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    Malaspina

    4.2 (229 reviews)
    Wed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Thu 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Sangria with tapas
    Alex A.

    Malaspina was a nice kickoff to Madrid during my visit. It's in a touristy area, but the place is quite welcoming with a local presence. Their sangria was flavorful and hit the spot. My favorite was their Spanish tortilla with jamón. However, their other tapas were excellent too. Most notable with my experience was their bartender who gave excellent recommendations and prompt service. Check this spot out, it's worth the visit.

    Darya S.

    Huge portions! Beware! If you're two people, 1-2 dishes will be enough! We got the patatas bravas, peppers stuffed with codfish, and cured Spanish sausage. Everything was pretty on point! I loved all three dishes. I hadn't had anything like the peppers dish yet, so it was good to try. We couldn't finish it all. The place is gritty and low-key. It's in a touristy spot, but it doesn't feel touristy. Service was fine. I'd recommend you stop by for a lunch.

    Red piquillo peppers stuffed with codfish
    Mauricio A.

    Malaspina is one of those spots that is located in a touristy area, but it has a very low key vibe. We came in around 6-7pm, and we got seated quickly. Started with a Cana and White wine. Decided to keep ordering food, so got the patatas dos salsas, which is just potatoes with an aoili sauce on top, and the other side of the potatoes had the regular patatas bravas sauce. We also had the Jamon iberico toast, which is phenomenal. I mean, how can you go to Madrid and not have Jamon!? Everything was amazing, service was impeccable

    Patatas bravas
    Gab G.

    Came here for dinner with a group and had a good experience. We shared the patatas bravas, malaspina salad, Pisto Manchego con huevo and a half portion of Jamon iberico (which was the best thing we ate). Overall solid. Prices were also low.

    Tortilla española
    Midori G.

    If you are looking for a great authentic Spanish place, this is it! The place is rather small so you might have to wait a bit, but it is worth it! What we ordered: I went with 4 friends. We ordered 2 glasses of wine, the dos salsas patatas bravas, the Philadelphia salmon bocadillo, green peppers, and tortilla española. This meal also came with bread and they gave us glasses of water for free. We split this 5 ways and it came out to 5.5€ each, which is a steal! The food was fantastic! The flavor was great and not that I know what "authentic" tastes like, but I think this is the most authentic Spanish food I have had in Madrid!

    tosta jamon iberico, tosta queso de cabra, tosta salmon ahumad, and sangria
    Julia S.

    This is a great option if you're looking for tapas in a relaxed setting! We got the tosta jamon iberico, tosta queso de cabra, tosta salmon ahumad, and sangria. The portions are fairly big so I think it's better to wait to order more food than order more than you can eat. The sangria was alright and I liked the tosta jamon iberico and tosta salmon ahumad.

    Bobby L.

    I would rate this just below BK chicken fries. The sangria is watered down wine and orange juice. Salad- horrible. Just avoid. The steak, brie cheese, and peppers tapas- overly salted on top of cheese that's also salty. The steak lacked any flavor. Tuna belly tapas- better than the other two, but edible. I think TripA really hyped this place up.

    Menu 05/2022
    Jasmine I.

    My husband found this spot on Yelp and it was close to our hotel so we decided to try it out on our trip. It's located around a few other restaurants, in a fun lively area. Our waiter was great, very attentive. The food was good and at good prices. We really enjoyed dinner here and would recommend it to any of our friends visiting Madrid!

    Galician ham, cheese, tomato, oregano, & paprika on bread
    Wonki C.

    This is one of my favorite "hole-in-the-wall" bar/taverns with tapas in Madrid. I think it is very important to keep in mind that this is a tapas bar and not a formal sit down restaurant. So with respect to other tapas bars in the area, it was certainly one of the best. We stopped by around 11 PM and the place was half-full during a weekday. The decor and size are pretty much what you see in the photos online. Some outdoor seating as well. We were seated right away and the main server took our drink orders. We had already eaten dinner earlier so we only tried a couple of tapas. The main take away regarding the tapas - the portions are generous and worth the Euros. The food overall was good. Again, not to be compared with the fine dining experience but all the food went really well with our beers, sangrias, and tequila. We had the Galician ham, cheese, tomato dish with Peppers from Padron. Tasty and prepared quickly. Regarding the service, it was the typical service you would expect in Spain. You have to flag down your server but once he got the order, he was on it. We had a surge of other patrons that came in when we were trying to make some more orders and had to wait a bit but was not because of the good company and drinks. Overall, a great "bang for your buck" bar with authentic tones from the food and local patrons.

    Patatas bravas
    Josh R.

    The food here is really good, and the plate portions are huge! Definitely ask the waiter how much you should order for your group. The prices are great for the amount of food you get. I wasn't a fan of their tomato bread, but everything else was really good. There's limited seating here.

    Chun P.

    Calle de Cádiz initially looks like a creepy narrow street you don't want to venture down...however, in reality this street is home to several restaurants where locals drink and dine, and are a lot cheaper the touristy restaurants at the nearby Puerte del Sol. "TAPAS with Hot Bread"...I didn't see this anywhere else in Spain, but its basically a huge slice of bread, with some tasty things on top... 5.50€ "Malaspina"...Galecian ham, queso, oregano, and paprika...and its huge! While not especially creative, its good, cheap and very filling. 5.50€ Iberian Sirlion with brie and peppers...and its huge! Not exciting but it had huge chunks of pork sirloin for some good grubbing. Also the house wines were less than €2 a glass, and came with a nice free tapas of anchovies and tomatoes on bread, yum! Its a small pub with a vintage look...or maybe its just always been like this? The staff was extremely friendly and took well to my crappy Spanish(1 semester online). Will definitely come back here someday!

    Half eaten patatas bravas
    Iris H.

    Great value, opens early when everything else is closed. Good patatas bravas and great bread.

    Patatas bravas
    Lismarie G.

    For a hole in the wall spot this place is fantastic. Host was super nice and they sat us quick. The place has a chill vibe and music was great. The food was delicious. I asked for recommendations and he gave us great ones. That patatas bravas are spicy for those who don't have that flavor palate but for me they were just right. The croquets were cheesy deliciousness and the hamburgers were juicy. The wine was great but the sangria tasted ok.

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    A very welcoming place even for someone who does not speak Spanish. Good drink, great atmosphere, awesome music. Very lively place.

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    Excelente servicio y comida muy rica. Altamente recomendado. ....................................................................

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    The locals eat and drink here. I ate and drank here. You should eat and drink here. Great atmosphere, food and drink at a fair cost.

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    Nice staff. Excellent bravas. Good wine. Low price. Cool neighborhood. Checks all the boxes.

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    Terrific tapas and fantastic, attentive service go early if you don't want to wait in line.

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    Best waiters! Best gin and tonics. Best candy. What can I say, except you're welcome.

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    We ordered other Iberian tapas, and were more than thrilled, especially with the patatas bravas.

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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
    Pez Tortilla - Brie trufa jamón - Brie Truffle Jamon Tortilla

    Brie trufa jamón - Brie Truffle Jamon Tortilla

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    Entre Santos - Grilled octopus

    Entre Santos

    4.8(75 reviews)
    0.7 kmChueca

    My mom and I found this gem on TripAdvisor and decided to give it a try, and wow, we are so glad we…read moredid! From the moment we walked in, the staff was beyond friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was vibrant, lively, and fun. I ordered the sangria, which was honestly the best I had in Madrid, while my mom enjoyed a lovely glass of wine. We started with the padrón peppers, burrata with tomato salsa, and patatas bravas -- every single dish was packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. For the main course, we had the beef with chimichurri and butter, and OMG... it was phenomenal. Everything was cooked perfectly, and all the flavors complemented each other so well. To finish the night, we shared the chocolate dessert and the "Love Chueca" cocktail, which was incredible and the perfect ending to an amazing meal. Couldn't recommend this restaurant enough. Amazing food, fantastic drinks, wonderful staff, and such a great atmosphere. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Madrid!

    My favorite meal/experience during our visit to the wonderful city of Madrid. Many reviews highly…read morepraised the tapas so we decided to see if we could get in. As foreigners, we arrived earlier than the locals which worked out well. By the time we finished there was a crowd waiting outside. We loved the casual atmosphere and the elevated flavors of the tapas. The wine was perfect and we chose just the right amount of dishes that complimented one another. We felt like this was someplace special and were happy to have experience it.

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    Entre Santos - Bartender makes killer drinks

    Bartender makes killer drinks

    Entre Santos - Stuffed portobello mushrooms with goat cheese and crusted with coconut with a mango purée

    Stuffed portobello mushrooms with goat cheese and crusted with coconut with a mango purée

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    Rose and verajo

    Sidrería Alareira - Wonderful fideuá

    Sidrería Alareira

    4.3(9 reviews)
    1.1 kmPalacio

    Friendly locals spot with ice cold beverages and boisterous conversation. The proprietor offered me…read moresome fideuá and what a treat it was. If you want to escape the bustle of Plaza España and enjoy some local flavor, stop in.

    Ok, This is one of those places locals go to, since the facade isn't the most inviting for…read moretourists. You can tell by looking around, the place was emptyish while the tapas places nearby and across the street were full. We actually went inside the restaurant across this place, it was touristy and extremely expensive, we thought, this is not the experience we wanted. We left and entered the Sidreria. Here goes nothing... Here is the lowdown: it is CHEAP, LARGE PORTION sizes, DELICIOUS, super FRIENDLY (bar tender did Everything and was really nice to us. It helped that I speak spanish though) and were you get FREE TAPAS with your drink. Tell me when was the last time you got free tapas in a touristy bar? We ordered a Tinto de Verano (red wine, lemon soda and splash of vermouth) and it was great, cost about 2 euros or so! the only beer though, was San Miguel, but it tastes much better from tap than bottle, we repeated our orders shortly after downing the first batch. The free tapa came as a surprise, we had ordered several (including fried calamari already, and a tortilla) portions again, were cheap and huge. We were full then. At the next round of drinks, another free tapa came. I was surprised again and as a sign of respect, we ate it all again. No comments. A plate of peanuts and soft bread topped with a mayo/potato/fake crab meat. It looked so simple but it was so good! That's when they got me. Simple-delicious (like the tomato on bread and Olive oil) that's it. I was sold and happy we decidedly to enter.

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    Sidrería Alareira - Sangria and tapas... We loved them!

    Sangria and tapas... We loved them!

    Sidrería Alareira
    Sidrería Alareira - Calamares fritos y tortilla. Muy bueno y porciones grandes por el precio.

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    Calamares fritos y tortilla. Muy bueno y porciones grandes por el precio.

    Lateral

    Lateral

    3.9(91 reviews)
    0.8 kmMalasaña
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    We were recommended this spot when visiting, and came for dinner on our first night out. They have…read moreall the classic tapas, and we got quite a few to share along with a pitcher of sangria. The sangria was a little watery for our taste, but not bad. The food came out quickly and we had quite a large spread - jamon, pan con tomate, patatas bravas, pork cheeks, spanish omelette, and calamari. Most of them were good, with my favorites being the pork cheeks, potatoes, and jamon. I would skip the spanish omelette next time as it wasn't quite up to what I was hoping for. Prices were reasonable as well for the portion sizes. Pretty good spot overall but not a must try.

    This was one of the recommendations from my friend who's lived in Madrid for the the last 10+…read moreyears. For a chain restaurant, I think it's is close to as good as it gets. They don't take reservations so you have to wait in line, and depending on the time of night, it could take up to an hour wait. We came here on our first night in Madrid - it happened to be just around the corner from our hotel which was super convenient. We had a super late and big lunch that day, so we didn't go until around 11pm. It was a Friday night and we waited about 25min to get a table. It was quite cramped in there, with tables basically on top of each other, though that's typical in Europe. We started with a bottle of red and some small plates including octopus, ceviché, pork with caramelized onions, beef nigiri, etc. In fact, we actually ordered multiple orders of some of them cause they were so delicious! We were so incredibly full with the small plates we didn't get to order many of the other items from their extensive menu. I never thought I'd have room for dessert but when the server said they had hazelnut gelato I knew I had to get it. Well, let's just say we did not waste any of it! Even my husband who's normally not a sweets person ate his fair share cause it was so good! We had a great time there, and the prices were extremely reasonable. We liked it so much that we decided to come back 4 days later for lunch before heading to our next destination - Barcelona!

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    Lateral - Sangria

    Sangria

    Lateral - Rollitos de salmon

    Rollitos de salmon

    Lateral - Spanish omelette

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    Spanish omelette

    Malaspina - tapas - Updated May 2026

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