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They give complimentary the tuna toast. We thought they dropped off someone else a good by mistake lol. Menu is easy to read. Fried cod with shrimp was slightly salty for my liking. The fish skin wasn't crispy because it was soaked in the butter or oil?? It be a me a bit too much.. I did like how flakey soft the fish was. I also ordered the croquettes, which I enjoyed. My friends said they liked their food too. Overall, affordable tapas dishes. Service was quick and welcoming. The place is quite quaint and small. I thought there wasn't a lot of dishes that stood out to me to choose from. P.S. they don't split multiple cards.
This place is great! The staff is the kindest we encountered while in Madrid. We stopped in twice for post meal cocktails and pledged to come back for dinner next time. Everything says their goat cheese dish is awesome. High marks on food on all apps. Wish I had had room for any of it! It was always packed and the food coming out looked and smelled great. We had no trouble getting cozy at the bar each night.
This is not a tourist trap! Based on the Google reviews, we decided to give minibar a try and we are so glad we discovered this true whole in the wall. We got the popular dishes: grilled goat cheese with tomato jam, bacon-wrapped eggplant, and the tuna tartar. All three dishes were popping with flavor!! This was actually enough food for 3-people. Our waitress recommended the Marques del Puerto Tempranillo...damn that was good! Staff including the owner (I think) were super nice. Like every other place in Madrid, don't come here if you are in a rush, but they won't rush you!
The food here was a highlight of my time in Madrid. We had just arrived from Seville and it was getting late and we needed something to eat. There were lots of places that looked okay near the hotel but I wanted something a little extra and I saw El Mini Bar on Yelp. Looking at the photos and reading the reviews, I thought it sounded pretty good and I wasn't alone. When we walked in the place was completely packed. It was probably close to 9 and the earliest we could get a table was 10:45, which is past my bedtime. As we turned to leave, two seats at the bar opened up so we jumped on them. The bartender got us some drinks and we scanned the QR code for the menu and were able to start eating right away. They brought some bread out and then we ordered Grilled goat cheese with crust and tomato jam, Fried cod with garlic shrimp, and Eggplant and bacon with tomato and orange sauce and feta cheese. Each dish was incredible. I loved that grilled goat cheese (tasted a little bit like saganaki). The cod was perfectly fried and amazing. The eggplant was probably my favorite...it had the perfect balance of flavors and textures. We were actually full by then but couldn't help but finish the whole thing. We left stuffed and happy, all for about $35. Since this place is popular and very tiny, it gets very crowded. Eating at the bar by the stairs was a challenge because people kept bumping into me but that was a minor drawback. Definitely glad we came to this place and I know we'll always remember that delicious food.
Fantastic option for late night eats near plaza mayor at great prices. My partner and I shared some "mini" sandwiches (they were definitely larger than we expected), along with the Oxtail roll and some tinto Verano. The food was all delicious and we left feeling quite satisfied! Would definitely recommend.
Rightfully rated 5-stars! One never knows. But the 40 min wait was definitely worth it and the staff was charming. Mini means mini: the place is truly very small with a limited number of tables, packed. Some paintings on the walls. Each table with a glass cover and numerous guest notes or tips underneath. The menu is or would be visible by QR code (which turned out to be a challenge without immediate WiFi access)*. Most importantly, everything we ordered was simply outstanding! Tartar de atun rojo (red tuna tartar), papas arrugas (potatoes with canarian sauce), and several other tapas that I do not remember the name but clearly remember their fantastic presentation and taste. Definitely a gem, hopefully not too many folks know about when we come the next time. *suggestion: in another restaurant, there were two QR codes: 1 for the WiFi, 1 for the menu
I stopped by El Minibar in Madrid recently. The restaurant had good service, amazing vibes for dining solo, with a date, or in a group. Food was really good as well and I'd give it 9/10: - Sangria: YES! - Cod & Shrimp Tapa: 9.5/10: Cod was really fresh, flakey with an amazing texture (similar to crab meat and doesn't fall apart). The shrimp was really sweet. The dish was a bit salty by itself so the bread was a good complement - Duck Confit: 8.5/10: Duck was really nicely cooked, the meat came off the bone without needing a knife. Rich and good quality duck (wasn't too fatty), but there was a subtle flavour that reminded me of overly frozen meat (not sure if that's what it is though). The sauce was really good and rich, and the slightly sweet/citrusy taste complemented the duck really well. Also, nicely cooked potatoes - Boar Roll: 8.5/10: Roll with crispy skin and packed with boar meat inside. It felt a bit too dense and dry so the mushroom sauce balanced it out a bit. It would go well with a drink like Sangria
It's easy to miss this place because you have to walk down stairs to find it but definitely worth it! My favorite was the goat cheese, it's to die for! The calamari was also good. I didn't like the cheese and chicken because the cheese tasted like velveta which I don't like. The Spanish omelette tapa was free I think and was good but I didnt like that it was cold. The food came out really fast and prices are good for the quality!
This was our first stop in Madrid and it was delicious! They brought us out a tapas with octopus that was very good. The highlight was the goat cheese. It was to die for! The tomato jam and pesto was the perfect mix of sweet and savory! Chefs kiss! Make sure to stop in for a few tapas and good cocktails!
We walked by this place several times before realizing it was a high rated tapas restaurant on Yelp/google. The goat cheese dish is of course award winning and so good. Service was friendly and they accommodated us even though we didn't have a reservation. Also, we were able to bring our toddler in with a stroller and they were so hospitable. Highly recommend.
Great little place. Cool inside, weird and fun art hanging on the wall. People inside were very nice, both the wait staff and patrons. The gin and tonic was great. Owner came out and made the drink at the table. Poured the tonic down the very long knife blade and into a large copa. Fun to see. Great drink. Great beer from Alhambra. Had the tataki tuna, and it was a bit overdone, but a very good dish.
We had a reservation and had to wait maybe 10-15 minutes, which was fine. It was such a fun vibe, small inside but very chill and exciting. Good service and good food! We saw the goat cheese with honey was voted best tapa in Madrid a few years ago, so we got that, tuna tartare, eggplant wrapped with bacon which was unexpectedly delicious in a sweet tomato sauce. The cheesecake for dessert was denser than American cheesecake and topped with a caramel sauce that was so delicious- I can't stop thinking about it. We would love to go back when we are in Madrid. You definitely need a reservation!
We ordered some Pankitos, which are strips of breaded chicken, but one of the strips was still raw in the middle. Also, if you go towards the end of the day, they might not have as many tapas available since they will run out. read more
Perfect little spot that we would return to any time. Super nice owner, Nacho, was a great host. Service was excellent and we loved every dish! Nice wine, too. Resolving art display adds to an eclectic, and chill ambiance! One of our favorite stops in Madrid that I highly recommend! read more
6 months ago
They give complimentary the tuna toast. We thought they dropped off someone else a good by mistake lol. Menu is easy to read. Fried cod with shrimp was slightly salty for my liking. The fish skin wasn't crispy because it was soaked in the butter or oil?? It be a me a bit too much.. I did like how flakey soft the fish was. I also ordered the croquettes, which I enjoyed. My friends said they liked their food too. Overall, affordable tapas dishes. Service was quick and welcoming. The place is quite quaint and small. I thought there wasn't a lot of dishes that stood out to me to choose from. P.S. they don't split multiple cards. read more
This place is great! The staff is the kindest we encountered while in Madrid. We stopped in twice for post meal cocktails and pledged to come back for dinner next time. Everything says their goat cheese dish is awesome. High marks on food on all apps. Wish I had had room for any of it! It was always packed and the food coming out looked and smelled great. We had no trouble getting cozy at the bar each night. read more
This is not a tourist trap! Based on the Google reviews, we decided to give minibar a try and we are so glad we discovered this true whole in the wall. We got the popular dishes: grilled goat cheese with tomato jam, bacon-wrapped eggplant, and the tuna tartar. All three dishes were popping with flavor!! This was actually enough food for 3-people. Our waitress recommended the Marques del Puerto Tempranillo...damn that was good! Staff including the owner (I think) were super nice. Like every other place in Madrid, don't come here if you are in a rush, but they won't rush you! read more
The food here was a highlight of my time in Madrid. We had just arrived from Seville and it was getting late and we needed something to eat. There were lots of places that looked okay near the hotel but I wanted something a little extra and I saw El Mini Bar on Yelp. Looking at the photos and reading the reviews, I thought it sounded pretty good and I wasn't alone. When we walked in the place was completely packed. It was probably close to 9 and the earliest we could get a table was 10:45, which is past my bedtime. As we turned to leave, two seats at the bar opened up so we jumped on them. The bartender got us some drinks and we scanned the QR code for the menu and were able to start eating right away. They brought some bread out and then we ordered Grilled goat cheese with crust and tomato jam, Fried cod with garlic shrimp, and Eggplant and bacon with tomato and orange sauce and feta cheese. Each dish was incredible. I loved that grilled goat cheese (tasted a little bit like saganaki). The cod was perfectly fried and amazing. The eggplant was probably my favorite...it had the perfect balance of flavors and textures. We were actually full by then but couldn't help but finish the whole thing. We left stuffed and happy, all for about $35. Since this place is popular and very tiny, it gets very crowded. Eating at the bar by the stairs was a challenge because people kept bumping into me but that was a minor drawback. Definitely glad we came to this place and I know we'll always remember that delicious food. read more
2 years ago
Fantastic option for late night eats near plaza mayor at great prices. My partner and I shared some "mini" sandwiches (they were definitely larger than we expected), along with the Oxtail roll and some tinto Verano. The food was all delicious and we left feeling quite satisfied! Would definitely recommend. read more
3 years ago
Rightfully rated 5-stars! One never knows. But the 40 min wait was definitely worth it and the staff was charming. Mini means mini: the place is truly very small with a limited number of tables, packed. Some paintings on the walls. Each table with a glass cover and numerous guest notes or tips underneath. The menu is or would be visible by QR code (which turned out to be a challenge without immediate WiFi access)*. Most importantly, everything we ordered was simply outstanding! Tartar de atun rojo (red tuna tartar), papas arrugas (potatoes with canarian sauce), and several other tapas that I do not remember the name but clearly remember their fantastic presentation and taste. Definitely a gem, hopefully not too many folks know about when we come the next time. *suggestion: in another restaurant, there were two QR codes: 1 for the WiFi, 1 for the menu read more
3 months ago
I stopped by El Minibar in Madrid recently. The restaurant had good service, amazing vibes for dining solo, with a date, or in a group. Food was really good as well and I'd give it 9/10: - Sangria: YES! - Cod & Shrimp Tapa: 9.5/10: Cod was really fresh, flakey with an amazing texture (similar to crab meat and doesn't fall apart). The shrimp was really sweet. The dish was a bit salty by itself so the bread was a good complement - Duck Confit: 8.5/10: Duck was really nicely cooked, the meat came off the bone without needing a knife. Rich and good quality duck (wasn't too fatty), but there was a subtle flavour that reminded me of overly frozen meat (not sure if that's what it is though). The sauce was really good and rich, and the slightly sweet/citrusy taste complemented the duck really well. Also, nicely cooked potatoes - Boar Roll: 8.5/10: Roll with crispy skin and packed with boar meat inside. It felt a bit too dense and dry so the mushroom sauce balanced it out a bit. It would go well with a drink like Sangria read more
2 years ago
It's easy to miss this place because you have to walk down stairs to find it but definitely worth it! My favorite was the goat cheese, it's to die for! The calamari was also good. I didn't like the cheese and chicken because the cheese tasted like velveta which I don't like. The Spanish omelette tapa was free I think and was good but I didnt like that it was cold. The food came out really fast and prices are good for the quality! read more
3 years ago
This was our first stop in Madrid and it was delicious! They brought us out a tapas with octopus that was very good. The highlight was the goat cheese. It was to die for! The tomato jam and pesto was the perfect mix of sweet and savory! Chefs kiss! Make sure to stop in for a few tapas and good cocktails! read more
2 years ago
We walked by this place several times before realizing it was a high rated tapas restaurant on Yelp/google. The goat cheese dish is of course award winning and so good. Service was friendly and they accommodated us even though we didn't have a reservation. Also, we were able to bring our toddler in with a stroller and they were so hospitable. Highly recommend. read more
10 months ago
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2 years ago
Great little place. Cool inside, weird and fun art hanging on the wall. People inside were very nice, both the wait staff and patrons. The gin and tonic was great. Owner came out and made the drink at the table. Poured the tonic down the very long knife blade and into a large copa. Fun to see. Great drink. Great beer from Alhambra. Had the tataki tuna, and it was a bit overdone, but a very good dish. read more
We had a reservation and had to wait maybe 10-15 minutes, which was fine. It was such a fun vibe, small inside but very chill and exciting. Good service and good food! We saw the goat cheese with honey was voted best tapa in Madrid a few years ago, so we got that, tuna tartare, eggplant wrapped with bacon which was unexpectedly delicious in a sweet tomato sauce. The cheesecake for dessert was denser than American cheesecake and topped with a caramel sauce that was so delicious- I can't stop thinking about it. We would love to go back when we are in Madrid. You definitely need a reservation! read more
2 years ago
This place was just amazing! Did a search of our area for tapas restaurants and this one showed as highly rated. The place was busy when we got there and they still seated us right away. They started is with an appetizer on the house - tuna on baguette slice and it tasted great! Our waitress recommended we get the Tapa Breton and so glad we listened because I wished I had gotten 2 of them. That had such an array of flavors and was positively scrumptious! They gave us bread with each tapa and it paired well together. We then had a saucy eggplant and feta cheese dish that we practically licked clean. By the time we got our last dish Pankito, we were stuffed, but it was so good that we still ate it. Something so simple as chicken strips turned out so much better than expected. I would love to eat here again because the food was just perfect and our waitress was helpful and on top of things. Loved this place!! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
The grilled goat cheese was amazing. We also really enjoyed the burrata salad and boiled potatos. The steak burrito was good, though it was really more of a taco. The location was a cozy. The wine was very affordable and tasty. read more
This is probably the best restaurant I've eaten at in Madrid! The service is the best I've had in Europe and a several of the servers speak great English which is a plus! When we were seated, we were given some yummy gummy candy as tapas. What I ordered: we ordered mojitoes to start off. They are so minty and the perfect amount of sweetness. I like how they have the option of tapas or full rations with their food. We ordered some sort of meat dish (which I didn't try, but my boyfriend said was good) and the full portion of the goat cheese dish. This goat cheese dish is one of the best dishes I have ever had at a restaurant. It is served deliciously warm w some sort of fruit jam. They also brought out some soft bread for free. (You almost never get bread for free in Madrid.) I would recommend this place to anyone wanting delicious food w good portions! read more
1 year ago
Our first meal in Madrid and it was good! Ambiance was cozy and rustic. We arrived for lunch. Ordered the calamari and Iberian sirloin chunk. Both were delicious and portions were BIG. Perfect for two people to share and be satisfied. Great value! Would recommend! read more
3 years ago
Amazing restaurant and fantastic serive. Food was wow.. pricing was favorable and reasonable fro what we ordered read more
2 years ago
Nice stop for lunch. Listed as #3 in bars on Trip advisor! We enjoyed sharing a few good tapas & Sangria! read more
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7 years ago
Who would have guessed that this cute restaurant with modest decor is probably the best Tapas in Madrid. We came across this place in a restaurant search and was curious because of the high reviews. We are glad that we made an effort to stop by for dinner. The food is excellent. We had the signature grilled goat cheese, second most popular wild boar roll and the chicken cube in spicy cheese sauce. They were all very delicious. We were a bit disappointed that then duck leg confit was sold out. We would have loved to try it. Don't forget to order the sangria as it is really good. Service is excellent and attentive. The server refilled our bread for the grilled goat cheese when she saw that we were running low. Rating: 1 - Poor, 2 - OK, 3 - Good, 4 - Very Good, 5 - Excellent read more
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7 years ago
We came in for the flowers on the outside of their place- had to go in and see more! Manu greeted us at the bar and thats where we sat to tKe it all in. - Manu was awesome! Really Artisan but fun amd super friendly place. Unique tapas we've never experienced anywhere. Definitely recommend stopping here for a unique local experience on a different level- Not Touristy for sure!! read more
4 years ago
My husband and I went here last night and the other reviews do not lie. Service was great! Food was incredible and the prices were not expensive. It's almost like it's too good to be true, but I would assure you that it isn't... this place was just that amazing. I loved all of the artsy touches and how intimate the atmosphere was. This was also the first place that the servers had a lot of patience and allowed us to suffer through our horrible Spanish instead of requesting that we just do English, so we appreciated that as well! We really want to learn and get better. We ordered the goat cheese and the crispy boar roll--they were both excellent. We loved this place and would highly recommend. read more
2 years ago
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