Just around the corner and what a treat! Felt like a local in town and welcomed after a long plane…read moreride. It was great to have some yummy local food and drinks. If your looking for a spot where you can feel Right at home in Spain, this is the place! Oh! And don't forget to ask for their special sauce!!!

Food was fresh and very tasty. Service was friendly and attentive. Prices were very reasonable!…read moreGreat value! Cute place. Would go again when I come back to Madrid

Feels like a hole in the wall but old restaurant. You are seated first come first served. No…read morereservations. The restaurant does accommodate 50+ people. We order Paella, which was awesome. The Calamari came with small side salad. I liked the Salad better than Frued Calamarri. Tasted like any other. But in the end it is totally worth your while to try . You will enjoy .

El Sur is a charming little spot in Madrid, tucked right into the wall of a narrow street. The…read morespace is very small and they manage to fit a surprising number of people inside, so you immediately notice how tight the squeeze is. It has that classic bustling tapas bar energy where everyone is close enough to feel like part of one big conversation. The food was the highlight. The clams were flavorful and fresh, the octopus was cooked beautifully and the paella was delicious. It is a great place to stop in for a drink and a quick bite, especially if you want something authentic and lively. When we visited, it was packed to the point where you were shoulder to shoulder with other guests and close enough to easily hear the party next to you. It adds to the charm if you enjoy that classic crowded European dining atmosphere, but it is something to keep in mind if you prefer more space.

Hit this joint with my wife in Madrid (Spain). Super cool spot, everyone was super busy, but that…read moredidn't impact the awesome service we received. Food and drinks were all excellent! If in Spain, check out this joint for sure!

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.

Not sure how this place only has 3 stars... Monty's is excellent!…read more My wife and I found Monty's on that other trip site that advises people (why isn' Yelp bigger in Europe?). It was a bit out of our way, but we're glad we made the trek. Mi español no es bueno, but with the help of our waiter (and Google Translate) we made it work. This is easily 2 steps above bar tapas. We ordered these delicious fried goat cheese balls to start. Fantastic! (They served us 5, I ate the first one before I thought to take pictures. Lo siento!) Our mojitos were delicious. I ordered the Argentinian steak with truffled mashed potatoes. My wife had the pulled pork burger (or waiter, Manuel, used his limited English to make sure we understood this was pork not beef. Very helpful!) The pulled pork had some delicious fried queso and a side of fries (chips to ye Brits) Those of you who know me know that I am a steak lover. This steak was probably in the top 5 of my life. A beautiful piece of hanger steak, perfectly salted, you can taste the smoke from the grill. And the chef hit a proper medium. The prices were extremely reasonable for what we were served. Steak was under 10 Euros. In Massachusetts, that's a $25 plate all day long. Our whole bill, 2 drinks, an appetizer and 2 meals was less than 40 Euros. At the end of the meal, we managed to put together enough Spanish to ask for a cab. Another waiter came over, and explained in perfect English how we could catch one on the street, what the green light means, etc. Our experience at Monty's was a solid 5 stars! Cinco estrellas! Perfecto!

From the owner: Cervecería situada en la Calle Alcalá de ambiente moderno y gastronomía madrileñaread more

Great service. Great food. Cozy small restaurant to have some great Spanish food. Staff gave some…read moregreat recommendations to our group of 15

We truly enjoy this very popular Galician tapas place! I recommend making reservations. We have…read moretaken friends here and loved every dish. Our faves: * Ropa Vieja - my son's fave - he almost didn't share this cuban style shredded beef * Bacalao confitado - creamy and decadent * Prawn Risotto - yummmm * Pimientos de Padron - mild and reminds me of shishito peppers * Pulpo a la plancha - Grilled octopus Next time I plan to try the Paella de Mariscos...

I'll start by saying my experience ended by walking out after a single cerveza…read more Explanation, my family and I travel A LOT. I am the patriarch and my wife and I have 2 boys, ages 7 and 2. As many parents no doubt understand, eating out isn't always worth the hassle. But today is my birthday. And my wife has generously gifted me a lunch to myself. Meant to be a glorious hour filled with delicious food and drink. I was very excited. I chose Cerveceria Pepe as the location for this blessed event because it was right out the front door of our hotel and I wanted to maximize my limited "me" time. We'll start with the atmosphere. The view is nice if you're into that "eating under an overpass" type of ambiance. There's literally an overpass 100 feet away. I sat down around 12:15 and ordered a cerveza from a surly waiter who was flying around, setting tables and preparing for the day. There was another table seated on the terrace and several customers inside the restaurant. I asked for a menu and the aforementioned sour demeanour-ed waiter looked at me like he had no idea what I was talking about. I asked again and he grunted and nodded his head toward a sandwich-board plaquared standing on the edge of the street. I should provide more context here. I speak a bit of Spanish, but I'm certainly not fluent. I find it to be enough to get by, if the person I'm speaking to is willing to work with me a bit. For example, I know that the Spanish word for "menu" is "menu". So there's little reason for the guy to be annoyed by my use of English, at least not yet. I'm also more than willing to try to speak the native language and I spend weeks before I travel learning basic words and phrases on Duolingo. Again, not fluent, but I make an effort. And I lived most of my life in Florida, where Spanish is a second language. Back to the review, sandwich board menu has a (1) with a list of Spanish words, followed by a (2) and Spanish words, then "pan, postres, y cafe". Through my brilliant powers of deduction I am able to discern that this is a 2 course menu, one selection from each category, including bread, dessert, and coffee. I'm even more excited for my birthday lunch! I Google all of the Spanish words to get detailed descriptions of the dishes and make my selections for the coming feast. I wave over the waiter, a new face from the earlier poor mannered camarero. I first establish that my assumptions concerning the "pick one from each column" format are correct. "Si, a la una." OK, just 1 from each column. I understand. "A la una." Yes, it's just me. I only need one meal. "A la una." Much more forceful this time. Um. OK? So I can only select 1 item on the list? "A la una." Very forceful. Almost aggressive. Borderline yelling at me. Then he turns on his heels and walks away. I realize after he leaves the meaning of "A la una". At 1 o'clock. But this doesn't erase my negative experience to this point. And why would I pay to be treated in such a fashion. So I pony up for the beer and go next door to enjoy what I found to be a much more friendly atmosphere. In my experience "a la" can mean "of" or even a type of something, a way of preparing a food, etc. Had the word "hora" been used, I would have figured it out. I have encountered many Spanish speakers in the US and I typically try my best to communicate with them. I certainly would not become obviously frustrated and walk away in a huff, especially if I was in the service industry. Maybe you're reading this thinking, "Well, learn the language". Fair enough. And if that's what you're thinking, then this review is not for your benefit. But there are plenty of people out there exactly like me. And they'd prefer an experience where they don't walk away feeling belittled when they've made their best effort.

I have been lucky to travel the world in the last year. I have spent several years in Uruguay and I…read morehave never had a cut of beef like I have tonight. As a matter of fact we have just arranged for 10 of the plates for our flight back to the us. Solo millo was the name of the plate and it was beyond compare. The owner is Pepe and a very honorable man who was pleased to be a part of our operation. I could not honor this small outfit any more, absolutely amazed at this find, seriously, flan was ok.

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.

Stopped by this place during a recent food tour in the city and this place was not packed so I had…read moremy reservations but boy was I wrong. The best garlic shrimp tapas I had during my stay in Madrid. The buttery olive oil garlicy sauce was so delicious we scooped every drop with their home baked bread. We also ordered their vermut (tasty) and amazing croquettas and their tomato salad was fantastic. It was heirloom tomatoes with some olive oil drizzled bringing out the best flavors. Service was great and food was devoured.. Pretty unassuming spot serving great tapas. highly recommend to try both these dishes when in Madrid.

Snails; they were baked in olive oil and garlic and then served with a garlic aioli ( god there…read moretiny). Grilled rabbit marinated in herb oil. It s the best rabbit I've ever had

Friendly and nice environment. The food is delicious, but the tasting menu portions are a bit…read morelarge. I walked out so stuffed!! If that is the worst, then it really isn't bad thought.

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.