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    El Tigre

    3.7 (401 reviews)
    InexpensiveTapas Bars, Spanish
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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

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    Tapas
    Ruben V.

    Free Tapas with any drink purchase. They're not the best tapas but after a long day of walking in Madrid, they do the job.

    1 litre beer 6 euros
    Allen T.

    FUCKKKKK YESSSS! $6EUR 1 Liter Cervezas (Beer) with basically all you can eat FREE TAPAS! what more can you ask for. While the quality is not AMAZING, this place is THE BOMB! I will come back here as much as possible if i visit again. Don't be put off by the dirty floor where chicken bones, napkins etc etc are thrown. Note, they clean this up every night and this is the same way all the other places such as Museo del Jamon do it. You don't come here for the ambiance but you come for the cheap beers, shooting the shit with friends and of course, the FREE TAPAS!!!!!

    A small beer is only €2.50 and the tapas come for free!
    Helen Y.

    Probably the best deal you'll find in Madrid! Tapas come for FREE with purchase of drink! Food/Drink: 2 small beers and a plate full of tapas hand chosen by the bartenders. Tapas included ham on bread, fried chicken, patatas bravas and other pinchos. Price: The small beers we got was 2.5 euros each, unclear how much the larger drinks cost. However, the bigger drink you get the more tapas you get! Atmosphere: think local college dive bar with only standing tables! Fast, casual, and cheap. Perfect for a quick stop to start your night or an afternoon snack! Tips: Don't worry about what to order, just order the beer and they will take care of making your plate of tapas!

    Karen L.

    Our AirBnb highly recommended this place. She said she takes all her friends here so we gave it a try. Hmmmm.... this is more like a place to get a beer. The food wasn't what I expected. We got peppers and I can't remember the other item. This is a place where u get a beer and eat the free tapas they give u and keep going. I wouldn't eat a regular meal here.

    Andre W.

    Nothing like going to a place and paying 5€ for a beer or 7€ for wine and getting a whole plate of tapas at no additional charge. Food is fresh and very good! I ate here twice during my recent visit to Madrid and would happily return the next time I am in this awesome city! Gets pretty crowded in the downstairs area so get in where you fit in!

    Outside of El Tigre
    Matthew L.

    This place always be poppin'. Filled with tourists, locals, and college students (usually Americans abroad), this place unites people of all color and many languages. And for good reason-- good cheap drinks accompanied with complimentary tapas. Nothing fancy, but homey and hearty food. Since my last positive experience in 2011, I knew that I had to come back here during my most recent trip to Spain (August 2014). This time I was traveling with a buddy, and told her that we should to go to El Tigre. We came here around 11pm on a Saturday night and it was jam packed with people. While it was kind of dirty with a bit of trash strewn about, she did like the overall experience, and of course, I still had a good second time here. We had ordered two vino con tinto (which is popular along with the mojitos), and we were served two big plates with ham on bread, some fried potatoes, and some fried potato croquette balls. My friend and I were pretty starving, so the food probably tasted better than it really was. We finished the food and drinks pretty fast. So, even though the last time I had been here prior to my most recent visit was 3 years ago, El Tigre was just as good as I remembered it. I still like cheap good food, and El Tigre still hits the spot. Nom nom good. Si no tienes mucho dinero, puede ir por aqui y disfruta bien con bebida barata y comida gratis. Vale, venga aqui y pruebalas!

    Michelle D.

    Oddly enough this was our first stop and our second to the last stop in our first night out on the town. As soon as you walk in you've got a guy behind a bar with a dirty white apron. In front of him there are some tapas in a glass case and behind him, ham legs of prosciutto hanging from the ceiling and beer on tap. My husband ordered us a couple beers and with it the guy proceeds to hand us two plates filled with tapas and potatoes. The place wasn't quite busy yet so we were able to plop ourselves on a makeshift wooden table and chairs. Definitely a dive bar but you could tell this looks like a place where all the young locals would go. Second time around (after several stops in between) we happen to run into another one of these on another street. This time around it seemed the place was packed so we mosey'd on in. Another round of beers and another round of plates. This time the selection was a little bit different - we still received a plate of tapas but also a rice plate. We managed to squeeze ourselves (plates and beers included) on a little piece of bar corner as we stood and tried to stuff ourselves even more. Overall - As for food I'm going to have to say, yes, I've definitely had better. As for the place itself, it's definitely a fun dive spot to hang out and feel like you're one of the locals while having some beer and free food.

    Tapas with sangria and tinto de verano
    Amy C.

    This place made all my tapas dreams come true. Drinks are delicious--especially the tinto de verano-- and at 6€ for a large glass, they were pretty cheap too! We ordered three drinks and got three plates of food. I love the surprise element of it, where each plate is different and you never know what will end up in front of you. From patatas bravas to Spanish tortillas to chorizo topped pinxtos, options were endless, tasty, and very very satisfying. The restaurant was packed, but our waiter speedily brought out our drinks and tapas in record time. Only downside is that little seating is available, so we had to stand at these casks the entire time, but I guess that's just part of the full tapas experience!

    Lucine O.

    My tour guide for Sandemann's Madrid called El Tigre the McDonald's of tapas and that's probably the best way to describe it. If you want a cheap drink with a large platter of food, this is the place to go. For five euros my friend was able to get a beer and we got a platter of tapas -- mainly sliced bagette topped with ham or cheese, potatoes, and fried fish balls. It was greasy and tasted just ok, but was good enough to be filling and satisfy desire for beer and tapas. Standing room only!

    Emma K.

    This place is worth a shot if you're looking for a younger crowd and some cheap tapas! My friend and I went and ordered a mojito and sangria, which were HUGE and came with two plates of tapas. Obviously for being free tapas they weren't the best, but I would say overall this place was worth the money. One plate had some various slices of bread with ham, cheese, tortilla española, or a mushroom on them. The tortilla & mushroom were actually really good. The other plate come with some patatas bravas & surprisingly good croquettes (I've had croquettes at almost every restaurant I've been to in Spain and these were delicious!). I think for 12 euros the two drinks and two plates of food was well worth it; I could barely finish! Also the ambiance here is very lively and full of locals and tourists alike.

    Xing G.

    Facebook reminded me that I went there three years ago. Highly recommend this place! You get free tapas when you order drinks. Loved the Mojitos!

    Free tapas with our drinks: croquettes
    Sara C.

    Yes...its true! It's one of the few places where you can get free tapas with your order of wine or beer! We walked in for lunch after our guided walking tour. The good thing about this place is that it's sort of hidden from the main streets so you don't get too many tourists unless you're like me and do some research. It looks like an old pub with wooden barrels, stools and decor. The first floor dining area isn't very big but there's also an upstairs area as well where the restrooms are. But it was closed during the time we went. There were four of us, 2 had wine and 2 had beer. They brought out three HUGE plates of tapas, mostly starchy food which is just perfect for those wanting to drink and eat for cheap and get full easily. The total only came out to €13!!! So cheap! I'm not a big starchy eater but since vacationing in Europe for the past two weeks, I've had no choice since potatoes and bread is their biggest meal fillers here. Anyway, the tapas they gave us were croquettes, fries with some type of orange sauce and meat, cheese, tortilla with bread assortment. The portion was enough for all of us to be pretty full. They do have a main menu which you can order off of but we didn't since we had plans for a late afternoon snack elsewhere. The only thing I did not like was that our waiter was hustling us for tips by asking us to tip more if we want bigger tapas portions. But other than that, we had a good time here.

    Papas con la salsa de casa
    Meg H.

    Free tapas if you order alcohol? I'm in! And there's no drink limit either! It's not the best food, but how are you going to bag on free food?! You don't! Anyway, they give you an abundance of subatantial food upon your first alcoholic beverage order; three plates consisting of brava potatoes, eggs with brava potatoes on bread, and bread with pork. They also have more food items you can order, but of course, it isn't free. Great place to start the night especially if you're on a budget. It does get mighty packed during happy hour so finding a spot may be challenging, but it cleared up around 10ish so come early or late if you don't want to deal with the crowd. Although it was a mad house and only one waiter working it, he still provided good service. Kudos to you señor! FYI - this is not the place for you if you're looking for upscale fine dinning.

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    Entre Santos

    4.8(75 reviews)
    0.1 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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    Bartender makes killer drinks

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

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    Angelita

    Angelita

    4.8(63 reviews)
    0.2 kmChueca
    €€€

    Angelita Madrid, tucked into the city's cozy Chueca neighborhood, is the shared invention of…read morevisionary restaurateurs David and Mario Villalón. Its cocktail venue is one of Madrid's most subtly invigorating places to drink. In a restaurant scene that is constantly reinventing itself, 'Angelita' doesn't chase trends. It defines its own universe. Finding the bar is part of the experience. Entering through the dining area upstairs, one is guided down an almost secret staircase to what might be called, Center Stage. This is where cocktail magic unfolds in a profound yet personal way. Instantly the house lights soften. A cacophony of curiously muddled voices rises and falls in palpable anticipation of what comes next. In a comfy blend of separate yet united, the bar and restaurant deserve their own spotlights. The menus evolve constantly. Angelita's wine list can reach five hundred bottles. The motif is as thoughtful, expansive, and provocative as the impeccable dishes with which it is paired. Oh, the food! So worthy of distinction, yet we will save it for another review. In the meantime, cherish a seat at the bar. It offers the most captivating view in the house: front-row access to the choreography behind the counter. For it is here where libation artists distill genius from wildly enchanting ingredients. Rather than relying on commercial bottles, Angelita cures and concocts its own spirits and infusions. Many elements are harvested from the family farm. They are rendered, blended, mixed, and tuned in exacting ways as much akin to science labs as gourmet kitchens. Fresh-milled breadworks, savory almonds, fragrant herbs, just-pulled vegetables, and hypnotic botanicals are part of the alchemy. Nothing is off limits if it adds texture, depth, or aroma. The room reinforces this point. Angelita's bar is assembled with a mad scientist's mindset: shelves lined with labeled jars of organic infusions; stainless-steel work surfaces burnished to a mirror-sheen; precision tools that appear to be of surgical grade; and beakers with rubber tubing. And then there is the centerpiece: a rotary evaporator, or "Rotovap", replete with condenser and flask. It is a serious instrument of culinary crafting that signals exactly what Angelita intends: Precision Perfection. The device allows distillation under vacuum at very low temperatures. In practice, this means Angelita can capture and condense fragile aromatics. Citrus peel. Basil. Rustic spices. Floral notes. All without cooking them into acidic bitterness or diluted dullness. What ends up in the glass is absolutely clean, vivid, and true to the original ingredients. Think: flavor in hi-def. Such standards carry through to presentation. The bar serves no ice in any of its drinks. Rather, cocktails arrive in exquisitely chilled glassware to avoid watering-down their preciously procured ingredients. Everything is measured on a digital scale, not rushed through casual pours and bar jiggers. Each offering is intentional. Deliberate. Repeatable. Yet nothing feels clinical because the result is raw and primal pleasure. After the first sip an all-sensory message is received loud and clear: 'This isn't an ordinary cocktail bar.' Angelita's drinks are born on the family farm, expertly developed in a working lab, and refined out in the open for all to witness and savor. Come ready to be mesmerized. Techniques will marvel. Flavors will enchant. Senses will exalt. At Angelita, craft meets captivation as mixologists explain the science that elevates liquid to Life.

    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 - Wine bar

    Wine bar

    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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    Botín - suckling pig

    Botín

    4.0(882 reviews)
    1.1 kmSol
    €€€

    A great experience. Extremely busy restaurant but well orchestrated team of people working save…read moreknowing what to do. Daniel our server did San excellent job taking care of every detail. The ambience couldn't be better, a place to enjoy and experience what is to be in the oldest restaurant in the world. The food, El cochinillo ! Wow! It's an experience.

    Sobrino de Botín is the oldest recorded restaurant in the world according the Guiness Book of World…read moreRecords at over 300 years old. What foodie would pass up the opportunity to dine here? When I found out I was coming to Madrid I had to book a table. First things first, my suggestion is book way in advance. This place fills up fast. My friend and I waited too long and the only seating we could get was at 11:15 PM. No big deal though there's plenty of places you can get a light snack in the surrounding area while exploring the city. Walking in, the architecture immediately hits you. Low ceilings, gorgeous old brick, tight dining rooms, it really feels like you stepped back in time. The whole atmosphere is elevated without being stiff. Staff was super friendly and made the experience feel smooth from start to finish. There's also apprently a really nice wine cellar at the bottom I overheard other patrons bragging about. Food wise, I will keep it real, it was good, just not my favorite meal in Madrid. The sangria was solid, definitely one of my highlights. The croquettes were fire. Crispy, creamy, exactly what you want. My friend's seafood casserole was actually really good too, I lowkey wish I went that route. Now the misses. The sautéed vegetables with Iberian ham didn't do it for me. The veggies needed seasoning bad, and the ham leaned a little too salty, so together it just felt off. The suckling pig, the signature dish, was good, but I was not blown away. If I find myself returning here, I would explore other options. After dinner, there was a little show and they let you keep a souvenir menu, which was a nice touch and made the night feel more memorable. Overall I had a solid 3.5 star experience rounded up to 4. Sobrino de Botín is history, it is iconic, and it is worth saying you have been. Just do not expect it to be the best meal of your trip. Hit Botín, soak it in, then go explore the rest of Madrid's food scene, because that is where things really start to shine.

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    Botín - We got to wait right in the meat prep area

    We got to wait right in the meat prep area

    Botín - Roasted Suckling Pig

    Roasted Suckling Pig

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    La Mi Venta - Black Pudding

    La Mi Venta

    4.7(165 reviews)
    1.2 kmPalacio
    €€€

    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.

    La Mi Venta is a small, warm family restaurant tucked away on a quiet side street in Madrid, and it…read moreturned out to be a wonderful surprise. We hadn't planned on eating there but decided to drop in. The interior is cozy and inviting, while outdoor seating is available if you prefer to dine al fresco (though it can get a bit windy outside). In fact, our water glass toppled over with one gust of wind. Reservations are recommended, as the place seems popular. The menu features a wide variety of traditional Spanish dishes, and everything we tried was delicious. Our T-bone steak arrived perfectly cooked, served with grilled peppers and sliced golden potatoes, it was simple, flavorful, and satisfying. The squid was also very good, but the standout dish was the asparagus in tempura with almond mayonnaise. Perfectly fried and incredibly light, it was absolutely outstanding. Another highlight was the homemade Iberian ham croquettes served with candied pepper sauce which were creamy and rich on the inside with a delicate crisp on the outside and a wonderful balance of flavor. To accompany the meal, we enjoyed a few glasses of Rioja Azpilicueta Crianza (Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo, 12 months aging, 2021). It was a bit on the dry side, but helped take the edge off the chilly wind while we sat outside enjoying a late lunch. The staff were friendly and accommodating, even indulging my enthusiasm for photographing the slicing of the Iberian ham. All in all, La Mi Venta delivered a fantastic, authentic Spanish dining experience with great food, good wine, and welcoming service in a charming setting. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Madrid.

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