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

I loved the tapas here! This bar is located in the Perfect spot to sit outside and really feel like a true Spainiard. My husband and I came here for sangrias and as we ordered, the staff brought us a tapas plate on the house! I'm not sure what it would be on the men, but We opted for the cheese tapas and it was delicious! We also asked for the salted olives and was given a new plate of olives after each round of drink. After a few drinks, we ordered the beef tapas that was served on white bread and OMG it was so amazing. It sounds simple but the flavor in each bite was so good! Great location as well. It is very close to a big plaza so it was nice to people watch after and walk around! read more

Just got that one open-face tosta with melted brie, steak, and red peppers. It was very, very tasty. Definitely a surprise because the place wasn't really on my radar. I should have ordered more now that I think back. But, eating and drinking while traveling is really difficult. Gotta make those calories count! read more

This place is always packed, which is a good sign that tells you exactly how amazing this restaurant is. It's a bit of a hole in the wall kind of place as it's off in a smaller ally off of Sol, but never seems to be lacking in customers. If you want to go with a big group go early or make a reservation. But trust me, the wait is worth it. Malaspina has delicious food and great service. They have the best patatas bravas I have yet to come across in Madrid, and as someone who LOVES patatas bravas, that's saying something. read more

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

I've been to some tapas places in Madrid and this is is easily the best so far. We ordered a bunch of items, but the stars were the Potatas Fritas and the Malaspina. The Fritas were cooked extremely well... Warm and soft on the outside and coated in a delicious sauce. The Malaspina was the highlight though. Ham, cheese and sauce on bread simply melting in your mouth. I could moot get enough! The restaurant was packed with locals - although it took a while to get seats, it was definitely worth it. They also give free tapas to begin, which are like mini hamburgers! Would definitely return here. read more

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This was my last meal in Madrid, and it was by far my favorite & great way to end the trip. I went to Paris, Florence, Rome, and Madrid, and this place had the best food and BY FAR the best service. They are so kind, funny, and helpful. The waiters are so knowledgeable of the menu and are very accommodating. The patatas bravas were the best I ever had, & the portions are great considering the price. Coming back to Madrid just for this place! read more

One of our favorite place to have Tapas in Madrid. Actually we wanted to order more dishes but the waiter said it's going to be enough. He was right, because they've got big rations. Thanks for the warning lol! Everything was so yummy! Although it was loud and crowded here, we liked the typically Spanish atmosphere. Definitely will come back! read more

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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.

Javi and other servers were awesome!!! Felt at home, were invited to return tomorrow, would definitely come again!!!! Great service! read more

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When i planned on coming to Madrid this is the type of taverna i had in mind. What a great place with great music, wonderful service and great tapas. The wine was perfect. Oh and ORDER THE MOJITO as it is crafted to perfection. I'm so glad we found this place on Yelp. read more

This place was excellent. We sat outside and ordered a beer. We received a free tapa, it was kind of like a potato pie. It was very tasty. We ordered a delicious steak with Brie on bread and ham over bread with cheese. The portion were huge and the food was delicious. It is the perfect spot to people watch and have some delicious food. I would highly recommend this place! read more

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

Tapas sample and draft beer. I wanted to order more items initially but the waiter counseled against as it was a big plate. Outdoor seating watching the tourist crowd. Only downside sitting outside is being bothered by panhandlers. The waiter was right, tapas was tasty, and I am delightfully full. read more

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My favorite place in Madrid! The people are super friendly, service is fast, and they always give you bread and a bite of something to eat to start. The chorizo ibérico tosta is FANTASTIC, and so is the pisto manchego. Coffee is super good always. Highly recommend for breakfast or lunch. read more

Small restaurant good service,good food,good drinks. Well worth the small wait time. The atmosphere was young and lively. read more

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Very good place to go for simple tapas. Though not a taste explosion the meals were good and well priced. They also give you a complimentary tapa when you order a drink. I came here on two occasions and both times were met with excellent service. They were two different waiters and it was consistent. The first offered to have my tapas to go when I couldn't finish and the second let me taste the sherries to chose my favourite. Unexpected and welcomed. The food is simple but tasty and serves the purpose of delaying your drunkeness as the drinks are cheap (for the area). The service does outweigh the food, but would average out to four. I would recommend the tapas sampler, but beware be with friends, otherwise you will have to unbuckle a button or two on your trousers. Worth a stop if you are in the area which is highly likely if you are a tourist. read more

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We had the sampler which was huge with toasted bread and various varieties of toppings --- Spanish ham, salmon, anchovies and tuna salad. Everything was at best average. I couldn't figure out why all the ham were so stiff. The anchovies were salty and fishy even with the bread. I wanted to order the cod as well but the waiter said we would have too much food with just the sampler. I was glad b/c after trying the sampler, I didn't want to try anything else here. The Ramon red wine was great but it couldn't redeem this dining experience. read more

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This was my favorite place to eat in Madrid. Ham and cheese open faced sandwich sandwich (sharing the same name as the restaurant), iberico ham served with tomato, and the tapas platter which included crab salad, a selection of cheese and meat, salmon, and anchovies. The sandwich was good and meaty. Nothing out of the norm. We were thrilled to see the iberico ham served with tomato for the bread (something we would see more of in Barcelona). The tapas platter was very tasty and generous. I loved that it came in a variety of anchovies and tasty jamon. The meat and cheese were all very good, the salmon with cream cheese as well (lots of smoke flavor in the salmon). The crab salad was alright, tasted like something you can get from trader's joes. Our server was super friendly and gave us all free shots of Spainish Bailey and something from Bilbao that tasted like sweet whiskey. He even gave us tips on which metro line to use to see a bullfight! read more

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very good red bell pepper stuffed fish and pimientos de Padron. Ordered one sangria and came with free tapa. Also got free bread read more

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This is the real deal here. Excellent service, great wine selection, awesome food, etc.... friendly staff. These guys are top notch. The only reason I have decided to rate them as a 4 instead of a 5 is bc of a comment I heard the Manager make about another tavern next door. I thought it was unprofessional and unbecoming of a person that is spearheading an establishment. The rating is completely unrelated to their food and/or service. I'd visit again in a heart beat. read more

My husband and I were so delighted with our meal and with the beauty of this sweet hole in the wall. The waiter could not have been nicer. all smiley and cute which makes the meal all the more enjoyable. read more

Loved this place. Liked it so much that I came back a second time... it gave us exactly what we were looking for, a real dive with good service and get a feel of what the locals do in the evenings at a bar. Great place to people watch and see all the different groups of people coming in and mingling. The spicy batata bravas was one of he best I have had on my trip. Especially the spicy sauce. Very reasonably priced and a great vegetable stew (pisto manchego) read more

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Excellent service and authentic Spanish cuisine. I highly recommend this restaurant for wine, beer, and good. I enjoyed the Huevos Rotos and would definitely order it again. read more

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Tapas were really good. Sat outside, weather was perfect but people kept asking for money and trying to sell things so if this bothers you don't sit outside. Ordered 2 tapas and a plate of raciones and it was more than enough for 2 people. Service was fast and attentive read more

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

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

Malaspina is a cramped, dark taberna in the popular Huertas district of Madrid. If you want the quintessential "tapeo" experience, i.e., rubbing shoulders with locals and chit-chatting over great food and drink, look no further. The interior has a divey sort of appeal, with weird gothic lighting fixtures and bleak brick walls encircling a raised bar table. People sit and stand wherever there's space...all this together makes for a pretty unique experience. Seated on rickety stools at a far-too-small-for-four table, we started our evening off with some phenomenal minty mojitos. Beware, lightweights: the drinks are quite strong! Soon after, our no-nonsense waiter began our steady stream of small plates: Patatas Bravas: a simple traditional dish consisting of fried potato chunks, coated here half with aioli (aka Spanish mayonnaise/ranch) and half with a mild tomato sauce. The tubers weren't too salty or oily...I'd take these over French Fries any day. Cod and Anchovies: thin strips of cod and anchovy laid side-by-die on a slice of tomato on toasted bread, drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice. The citrus and fat really accentuates the exquisite saltiness of the fish. Each little bite really zaps your taste buds. Tortilla Española: the classic Spanish omelette, with potato folded in and served with bread topped with a tomato-based sauce. This was the only disappointing item we ordered, as the egg was very standard and the sauce was relatively bland. Meat and Cheese Platter: a sensational assortment of ham, salami, thin sausage, sheep's milk cheese (I know this because the waiter baaaa'ed when I inquired about it), and bread. Calling this spread enormous would be an understatement. There was plenty to go around for the four of us. The Spanish really know how to cure their meat to perfection. Cod-Stuffed Peppers: the last and easily my favorite plate we ordered. Comes in a bowl with fried red peppers stuffed with salt cod purée sitting in a creamy tomato sauce. The peppers are sweet and the cod filling is rich and tasty. Even the vodka-tomato sauce is worth the price of admission-- don't miss this dish! The waiters can seem gruff and disinterested, but they're just trying to keep things moving. In fact, our server shook our hands and brought us a free post-dinner shot! A truly enjoyable and highly affordable authentic meal: that's what Malaspina offers. read more

This place is amazing value, and probably one of the best and cheapest meals I got during my entire time in Europe. While you won't see a lot of dishes that are staples in most tapas restaurants, the offerings here are more likely to be homestyle cooking, that reminds you of your Grandma. If your Grandma was a Spanish woman with an eye for rustic decoration, and the other eye incapable of judging appropriate portion sizes. Seriously, the dishes run for 4-7 euro each, and most of them can feed one or two people. First off, you start off with free bread and also a FREE tapa of their choice. I saw certain people getting the patatas bravas and I was worried about the small portion size, until I realized that this was complimentary. They will give you one that is not the same as one that you ordered, to allow you some variety in trying out their dishes. As for what we actually ordered. we got the Patatas bravas racione, along with a vegetarian stew dish, and the Malaspina. Patatas Bravas(5/5): these were some of the best potatoes I've ever had, and for less than 5 euro you get a huge portion covering a plate larger than a frisbee, half covered in white mayo based sauce and the other half covered in their spicier tomato based one. Great on their own, perfect when mixed together. Malaspina(4.5/5): This is bread topped with iberico ham, tomato, cheese, and oregano. I was expecting one or two small portions thinking 'pintxos' size. What I got was a huge open-faced sandwich the size of the plate, absolutely smothered in meat and cheese to the point that some of it was dripping over the edge of the plate. Not the most complex in terms of flavor, but for the amount you're getting it's a steal. Vegetable Stew(4/5): This was good, but I don't remember eating all too much of it. The patatas bravas and malaspina were my main target for the lunch. 3 dishes, plus their complimentary bread and tapas, along with 2 glasses of Sangria, only set us back 19 euro. And we brought back enough leftovers to feed another person back in our hotel. read more

Oh my goodness! How is this place not already listed on yelp?? Not only was this place bustling in comparison to all the other nearby restaurants, the food is amazing, prices are incredibly reasonable, and it has great atmosphere!! I came here with two there friends. We had 3 glasses of wine and two beers. We ordered 6 dishes: 1) the house special mallaspina - extremely yummy but kind of like an open sandwich . 2) croquettas - I just love Spanish croquettas and this is just delicious. 3) Manchengo pisto - if you love cheese and manchengo, get this. Otherwise, beware because while its delicious its a little strong. 4) patatas braves - classic spanish tapas and absolutely delicious! 5) someting con huevos - sorry, cannot remember the name of this, but it was sauteed veggies with an egg in the middle. I think it might be very spanishy, delicious and great with bread, but wouldnt be on my top of things to order unless you want veggies. 6) Tortilla española - another classic spanish tapa. It also came with pan y tomaca (bread with tomato sauce on the top). Absolutely devine. I would recommend this place to anyone because ALL the food delicious. And the pricing? GREAT. The bill came out to about 45€. And we ordered way too much because the portions were huge. We couldnt finish the last two dishes. I would say if youre really hungry, go for 1.5 dishes per person. Otherwise, stick with just 1 per person. You can always order more. read more

This place rocks! Really good tapas and wine, reasonably priced with excellent service. Legit authentic vibe here- quintessential Madrid tapas bar experience. If there was one standout food and drinking experience in Madrid, it is easily this one. read more

This place was awesome!! I wish I knew the name of our waiter because he was so cool and gave us such great, friendly service (especially for us being tourists). We came here for a very early dinner. We were recommended a good smooth wine and jumped right in to our first dish: Pimientos de Piquillo. To be honest I have no idea what this is but it was solo good. Get it! We were still a little hungry so we snagged the Surtido de Ibericos. It was a solid assortment of meats. Fun to try the different types - our favorite was the chorizo. YUM. Best of all were the FREE croquettes at the beginning of our dinner and the FREE shots at the end. Awesome experience. read more

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Good food, good service. My friend got the pimiento del piquillo and she said it was one of her favorite dishes on our trip so far! read more

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Average, as usual. It never ceases to amaze me as to how low the standards of the Trip Advisor and Yelp reviewers are. We had a meal there (May 26, 2013) and even though the 2 tapas dishes we ordered were fresh and prepared well, I cannot, for the life of me, figure out how so many people rated this place 4 and 5 stars when it is just average food. Reviews like "the best meal I ever had," "fabulous food," "I went there 2 nights in a row," etc. are simply mind boggling. We shared a fried calamari which was OK and the tortilla (potato and egg omelet) which was SO SALTY (and I am a person that oftentimes adds salt to my food). The beer was very good and the waiter was very nice. Maybe we didn't pick the right dishes but I'd never go back because life is too short and this place was too average. Visited May 2013 read more

The food is really good here! The drinks are also very reasonably priced. My husband and I came here twice during our 3 day trip to Madrid. The plates of food are also very generous. I suggest either the smoked salmon and cream cheese on the hot bread or the iberian pork with brie cheese on hot bread! Both were under 6€ and were so filling! read more

This was one of my fav places to have lunch for over a year. I used to work pretty close to this place, so once I discovered it, It was hard to go to other places to eat! If you are looking for an affordable restaurant where you can try good tapas and food, this is a nice place to go. I love its chicken with veggies and all its toasts (they are pretty big). Every time you get a drink, they give you a tapa for free! :) Moreover, the service is usually good and kind. If I don't give this place 4 stars is because it's too dark and not accessible for people with disabilities. Éste fue durante más de un año uno de mis sitios favoritos para comer durante la semana. Una de mis opciones preferidas es una ensalada mixta a compartir con algún compi de trabajo y, de segundo, pollo con verduras. Es imprescindible probar sus tostas. Están buenísimas, pero tened en cuenta que son bastante grandes. Calidad-precio asegurado. No es caro y, por lo general, los camareros son agradables. Además, con cada bebida que pidas, siempre te dan gratis una tapa. Merece la pena probarlo! read more

Great service, great prices with very good food! What do you want more when visiting a new city? Nothing than this friendly place that opens late and serves the best patates bravas ever! Order a drink and get a tapas for free (not a small portion) Their sangria is good and the location is close to Sol so it makes a great pit spot after a long day of sightseeing. The bill is ridiculous, you will be full under 8 euros! Thank you fellow yelpers for making me discover this amazing place! read more

SUMMARY: By far the best dinner spot I tried in Madrid: delicious tapas for cheap in the heart of Sol. You'll wait a long time for one of the few tables Malaspina has, but it's worth the wait. FOOD: These were the best tapas in Madrid. The croquetas de jamón and the serrano were wonderful, but the portion of papas bravioli can't be beat. Chorizo con pan was also splendid, all of it made better by some great sangría. SERVICE: rushed but personal. When I told the waitress I was heading back to the US (mind you I had only been here thrice in my stay in Madrid) she brought icy cold lime vodkas to our table "para despedirnos" (to say goodbye). Excellent! ATMOSPHERE: it has an old-Spain feel and the tables in the cobblestone street make for a memorable dinng experience. PRICE: You'll leave stuffed and feeling pretty good for 15 or 20 euros! CONCLUSIONS: Great for cena (Spanish supper) but I wouldn't recommend it for the more substantial comida (Spanish lunch). A must-visit spot. read more

My friend and I stopped in for dinner even though we were still stuffed from a heavy lunch we'd had 8 hours before, and yet, the food was so delicious that we managed to polish it all off! Malaspina is a tiny space. The tables and stools are a little cramped and uncomfortable, and I found the service that night to be a bit slow, but overall, I still thought it was a great choice! My friend and I shared the tabla de tapas, and she also ordered a glass of sangria (she said it was fruity and delicious; it also came with jamon croquettas and mini fries!). I thought the tabla de tapas was an absolute steal, and it was a great way to try a lot of different items. Essentially, you get huge pieces of crunchy toast each with different toppings including anchovies, crab, smoked salmon, and various hams and cheeses. I thought all of them were great, and as a tourist, I was happy that I got to try so many different things! It's a really great dish to share with others as the toast is pretty easy to cut and split and again, given all the bread, is quite filling. In sum, cool but small tapas bar--worth a visit, and bring a friend or two! read more

Malaspina, you're kinda great. Ok, so it's not super authentic (full of tourists like me, and a handful of spanish). But the portions were huge, the food was good, and you can't beat a free chupito at the end of your giant meal! Trust me, you'll need a little digestif! We had the sheep's cheese, chorizo, pimentos padron, and sangria. Would order all of it again! read more