When I write a review I first consider the fact that reviews can impact someone's livelihood and I…read morewrite with the public's interest in mind. That said..... You know the saying, things happen for a reason? Well, I was actually walking the streets half a mile from my hotel to return a wallet that I found in the middle of the street. I tracked the owner (he happens to be a soccer player) down and at first could not find him. More on this later. I walked by El Cuervo and the owner, Luis Miguel, was standing in the doorway. He looked so friendly that I had to go in. I stayed two hours! Most tourists don't stay in Barajas and would never find this place. I am glad I did. First, there is none of that "measured shot from a shot glass crap" at this place. They pour you a real gangster drink. When Luis Miguel poured my drink all I could say was whoa and all I could think was that I'm glad "Baby" wasn't with me at that moment. She definitely would have poured some in a separate glass! Within ten minutes a couple of locals happened by, the owner's wife joined us and we had a party going on. I had an East Harlem flashback of sorts. About every fifteen minutes or so Luis Miguel left and returned with tapas. You name it I had it, from a traditional Spanish omelet, cheese tapas, salami tapas, and ham tapas. Before long everybody at the bar was ordering and sharing. My favorite memory will be Luis Miguel playing music. He has a knack for finding YouTube videos of non-famous folks that make you ask: "Who the hell is that?" I mentioned that my favorite music is Bachata. After that it was "on like hot buttered popcorn." First Omega El Fuerte then Frank Reyes and I thought I was in my own family room where I have been known to "tear the roof of the sucka." I left with a yellow pad full of names of folks I intend to download, directions to the stores that the locals shop in and most of all a great feeling knowing I met new folks who have already emailed me to exchange music. If you are not comfortable traveling off the beaten path or have a jellyfish nature about yourself (for the hip impaired this means you have no backbone or have been called a sissy) you might not venture off to El Cuervo and this would be too bad. This is just a great family pull-up-to-the-bar-and-sit-a-spell place. As for the wallet that brought me to El Cuervo in the first place, on the way home I found number 53 and the player, who shall remain nameless, walked with me to my hotel where I returned his wallet including the Euros that came with it. He was amazed and said when I returned next autumn drinks are on him. I think I'll select El Cuervo!

Taking an early morning stroll in Madrid and we casually pass by La Merendona. Attracted by their…read morebaked goods in the window, we decided to give them a try. Love the quaint yet chic & modern decor. The owner was there the day we visited and was so friendly. She explained some of the menu items we were unfamiliar with. Their coffee and small bites were phenomenal! You could tell everything was made fresh and with quality ingredients. Next time we visit Madrid we'll be stopping by here again!

05/26/18 Awakened early to start the day and we couldn't…read morefind any place that was open to grab breakfast. We stumbled across this gem that was one of few opening at 9:30am. So glad that we found it because the everything was amazing. A small coffee & dessert shop that's very unique with an urban but home-like feeling. The owner was there to open and speaks English so that really made it comfortable for us to select what to eat. She gave us her recommendations on what to try being that you couldn't visually see what was inside most of the pastry items and the menu was in Spanish. I assume that it isn't a dog friendly venue...one of the patrons sat their dog outside while they enjoyed coffee. Their selections of pastries are endless; From cakes, to donuts, tarts, quiches, meat pies, meat empanadas, etc. I'm sad that I didn't try any of the sweets, but I did order the smoked salmon & queso cream cheese sandwhich, along with their puff pastry of spinach (my favorite) & beef & chicken empanadas. Light & small but shareable as my girlfriend and I enjoyed every last bite & toasted with a cup of coffee!

Omg what in the world happened to my review! Anyhow, CA left such a lasting impression on me. I've…read morebeen churr-ginized, lol. Thinner than Mexican-American style churros, less dense, and cooked through. The dipping chocolate really brought the buttery flavor of Churreria Avenida's recipe. Plus whatever oil is used tastes better than the best churro I've ever had in California aka Alto Mexico. The restaurant is in a small neighborhood not too far from Madrid's international airport. Quick friendly 5-minute service and I was jumping in my taxi for actual breakfast. I did my best to speak my rusty Spanish and they helped me the rest of the way. Thank you Avenida.

So we stopped in Madrid after a long stay in Israel and Jordan. So upset that there was no Yelping…read morein either country. So many missed opportunities to let the world know the good and the not so good. Well we came across this sandwich shop and we're starving. The staff is not so friendly but maybe it's this one lady. The ham and brie sandwich I got was very tasty. The orange juice was fresh and excellent. If it wasn't for the rotten attitude if the lady taking orders I would have given maybe another star. Well it's Madrid and I have never found the people here very friendly anyway. Elsewhere in Spain like Catalonia or Basque Country the people are far more friendly. No wonder they are trying to separate.

Come here if you want to pay 17.99 for ham and cheese sandwich. Total rip off…read more PS. Eat before coming to the airport because that is the only shop in terminal S4

Very nice. Reasonably priced. Good food. Excellent service. They were wonderful with our kids…read moreespecially. When they didn't like their meals (which were delicious) our waiter brought out something else they could try, and they ate it up. Perfect for a casual afternoon meal. Gazpacho-like tomato soup was particularly tasty.