Quick service. Pricey in my opinion for the portion size and food quality. Gambas with garlic were…read moredelicious. The olives with sardine (?) and the Iberia on bread were just okay. Wine and beer were okay too.

Mediocre food, mediocre service. We expected more with such a high rating on Google and yelp. We…read morecame for a midday lunch and seriously disappointed. The server was rude, and the food was un-appetizing.

Talberna del Chato is a small tapas bar located close to Puerta del Sol in the heart of Madrid. It…read moreoffers a variety of unique and tasty dishes. We walked in and seated immediately at the bar prior to the dinner time rush. The friendly owner enthusiastically gave us his suggestions. The dishes came shortly in small glass containers that were neatly arranged. We ordered the menu for two, which included prawn nests, crispy chicken, partridge pate, seafood salad, mojo sauced potato, and our choice of salmorejo and sirloin on fries. It even came with sangria for two, so it was great value for the price. The chicken, salmorejo and potato were very well-seasoned by the chef, and we enjoyed all of the menu dishes. We even tried the fresh beef tartar for the first time, which fortunately came with bread to paste it. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at this tapas bar, which felt more attentive, unique and less rushed compared to many of those we tried in busy Barcelona. The owner also happily took a photo for us with our food.

Highly recommended gastropub in Madrid…read more Tapas dishes classified in three price zones (2,80/3,80/4,80 Euros) plus some main dishes available. Large wine and cocktail selection. Do try the tuna and steak tartars, local sausages, mini burger and potatoes with brava or blue cheese sauce.

Fantastic place run by the owners. Super tasty good value! Make reservation because it is smallread more

Not far from the city center full of tourist places, we found this family run gem. There was no…read morewait at 3pm (they close at 4pm for lunch), but there were still lots of people inside this small space. Their focus is seafood, and the menu is on a board, all in Spanish, which I loved. They do also have some picture menu cards with English on the back to help you navigate the choices. First, they start you with the house tortilla (omelette). They have lots of very reasonably priced wines, many of which are by the glass (a separate board menu). For food, we needed something lighter before a big dinner, so we went with: - Zamburinas: scallops served in the shell with a lemon butter sauce - Navajas à la plancha: local razor clams - Gambas al ajillo: super tender in a garlic butter sauce - Alcachofa à la plancha: prepared artichoke with a great tomato sauce Everything was cooked just right, highlighting the natural, fresh seafood flavors. They also coursed things out nicely, and staff were really friendly. I would want to come back for their seafood stews (2 portion minimums) the next time when we have more stomach space!

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

Stumbled upon this since it was near my hotel. To my surprise, the dishes were flavorful and…read moreinteresting. The reviews all raved about the oxtail stew and garlic prawn, so that's exactly what I ordered. Oxtail was tender and delicious. The garlic prawn was bursting with flavor, but it was NOT prawn. It was mini shrimps (assuming it's frozen), which was quite disappointing. Shouldn't advertise "prawn" if it's small shrimps - I much rather they have 6-8 large prawns instead of a bunch of small shrimps. So would've given the place a 5 star, but the shrimp was misleading. Despite the misleading description, the flavor was amazing! The servers were friendly and attentive. One of the few restaurants that we've been to that has AC!

When in Madrid, do like the Madrileños and Medrileñas do. Except that my stomach said lunchtime is…read moreat 1 pm. It was hard to find an open restaurant, especially when I was craving Rabo de Toro / oxtail stew! I ended up walking about 20 minutes to La Fragua de Vulcano which was open until 2 pm when it closes for siesta. The restaurant has a bar with main dining area and a smaller room. My server was pretty attentive as I was the only one seated in the smaller room for most of the time. The room is like a traditional Spanish tavern, with dark wood paneled walls, Spanish paintings and bullfighting posters. Scary gothic gargoyle cornices abound near the wooden beams. The Rabo de Toro was hearty and delicious with an amazing thick sauce. Oxtails were fall-off-the-bone tender. It was an epically huge, tasty portion, along with an equally huge pile of French fries. Along with a cup of soup, I was stuffed, but in a good gluttonous way. I'd definitely come back again for the Rabo!

I'd had Casa Macareno on my list to try for a few years. I waited patiently as the staff seated…read moreothers who'd arrived after me, before being told I would have to sit on a stool at the narrow bar against the wall since I was solo. Service was slow; I ordered a tinto de verano and a water, and was approached again and had to ask several times. Then, staff were pushy about my ordering plates of food; no media ración or tapa-sized offerings. While trying to decide, I noticed lots of English speakers and direct asks for tips from adjacent guests. Only after I shared that I'd changed my mind about ordering lunch was I offered a complimentary dish of boiled potatoes with mayo (neither I nor any of the surrounding guests finished them)?! I couldn't pay and leave fast enough, though not before being shocked by the price: €8 (!). And yes, the tarjeta machine was set to ask for a tip (nope)! Too bad, as I'd heard good things about this spot and had excellent experiences elsewhere in the neighborhood/city during my month-long stay.

Very good food in a vibrant atmosphere. The staff is brusque but helpful (telling us not to order…read moremore because it would be too much food) (we listened, and they were right). The "false risotto" (orzo) with seafood is a particular highlight.

We loved the atmosphere of the old building and the food, but the service soured our experience…read more We ordered some wine, the mini tapa sampler and a steak sandwich to share. Loved the mini tapas as the stuffed clams were amazing and you have to have anchovies while in Spain. Steak sandwich was great with the addition of roasted peppers and tomato. Unfortunately our server seemed like she really didn't want to be there. We wanted more wine, which never came. We had to wait a strangely long between each transaction. Generally felt unwelcomed.

Popular multilevel sports bar attached to the very nice north hotel in the center of Madrid. The…read moreservers and bartenders really hustle, and are very friendly. A Real Madrid football match against Barcelona was on TV upstairs. We had ham and cheese croquettes and toasted sandwiches of ham, Iberian ham, and liver pate. The Iberian ham is excellent!

Amazing tapas and paella. Service was good considering there was only one food attendant. She was…read morevery nice and speaks good English. Ambience was very nice as well. It's just kind of hidden in Madrid.

We started off our trip in Madrid sad because we weren't able to find good food or sangria…read more I research restaurants that are open in Madrid on January 1st and this place popped up so we decided to try it. I'm so so glad that we did! First off, we've been traveling for two weeks now, and the owners being able to speak English and Tagalog was a breath of fresh air. It made me feel at ease to be able to communicate. It's also nice that this place wasnt super busy. So I guess not a lot of people know about it? They were super hospitable and were courteous to let us know that they charge 20% extra since it's New Year's Day. First, the sangria was amazing. It has a good amount of alcohol in it and it has a nice sparkle to it. Then came the pulpo which was so so good! Then finally, the paella. The flavor has a great balance of salty and the savor of the seafood. It also has a good amount of seafood! Disclaimer: they do charge 1.50 euro extra for the bread that comes with it. As tourists, we had no clue but we were told it's customary here in Madrid. We left feeling a slight buzz and a happy stomach, thank you for making our last lunch in Madrid an amazing one! This spot is a hidden gem in Madrid!