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    La Casa del Abuelo

    4.1 (251 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Sara G.

    A staple for the locals with garlic shrimps so good they'll make you question every other time you've ever eaten shrimp. Bubbling in oil and drowning in garlic. Protip: One bread basket is for amateurs. Two means you're serious about mopping up every last drop of that liquid gold. Honestly, I came for the tapas and left in a committed relationship with crusty bread and shrimp olive oil juice. Bring gum. Or don't. Let the garlic speak for you.

    FoodLover F.

    There's three restaurants of the same name and the food came from one and drinks from another It doesn't matter which one you go to...We sat outside. It's very nice on a 75°evening We had a glass of red wine which was not great and a sangria which also wasn't that great The shrimp in garlic butter was delish. We loved it They bring you bread you don't ask for and charge you for it We spent t the day in Toledo. We took train and went to cathedral and Greco museum and it was all free

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    Phillip G.

    The garlic shrimp was amazing. We dipped our bread to soak up the drippings. The sangria was amazing. The staff and service were quick and friendly. We sat outside and watched Madrid pass by.

    Iberian ham Gambas al ajillo Croquettas
    Julian C.

    Gambas al ajillo were the best we had in Spain - a must try here; rest of the food was decent. Grilled squid was good but they serve it with a lot of raw garlic which was a bit overpowering for us. Croquettes had nice flavor but the texture was almost a bit too goopy. The iberian pork tasted good but was a little drier than expected. Overall the food was good but nothing special; the garlic shrimp though were amazing. Shrimp texture was perfect and the garlic butter was so well salted, it was simple, high quality, and delicious. We literally were mopping up the butter with bread. I'd recommend giving this place a shot and definitely getting the shrimp

    John C.

    Really good, whole, fresh shrimp. Rip the head of off, suck the brains out, eat the body, spit away the shells in the trough on the floor next to the counter. The shelled shrimp in oil and garlic was absolutely delicious. Use some bread to soak up the garlic and oil. Excellent sangria too

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    Dan A.

    his was the third stop on our Tapas tour. We were actually going to come here for dinner yesterday but decided to go to another spot so this worked out well. Medium sized with some outdoor seating. Empty as it was early with all customers sitting outside. Name means Grandfather's house and they've been around since 1906. They are known for their sweet wine-El Vino del Abuelo. Also, for their Garlic Shrimp and for their Calamari sandwich. The tasting was for their House sweet wine. It was tasty and not too sweet. They do have bottles for sale from the restaurant only. No online purchase available. We also had their Garlic Shrimp (Gambas Al Ajillo) Very good. Service was fast and friendly. We also got a complimentary post card from their collection which was a nice touch. Another one for a return.

    Croquetas €9,90 for 6 pieces
    Clara C.

    Note: some of the Yelp photos for this business do not reflect the actual interior as it is now. This is the correct Google maps address: C. de la Victoria, 12, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain Mark Wiens was here. That means the food will be good. I visited in November 2023. They were so busy that the two of us were crammed at the bar by the register. Directly in front of the bar, there is a narrow moat where servers were throwing trash like used napkins. I thought that was interesting. It made me have to lean over to reach the food at the bar. Of course I ordered garlic shrimp. This was so tasty, especially with the bread that they provided. This is the only remarkable dish that I would come back for. You can see the guy busily cooking them in little dishes at the corner by the window. I spent about $28 USD for two people here. The food we ordered was definitely not a full meal.

    Gambas al ajilo . Garlic shrimp and red shrimp croquettes.

    We stopped at this place for a quick bite. They have a small menu and we're about to leave but the waiter suggested we try a couple of their specialties. I'm glad we stayed the were amazing! We sat outside and listened to the waiters who were both fricking hilarious. It was a great experience.

    Iris M.

    Visited to try their famous garlic shrimp. Ended up ordering the Jamon, chorizo and deep fried shrimp as well. Ordered beer and vermouth to drink. The garlic shrimp was garlicky and soft-tasty but nothing mind blowing. The bread it came with seemed a bit stale. Enjoyed the deep fried shrimp more than I thought I would. Jamon and chorizo were just as how they look. Underwhelming.

    Garlic shrimp.
    Annie I.

    You can't miss Abuelo's. You just can't. From The appetizer paella del Domingo, to the shrimp, calamari, croquetas, piquillo peppers, wine and dessert, you can't do better! Seriously, try it. Don't go the all American route. Try the real thing. You won't disappoint. The service was amazing, Julia was attentive and kind. The ambiance is typical, but you have to find a place if you don't have reservations. So do it!

    Garlic prawns, black paella, tortilla española
    Trang N.

    On our way to La Casa del Abuelo for lunch at the end of the street, we noticed one of the sister locations on the same street (Calle de la Victoria). The location we went to may have been the smaller of the two, but it was inviting and reminded me of a French brasserie/bistrot. We ordered the Garlic prawns, Tortilla española, and Black paella (just be aware of the black lips afterward) and everything was absolutely delicious and so rich in flavors! Probably my favorite meal in Madrid! Great price and service as well. 100% recommend!!

    Potato Bravos

    We ate here our first night in Madrid, 10/15/25. The food was excellent, I enjoyed all of the dishes we ordered. The tortilla espanola was perhaps the best I've had. The garlic shrimp was delicious! Our friends ordered the artichoke topped with Iberian ham and it was out of this world. We also enjoyed potato bravos and red sangria. Would definitely dine there again!

    Tomato salad and sangria

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    Las mejores gambas al ajillo de la vida. Si estás en Madrid pruébalas aquí y no te arrepentirás

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    Best garlic shrimp I've had during my trip in Spain. Can have this for every meal of the day!

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    The food and the service were spectacular!! Cant get any better than following a great recipe that has lasted hundredes of years.

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    Nice oxtail! And seafood is also nice. The restaurant is very busy during the dinner time.

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    The gambas al ajillo came out pretty fast (since I guess people are here for one thing and one thing only).

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    Marina Ventura - Seafood Paella and Campero Paella

    Marina Ventura

    4.5(83 reviews)
    0.2 kmCortes
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    The dinner here was probably the highlight of my visit to Madrid! I was so happy to get paella -…read moreArroz negro con sepia y chipirones specifically...I still can taste in my dream, lol! Make sure to have a reservation as it looks to be a very popular restaurant. The ambiance was simple and bright. The service was excellent - in fact all servers that I encountered were very friendly yet polite. They'll be happy to provide recommendations as well. I would really like to go back there sometime soon...

    Perfect meal to kick off our vacation in Spain. We were a party of 6, making reservation was easy…read moreand we were seated as soon as we walked in. They have a lot of options on their menu and we decided to go with their tuna salad, seafood salad, croquettes, fried baby calamari, seafood paella and lobster rice. The veggies in both salads were fresh and crisp. They provide you with vinegar and olive oil so you can mix it yourself to your liking and it's perfect for hot summer days. The shrimps were firm and springy, and calamari tender. The croquettes came with 3 flavors. Iberian ham, mushrooms and mussels. They were fried perfectly with it being crispy on the outside, warm smooth on the inside with each flavor coming through as you eat it leaving a savory and pleasant after taste. The fried baby squid was also perfectly fried and seasoned. There wasn't a drop of oil on the paper. The highlight of the meal was definitely the paella and lobster rice. We decided to order 2 different style of rice dish instead of 2 paella just to try out different dishes that they offer. All the rice dishes are priced per person and there is a minimum of 2 order per dish. Since we have 2 young kids and 2 elderly who don't eat that much. We ended up ordering 2 portions of paella and 2 portions of the lobster rice. The paella was heavenly. The rice was flavorful and perfectly seasoned, al dente but has a nice crispy bottom from being cooked in the pan. The seafood was fresh, including various dish and shellfishes. The only thing was they included 2 different types of shrimps and one of them, not that it's not fresh, but has a more mushy texture which I'm not a fan of. The lobster rice was scrumptious. It was cooked in broth and is soupy. The broth was extremely rich and favorable yet it's not creamy so you won't feel too heavy. There were plenty of seafood and topped with one whole lobster which has big chunks of meat. This was my favorite dish for the evening. We weren't able to finish everything and ended up bringing some of this rice back and it reheated well the next day. The restaurant was comfortable and spacious Europe standard. It was a super hot summer in Madrid as we got hit with the heat wave. Most of the restaurants in Europe have little to no AC but I was happy to walk into the restaurant with sufficient AC. Our servers were also very friendly and attentive and we were offered a complimentary after dinner drink as well. I highly recommended Marina Ventura!

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    Table setting

    Marina Ventura - Paella de pollo.

    Paella de pollo.

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    Cervecería Monje - Assortment of croquettes

    Cervecería Monje

    5.0(5 reviews)
    0.8 kmPalacio

    Small place next to our hotel Palacio de los Duques. It wasn't open until 8:30 pm but we waited…read moreuntil then. Wait Staff spoke a bit of English so no worries. We had the grilled artichokes with jamon, the assortment of croquettes and the octopus shrimp risotto. All of it was very tasty and blew our minds, especially the croquettes! Best taste better than in Seville and Barcelona!! No kidding, you should try them. The artichoke wad prepared a totally different way than I've ever seen. Very tasty, small amount sold as unit but we ordered two pieces- enough to enjoy for each of us. I would go back- this know for the seafood. Lots of specials including clams/ conches/ fish dishes. Felt full enough afterwards, really enjoyed their cuisine. A hidden gem.

    What a fantastic find! We are staying at the Gran Melia Palacio De Los Duques. The concierge…read morerecommended other tourist traps for Tapas. Thankfully I searched yelp for a five star Tapas restaurant and saw that there was one right next door. We met the owner Luis and his wife Roxanna were fantastic. We ordered squid al Galicia, white clams in garlic oil, white shrimp and Jamon. Everything was so good including the wine. Luis gave us tips on where we need to go. Great food and wine and more importantly great people!

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    Cervecería Monje - Delicious clams in a garlic broth...perfect for sopping up with the bread!

    Delicious clams in a garlic broth...perfect for sopping up with the bread!

    Cervecería Monje - This is an revised version of an earlier photo I submitted during my wonderful trip to Madrid.

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    La Ría

    La Ría

    4.0(6 reviews)
    0.1 kmSol

    Among the numerous eateries in the Sol area is this tiny place specializing in mussels, the word…read more"majillones" helpfully written in the largest font on its storefront. Most of the seats are outside, where 5 tables provide seats for 2 - 4 each, although more can probably be improvised. Inside, as if to ensure the diner doesn't forget it, neat rows of mussel shells are strung and hung along all the walls. A counter inside provides a place to enjoy the food and beverages standing, at a lower cost. But al fresco is where it's at in Spain so take a seat and wait for the waiter to check in. They offered an English menu in addition to Spanish. The mussels section is extensive, prepared in different ways but mostly served room temperature, alongside other classic tapas. The mussels are cooked well; tender, plump, and juicy. The spiced ones, in particular, were delicious, seasoned well, packing enough heat for flavor without overwhelming. The mussels in hot tomato sauce came warm in earthenware and smothered in sauce but was bland, an odd thing in Spain where excess salt is far more common. Their patatas bravas are worth a mention, being exactly what these potatoes are supposed to be: mouthfuls of fresh-from-the-frier heat, crispy and pillowy in texture, and doused in just enough hot pepper sauce. Along with a glass of cana, this makes for a nice tapas stop in Sol.

    Food is good and staffs are funny and friendly. Really good restaurant deserve for trying!read more

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    La Ría - Detalle servilleta

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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

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