and upped it by 10 euros and then dydht give…read morechange . Tipped himself

this place has excellent food, but make a reservation, or you'll be waiting a very long time, and…read moremay not get a table at all on the same day. The ambiance is cute, but basic.

One more star on the Instagram trail and I'd agree--it's our fault for not being more discerning or…read morefor staying on the beaten path. But Juana La Loca has an aseos issue. We sat at the bar, and all we could smell was the semi-clean bathroom--and I say that not from visiting it, but from the sheer odor. Things went south when a burly German Messerschmitt sat next to us and compounded the smell. I'm not being Teutonophobic--I'm just telling it like it was ( said every xenophobic ) The tortilla that lured us here was fine, but too sweet for my taste--like the rest of the pintxos. Or maybe it was the side of Clorox.