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    La Casa del Abuelo

    3.5 (29 reviews)
    ModerateTapas Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Eunice C.

    3 words - Gambas Al Ajillo. It is a dish so simple and yet so magically prepared. The kind of shrimps they have is sweet and that savory garlic in olive oil is so flavorful but not overpowering. The cook on the protein is just right that it literally almost melts in your mouth. I loved it so much I bought ceramics at a mall to bring back home. I know I wouldn't be able to recreate exactly the dish because of (none) availability of the same ingredients but I'm hoping using the right vessel would help me get close. I would love to come back to get this again.

    bocata calamares (3.50€)
    Dianna H.

    Decent spot for food in Madrid but nothing too special. We came here on our tour guide's recommendation, since he highly recommended the calamari sandwich here. They have outdoor seating, but it was a bit chilly when we came, so we decided to sit indoors. There were some people seated outside, but it was completely empty inside, so it didn't seem like a super popular restaurant. Not sure why our tour guide recommended it. Anyways, moving onto the food. We started with a beer and glass of white wine for 2.90€ each. Both were pretty good for the price. I had the gambas al ajillo (10.90€ for a small portion) and the bocata calamares (3.50€), while my friend had the tortilla (5€ for pincho). Everything was okay but nothing really stood out. The calamari sandwich, which was my most anticipated item from the meal, tasted exactly like I imagined... just some calamari sandwiched between two slices of bread. It felt weird to eat and tasted a bit dry since there was no sauce, so I only ate a couple bites of the bread before eating just the calamari.

    Orejas - grilled pigs ears
    Ricardo J.

    We came here on 3.02.24 while in the Plaza Mayor area. The menu here varies from the original location by Plaza Del Sol in that it offers more variety, probably due to the increased volume of potential customers. The staff gave us a friendly greeting and were quick to tend to us. We ordered their famous garlic shrimp, as well as grilled pigs' ears. Their garlic shrimp deserves the acclaim it receives. It is a delicious combination of fresh shrimp, a ton of garlic, some chili peppers, and olive oil. The velvety texture of the oil and spices makes you think the shrimp has been cooked in butter - deceiving but nothing to regret. The pigs' ears were scrumptious - crunchy and flavorful. Every once in a while you would get a slightly rubbery bite of cartilage, but the tender meaty portions and the crispy skin would see you through. I loved them, yet was forbidden to use the word "cartilage" while we ate them. Some things, I suppose, are best left unmentioned. The other Casa de Abuelo location by Plaza del Sol mostly offers just seafood selections, so if you are in the Plaza Mayor, this is a great opportunity to try other offerings.

    Melissa R.

    I went to this place because of allll the amazing reviews but I was kind of let down. I went here for dinner, took a while for us to be seated and even attended to. I felt rushed once the waiter came. The calamari was okay. The papas con huevo and jamón was okay. The fried shrimp were a bit doughy. The garlic shrimp that everyone raves about were good. But I did eat at another place where they were way better. I still give this place 4 stars cus the food was good. But for a one and done type of deal

    Andy L.

    I stopped by La Casa del Abuelo in Madrid recently and tried their Gambas al ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) and Vermouth (Casa Alberto). The shrimp was nice but the drink would need some getting used to as it had a strong aftertaste. Overall, I'd rate my experience 7.8/10

    Oxtail stew: heavy on the wine flavor. Didn't care for this.
    Adrienne D.

    I fell for the hype and got the garlic shrimp. It fell extremely short, the shrimp were mushy and had an odd aftertaste. I was very disappointed that I got a double portion, I just knew it would be good. We also got the oxtails cooked in wine and the wine taste was overwhelming. The quality of the meat was there but I didn't like the flavors of this dish. Nothing was salty but nothing was great. Service was a bit slow, we asked for extra napkins and didn't get them. There was also a bit of language barrier, I asked for the free water but was given 2 bottles of water. They charge for the bread but you need it for the garlic shrimp. The bread was hard and forgettable. I will try another location but I would definitely skip this one.

    Croquetas de gambas rojas
    Andrea B.

    Famosos por las gambas al ajillo... no desepcionan! Estaban en su punto! Y remojar el pan en el aceite con el ajo Pedimos la croquetas para acompañar y la verdad no nos gustaron mucho. Demasiado cremosas y demasiado sabor a salsa bechamel o algo similar por dentro... pero entendemos que puede ser simple preferencia. Sin lugar a dudas regresaremos por las gambas al ajillo. Buen servicio, atienden pronto.

    Tortilla espanola
    Neha A.

    Pretty good! Staff is nice and I like that you can sit outside; great people watching. I had the Gambas Al Ajillo and tortilla espanola. The Gambas were very flavorful and tasted great with bread. Be warned that they are piping hot when first served; I burned my tongue with my first bite. But it was worth it - very tasty. The tortilla espanola was just okay - could have used more flavor with some onions and even simple salt. All in all though an above average meal here!

    Chassidy S.

    These gambas al ajillo were by far the worst I've ever had. I'm not sure if they were spoiled or overcooked, but they tasted horrible. My stomach was turning trying to eat them. They were also very small and as mushy as mashed potatoes. They had an extremely weird aftertaste. The gambas a la plancha weren't bad, but €20 for them was a bit much considering the small size of them. I'm so disappointed that I wasted my money here. I'd recommend the other locations, this Plaza Mayor location absolutely sucks.

    Garlic shrimp
    Mackenzie B.

    I saw La Casa del Abuelo as one of the best places to try some traditional Spanish cuisine, such as cocido madrileño. We also saw in Somebody Feed Phil that he loved their garlic shrimp. So we ordered both as well as sangria, which was one of the better sangrias we had. I really enjoyed all the food, but we were unfamiliar with how the cocido madrileño was eaten, so when we first got the jug of noodle soup we were really confused and thought we were given the wrong dish. We asked our waitress and she just said more was coming (in English, though she didn't speak much of it), so we waited. Then we got the dish of chickpeas and meat and were still confused. Another waiter was cleaning another table nearby so we asked him. He didn't speak English, but was really sweet and explained it all in Spanish more slowly and really thoroughly so my broken Spanish could understand. The variety of meats that were provided was good, and all the food was the perfect amount for the two of us. Overall, I really enjoyed our experience there, and the waitstaff was really friendly and accommodating. We had made a reservation as I heard it got busy, but when we went in there was only one other pair seated; it was 8 though, so a little early for dinner in Spain, and there are a number of other locations across Madrid. And definitely feels like you're eating at grandpa's house with the homey aesthetic!

    Ty H.

    Nice outdoor seating right by plaza mayor. They have the squid bread that they make in-house with the calamari which they are famous for. That and two glasses of red wine was under €12.

    Grilled cuttlefish
    Aj K.

    We were taken to another location of Casa del Abuelo on a tapas tour, and loved it enough to come back! This location was great, the server was fantastic and it allowed for great people watching. The chato wine is beyond incredible, and the gambas al ajillo are what brought us back in the first place. We tried the cuttlefish and croquetas while we were there, and they were great too!! Overall, fantastic!

    So good!!
    Hilda A.

    We were introduced to the bocato de calamar on a food tour and we returned on a separate day. It was that good The bread is dark because it is made with squid ink. The bread is soft and the calamares are crunchy, but the best is the mayo garlic aioli. So good!

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    Very rude staff. Points fingers and raises their voice to customers! Would never dine here!

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    Amazing food and local experience with central location. Chefs kiss! Definitely recommend friends.

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    Review Highlights - La Casa del Abuelo

    This is a century-old restaurant near Plaza Mayor in Madrid with a quaint & homey vibe.

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    Casa Lucas - Free tapas to start

    Casa Lucas

    4.6(182 reviews)
    0.3 kmLa Latina
    €€

    I absolutely adore this restaurant! I have visited it twice, and definitely next time I go to…read moreMadrid, I will visit it again. The restaurant is located in the heart of Madrid on a very cute street, and it is easy to find and walk there if you stay in the city center. The place is not very big - both times I went there for lunch, there were no tables available, so I had to sit at the bar; once I even had to wait about 7 minutes until one bar spot became free. The restaurant's design is simple, but pretty and lovely. Overall, the restaurant is in very good condition and was perfectly clean both times I visited. The only small downside is that the place is quite noisy, but it did not bother me. One of the best things about this place is the people who work there - both a guy and a lady at the bar were extremely nice and friendly to me; plus, both spoke very good English. They gave me recommendations on what to try, and I followed their advice. The restaurant's menu is not big, but it has all the most popular traditional Spanish dishes. Both times I ordered Rabo de Toro (a traditional Spanish stew), Fardos (squid rolls with bacon and squid ink mousse); and once I also tried croquetas de jamón (ham croquettes). The croquettes were tasty - I loved their flavor and soft texture. One portion includes 6 pieces, and they are quite big and filling. It was my first time trying Fardos (I ordered a 1/3 portion), and it was a great experience - the dish turned very delicious after the bartender mixed it for me. The squid was cooked very nicely, and combined with the fresh bacon and ink mousse, it tasted fantastic. Rabo de Toro (I ordered a 1/2 portion) was also my first time trying this dish, and I loved it - the stew was perfectly cooked, very soft and moist, with rich flavors, and it melted in my mouth. The restaurant also offers a wide variety of drinks, especially wines. I do not drink alcohol, so I was recommended to try grape juice - Mosto, which was extremely flavorful and tasted like fresh pressed grape juice, even though it came from a glass bottle. I loved that drink! Price-wise, all items on the menu seemed reasonable. I paid €8 for 6 ham croquettes, €12 for a half portion of Rabo de Toro, €8 for a 1/3 portion of Fardos, and €3 for one glass of grape juice. It is possible to have a nice full lunch here for around €22, which is reasonable for a restaurant in the heart of Madrid. The place accepts all major credit cards and Apple Pay, which is a big plus. If you visit this restaurant, I strongly recommend trying 1/3 or 2/3 portion of Fardos, a half portion of Rabo de Toro, and their grape juice Mosto - it's enough food to feel full and experience traditional Spanish flavors.

    Casa Lucas is a MUST on the La Latina tapas tour! Casa Lucas serves tapas with a creative twist,…read moreand if I'd had more time (and wasn't a party of one), I would've tried so much more! I ordered the Oxtail (Rabo de Toro) and wooooow... easily one of the most tender and delicate pieces of meat I've EVER had. They serve it boneless, but I'm pretty sure if they would have provided a bone, it would've fallen right off. The whole place gives cozy tavern vibes with a rustic interior that feels perfectly Madrid. NOTE: the portions are a bit heavier than most spots. I hate to waste food, especially when it's as immaculate as the Oxtail, but if you're a party of one, you got to do what you go to do.

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    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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    Plaza España 9 - Una delicatese

    Plaza España 9

    4.4(52 reviews)
    1.0 kmArgüelles, Moncloa
    €€

    After sightseeing all day we came in for a very late lunch. From reviews I read I wanted to try the…read moremix paella since it's one of the best in Madrid. We were seated by the table near the window and ordered right away since we knew what we wanted. My friend and I split the mixed paella which comes with shrimp, calamari, crawfish, chicken and sausage. We also ordered two big glasses of the sangria. The paella took about 45 mins to make since all the paellas are made to order. While we were waiting we were sipping on our sangrias which were delicious! The only thing was that it was a bit too sweet for me and I could taste the grains of sugar at the bottom of my glass. The paella finally came and it was a beautiful site to see ! So colorful with the different elements in the dish. The rice was cooked perfectly and everything was seasoned well. It was a bit oily though when you scrape the bottom of the pan to get all the rice but it was delicious!!! During out meal the owner and our waiter has a disagreement about something and were yelling at each other across the restaurant. Kind of disrupted our dining atmosphere but overall the food was good and our service was good. Def. Recommend this place to anyone who wants a good plate of paella and glass of sangria!

    The staff were incredibly friendly to our family. They made good suggestions for food choices the…read morekids would like. The food came out hot and quickly. I appreciated their use of ripe veggies- avocado in particular- for many of their starters. The seafood paella had a generous portion of shrimp/langostino and calamari. For dessert they offered natural ice cream served inside its own fruit. Wonderful place!

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