Casa de Valencia

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Stopped by for some tapas and wine. Wine was a typical rioja very light and easy to drink. The…read moretapas were chorizo,poblano on a cracker and also aioli potatos which were very good! We were on a food tour and this was the first stop. Would go back to try other items on the menu!

The Tortilla Trufada? Extraordinary! The croquetas? Spectacular. The Rabo? Quite possibly one of…read morethe best I've ever had. Everything we had was delicious and well priced. Our entire family loved it, kids and adults alike.

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Ponzano

4.1(16 reviews)

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We went here looking for callos. This was off of a simple google search…read more Came in at around 5 and they were closed for siesta. Came back at 7 after walking around the area. After coming back, we saw a tapas tour coming in. They came there for the croquettes and the vermut. We ordered the boletos, sweetbreads, pulpo, and, of course, the callos. The server tried to help us out and said those should be enough since there was just 2 of us dining. They give you free iberico with cheese and crispy pork belly for appetizers. Every dish was a hit! Boletos with egg and truffle felt very rustic, savory, delicious. Truffle was not overpowering, mushrooms were fresh. Sweetbreads was our favorite out of the meal. It was like a step down from actual foie gras. Goes well with beer and wine. The galician pulpo was the best one we had on our trip, and we had 3 of them beforehand. And lastly the callos. At this point we've already hit a wall with all the food we had, servings were a good size per dish. It was rich, decadent, and perfectly cooked. It doesn't have the offal aftertaste you get from tripa that's ill prepared. We had multiple beers and wines throughout the meal. The service was personally phenomenal. They checked on us constantly and made sure the food was as we expected. We're going back for lunch tomorrow

Went here with some friends last Friday night for dinner after a recommendation. The restaurant is…read morelocated near the Alonso Cano metro stop that has tons of restaurants and bars. We walked in the restaurant and checked out the menu. One of the managers came up to us and told us that unfortunately in this part of the restaurant the wait was going to be long. He told us that there was another part of the restaurant around the corner. The manager personally walked us there and got us a table. Our servers brought out bread and showed us the menu and wine list. One of my friends decided to order a bottle of wine which three of my friends shared. The menu was all in Spanish, but the staff helped us with the words that we did not know and we ordered. I decided to order the spicy beef, peppers, potatoes, and fried egg. Everything flowed together very well and had just the right amount of spice. It was a little greasy, so I did not eat a lot of it as I was not super hungry and did not want any stomach problems later--smile. The staff brought out dessert for my friends, which was carrot cake and flan that looked so amazing! Our bill was brought out and we all noticied that there was a 6 euro charge for our bread. Bread in Spain is super inexpensive, so why they would charge us 6 euros for five small pieces of hard bread I do not know. Other than that our food was delicious and the service was great as well!!

Sweetbreads

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Callos

La Máquina

4.1(20 reviews)

2.2 km•Chamberí

Enjoyed the food. Solomillo was outstanding. Also had navajas, boquerones, bacalao and some Mahou…read more I liked the ambiance, lively and social Spanish. The service was Okay to acceptable. I will say though some of the facilities were "messy".

Quite simply the world's best Jamon de Bellota. Service is…read moreexcellent, great wine selection, great ambience, friendly staff. Don't miss out on this place on your next visit to Madrid

2.9 km•Lavapiés y Embajadores

Solomillo

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Bread with tomatoes

El Sur

4.5(969 reviews)

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.

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Paella de Mariscos...

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Sangria...

Sala de Despiece

4.2(114 reviews)

The tapas were great except for the octopus which was chewy! The service was amazing. Not sure what…read morethe hype is about when trying to get a reso as there were quite a few empty seating spots

One of the trickiest parts of travel? Timing the vibe. You can have the best recommendations, the…read moreright outfit, and the crew ready to go--but if the energy's off, it's off. Spain, famously, runs late. Dinner isn't dinner until 9:00 PM, minimum. And the party? It doesn't even warm up until midnight. So there we were, wandering the city streets at 10-ish, already two drinks in, hungry for adventure--and just slightly off-sync with the nightlife rhythm. Phones in hand, we played the usual game: app-hop, review-skim, vibe-check. We tried a few spots--each either too quiet or clearly recovering from last night's chaos. Three attempts in, the group hit a wall: tired, tipsy, and borderline feisty. But something told us to keep going. That's when my wingman and I backtracked--past a velvet rope we'd passed earlier. Two sharply dressed bouncers stood outside a low-profile building. No flashing signs. No loud crowd. Just posture and presence. A place that invests in the right doormen, I figured, probably gets a lot of other details right, too. We approached. A nod. A door opens. Then another. And just like that, the mood shifted. We walked into a full-blown production--music pounding, the bar staff moving like choreography, strangers dancing like best friends. It felt like a scene from a high-budget musical... except we weren't watching it. We were in it. We looked at each other and grinned like idiots. We'd found it. That thing travelers chase but rarely catch: a spontaneous, untamed, perfect night. Suddenly the questions came flooding in: Why didn't we come here sooner? How did we almost miss this? Why were there so many beautiful people here? But we didn't stay in question mode for long. We dove in--drinking, dancing, flirting, laughing. The energy was electric. The connection, effortless. Sadly, we only had an hour before closing. But we made it count. And as we spilled out into the night, breathless and buzzing, we asked the most important question of all: "When are we coming back?" This place? It's more than a bar--it's a movement. I've since seen videos of Karol G making an appearance, and heard rumors they're opening new locations. Whoever's behind this? Congratulations. You've found a way to bottle Mexico's best party energy and ship it across the globe. We'll be back. Next time, earlier--and ready.

Confit-Fried Artichoke, avocado

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Vagalume

4.0(10 reviews)

2.2 km•Chamberí

Oh boy ! I wish I can say I loved the place , however set up is beautiful. But all they care for…read moreunfortunately $$$$ . The owner should realize it's not all about money always , you need to make sure you give all the comfort and the best service to your guests. There are other beautiful spots you can spend half of the amount and get great food&service and drinks . I read lots of negative reviews lately about this Place. Hopefully owner will take some action Otherwise the future is not going to bright..

We flew into Madrid late on a Friday evening and found ourselves wanting tapas around midnight…read more This is coming from a girl who is definitely not Spanish and has tried some food but not that knowledgable about the Spanish culture. Just in case you didn't know that by me writing this review in English and he fact that we flew here. ;) The man at the front desk said we were only a few blocks away from Calle de Ponzano which is a strip with lots of tapas bars so you can hop to different ones and have a few bites to eat. I'll admit that when we got there it was awesome but very intimidating. The places were packed with SPANISH PEOPLE! Gasp! Exciting. So we took a big Gulp like big kids and walked right into one and a wonderful waitress took us under her wing. She told us to call her Indiana Jones so that's what I'm gonna do. She was lovely and from the Dominican Republic. Anyway, we happily ordered two glasses of Rioja (which was amazing and cheap) and the pulpo (octopus) because that was her favourite. The pulpo was freaking amazing. It was charred/grilled and came out in one piece. It was also with a very flavourful (and oily) sauce that was amazing with bread. The octopus itself was a fantastic texture, cooked perfectly, and went very nicely with the wine. Indiana Jones happily served us even at 12:30 despite it getting quite late but apparently they were open until 2. Next we had the fried calamari which was super fried and oily but oh my god it was good. I must say, this was an incredible experience. The location was fantastic, so was the food, so was Indiana, and so was the wine. Yay.

Wine!

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Lakasa

4.8(55 reviews)

2.2 km•Chamberí

Yes, it is that good…read more Yes, you should definitely make reservations. Yes, you should get the mussels. Yes, please save room for desserts. Cannot wait to come back.

Traveling in Madrid alone, I wanted to treat myself to a good authentic Spanish meal and this place…read moreseemed to fit the bill. After doing some research, I found this place offered traditional Spanish tapas with a modern flair. I stopped in late, around 11pm but the place was lively. I loved the modern decor and would recommend this spot to tourists and locals alike! For dinner, I started with the "Alubia negra de Gernika con chorizo y piparras" which was a red soup with black beans and sausage. It was very tasty with the bread that was served warm with my meal. Afterwards, I got the "Albóndigas de Buy Carbonara con Guanciale, pecorino rallado y yema de huevo" - which were some of the best Albondigas I have ever tasted. Seriously GET THEM, even if it is just to share. They were so good I wanted to go back the next night and get them again. This would be a great date night spot or place to celebrate a birthday. The staff was extremely professional and help (they suggested I order a 1/4 portion of the soup because of the size, which was very helpful). LaKsa was pricey but I think the cost matched the experience. If I have the chance, I will definitely come back.

Amazing ox!

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Amazing pork salad.

El Albur

3.5(33 reviews)

1.6 km•Malasaña

A pleasant dining experience I was happy to have small unique and reasonably priced attentive…read moreservice very traditional taste

Of all the things we did and places we went in Madrid, Restaurant Albur is the place we will miss…read morethe most. It became a "home away from home". The food is delicious and the atmosphere is the most friendly and welcoming of anywhere we went, I wish I could take this place home with me.

Paella de mariscos para dos

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La Consentida

3.9(9 reviews)

2.8 km•Tetuán

From the owner: Comida española tradicional añadiendo huevos de avestruz, de oca, carnes exoticas como Kobe, Angus,…read morey gacela, ñu, antilope etc, estas en temporada de invierno.Por lo demas taberna madrileña-andaluza de toda la vida, con raciones pinchos etc, todo casero y de compra diaria en el Mercado de Maravillas. Raciones tipicas p.ej. lacon (cocido en nuestra cocina), croquetas, huevos rotos variados, anchoas 00, jamon iberico, queso de oveja curado, lomo iberiaco, morcilla de Leon, fritura, bienmesabe etc. Ambiente de nuestro barrio pero con encanto, vienen musicos, profesionales, gente agradable, es un buen punto de reunion. Todos los dias tenemos menu de la casa (a 10,90 este año) con productos que se compran a diario en el mercado, con tres primeros y tres segundos.A la gente le encanta, hay muchos fijos fieles.

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Casa Benito

4.2(5 reviews)

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Delicious food. We went as were told it was the best place for toasted pig and lamb. Outdoors very…read morecasual. Having a reservation guarantees you a place and a white table cloth. I found that amusing A must restaurant