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I was on a mission to have Boquerones on my last night in Madrid. The first place I went to was out of them. This place came up highly reviewed and highly regarded on several social media sites so I got a half order with a glass of Albariño . Judging by how busy it was, I knew it had to be fresh. Unfortunately Europe was in the middle of a heat wave. It was so hot sitting at the counter downstairs. But the half order was worth it! They were perfectly done. Very casual ambiance.
I think this spot was a great deal for the food. Tried the mushrooms (champinones a la plancha), pig ears (orejas a la plancha), and fried squid (chopitos). I thought the pig ears were slightly underdone (more rubbery without as much fat rendered). I've had them before at other places but it just made me a bit squeamish here. The mushrooms were tender but too salty. The fried squid was as expected but a bit under salt so I mixed it in the mushrooms which were over salted. Overall, very affordable. House glass on wine paired well too. Bread and olives were on the house which was nice since several places changed for that. Service was very efficient.
Best restaurant we had in Madrid that we came back twice. Everything was good, and priced well. Recommend the pig ears, sweetbread, and blood sausage. We will definitely come back the next time we are in Madrid to try more dishes. There are tables on the second floor, or get a standing table on the first/main floor.
On a recommendation from fellow Yelper Ricardo J., we tried this place out. No surprise, he came through. Casa Toni was amazing. We stopped for a little wine, some tapas, and aast day experience here in Centro d Madrid. Our server was awesome. That guy was Johnny on the spot. He got us our drinks. He made recommendations when they didn't have what I wanted. It was nice. We got there at the right time just before 2 pm, and shortly after there were folks lined up. I enjoyed my glass of wine and ordered some tapas. I ordered the green peppers, the pork chops, and the calamari. The short order cook got straight to work on it because it didn't take long for them to come out one at a time. All of the tapas were great. I even ordered the chiciharron/pork belly and downed that as well. All of it was really good and I would recommend any of these. Thanks Ricardo for the primo recco. Fully double down on his recommendation to Casa Toni.
The hype is real at this very popular hole in the wall, which we heard about on some YouTube foodie videos. From what our server Lorena told us, it never slows down here. It is super small and it gets packed, but with some flexibility and patience you can enjoy a great meal here. We tried the anchovies in vinegar, grilled sweetbreads, blood sausage, and spicy potatoes. All of them were delicious and full of flavor. Thank you, James Blick of Spain Revealed and food blogger Mark Wiens for recommending pairing the anchovies with the sweetbreads. They complement each other perfectly - the tanginess of the anchovies blending with the milkiness and flavor of the sweetbreads. The blood sausage was incredible - not too irony, and with a great texture from the other fillings. The spices were good and not too overpowering. It reminded us of haggis - which is one of my favorite foods ever. Finally, the patatas bravas were also a hit. The sauce was a little spicy but nothing crazy - the potatoes were perfectly cooked and seasoned. For the food and service you can't go wrong here - good luck finding a seat or place to stand - but just know that this destination is definitely worth the journey.
Arrived just before 13:50 on a weekday in November 2023. Left around 15:15. They were so packed. I had a party of two, and we waited in quite a queue to get seated. Actually, we did not "sit". We had to stand at the bar for over an hour while eating. We ordered braided lamb intestines, tripe, pig ear, and jarrita beer. I will not be getting the braided lamb intestines again. It was so bitter. Even my eating partner who doesn't mind innards was like never again! Tripe was ok. It was just such a large portion of this. I would recommend sharing this between at least two to three people. Pig ear was ok. In hindsight, I needed a plate of something other than unusual meats to balance out the meal. The beer was not enough. They accepted credit card payment. There is seating upstairs. Bathroom is also upstairs. Despite this place being frequented by locals, the food is not for me. Service was also not good due to being so packed. One poor lady running like a chicken without a head on the first floor between the kitchen and the dining area. Another lady carrying trays and walking up and down the stairs to serve upstairs guests.
This was our first meal on our Europe trip and the first meal in Madrid. I'm glad we stopped here because the food was decently priced and delicious. We ended up getting potatoes, tomato salad, and shrimp and garlic sauce. This place is a simple no frills restaurant with not a lot of seats in the front but I think there is an upstairs but we were only sitting in the front at the counter. The service was prompt and the food came out fairly quickly. If you're in the area and craving simple tapas, I would recommend this place.
An absolute must try when you are Madrid. PS : we ate there 3 times in our 6 nights in the city so that should tell you something! According to many, this is one of the long standing taverns that still sticks to its roots and hasn't changed much despite all the attention it has gotten in the years. While they have seating upstairs, do your best to get a spot on the main floor where all the action happens (an open kitchen with the grill running hot and the ingredients out in the open!) the staff are super friendly and do their best to make you comfortable even if you don't speak much Spanish. I also appreciate that they are thoughtful of how much you order and have advised us to maybe get half orders instead. Everything is delicious here and cooked quickly with minimal ingredients and with the aim to get the core ingredients shine on its own. The absolute must have here is the pigs ears that is so delightful and served with a side of the red sauce. Even if you aren't a big offal fan, I plead you to try this here you will not be disappointed. Other items that are spectacular are the tomato salad, fried anchovies, anchovies in vinegar, garlic shrimp, the mushrooms.
This is a hole in the wall that all visitors should never miss! Most of their customers are locals so you can tell that it's a good restaurant. Every single food we ordered tasted so good and perfectly cooked. Portion is generous. The gambas were salty but not irritating. The chilis were generally not spicy. Only one piece was spicy, which to my standards is just mild. On any given day, the place is always crowded and noisy. Due to very limited seats, be prepared to eat standing up. Otherwise, you can wait for a table to be free, which may take a while. There are tables upstairs as well, but I'm sure it's just as crowded as downstairs. They close at 4:30 pm and reopen at 7:00 pm. They accept cash, credit cards, or contact less payment, which is convenient. I would definitely come back next time.
I'm back about 6-7 years after my first visit and am happy to report that nothing has changed. Nothing. Same faded, nondescript canopy out front, same understated external appearance, same people working the floor and the grill, same awesome items on the menu. It really beckons to locals and tourists that give a rip about famine foods like offals. They do a lot of these on the menu and they do them well. I was happy to eat my whole fried anchovies and house made chorizo while the guy next to me took down a plate of sweetbreads and lamb intestines. It's that kind of place. I have only been to Madrid twice. I have taken local food tours and done a fair amount of local food exploration. This remains my favorite spot that I have found so far. It was that way in 2019 when I first visited and it remains that way now. read more
This is exactly the kind of tapas place you want to find and patronize in Madrid. Jamie W and I were having a banner day... high tea at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz, classic 18th century European art in the Prado, a leisurely stroll through El Retiro Park. Now it was time to eat, so we came upon this compact spot an hour before closing to find a small queue waiting for available seats. It took us just ten minutes to be able to secure a couple of stools at the counter. It turned out to be a great vantage point to see all the activity going on behind the counter. The tireless waiter Victor buzzed by us with furious frequency only to stop for us to take our order and serve our plates. We started with refreshments where our intent was to get a couple of 2,8€ Coke Zeros. He only had one bottle left, so I made the sacrifice and ordered a 7€ Copa de Sangria (Photo 9). OK, it wasn't such a sacrifice since it was delicious over ice. Right away, Victor supplied us with slices of rustic bread (Photo 14) and a plate of addictive Spanish olives (Photo 7). Soon, the 4€ Pincho de Chorizo arrived, skewered chunks of spicy sausage (Photo). They were satisfying, meaty bites with a slight kick. Next came the 8€ Champinones à la Plancha, sliced mushrooms hot off the grill (Photo 4). They nicely complemented the spicy chorizo. More meat came our way with the 4€ Pincho Moruno. It consisted of a single skewer of grilled pork chunks accompanied by a sampling of their Patatas Bravas, deep-fried potatoes drizzled with a spicy red sauce (Photo 5). I think they may have run out of pork, but we were happy to get the potatoes. Our last dish was the 8€ Berenjenas de la Casa, fried eggplant slices (Photo 8). The variety of flavors and textures really worked well, and Victor delivered the dishes just when we were ready for them. FOOD - 5 stars... ideal homestyle tapas AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...a bit tight but highly atmospheric SERVICE - 5 stars...Victor was muy muy bueno TOTAL - 5 stars..,a great, authentic spot for tapas right near Puerta del Sol RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Axg0IJNVMC read more
This place was featured by Mark Wiens on Youtube and did not disappoint. In fact we came here for a second visit. You can dine in upstairs as well. Here are some of the dishes we tried... 1. Pig ears with spicy sauce 2. Fried braided lamb intestines 3. Spicy house chorizo 4. Fried boquerones (achovies) 5. Potatoes with folded egg and chorizo The service is relatively quick and the portions are decent for tapas. If you are feeling adventurous and looking to eat some serious Spanish tapas and comfort food then definitely add this to your bucketlist. Thank you Casa Toni. Till next time. read more
5 days ago
I was on a mission to have Boquerones on my last night in Madrid. The first place I went to was out of them. This place came up highly reviewed and highly regarded on several social media sites so I got a half order with a glass of Albariño . Judging by how busy it was, I knew it had to be fresh. Unfortunately Europe was in the middle of a heat wave. It was so hot sitting at the counter downstairs. But the half order was worth it! They were perfectly done. Very casual ambiance. read more
5 months ago
Pls try this place! I had the pig ears, tapas and fried anchovies. Absolutely delicious! Good for two people. Also had their beer, good light flavor. Pairs well with the meal. Simple but delicious food. Small place but has upstairs. Service was great and friendly for tourists. read more
I think this spot was a great deal for the food. Tried the mushrooms (champinones a la plancha), pig ears (orejas a la plancha), and fried squid (chopitos). I thought the pig ears were slightly underdone (more rubbery without as much fat rendered). I've had them before at other places but it just made me a bit squeamish here. The mushrooms were tender but too salty. The fried squid was as expected but a bit under salt so I mixed it in the mushrooms which were over salted. Overall, very affordable. House glass on wine paired well too. Bread and olives were on the house which was nice since several places changed for that. Service was very efficient. read more
Best restaurant we had in Madrid that we came back twice. Everything was good, and priced well. Recommend the pig ears, sweetbread, and blood sausage. We will definitely come back the next time we are in Madrid to try more dishes. There are tables on the second floor, or get a standing table on the first/main floor. read more
1 month ago
On a recommendation from fellow Yelper Ricardo J., we tried this place out. No surprise, he came through. Casa Toni was amazing. We stopped for a little wine, some tapas, and aast day experience here in Centro d Madrid. Our server was awesome. That guy was Johnny on the spot. He got us our drinks. He made recommendations when they didn't have what I wanted. It was nice. We got there at the right time just before 2 pm, and shortly after there were folks lined up. I enjoyed my glass of wine and ordered some tapas. I ordered the green peppers, the pork chops, and the calamari. The short order cook got straight to work on it because it didn't take long for them to come out one at a time. All of the tapas were great. I even ordered the chiciharron/pork belly and downed that as well. All of it was really good and I would recommend any of these. Thanks Ricardo for the primo recco. Fully double down on his recommendation to Casa Toni. read more
2 years ago
Really great place for tapas! Didn't seem like a tourist trap :) Tomato salad, boquerones, roasted mushrooms, patatas bravas all were great read more
9 months ago
Amazing food! Our server is crazy funny and friendly. They have big servings over Tapas, Tinto Verano is so good as well. Great experience ~from Vegas read more
Everything here was solid but nothing was exceptional. Calamari was pretty good, pork tasted great but was a little tough, patatas bravas were alright, shrimp was a little small and lacking salt. We were sat down and served quickly, food was decent and reasonably priced. read more
2 years ago
The hype is real at this very popular hole in the wall, which we heard about on some YouTube foodie videos. From what our server Lorena told us, it never slows down here. It is super small and it gets packed, but with some flexibility and patience you can enjoy a great meal here. We tried the anchovies in vinegar, grilled sweetbreads, blood sausage, and spicy potatoes. All of them were delicious and full of flavor. Thank you, James Blick of Spain Revealed and food blogger Mark Wiens for recommending pairing the anchovies with the sweetbreads. They complement each other perfectly - the tanginess of the anchovies blending with the milkiness and flavor of the sweetbreads. The blood sausage was incredible - not too irony, and with a great texture from the other fillings. The spices were good and not too overpowering. It reminded us of haggis - which is one of my favorite foods ever. Finally, the patatas bravas were also a hit. The sauce was a little spicy but nothing crazy - the potatoes were perfectly cooked and seasoned. For the food and service you can't go wrong here - good luck finding a seat or place to stand - but just know that this destination is definitely worth the journey. read more
Arrived just before 13:50 on a weekday in November 2023. Left around 15:15. They were so packed. I had a party of two, and we waited in quite a queue to get seated. Actually, we did not "sit". We had to stand at the bar for over an hour while eating. We ordered braided lamb intestines, tripe, pig ear, and jarrita beer. I will not be getting the braided lamb intestines again. It was so bitter. Even my eating partner who doesn't mind innards was like never again! Tripe was ok. It was just such a large portion of this. I would recommend sharing this between at least two to three people. Pig ear was ok. In hindsight, I needed a plate of something other than unusual meats to balance out the meal. The beer was not enough. They accepted credit card payment. There is seating upstairs. Bathroom is also upstairs. Despite this place being frequented by locals, the food is not for me. Service was also not good due to being so packed. One poor lady running like a chicken without a head on the first floor between the kitchen and the dining area. Another lady carrying trays and walking up and down the stairs to serve upstairs guests. read more
This was our first meal on our Europe trip and the first meal in Madrid. I'm glad we stopped here because the food was decently priced and delicious. We ended up getting potatoes, tomato salad, and shrimp and garlic sauce. This place is a simple no frills restaurant with not a lot of seats in the front but I think there is an upstairs but we were only sitting in the front at the counter. The service was prompt and the food came out fairly quickly. If you're in the area and craving simple tapas, I would recommend this place. read more
1 year ago
An absolute must try when you are Madrid. PS : we ate there 3 times in our 6 nights in the city so that should tell you something! According to many, this is one of the long standing taverns that still sticks to its roots and hasn't changed much despite all the attention it has gotten in the years. While they have seating upstairs, do your best to get a spot on the main floor where all the action happens (an open kitchen with the grill running hot and the ingredients out in the open!) the staff are super friendly and do their best to make you comfortable even if you don't speak much Spanish. I also appreciate that they are thoughtful of how much you order and have advised us to maybe get half orders instead. Everything is delicious here and cooked quickly with minimal ingredients and with the aim to get the core ingredients shine on its own. The absolute must have here is the pigs ears that is so delightful and served with a side of the red sauce. Even if you aren't a big offal fan, I plead you to try this here you will not be disappointed. Other items that are spectacular are the tomato salad, fried anchovies, anchovies in vinegar, garlic shrimp, the mushrooms. read more
This is a hole in the wall that all visitors should never miss! Most of their customers are locals so you can tell that it's a good restaurant. Every single food we ordered tasted so good and perfectly cooked. Portion is generous. The gambas were salty but not irritating. The chilis were generally not spicy. Only one piece was spicy, which to my standards is just mild. On any given day, the place is always crowded and noisy. Due to very limited seats, be prepared to eat standing up. Otherwise, you can wait for a table to be free, which may take a while. There are tables upstairs as well, but I'm sure it's just as crowded as downstairs. They close at 4:30 pm and reopen at 7:00 pm. They accept cash, credit cards, or contact less payment, which is convenient. I would definitely come back next time. read more
Best place in Madrid for authentic Spanish tapas. The reviews are excellent and they are right on target. Rick Steves also featured it in one of his videos. Located in the heart of the city, just steps from the Sol Metro. Its in the middle of Calle de la Cruz and there's always a crowd. It's super casual and there's seating upstairs and downstairs. I was lucky the night I was there, to get a couple of seats at the high top watching the owner cook. Fresh olives and bread were brought to the table just moments after we sat down. We ordered chorizo and it was one of the best I've had. Crispy on the outside it was flavorful and the portion was big. Grilled Squid was light and tender, Shrimp tapas were good too. They're famous for Pig Ear, but I had to pass on that. Sangria paired perfectly with our food and we were given a shot of port before we left. Service was excellent, customers were friendly and it was a highlight of our trip. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Where to begin..... so so so delicious. The line took about 35 minutes (arrived at 2005 on a Sunday). The ambiance inside is traditional and full of life. We ordered 3 dishes and 2 Sangrias. We started with the berenjenas de casa. This was followed by pincho de chorizo. We finished with the mejillones en salsa. I can not say enough about this dish. Took my breath away. Myself and 1 other went through two loaves of bread to finish the sauce it was so delicious. ORDER IT. The total came out to 27€. Perfect way to end our time in Madrid, GET THE MEJILLONES EN SALSA read more
Casa Toni was one of the best places my wife and I visited in Spain. We found out about it on the Spain Revealed channel un YouTube. A great channel you should subscribe to on YouTube. A guy from New Zealand married a Spainard and does great videos. We checked into our hotel and were at Case Toni within 30 minutes. A small place and I ordered the Sweet Breads. I should have got a half ration, but they are AMAZING! They taste like chicken with a little bit of liver flavor in it. I HATE liver, but this is just a super subtle flavoring. You have to get these! The service was great and I saw the cook about six hours later and he recognized me and gave me a head nod. Very cool. The place is right near a lot of the action in Madrid. Please try this place out and go out of your comfort zone. read more
2 years ago
Some of the food was very good and some was barely edible. The Chopitos and anchovies in vinegar were very good. The fried anchovies should be avoided and the garlic shrimp were just okay. The service was fine, but it is a small space and not enough staff. Loud and crowded at all times. read more
1 year ago
This is a great little place off the plaza. We had the patatas bravas spicy potatoes) with both sauces which was a great choice. We would have been bored with just one sauce. The braided lamb intestines were absolutely delicious, don't be scared. The shrimp in garlic was delicious but too expensive for the amount you get. Wine selection is limited but prices were right and the wines we tried (suggested by our server rioja and a white blend) were very good. Tempted to do 4 stars because of the shrimp but they get 5. Bread and olives served. Olives were good and bread was good as well. read more
3 years ago
Food was excellent! I had the grilled sweetbreads and papas bravas, along with an Águila Dorada beer. Very good! But halfway through my meal, I added lemon to the sweetbreads and it changed the taste of the meal. Try without the lemon to get the full flavor of the sweetbreads! read more
2 years ago
This place was highly recommended online so I was excited to try this place. The food did not disappoint. Roasted pig ear was good and I was a big fan of the braised lamb intestine. Lastly the marinated anchovies in vinegar was a perfect compliment. read more
1 year ago
Went twice it was so good. Pigs ears, lamb sweetbreads, fried squid, papatas bravas, wine, sangria. All terrific and great vibe to restaurant. read more
2 years ago
Very simple and delicious food. The pig ears and the sweet bread are a hit. The braided lamb intestine was amazing too. Fantastic service. Place gets crowded, so you know it's good read more
Service is very slow- slower that other Spanish restaurants. It took a while for the waiter to even come to our table and provide menus. The food was very good: the huevos rotos were the best we had on our trip and the grilled squid was light but flavorful. Would recommend. read more
3 years ago
More authentic/traditional Spanish food Got the following: Pig ear with spicy sauce: 4 stars, I can't believe that I liked this dish but I did. It's a textural hill to overcome by the flavor was wonderful especially with some bread (and wine). Would get again! Mussels: 4 stars, delicious and fresh. Loved the sauce. Would definitely get again. Got another pork dish and we were so full by the time we got it that we forgot about it. Can't comment on it honestly. Enough very promising outcomes that it is worth the wait and worth trying again! read more
4 years ago
A friend in Seville recommended to me Casa Toni, and I am glad that I had a chance to visit it while staying a couple of days in Madrid. The place is close to Puerta del Sol, the Sun Gate, and is closed in the afternoon between lunch and dinner. I went there around 8pm, and it was fully packed. I passed by the place again around 10pm after a long "paseo" walk and was able to find a spot inside at the counter. The staff were attentive and friendly, and I liked the ambiance which appeared to be authentic (to a tourist). I enjoyed a beer on tap and a couple of glasses of the Spanish red wines written on a blackboard, Also tried a couple of small plates, a chicken liver tapas and a fried green pepper, and both were excellent. read more
Doesn't seem like much when you first walk in and the staff isn't the most chatty but you're a tourist looking for good eats and drinks at a great value so why do you care? The menu is in Spanish and English and the specials and highlights are on the wall. With any order you'll be greeted with a small snack, the highlights for us were the sweetbreads, pig ears and chorizo. It's super casual, super affordable and super tasty. If it looks full there is a small dining area upstairs so don't hesitate to walk in. Credit cards accepted. read more
Atmosphere was 10/10, very friendly staff. Shop is, however, small- so prepare to wait and don't expect seating. Food was good, do try their pig ears! Personally, I didnt like the lamb intestines as it was very salty (tasted more like meat than intestines). read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Must-visit tapas bar while you're in Madrid. We ate late (for us Americans) at 9:30pm and the place was packed. A table opened up fairly quickly. We ordered sangria, lamb sweetbreads, patatas and garlic prawns in oil. The patatas were nice and crisp, the sweetbreads were tender and the prawns were good although quite small. More seating upstairs. read more
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