Lovely place - really good array of beer, mostly Belgian which is great!! Lovely tapas with every…read moredrink!!

Waiters didn't see us at first but were more attentive and made up for it once they realized we…read morewere new guests. They also gave us broth from the Cochinillo they serve to warm us up, a nice gesture. We ordered: - Croquetas (underwhelming, I've had better) - salpicón (very good) - chorizo and potato (my favorite) - tortilla Coffee was very good here as well! I'm sure the non tapas menu is even better.

This was great. One of the best meals we had on the trip. We didn't have the suckling pig here. We…read morehad 2 different types of seafood dishes (shrimp and fish) and both were great. Service was impeccable.

This restaurant is awesome! Food is delicious, ambience is perfect, service is great! 35 to 40…read moreminutes from Madrid centro and you are really about to have a delightful dinner and moment to remember. After eat I recommend to go up the hill for a short walk and appreciate the open fields of country with the mountains and the wild flowers that are all around the paths.

This was the first dinner meal my mom and I had in Madrid and let's just say it completely exceeded…read moremy expectations. When we walked in we were welcomed by such warm service! I truly have to highlight Pepe, Franco, and Grace for taking the time to speak to us and get to know us. The food was FANTASTIC. We ordered the seafood paella, jamon iberico, garlic shrimp, and sangria. The paella was filled with a ton of flavor which was DELICIOUS. Everything was fantastic, but the Sangria was spectacular, (probably one of the best sangrias I've ever had). At the end of our meal, Pepe brought us two liquor de Limon shots, which made our whole night!! Definitely recommend this place in the La Latina neighborhood. You won't regret it!

El Sur is a charming little spot in Madrid, tucked right into the wall of a narrow street. The…read morespace is very small and they manage to fit a surprising number of people inside, so you immediately notice how tight the squeeze is. It has that classic bustling tapas bar energy where everyone is close enough to feel like part of one big conversation. The food was the highlight. The clams were flavorful and fresh, the octopus was cooked beautifully and the paella was delicious. It is a great place to stop in for a drink and a quick bite, especially if you want something authentic and lively. When we visited, it was packed to the point where you were shoulder to shoulder with other guests and close enough to easily hear the party next to you. It adds to the charm if you enjoy that classic crowded European dining atmosphere, but it is something to keep in mind if you prefer more space.

Lugar de muy buena comida, acogedor, buen servicio, y de muy buenas atenciones. El personal es muy…read moreatento.

Friendly service and terrific food in a lovely space near the city walls. Small but welcomingread more

4.5 stars. Honestly surprised at the reviews on Yelp, had very different experience about a month…read moreago. Arriving at around 3:45pm the lunchtime crowd was clearing out, they seat about ~40 people inside and the restaurant was about 50-60% full at that time, petering out to around 10 or so people by close to 5pm. Staff mostly spoke Spanish and menu was in Spanish which was ok with assistance from google translate. (Used the functionality that translates words directly on screen when hovering over text with a camera.) Most of the dishes seemed larger based on the prices so we stuck with the tapas in an effort to try a variety of different items. Food came out within 5-15 minutes, in the order as below: - house olives and bread: ok bread wasn't exactly special, it was a plain roll, though at least decently fresh. The olives were really tasty, not too salty with a little kick from what I think were pimentos. - Gazpacho" Vaso" €6.50: this was a cold tomato and cucumber based soup and their version was cool, refreshing and balanced. Served in a glass which was different than what you'd normally expect. - Pulpo y Papa y Mojo (octopus with potato and mojo sauce) €10.50: the mojo sauce was an avocado sauce and the potato looked like it'd been braised, still solid though soft. Octopus cooked perfectly and sliced thinly, sprinkled with paprika. Yum! - Albóndigas de Merluza (2 unidades) (hake fritters, 2 pieces) €6.00: these were almost like fish and chips, textbook crispy exterior with tender moist fish on the inside. Served with greens snd and some matchstick fries, this was a nice touch. - Chuletas de Conejo (rabbit chops) €8.50: these were essentially sections from rabbit loins. Looks like they'd been either pan-fried or oven-roasted. Very light, savory and not gamey as I thought they might be. Almost like miniature chicken wings without the skin. - house red vermouth €3.5/4?: staple mildly sweet aperitif in Spain and enjoyed the one I had here. They take cash and chipped cards. There are a couple bathrooms in the back. I felt staff was overall accommodating and helpful. Enjoyed my experience here and would recommend!

I came here after the monastery! Great service and did recommendations based on the servers…read moresuggestion since I am a solo traveler. Calm and tranquil ambiance. The dishes I got was the Carrillado and mini tempura verduras. The food has good flavor and fresh. The food was steaming when it got to my table. Gracias Ku4tro!

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