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    La Ideal

    4.2 (21 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches
    Open 9:30 am - 11:30 pm

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    Very loud
    Good for kids

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    Bocadillos de calamare with orange juice
    Suzie L.

    La Ideal looks like a small bar but their bocaillos de calamares were the real thing! The sandwich came out hot and fresh as they fried the squid once it is ordered. The bread was nothing special but the squid was amazing! The batter coating was very light so the main star of the sandwich was the calamari. Absolutely delicious! It might be a little bland to some people, but sprinkle some salt and prepare to be amazed! If you want a taste of the original calamari sandwich, I highly recommend La Ideal!

    Bocadillo de calamares
    Rebecca K.

    La Ideal has great bocadillos de calamares (calamari sandwiches); they are flavorful, delicious, and cheap. Simply put, they are a must while visiting Madrid! Though the line can get long on weekends, it moves pretty quickly, so don't get discouraged. It's also right next to Plaza Mayor, so you can easily drop by to buy a few sandwiches and then go sit out on the plaza.

    Delicious garlic potato salad served as a tapa with drinks!
    Kasandra W.

    This little cozy cafe/bar is exactly what we needed to duck out of the rain for a beer and a warm bite. The 3 guys working behind the counter were so friendly how could we not go in! We ordered 2 draft beers and a bocadillo de calamares (which was on our must eat list!) the calamari is fried fresh per order and comes out nice and hot. While we sipped our beers and waited for the calamari sandwich we were served a tapas of potato salad (very garlicky and delicious!) our sandwich came out and was just as delicious! We ordered another round of drinks and were then served a tapas of Spanish omelette. I preferred the potatoes salad but I really like garlic! We will definitely be back on our next trip!

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    8 years ago

    Amazing for a great price. A sandwich costs 3 euros and it's worth way more. Forgo the expensive restaurants and get a calmari sandwich

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    Eating calamari sandwich (bocadillo de camarones) is a typical/recommended thing to do when visiting Plaza Mayor.

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    La Campana - Bocadillo de chorizo

    La Campana

    4.2(158 reviews)
    0.0 kmSol

    La Campana absolutely lives up to the hype. I tried both the bocadillo de chorizo and the bocadillo…read morede calamares, and at only 4.50€ each, you really cannot beat the value. The chorizo was solid, but the bocadillo de calamares was on another level. Fried to perfection, served on soft bread, and the lemon aioli really set it off. We kept hearing from people all over Madrid that La Campana was the place to go, and I even overheard multiple walking tours throughout the week calling this THE spot for a bocadillo de calamares. After going myself, I completely get it. It is conveniently located right in Plaza Mayor where there are several bocadillo shops, but this is THE one you want. They move fast too. I was in and out of line and already eating in less than 5 minutes. Perfect spot if you want a quick but filling Spanish classic. Next time I am definitely sitting inside and trying more off the menu.

    La Campana is a great spot in Madrid and absolutely worth visiting if you are in the area. The…read morecalamari is fresh with a lightly fried, crispy exterior and comes with lemon. You also have the option to purchase aioli which pairs really well with it. The bread was warm and fresh and everything together makes it clear why this is their most popular item. At under 5 euros, it is an incredible value. The service is straightforward. The employees do not really speak much English, but they are nice and get you taken care of quickly. The shop is located right next to another nearly identical spot that sells the same thing, but La Campana is definitely the more popular one. It gets crowded very fast so it helps to arrive early or be ready to squeeze in. The interior is pretty bare bones with small tables and chairs that fit about 25 people, but it serves its purpose and keeps the focus on the food.

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    100 Montaditos - Montaditos, mini-sandwiches

    100 Montaditos

    4.2(6 reviews)
    1.4 km

    Cute little sandwiches for a snack or light meal; very inexpensive. I had the 'pollo tandoori' and…read more'jamón gran reserva' montaditos and my husband had the ensalada campechana which has tuna in it; we each had a drink and that came to around 10 Euros. The tandoori chicken is not anything like tandoori. It's very mildly flavored. It was a plain sandwich, as described on the menu, with just meat and nothing else; no butter or mayo, though they have other variations with more ingredients such as lettuce and tomato. Overall I quite liked it. However if I had known earlier their 'pollo' was processed chicken cut into chunky slices, I might not have ordered it, but I thought it was a decent little sandwich. The bread had a nice texture; not crusty, but not too soft. The jamón with tomato and olive oil was actually good quality jamón. I loved that they served a handful of potato chips with the montaditos! Those were perfect. The salad had an iceberg lettuce base (which unfortunately seems to be the standard lettuce in Spain), a good amount of tuna, some other toppings including crispy fried onion bits. Green salads are not a standard on menus in Spain so it was a nice option to have and my husband really liked it. The great thing about the mini-sandwich size is that you can order just enough for your appetite, and you can try different flavors. This site had indoor tables, outdoor tables, and apparently a second floor. It was popular with young people hanging out with friends. It's convenient to the Atocha train station, nearby hotels, and the Reina Sofía museum. They also have Ben and Jerry's ice cream desserts. Staff that night spoke English and were efficient.

    A nifty little place to go after the Museo de Reina Sofia on a sunday (which is free after 1:30pm)…read more €1 sandwiches... theyre tiny. But whereas they skimped on portions, they're pretty much packed with flavor. I had the chorizo and brie (which the nephew ate by accident & i had to eat his order: salmon and cream cheese) and a hotdog. Because I felt cheated out of my chorizo and brie, i had to order a third one, plus get a sweet sandwich dessert consisting of chocolate bread, oreos and dulce de leche. Also, I asked for beer but they poured me a mug of apple cider (€2ish). The guys who work here are super nice and alternate playing pop (ed sheeran?) music and heavy metal. They also have a tv on - futbol is on, of course. Wifi is free!!!

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