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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.
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.
If you're looking for authentic Spanish flavors, not watered-down for tourist consumption, this is your place. How about some Riñones a la plancha (sautéed kidneys), or Zarajos (fried braided lamb intestines) to wake-up your taste buds, washed down with some good old Sangria. It was so good that I had to return later the same day for some Chorrizo and Orejas a la plancha. Heaven on a plate. Try the moscato as a digestive, it's a great day in Madrid! read more
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This restaurant Of tapas was Amazing ! First, you can see The chef Cooking in front Of YOU! And then, The waiter is very nice and kind ! We ordered chorizo de la casa, pimientos de padron, pork, gambas al ajillo for 30 euros ! It was excellent , â real pleasure to eat. Just a bad surprise for The size Of The drink Of sangría that is smaller than others restaurants Of tapas and a little bit more expensive (30 cents more for less drink). Also a bad surprise when we had the bill! The prices are not updated on The menu , so for some plates we paid more than written on The menu!! Apart from these 2 remarks, we recommend this restaurant ! The waiter even gave us for free a shooter while leaving ! Nice Place to eat and enjoy spanish food ! read more
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Ate here in the evening on a Saturday night and it was amazing. The staff was very kind to us and had great service. The food was all so fresh, appetizing, tasty and worth it! Pricing was reasonable as well. The house sangria was dangerously good and after our meal we were given a free shot sized glass of sweet wine to sip on. Would recommend this place and I hope it does not become too touristy! read more
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This place was super touristy with mediocre food. When we went they were so under-staffed that the service was horrible. We also saw at least 3 food tour groups which leads me to believe the reviews are over-inflated by tourists who don't know any better. read more
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One of our favorite meals in Spain. Like the other reviewers stated, this place is very old school but crazy delicious at a reasonable price. Don't be scared of the offals on the menu. Pig ears, tripe, and sweetbread are all delicious as long as you can stomach a richer bite. Wash it down with a few glasses of well-balanced Sangria and life is good. Staff is all super friendly and accommodating to foreigners. Even the chef who barely spoke English was beyond amazing in making us feel welcomed. Thanks for the hospitality and delicious food. read more
9 years ago
Excellent tapas! Mushrooms were well seasoned and very rich. Shrimp was buttery garlicky goodness! The patatas were nice and not to greasy. Much more ambience then the touristy places around the corner. Our waiter spoke no English but was helpful nonetheless! Service is a bit slow but the food is fresh and hot. read more
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This is officially my fav old school tapas bar in Madrid. If you are adventurous as I am, do try the fried pig ears, tripe stew and don't miss out the mussels in spicy sauce too! Sangria is dirt cheap at two euros. What makes this place better is the friendly services - the guy running he place even gave me a free vermouth on the house :) I highly recommend this place and would def come back next time j am in Madrid. read more
11 years ago
Amazing tapas, great prices and service! Mushrooms and prawns were so delicious, mussels in vinegar were out if this world. I will come back here again and again :) read more
8 years ago
Came here for dinner after seeing it on Andrew Zimmerman and I've got to say I'm glad we did. First off the welcoming hospitality is non existent in most of the restaurants we experienced in Spain. We walked into what seemed like a tiny bar which was jam packed and just stood around for a good few minutes without any recognition from the staff. A young man sitting at one of the very few but busy tables told us to head up the stairs by the bar to the second floor for more tables. We went upstairs and had the room to ourselves. A waitress came by to take our drink order and drop off menus. We definitely wanted to try the plates recommended by Zimmerman minus the pig ears. We ordered the Chorizo (hands down the best I had throughout Spain), Calamari rings (I've had better), Mushrooms with Garlic (good snack) and the main reason we went the Tripe stew AKA Callos (pretty darn good) accompanied by bread. The ambiance is casual, no frills but I'd go back to have the chorizo anytime! read more
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Don't fear the innards! Tasty sweetbreads at this place. And the fried eggplant with dark honey was different and delicious. read more
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Calle de la Cruz, 14
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