The service was excellent!!! And considering that it's really a small place the hustle on the…read morewaiters was on point! The food was delicious and we went twice during our trip! I didn't take pictures of the other dishes - I'm an idiot I was so hungry I devoured the paella and the Ropa Vieja, (phenomenal) plus the and hubby got the pork medallions with the moscatel sauce. WOWzah! All of it was amazing PLUS fresh housemade bread. I highly recommend trying the vermouth with an orange slice. Soooo good! 10/10 wish I took pictures of the other dishes!

Well worth the taxi ride from our hotel on Gran Via, with outstanding food (and reasonable prices),…read morefast and friendly service and a local vibe that pulls it all together. So good that we will likely go back tonight. Go... you won't regret it!

The shrimp at La Casa del Abuelo was melting in your mouth, really amazing, not like your usual…read moregarlic shrimp. It's served sizzling in a clay dish, a dish I actually first knew about from Mark Wiens, and it lives up to the hype. The sauce, perfect for dipping bread, was incredible, rich and full of flavor. This is clearly their famous signature dish, and it's easy to see why. A must-try in Madrid.

We went here for a late lunch, maybe 3 pm., after an exhausting day of walking and sightseeing…read moreMadrid. As we left Plaza Mayor, I spotted this popular restaurant. My wife and I sat in the back. It wasn't full, thankfully. It's a nice old restaurant that reeks with charm and history. The servers were real friendly. It had outdoor seating, but we stayed in the back to relax. We had 3 dishes., Gambas Al ajillo, Tortilla Español, a small one and Orejas (pig ears) à la plancha. They were all so good, perfectly seasoned and cooked well. The tortilla was creamy. The Gambas were garlicky...used my bread to sponge in the olive oil infused with garlic. The Orejas was tender and crispy at the same time. Food is sublime and service, first rate!

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!

It started with rock hard bread served with what was basically a tub of mayonnaise. Next came a…read moresimple salad that was mediocre at best, but at least edible. The main course was sliced fish absolutely loaded with the tiniest splinter bones imaginable, so be careful. It was incredibly bland and flavorless, served with cold potatoes and peas. Tourist trap? It certainly felt like one. Don't mean to be rude but have to be honest. Great service and decent prices gets then 2 stars! So far, our experience with Madrid food has been a lot of stale bread and mayonnaise on just about everything. Hopefully today changes my mind.

Amazing food! Great seafood Service is great and portions…read moreare big. My best meal in Madrid

RIP Villas. You guys were the best!! Lots of good times and memories. We hope retirement is…read moretreating you well!!

Delicious seafood, simple decor, easy going atmosphere. Todo for a great price. If you care more…read moreabout the food than following the trendy route Marisquieria is your restuarant. We shared a large variety of food over white wine. I would recommend it to all seafood lovers and would certainly return. Delicioso marisco, decoración sencilla, ambiente tranquilo. Todo por un gran precio. Si te importa más la comida que la moda Marisquieria es tu restaurante. Compartimos una gran variedad de comida con vino blanco. Se lo recomendaría a todos los amantes del marisco y sin duda volveremos.

Great deal for excellent quality seafood. Very casual ambience, great for groups, lots of space…read more There is a play area for smaller kids. They run a pretty efficient operation. Lots of parking.

From the owner: Mariscos, pescados, carnes a la brasa y las mejores racionesread more

Little family dinner in Madrid great customer service lovely atmosphere very welcoming. Hospitality…read morewas great Gracias food was delicious Sangria was refreshing when in Madrid can't go wrong. Make reservations and enjoy.

Good service and friendly staff. Amazing flavor and presentation…read more The host could be nicer, he was not that friendly when I just first showed up

A great place to get tapas. They have a menu with pictures with Spanish and English on it. I…read morerecommend the navajas, boquerones fritos, and oreja a la plancha. The navajas were good, however some were a little small. I tried ordering the cazon, but instead they gave us croquetas de jamon though. I would definitely come back the next time I am in Madrid. It's a small place, so there is limited tables and standing tables. However, you can stand by the bar too. The staff speak limited English (they even have a sign that says it), but they were super kind.

We tried to check out this spot 3 times but the opening times were weird it didn't match what it…read moresaid online. Three times the charm they said and when we finally caught it open, didn't disappoint! This is straight to the point good tapas, ambience had no frills, the seafood was fresh, well prepped and fast. Any customer can tell they knew what they're doing no need for promotion. Downed it all with vermouth and. The lady that waited us knew we couldn't speak Spanish and made sure we were taken care of. Mustry try spot!!!!!