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    Gustos Madrid

    4.1 (22 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Lusy D.

    We were searching for food for a long long time and this was the perfect stop we made. Located in the Plaza Mayor, there's a perfect ambiance with a great view. The prices weren't very bad when it comes to a touristy spot like this (for tapas at least). The server was very kind and the food came out fast. Tapas were amazing and had great seasoning. My first time actually being satisfied by Calamares in Spain! Please check it out!

    Chicken & roasted vegetable paella
    Lance N.

    Great atmosphere in the downstairs dining room. The food and service were great. Loved the vegetable and chicken paella. Salad was fresh and tasty.

    Cerveza , Cava  , Jamon and Bacalao croquettes
    Larry N.

    In the Plaza Mayor, a great place for a drink in the afternoon. This trip, we had the jamon & bacalao croquettes, pan de tomate and the Mejillones. All were fantastic. Service was outstanding. Highly recommend.

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    Lourdes V.

    We stopped here for dinner our second night in Madrid, this restaurant is in the corner of Plaza Mayor. It looks like a small restaurant but when you go downstairs to the Cuevas ( Caves ), wow it's a great dining area, with multiple seating areas and the old bricked ceilings were amazing! I heard the paella at this place was amazing and the serving size & presentation, wow! I had the oven baked pulpo with patatas (octopus & potatoes), delicious and the croquetas with bacalao (fish) and jamón (ham) fried nicely they were creamy & delicious on the inside and of course I paired my meal with a sangria. Service was excellent, staff was friendly and attentive, our waitress answered all of our questions and made great recommendations. I'd recommend this place for a group

    Len L.

    Very solid place. We wanted to try local paella amd so we searched for good Paella places in the area and this place in the Plaza specialized in Paella. It looked nice and had good reviews. The food was good. My sons gave the Paellas a 7.5 to 8. And the rest of the food we ordered (see pics) was good too. Tapas (small portions) of mussels and chorizo were €7.50 & €6.50 respectively. Huevos Rotos full portion was €15. The Paella dishes were €18 & €19. Our pitcher of Sangria gave us 6 glasses at €18. Dessert was €6. The food and drinks were good but the experience of dining in the Plaza was memorable!

    Seafood paella is one of the best in town. Squid  ink paella is delicious and worth a try. However, the salad is overpriced!!
    Peng T.

    Pleasant atmosphere especially outdoor seating overlooking the Plaza of Mayor. Paella is one of the best we have tried in Madrid, perhaps much tastier than Marina Venture which is always packed. Only setback is smoking is allowed and that destroyed the entire atmosphere of the dining experience. Stay away from smokers. Atmosphere: 8/10 Food: 9/10 Value: 7/10

    Excellent food service and prices good view the perfect food ask for Richard excellent manager

    Gambas ajillo, seafood pasta and steak
    Canon C.

    Great restaurant in the heart of Plaza Mayor. We just were wandering around the square looking for dinner and decided on Gustos. This was on a Monday night and it was very crowded. The host told us there would be a 30 minute wait but offered us some wine and to wait at the bar. We were seated outside, which was great bc everyone was buzzing and we're people watchers lol. There was music in the square which made it even nicer. The only "annoyance" was the crowds of Brugge fans who started chanting every 5 min haha. The food was wonderful- we ordered the gambas ajillo, steak and seafood pasta. Everything was fresh and delicious! We finished off the evening with a slice of cheesecake with berry compote *chef's kiss*. The area is (obviously) super touristy but I highly recommend having dinner here one night during your Madrid stay!

    Nice view. Everything else sucked.... The paella was bland, the sangria was missing an ingredient, but I couldn't put my finger on it... o wait; It was missing alcohol. Oh ya, and the olives were good, I'll give them that.

    Spicy potatoes and chorizo
    Lana S.

    Our last meal in Madrid we decided to dine in Plaza Mayor to people watch in the plaza while we ate ! After reading reviews in the plaza this place seem to fair the best from the other tourist trap restaurants. We sat down and ordered. The prices for tapas and food we're much higher then what we have seen in other areas (makes sense since it's in a touristy area). We decided to split a couple of tapas - calamari, chorizo, Spanish omelette w tomato bread, spicy potatoes and my friend got a steak entree. First off the steak came out and she had to cook it on this stone which was pretty cool concept! Steak was well seasoned and pretty good! Spanish potatoes were bomb and came with a Mayo based sauce. The Spanish omelette was one of my favorite! Fluffy with layers of onions and potatoes. The tomatoes bread was also surprisingly good despite the appearance of it. The disappointment was with the chorizo. Some of the chorizo was hard and inedible and it sucked we had to somehow cut into these hard pieces to eat. The calamari was tasteless and rubbery. And after awhile it got cold and was also inedible. Overall the food was okay for the location but way over priced. It was nice to sit outside with the view of the plaza on our last night.

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    Great location at Plaza Mayor, with the best paella anywhere (I recommend the mar y montaña). Had to go again the next evening.

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    We stopped here for dinner our second night in Madrid, this restaurant is in the corner of Plaza Mayor.

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    Pez Tortilla

    Pez Tortilla

    4.2(59 reviews)
    1.0 kmMalasaña

    We got here right when it opened at 12PM on Sunday. There were about 12 patrons when things got…read moresettled. When we left at 12:45 PM, every table was filled with a few patrons waiting to sit/stand. When you get in, have some people grab a seat while one person goes to the front to order. Their tortillas are sold by the piece, which is one sixth of a giant circular frittata. They also sell croquettes in pairs and there's a discount for getting 8. Most patrons got the original, which is egg + potato. We tried the Brie, which was a crowd pleaser. Cheesy and eggy, with bites of cooked potato for texture. Also, got a goat cheese + caramelized onion one that was more goat cheese than onion. Would sub this one out if I come back. Got 4 jamon and 4 carrilerra (cheeks) croquettes. I thought they were medium sized based on the other Madrid croquettes we had. All croquettes we had on this trip were great, and these were certainly on par. I can see why Pez Tortilla is so popular with many locations. It's a hearty meal at a very affordable price.

    Pez Tortilla - you cannot miss this place anytime you visit Madrid. Ordered their classic tortilla,…read moreham croquettas, vermut & beer. Their classic tortilla is runny creamy flavorful and delicious. Their croquettas were amazing.. we tried both the ham and mushroom ones and both were amazing. Their vermut was refreshing and tasty. Service is very quick and staff is friendly. It is a local fav spot cos we saw many friends just hanging out enjoying their tortillas beer and having a good time. A fantastic place to try the spanish tortillas. Highly recommend.

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    Pez Tortilla - Brie trufa jamón - Brie Truffle Jamon Tortilla

    Brie trufa jamón - Brie Truffle Jamon Tortilla

    Pez Tortilla

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    Entre Santos - Grilled octopus

    Entre Santos

    4.8(75 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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    Rose and verajo

    Sidrería Alareira - Wonderful fideuá

    Sidrería Alareira

    4.3(9 reviews)
    0.9 kmPalacio

    Friendly locals spot with ice cold beverages and boisterous conversation. The proprietor offered me…read moresome fideuá and what a treat it was. If you want to escape the bustle of Plaza España and enjoy some local flavor, stop in.

    Ok, This is one of those places locals go to, since the facade isn't the most inviting for…read moretourists. You can tell by looking around, the place was emptyish while the tapas places nearby and across the street were full. We actually went inside the restaurant across this place, it was touristy and extremely expensive, we thought, this is not the experience we wanted. We left and entered the Sidreria. Here goes nothing... Here is the lowdown: it is CHEAP, LARGE PORTION sizes, DELICIOUS, super FRIENDLY (bar tender did Everything and was really nice to us. It helped that I speak spanish though) and were you get FREE TAPAS with your drink. Tell me when was the last time you got free tapas in a touristy bar? We ordered a Tinto de Verano (red wine, lemon soda and splash of vermouth) and it was great, cost about 2 euros or so! the only beer though, was San Miguel, but it tastes much better from tap than bottle, we repeated our orders shortly after downing the first batch. The free tapa came as a surprise, we had ordered several (including fried calamari already, and a tortilla) portions again, were cheap and huge. We were full then. At the next round of drinks, another free tapa came. I was surprised again and as a sign of respect, we ate it all again. No comments. A plate of peanuts and soft bread topped with a mayo/potato/fake crab meat. It looked so simple but it was so good! That's when they got me. Simple-delicious (like the tomato on bread and Olive oil) that's it. I was sold and happy we decidedly to enter.

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    Sidrería Alareira - Sangria and tapas... We loved them!

    Sangria and tapas... We loved them!

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    Sidrería Alareira - Calamares fritos y tortilla. Muy bueno y porciones grandes por el precio.

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    Calamares fritos y tortilla. Muy bueno y porciones grandes por el precio.

    Malaspina - Tarta de chocolate

    Malaspina

    4.2(229 reviews)
    0.5 kmSol

    I've been visiting Malaespina for over a decade -- from my time living in Madrid to every trip back…read more-- and one thing has never changed: it's easily one of the best spots in Madrid for a no-frills, delicious tapas meal and amazing sangria. The quality of the food has remained consistent for the 10 years I've been visiting! Tucked away just off Sol, Malaespina is the epitome of a classic Madrid taverna. The inviting, unpretentious atmosphere, the cozy charm, the prices, the energy -- it's hard to capture it all in words. There's a certain magic at Malaespina. The tavern has been around for hundreds of years, and I often wonder what it was like a century ago. I'm always amazed that such a gem exists in the heart of Madrid, a city center filled with tourist traps. Malaespina draws both locals and tourists -- and for good reason. The food quality to price ratio is unbeatable. On our most recent visit, we had huevos estrellados, tortilla tapas, sangria, and espressos, and spent about $20 for the two of us. You really can't beat that! Here's hoping they stick around for many more years to come.

    Came here for lunch and had a decent experience. Staff were super friendly and restaurant was nice…read more We sat outside and ate our meal and it was quite pleasant. When we first sat down they gave us a welcome bruschetta and bread for free which were pretty decent portions. We then ordered our food and it was pretty good as well. We ordered their half chicken (pollo asado con patatas), sirloin steak, and Malaspina tosta. The portions were huge and we definitely over ordered. We thought they were more the size of tapas but each dish was a huge portion itself which definitely isn't a bad thing. The food tasted pretty good but I think it just lacked flavor occasionally. All the meat was cooked well and was very juicy, just could use a little more flavor. Otherwise everything was good. Solid 4 stars

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    Malaspina - Patatas bravas

    Patatas bravas

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    Drinks and tapas

    Lateral

    Lateral

    3.9(91 reviews)
    1.1 kmMalasaña
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    We were recommended this spot when visiting, and came for dinner on our first night out. They have…read moreall the classic tapas, and we got quite a few to share along with a pitcher of sangria. The sangria was a little watery for our taste, but not bad. The food came out quickly and we had quite a large spread - jamon, pan con tomate, patatas bravas, pork cheeks, spanish omelette, and calamari. Most of them were good, with my favorites being the pork cheeks, potatoes, and jamon. I would skip the spanish omelette next time as it wasn't quite up to what I was hoping for. Prices were reasonable as well for the portion sizes. Pretty good spot overall but not a must try.

    This was one of the recommendations from my friend who's lived in Madrid for the the last 10+…read moreyears. For a chain restaurant, I think it's is close to as good as it gets. They don't take reservations so you have to wait in line, and depending on the time of night, it could take up to an hour wait. We came here on our first night in Madrid - it happened to be just around the corner from our hotel which was super convenient. We had a super late and big lunch that day, so we didn't go until around 11pm. It was a Friday night and we waited about 25min to get a table. It was quite cramped in there, with tables basically on top of each other, though that's typical in Europe. We started with a bottle of red and some small plates including octopus, ceviché, pork with caramelized onions, beef nigiri, etc. In fact, we actually ordered multiple orders of some of them cause they were so delicious! We were so incredibly full with the small plates we didn't get to order many of the other items from their extensive menu. I never thought I'd have room for dessert but when the server said they had hazelnut gelato I knew I had to get it. Well, let's just say we did not waste any of it! Even my husband who's normally not a sweets person ate his fair share cause it was so good! We had a great time there, and the prices were extremely reasonable. We liked it so much that we decided to come back 4 days later for lunch before heading to our next destination - Barcelona!

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    Lateral - Sangria

    Sangria

    Lateral - Rollitos de salmon

    Rollitos de salmon

    Lateral - Spanish omelette

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    Spanish omelette

    Gustos Madrid - arroceria_paella - Updated May 2026

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