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    Juana la Loca

    4.6 (243 reviews)
    PriceyTapas/Small Plates, Spanish
    Closed 1:00 pm - 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Tortilla
    Samah I.

    This place is packed but they have a waitlist system, you'd just have to stay in the bar in order to hear your name and take a seat. The tortilla was incredible. The caramelized onions were so well done the richness of flavor reminded me of French onion soup. It came with a bit of bread which I thought was excellent. Like whose gonna eat potato and egg on its own? The mushroom ravioli was actually not a real ravioli but an egg wrapping the truffle and mushroom contents. It was on top of a slice of bread as well. Staff are very professional and efficient, also very friendly and considerate.

    FRESH FOIE GRAS EXTRA FROM CHALOSSE ON NUT BREAD AND FIG HOMEMADE MARMALADE
    Gustavo S.

    Imagine the regular Spanish Tapas bar reimagined and elevated. You can still see the tradition but in a format that is more interesting and "chic" than the other bars you will find. You can tell the local people love it because of the line that forms even before opening. The place is small, crowded, and loud, so be prepared to wait if you don't have a reservation. You can always opt to sit at the bar. Despite all that the food is heavenly good. The staff is attentive and will try their best to communicate in English if you need to. To start don't miss the Dulce the Leche Volcano desert and order it first thing WHEN you arrive so they can save you one! It will disappear fast and there's only a limited number. The food is varied and mostly small plates. The dishes are thoughtfully crafted, everything has very pronounced flavors, and is aggressively seasoned (in a very good way), so not the place if you have the tastebuds of a toddler. The highlight is the Oxtail with potatoes, it's to die for! Also don't forget to try their version of the Spanish tortilla. This is probably one of the few places where you can get the "tapas" experience, not requiring a sit-down arrangement, and still enjoy a fun bar that put as much effort on the food side of the equation.

    Fumika T.

    Per recommendation of our expat friend, we came here before opening to secure a walk-in spot. While we appreciate being seated and served the food just wasn't fit for our palette. As with most dining experiences in Spain it was way too salty, and if they dialed it back a lot everything would have been fantastic!

    Soft shell crab with bacon on bun
    Vincent S.

    This is my first meal in Spain, that is easily one of the best meals from the entire trip. The dining experience was fun, you can order food and drinks at the bar area while you wait for a table if you enjoy that. You do have to snag a good spot quickly or else its gone. I found the exceptional dishes to be the ox tail/tongue fajita that was really delicious and had a crispy cheese in it. The soft shell crab in a bun was an exceptional item. The items that I think are less worth the money are the eggplant and zucchini carpaccio which is pricy and you can easily get another item with seafood or meat Can get nice glasses of wine or beer for $4-5 euros. Only down side is how popular this place is and can easily spend hours there trying to order food and drinks and then waiting for it. The food is really flavorful, but on the well seasoned salty side, ao if you like subtle flavors not the place for you

    Soft Shell Crab Sandwich
    Joonyoung L.

    This was the first meal I had while visiting Madrid, and it exceeded my expectations. 5 out of 5 pogs. The service was amazing. The staff was super accommodating, and even though their first language wasn't English, they explained everything with care. We basically ordered the things they recommended, and I could not have been more satisfied. The tortilla is a MUST. I never knew potatoes, egg, and onions could be made so simply, yet so deliciously. Simple ingredients, but SO much flavor. Everything else was great too. The soft shell crab sandwich had so many different textures from the crab itself along with the masago that would crunch as you bite into the soft bun. The Teriyaki Eel with foie gras was an unexpected and tasteful combination. The steamed mussels has this sauce that was so good that we asked for extra bread to mop up every last bit. We wrapped up the meal with the tres leches, which was the perfect way to end an already phenomenal meal. I will definitely be coming back when I get the chance to visit Madrid again. Very pog.

    Lynna D.

    A nice hidden location in the La Latina district of Madrid. It is very popular, so make reservations! And once you taste the food, you'll know why it is so popular! The food tasted so fresh and tasty. Each bite is an amazing experience. The foie was so tasty, that we ordered another order of it. The only problem is that you want to taste everything but there is not enough room in your stomach.

    Tortilla de patata
    Slavizza G.

    We got here about 20 min before it opened on a rainy Thursday, the line started to form about 10 min after once the doors were open the restaurant was filled quick! But the wait and line is absolutely worth it (you can also reserve) our favorite were de gnocchi gratinados el pinxo de rabo de toro , excelente lugar para probar comida exquisita española , las mollejas tmbn un must lugar para foodies 100%

    Tortilla
    Mike D.

    I really enjoyed Juana la Loca. Full disclosure, you're going to find less expensive restaurants in the neighborhood but you won't find a better value in my opinion. Even with that said, it was very reasonable. The food was all great and the tortilla is the best I had in my time in Madrid (and I ate a lot). They do take reservations and it is a small space so you may want to do that, even for lunch. We walked up for lunch and there were some spots at the bar which were available without a reservation.

    Tortilla
    Washington N.

    Wasn't expecting to get a table at this very popular resto. But followed our "stomachs" lol. We were ready to wait, but somehow they sat us right away. Tip, come there before they open for dinner service. Started w/ the mushroom ravioli with shaved black truffle. Then we tried their famous "Tortilla". The Tuna Tartare with pearl onion was incredible. I am a sucker for Foie Gras. And this dish gave me orgasm in my mouth. Main dish we shared was pulled Oxtail on potatoes and it's on sauce. To finish the experience, Alex our server recommended the "Volcano", delicate dulce Leche inside and vanilla ice cream. It took an hour to prepare, so we ordered it in the beginning. Became friends with the staff, so naturally we had free drinks and great conversations. They shared their experiences traveling to the US and how nice people from California are. @itsnickduh

    Tortilla
    Victoriya S.

    After reading some reviews on this place, we stumbled in while visiting Madrid on a packed Wednesday night. If possible, and you're going on a weekend, do yourself a favor and make a reservation. We got lucky and snagged bar seats but the place was packed beginning to end. The atmosphere is cute and quaint. The food is simple and amazing. By far, the favorite was the tortilla. Not sure how they make this heavenly delight but it's served atop bread, tapas style, rather than on its own. I presume its also cut on the bread because the bread rests in the buttery oniony juices of the tortilla filling while soaking it all in. This is a must must just try and try again. Before taking my first bite of the tortilla, the baby eel was my favorite but this changed everything. Run don't walk and eat up.

    Duck jamon pintxo
    Maria M.

    Im so glad my cousin who lived in Madrid took me to Juana La Loca in the La Latina neighborhood. La Latina is packed with bars and restaurants, one of the most popular of which is Juana La Loca. It is a cute neighborhood gem. We went in almost 11pm and they were still packed. They call themselves a pintxo bar but the food goes above and beyond the conventional pintxo. We were seated right away despite not having a reservation. Just had to try their tortilla de patata. We ordered pintxos dishes were all bold and tasty in their own way, they were all still light enough to pair well with wine. Try their famous dish the tortilla de patatas: a buttery, melt-in-the-mouth tortilla, finished with a crispy outer layer and served on top of a slice of bread. The huevos rotos also delicious, either to share or as a ración for yourself: crispy, chewy, buttery fries topped with melting fried egg, small salty strips of jamón, salted pimientos de padrón and a shake of paprika, all served on a long plate. It's a little pricey to dine here but a nice treat when visiting Madrid! It is CASH only. It's a small wine bar/restaurant and fills up quickly in the evenings. Fun place for a small, dark, cosy and lively, Juana La Loca is perfect for place for a taste of Madrid! Fives stars for overall dining experience!

    The ravioli with mushroom and egg yolks.
    Melanie W.

    Definitely excellent food here but be aware the descriptions are somewhat misleading by American definition. We had the "tortillas" that were potato slices on bread with a delicious gravy -- so good but nary a tortilla in sight. The soft shell crab sandwich was fantastic, with a fried soft-shell crab and greens on a very soft bun and green aioli. The "ravioli" was stuffed with very rich truffle on top of soft egg yolk with a white cream, so rich and gooey thick we literally couldn't stomach it. Everything around us looked excellent. A few nits, though. We arrived around 2:30 pm. The choice was to be put on a 30-45 minute list or hover around the bar to pounce on seats that might open up. We chose to squeeze into the very crowded space and await an opportunity to pounce. We were hungry so after about 10 minutes of glaring at lingerers, hanger set in. The people behind the counter never looked our way to take a drink order. As soon as one seat opened up I nabbed it. I had to wave the guy down to order two beers. I had to flag him down to ask if there were menus. He handed me a little laminated QR code from his pocket. The menu was in Spanish, natch, so got out Google Translate. Had to call out again to order. So, good food but expect a wait, have your menu translator ready, and plan to be aggressive if you sit at the counter. If you're not in the mood for that, you might look for something less busy.

    Christy C.

    Thank you to my fellow yelpers!!! This place was incredible. We got there right at one when they opened. They were fully booked with reservations but let us sit down if we could order and eat within an hour.... challenge accepted!!!!!!!! We got the Spanish torta, softshell crab, duck confit wrap, risotto and volcano dessert along with a delicious bottle of wine! Everything was so delicious. It was different than any type of food I've ever had. The flavors were intriguing. I would order everything again!!! Our service was impeccable.

    Best gnocchi ever!!!!

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    Me encanta este lugar es muy acogedor y la comida es muy buena el servicio satisfactorio

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    Fantastic restaurant. Great vibe, solid wine list, creative and fresh pinchos. Highly recommended!

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    Pez Tortilla

    Pez Tortilla

    4.2(59 reviews)
    1.5 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)
    1.5 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)
    1.3 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)
    0.9 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

    Malaspina - Drinks and tapas

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    Lateral

    Lateral

    3.9(91 reviews)
    1.5 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

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