Went twice for Mojitos (which are good). Went again for music but was just fine. The Tamal Cubano…read morewas OK as well as the shrimp Tacos. Service was mediocre. Was sad.

I was surprised at the current menu after having been coming here for years. Gone are the frituras…read morede malanga, the fricasé de cerdo, and other truly well made Cuban dishes. Besides a couple of Cuban dishes, now they have items of Mexican, Peruvian, and Venezuelan origin. Nothing wrong with that, except that I expected a full range of Cuban dishes like they used to have. The mojitos tasted mostly of sugar.The staff was nice and efficient and the music was good.

A local recommended this Cuban place while we were on a tour. So happy we decided to give it a go…read more So delish and friendly! I like Cuban food in Austin, TX but this hit more authenticity. Maybe because everyone was speaking Spanish.

Excellent food and service. The Cubano (sandwich) was fantastic! All of our meals were delicious…read more The atmosphere of the restaurant is very quaint. Definitely recommend this spot.

This was our hangout from 1983 to end od 1984, We spent some very happy times there with good…read morefriends. We loved their food but most of all we enjoyed the company of the owner Fernando Fernandez and his wife Maritza. We became good friends and were there when they became, the proud grandparents of the first twins, It's been a long time and we have returned to the states and we have not forgotten Fernando and Maritza and their family. We would love to hear from any of their decedents to Send the Fernandez a heartfelt salute and warm hugs, We have a son now living in Madrid and we would love for him and his fiancé to meet this honorable family and enjoy the best Cuban cuisine in Madrid, Any comments from the new owners may reach us through this page. We will exchange names once we make contact.

An interesting bar, when we were walking up the stairs to find it based on the directions of a…read morerandom guy we met outside we were a bit worried we were walking into a kidnap scenario, but it turns out there really is a bar up that staircase which feels like it should lead into a block of flats. The bar man was very friendly and the mojitos were very strong

A warm welcome from the owner as we entered. He was very…read moreattentive and helpful with the menu. The food was great. 1 Ropa Vieja - the soup came in a pot to keep it warm and the rice and beans were tasty. 3 Cubanos - Excellent examples of the famous sandwich. Even the 8-year-old grandson liked it. Fried Plantains! - thin, crispy, perfect. Someone inhaled almost all of them. + Music - it was American (yuck) when we entered but they changed it to Cubana at our request. + small outdoor patio - paper napkins - flatware - Malta lightweight €46 for lunch for 4

Havana Blues offers excellent Cuban food in Madrid. Everything here was absolutely perfect; from…read morethe incredibly attentive and kind waitstaff, to the ambience, to the absolutely phenomenal food and cocktails. My boyfriend and I tried the ropa vieja and Cuban sandwich and both were phenomenal. The mojitos were also very refreshing for a balmy summer night. Highly recommend!

Best cubano I've ever had , and I've been to Florida!…read more Thanks so much Lifted me and my friends spirits out of the Santiago de Compostela gutter Really nice service Am coming back here next time I'm in Madrid

Volveria todos los días a este lugar. Comida rica y servicio excelente Irina es la mejorread more

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.

Cuban food in Spain.... I've always said Cuban food is some of the best food on the planet due to…read morethe African influence in the food. With that said this place appears it won't disappoint just from the look of the food on the other customers tables. I came late for drinks and appetizers and didn't get a chance to order a main dish, but the appetizer were good. I'll get another chance to try the food before I leave, it's already on my list. Im looking forward to it. Update.... came back and had the food, they get one more star. Living in Miami, home of Little Havana I've eaten some of the best Cuban food outside of Cuba (I've been to Cuba as well shout out to El Aljibe). This place can compete with the best of them.... lastly that tamale was something special....I'll be back again before my trip is over most definitely.

Honestly I needed a piece from the caribbean culture while visiting Madrid. Hands down, this place…read moreknocked it out of the park with their ambiance and delicious food. Caipirinha, Mojito, croquetas cubanas, and a "completo a la cubana" w/ ropa vieja and bread... ... Sorry, it took me a minute to wake up from the food coma i went into just from mentioning what we ate. If visiting downtown Madrid, come hit up this hidden spot. The music, food, and drinks will make you feel at ease and amazing. Salsa music is very old school and it is not fair to only give it 5 stars when it deserves more than that. Thank you, La colonial and their staff. Amazing service.

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...

The food was amazing and the service was top notch. We ordered a total of 5 different dishes, a…read morepitcher of sangria and a desert. The tapa dishes were all very good. We ordered a salad which was a very unique dining experience because it came in a pot with scissors. You cut pieces off and topped it with chicken and egg plant it was honestly really cool. Next we had a Spanish pancake which was ok I personally wasn't crazy about it but it was good nothing crazy though. We followed this up with the croquets which were small but very tasty filled with ham and cheese. We then had the Potito or Baby Jar. It's egg mixed with truffle and garlic in a small jar. It was one of my favorites so much flavor in this dish. It went really well with the bread they serve. The duck racks were also very good nice amount of different flavors from all the assortment of toppings they bring you. The last tapa we had was the star of the show. The flaming steak was amazing m. The perfectly cooked steak was seasoned to perfection and they literally brought a fire to your table when they cooked it. I was in love with this dish and would definitely recommend it as a must have. For desert the last thing we had was the crema de queso. Definitely an interesting take on desert. This place is amazing one of the best dinner experiences I have had. Thank you Anthony Bourdain!!! Pro tip: this place is kind of hard to find. It's immediately next to a restaurant with a black cat on its front door.

Looking for a late night "snack", (just before midnight) we walked around the corner from our hotel…read moreand discovered La Gabinoteca, a quaint Tapas restaurant featured by Anthony Bourdain on his show "No Reservations". The restaurant was not extremely packed, but it was lively. It took a minute to find someone to seat us, and once we were seated our waiter told us we had about 10 minutes to order before the kitchen closed, although they advertised being open until 2am. We kept wondering why everyone was looking out at our table from the kitchen but no wait staff came over until finally we realized there was a buzzer on our table that we could use to summon the wait staff, get our check etx. When the waitress came over she was friendly and assured us we had enough time to order what we wanted from the kitchen. She also tried to speak English as best she could to explain what the dishes were. We ordered some typical tapas - Ravioli Burrata, Chicken Wings, Croquetas, Gyoza of Ropa Vieja, and Duck Tacos. The tacos were flavorful and the Gyozas were delicious. The other tapas were just ok, didn't stand out any more than others. I did not like the texture of the Ravioli and it is a cold dish so seemed bland to me. I thought the food was good overall, but it did seem a little pricey.