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    El Mini Bar

    4.6 (111 reviews)
    ModerateTapas Bars, Spanish
    Open 9:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Duck confit.

    My dining companion and I were looking for a quick drink and snack after touristing hard. We found this cozy place right off the main drag. We ordered drinks, and food, tuna tataki, and the duck confit. Both delightfully tasty, savory, and rich. What a treat! Our appetite satiated, we once again took to the crowded streets of Madrid.

    Croquettes
    Lisa N.

    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.

    Beer and Pacharan (a local liqueur).
    Jordan C.

    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.

    Tuna tartar with guacamole and aoli
    Ronni E.

    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!

    Bill T.

    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.

    Jillian B.

    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.

    We were in the area and found this awesome little spot. The place had great vibes and the staff was incredible. The food was amazing . I would highly recommend for tapas. Incredible experience

    Andreas K.

    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

    Andy L.

    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

    Cheese and chicken
    Eve Neider N.

    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!

    Calamari
    Cristina P.

    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!

    Free appetizer--tortilla with pepper on bread
    Ami R.

    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.

    Tatami tuna
    Greg M.

    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.

    Goat cheese with honey- queso de cabra con miel

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    Phenomenal food. Best tapas in the area and the price is also great. 3 ppl with 3 tapas and drinks just shy of 30 euros...

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    Everything was excellent from the service, to the tapas to the wine. Best four dollar glass of wine ever!

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    Quite good! We just came for a quick bite. All the tapas that we ordered were delicious!

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    Lovely hidden gem in the antique part of madrid! Totally recommendable tapa Breton is simply delicious and original

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    Alhambra - Free snack when you arrive

    Alhambra

    4.2(487 reviews)
    0.6 kmSol
    €€

    Located just outside of Puerta de Sol. This is a great place to enjoy Espana tapas and a drink!…read more The tapa portions are very large: the small size anchovies, contains two pieces of bread with 5 white anchovy fillets, diced onions, green olives, drizzled with olive oil. For a savory entree, I recommend the oxtail stew: 10 pieces of delectable oxtails in a brown gravy sauce. This tasted more like a beef pot roast, rather than a tomato style gravy. The oxtails are paired with thick cut fries.

    This spot was the one for our first Tapas dinner for this Madrid visit. Roomy inside with some…read moreoutdoor seating. Empty as we were early for dinner around 7 so we took a table outside. They do have a Sister location next door -difference is less Tapas and Paella is on the menu. We started with Sangria and the Alhambra house brew. The Beer was billed as an IPA but tasted more like an Ale-very good. The Sangria was a bit sweet and refreshing. Complimentary Manchego cheese was a nice touch. Our Server warned us that their Tapas are larger than the typical size and she wasn't kidding-more like Tapas on steroids. We started with the Goat Cheese with onion and blueberry sauce. I don't think I've had fried Goat cheese and this was delicious. Blueberry sauce takes it over the top. Tortilla Omelette (Spanish Omelette) was filled with eggs/onions-very good. Last Tapa was the Cured Iberian Loin. Again, big portion. The surprise was the flat chicken breast and peppers under the Loin. This one was ok. Decided to share the Rice with 1/2 Lobster. Sauce was tasty mixed with the Rice as well Lobster. Not much Lobster though. Service was excellent with our Server patiently answering all of our questions. They've been around for almost 100 years. Don't miss the Goat Cheese Tapa!

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    Entre Santos - Grilled octopus

    Entre Santos

    4.8(78 reviews)
    1.1 kmChueca

    My mom and I found this gem on TripAdvisor and decided to give it a try, and wow, we are so glad we…read moredid! From the moment we walked in, the staff was beyond friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was vibrant, lively, and fun. I ordered the sangria, which was honestly the best I had in Madrid, while my mom enjoyed a lovely glass of wine. We started with the padrón peppers, burrata with tomato salsa, and patatas bravas -- every single dish was packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. For the main course, we had the beef with chimichurri and butter, and OMG... it was phenomenal. Everything was cooked perfectly, and all the flavors complemented each other so well. To finish the night, we shared the chocolate dessert and the "Love Chueca" cocktail, which was incredible and the perfect ending to an amazing meal. Couldn't recommend this restaurant enough. Amazing food, fantastic drinks, wonderful staff, and such a great atmosphere. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Madrid!

    My favorite meal/experience during our visit to the wonderful city of Madrid. Many reviews highly…read morepraised the tapas so we decided to see if we could get in. As foreigners, we arrived earlier than the locals which worked out well. By the time we finished there was a crowd waiting outside. We loved the casual atmosphere and the elevated flavors of the tapas. The wine was perfect and we chose just the right amount of dishes that complimented one another. We felt like this was someplace special and were happy to have experience it.

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    Entre Santos - Bartender makes killer drinks

    Bartender makes killer drinks

    Entre Santos - Stuffed portobello mushrooms with goat cheese and crusted with coconut with a mango purée

    Stuffed portobello mushrooms with goat cheese and crusted with coconut with a mango purée

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    El Mesón del Champiñón - Champinon!!!! Delicious!!!!

    El Mesón del Champiñón

    4.5(157 reviews)
    0.2 kmSol
    €€

    Alright, as I continue to try to catch up on all the review drafts I wrote while on vacation, at…read morethis point a whole 5 months ago... I know this one was exactly 5 months ago, because we touched down in Madrid on New Years Day, and this was the first place we ate (sounds like they've been here for aeons, so I doubt they've changed significantly since January.) My plan when we landed had been to just go down the list I'd made before we left of the best quick food places near our hotel, and eat at the first one that *was* open on New Years. I was worried there wouldn't be any and we'd be eating snacks from a convenience store, but nope! This place was indeed open. Open, and an absolute *madhouse*. I'm not sure if it was just because it was New Years, they were open, and much of the street wasn't, or if they're always this crazy - but it was a decent wait to order, to the point that it wasn't *entirely* clear whether we were even waiting correctly to order, since the line had kind of turned into a blob. Ordering and picking up our food was slightly nerve-wracking with how crowded it was, and there didn't really appear to be anywhere inside to sit, so we figured we'd sit outside at the tables... that we got immediately yelled at for sitting at, because it turns out all the tables right outside their entrance, actually belongs to their next door neighbor. So if I were ever back in Madrid, I *would* totally consider getting food here again, but I'd just probably plan on bringing it back to the hotel, vs what we ended up doing, finding the closest nearby flat non-private surface and eating it standing up in an alley. It definitely felt like a cool historic building inside, though, would've loved to dine in, if it hadn't been wall-to-wall packed, which it sounds like they might just always be. Food was great, though. We shared (this was plenty of food): An order of the cider-braised sausages - wonderful. Bonus, we learned from personal experience, you definitely want to get an order of these sausages, as not only are the sausages themselves delicious, the resulting au jus was also great for dipping the other items into.) An order of the ham and cheese croquettes - pretty tasty, though they did fall apart. Even tastier dipped in sausage juice, though then they *really* fell apart. Worth it though. Didn't look like you got a lot per order, but looks are deceiving - they were *rich*. An order of their famous mushrooms - I was a bit surprised, given the name literally means "the mushroom bar", that they only had a single mushroom dish, though given the sheer volume of that one item they clearly sell nightly, I can see why. Anyway, as a mushroom fan... they were certainly tasty mushrooms, perfectly cooked, but in my opinion, just a bit oversalted. Also had a glass of sangria for 2.50 euro - it is extremely good sangria, though the glass for 2.50 was pretty small. They also sell it for a better price by the larger container, but sadly, while I absolutely loved the European spirit of trusting people to be responsible after leaving with a to-go alcoholic beverage... they don't sell the *larger* sized sangria if you aren't dining in. Was too bad, as I absolutely would have loved twice as much of that sangria, but it clearly wasn't worth standing in a long ordering line a second time for it.

    If you're looking for delicious mushrooms look no further! Beautiful old restaurant. Great service!read more

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    El Mesón del Champiñón - Champiñones - mushrooms, and their claim to fame

    Champiñones - mushrooms, and their claim to fame

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    Angelita

    Angelita

    4.8(66 reviews)
    0.9 kmChueca
    €€€

    This is another place I wish I could give half stars, in this case 4.5. On one hand, it's the…read more*exact* sort of quietly-pretentious cocktail bar experience I absolutely love, where all the drinks have been carefully curated with a bunch of small-batch ingredients, most of them, in this case, made in house. Each drink we ordered had an absolutely precisely perfect, super-unique presentation, and you could tell they were all carefully designed. I especially loved, while they don't advertise being a distillery, several cocktails even use their own in-house spirits, which if you ask about it and you're ordering a bunch of cocktails, you can just try a tasting flight for free. That was just super cool - you can buy bottles of some of them, too. Bit pricey at ~40 euro for a half-bottle, but they also distill some seriously unusual stuff, including one, used in their now-my-gold-standard bloody mary, distilled from a variety of mixed vegetables, the first time I'd *ever* seen a spirit distilled entirely from vegetables. On the other hand, with the exception of that bloody mary, all the drinks we had, especially for the price, were just... good. I loved the attention to detail on all of them, I could tell a lot of intention and effort went into each one, and again, it's always cool when you're drinking something that was distilled specifically by and for the bar you're at. But I also feel like I remember, mostly, a lot more about the presentation of the drinks and how much work went into some of the ingredients, than what most of them actually tasted like. On the third hand... that bloody mary. Seriously probably the best bloody mary I've had, as you'd expect from a place that hand-crafts literally everything including the base spirit. Assuming they still have it and it wasn't only on a temporary/seasonal menu... I'd go back for more of those, if I were ever back in Madrid. (If it was on a temporary/seasonal menu... too bad for me. I'll be savoring the half-bottle of the spirit I absolutely brought home with me, anyway! Though I still won't be making their bloody mary, which also used their own mix of several fresh-made stocks, for maximum flavor while also being totally clear still. That was super cool, and again, absolutely delicious.) Would I put it in my own personal "best bars anywhere on the planet" list? Probably not - that's a... lot of competition. Is it the best cocktail bar in Madrid? Also in my opinion, no, if I could only recommend one craft cocktail bar in Madrid, it'd be Salmon Guru. But if someone just asked me for recommendations for Madrid cause I'd been there, I could recommend any number of places, and they liked fancy, not-cheap craft cocktails? This would also go on the list, if that hypothetical person had time for two, as we did. Definitely do make a reservation, though. When we got there right when they opened, we were the only ones there... but that definitely didn't remain true.

    Angelita had pretty good food, cocktails, and ambiance. I visited around 9 PM without a reservation…read moreand we got a seat in the basement bar. We had a few drinks and dinner. They serve the same food menu downstairs as well as upstairs. I liked the decor a lot; dark but comfortable. FOOD Smoked beef ham croquette - €3.5 each - pretty good croquettes Organic "ratatouille" with egg yolk and rosemary mayonnaise - €17.5 smaller portion - it was a little like ratatouille. It was not very attractive looking -- it was a vegetable mush. It didn't seem like a full dish on its own; it needed meat. Oxtail stew cannelloni with Sherry hollandaise - €10.5 - pretty good; get two if you are sharing They also gave us some olives (tasty) and then later some nuts (bad because they were unsalted / unseasoned). DRINKS Apio y Citricos - tequila with celery etc - interesting and tasty Resina y Sombra - mezcal with mushrooms etc - also interesting and tasty Moscow Mule Citronela - it was a moscow mule. not very interesting. Topinambo - whiskey, chicken skin etc They were all €13 or €14 We liked two of them a lot, less so the other two.

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    Angelita - Rice (I am not sure of the name it wasn't on the menu)

    Rice (I am not sure of the name it wasn't on the menu)

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    La Casa del Abuelo - The famous red shrimp

    La Casa del Abuelo

    4.1(258 reviews)
    0.6 kmSol
    €€

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    Venir a Madrid sin visitar este lugar es como no venir. Clásico histórico con servicio personal y…read morefamiliar. Un lugar que debe visitar si viene a Madrid!!... Un ambiente espectacular, que habla de la historia de una cultura.

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    La Mi Venta - Black Pudding

    La Mi Venta

    4.6(167 reviews)
    0.5 kmPalacio
    €€€

    We came here after visiting the Royal Palace, and the location couldn't have been more convenient…read more What really impressed me, though, was the dining room downstairs. It feels like you're eating inside an old wine cellar, with beautiful brick-vaulted ceilings, stone walls, and a cozy atmosphere that makes the experience feel very traditional and distinctly Spanish. We ordered the Iberian ham croquettes, the grilled goat cheese salad, and a charcoal-grilled steak with roasted potatoes and Padrón peppers. The croquettes were okay, but they were easily the least memorable dish of the meal. The goat cheese salad was excellent, with creamy, lightly grilled cheese that paired perfectly with the fresh vegetables. The steak was the standout. It was cooked exactly as requested, flavorful, tender, and served with delicious roasted potatoes and peppers. The staff were friendly, attentive, and never rushed us, making for a relaxed dinner from start to finish. I'm giving it 4 stars because one of the starters didn't quite live up to the rest of the meal, but the atmosphere, service, and quality of the steak more than made up for it. If you're looking for classic Castilian cuisine in a unique cellar-like setting near Madrid's major attractions, La Mi Venta is definitely worth a visit.

    Came here for a delicious and leisurely lunch. The grilled squid with caramelized onions and squid…read moreink was a fantastic starter; the squid was not too chewy, and the saltines paired very well with the sweet onions. The grilled Iberian "secreto" was tender and juicy and flavorful. The paella had plenty of squid, prawn, clams, and mussels, and the rice itself had a very strong (in a good way) seafood aroma. The waiters are friendly, and you are not rushed through the meal. Highly recommend.

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    Matador - Pimientos Asados y Rulo de Cabra (roasted peppers and goat cheese on Toast)

    Matador

    4.6(86 reviews)
    0.6 kmSol

    This is a spot that feels like a little bar but is actually more like a casa with some food items…read more Here, they are big on pig and there are Iberico hams located on and around the bar for easy access. If you are vegan, coming here will only piss you off. In fact, a vegan in Madrid in general is ill-advised. The setting feels historic and rustic with exposed brick and stone that appears to be centuries old. They seem to make everything (both food and drink) behind that cramped bar which explains why most of their menu items are cold, pre-made, or easy to assemble from short lists of raw ingredients. This does not mean that anything is bad. It just means it is like producing charcuterie in a dorm room bar. A large number of items involve Iberico Ham and one of the barmen is constantly shaving off thin pieces for service. In fact the freebie snack they send out from the kitchen had some Iberico ham and Manchego cheese on it which was a really nice warm up of what to expect. Over the noonish lunch hour, I was the only tourist in the place surrounded by many locals that clearly know about this spot. I liked those odds for assuring me of a genuine authentic experience. It was an accurate predictor. I'm not the most experienced when it comes to true Spanish tapas but this seemed to be a very genuine depiction of what the locals look for in a rustic Iberico ham experience. And frankly, even if it wasn't I can't find anything to really complain about. It was a cool historic setting, there was ice-cold vermouth from a tap, and I spent an hour shoving local Morcilla (blood sausage) and Iberico pig parts into my pie hole for the better part of an hour. It was a great experience any way you choose to look at it.

    Everything here was perfect: prices, quality of food, service and the authentic touch of Spain!…read more Gracias Sara!!!

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    Matador - Galacuan Pie. Very tasty!

    Galacuan Pie. Very tasty!

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    El Mini Bar - tapas - Updated August 2026

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