Another excellent meal. This was recommended by the front desk of our hotel in Madrid as a less…read moretouristy place. It was a block off the main square in Toledo and so had. Much nicer vibe. We had a wide variety of dishes and o don't think you could go wrong here. Service was a bit frantic but good.

The food was good and the restaurant itself was clean and inviting. The bartender was…read moreawesome--friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the service was another story. While it's impressive that one server seems to manage most of the restaurant, we waited quite a while throughout the meal. Definitely don't come here if you're in a hurry. The biggest issue came when I paid. As the server was processing my card, my mom looked at me and said, "I think he just selected his own gratuity." I told her, "No, there's no way he would do that." Sure enough, as soon as the transaction appeared on my bank account, the amount charged was higher than the total printed on my receipt. I had not selected or authorized an additional gratuity. That completely changed my impression of the experience. Good food, clean restaurant, great bartender--but after that, I absolutely would not return. If you do eat here, pay very close attention when they process your card and check the final charge.

We had a fun evening out at Madrid's La Coquette Blues Bar…read more Got there at around 7:30 pm - doors open at 8, and a line forms outside the relatively small place, so that timing was perfect. Settled into the very cool cavern-like subterranean space with rough stone walls, vintage blues show posters and a terrific Chicago blues soundtrack. A waiter who spoke English took drink orders, and everybody got bowls of sunflower seeds in the shell. It got crowded, but not ridiculously so, because they limit admission, letting a few new people in when others leave. They feature a rotating roster of blues bands who each do a three-night run. Check out their web site (it's their Facebook page) for who's playing. As usual when I see a music listing somewhere, I looked the group up on YouTube, to check out what they actually sound like. The combo we caught - The Maria Avilas Quartet - came on at 9 pm. It was a good-time Chicago-style blues band with guitar, standup bass, drums and a female singer, and we stayed for most of the second set as well. The crowd was really upbeat and friendly, and the beer was cold. Later in the evening, the waiter offered selected people (lucky us!) free mini-shots. Bottom line: we really enjoyed the place, and highly recommend it for a fun evening out.

Good, divey Blues Bar (live band) we found and jumped into after dinner. Got there around 11'ish…read more Had some beers, drinks, and listened to the live Blues Band which was pretty good. Good selection of beers and liquor... the bartender makes a very good Mojito (almost every table had one). Generous pours on all drinks. Decent beer selection. Seating is a little tight but it's not a big place. Looks like an old bomb shelter (cool look).

Excelent atmosphere, great live music. The service is awesome. Located in a really cool place in…read moremadrid, la huerta. Would come here every night.

Unassuming venue that boasts of some high quality live music. It's a small place with great…read moreacoustics and friendly people that offers an array of drinks and a stage for artists to showcase their talents. Highly recommend this space.

An alternative type of venue in Toledo. Good food, drinks, beer, a fun crowd of locals and…read morereasonable prices. Seems like a place where Toledeans celebrate occasions and where shows and events happen. We went two nights in a row and it seemed like the big room was for scheduled parties. The smaller front room has a few tables where they serve a nice mixed tapas--especially the crunchy shrimp. A full bar, good wine selection and friendly service. Not your typical tapas or cevezeria, but a good change if you're getting bored of those.

This restaurant is in no way Mediterranean. It is solely Spanish. I'm annoyed I came here because…read moreYelp said this was Mediterranean. It's Spanish.

Awesome venue open since 1909. Next to Tim Hortons…read more Buy tickets online - the seats and standing are the same price. It's open seating so show up 1 hour early to get the best seats. We arrived 20 minutes early and saw the line around the corner. Luckily we still managed to get seats. There is no mandatory drink minimum. Most people ordered beers-Estrella Galicia seemed popular. Seats were comfortable. Highly recommended! 12 Eros plus surcharge so 15 euros per person.

We spent a night in this bar, and it was a great party. Not fashion but very unique bar ( I guess…read moreit goes according to each type of party ). The big minus: The drinks: I'm a gyn & tonic person used to survive to three or more per night Without hangover the day after. Today after drinking only one G&T I have a big hungover... Guess next time will order just bottle beer. Consider my review as one person who has visited the place only one night.

Ambiance (4/5): We got a good deal here from a last minute Viator offer for $30 for "back row…read moreseats." The place is so small that there was not a bad place in the house. The show was only one hour which was plenty of time. I honestly got a bit tired near the end but was glad we did this. Worth $30

I have to be honest, this is my first flamenco show so I don't have much to compare it to. Little…read moretheater but was dedicated to just flamenco and they claim to be the best in the world! It was a black background with no stage decorations but great guitar playing and beautiful dancing! The last performance of the woman with the scarf was amazing and the show was emotions with 3 musicians and 2 women dancers and 1 male dancer.

If you've never had traditional Irish food or just need something different from Madrid cuisine,…read morethis casual spot is the place to visit. We opted for spots open at the bar, but there were tables open too. Service was good and we'd visit again!

Stood in line for over an hour on St Paddy's day and the line wasn't budging. They really needed to…read moremove people along more because I've been in at least 10 other major cities for Paddy's day, including Ireland, and have never experienced this before. I ended up leaving because after an hour, you know you've gotta just go somewhere else.

Of the 3 Flamenco shows we've seen in Madrid, the Tablao Flamenco Villa Rosa was our favorite…read more Starting with the decor---this place is stunning! There are ceramic murals covering the walls, and ornately carved ceilings and arches. The room is quite large, the biggest venue I've been too. I don't think there would be a terrible seat in the room, although if it was very crowded, and you were in the back, it wouldn't be as enjoyable. It would pay to make reservations early. The manager at our guest house made our reservations, and we got an excellent table, right at the corner of the stage. We just got the 1 drink that is included in the ticket price. I've noticed in some reviews that people are often not happy with the food at flamenco venues. I don't think food should be the main reason to go to a flamenco show. Some people might enjoy this, but I have never had dinner with the show for that reason. There are so many other great places to eat in Madrid, before or after. I think it is much more enjoyable to give your full attention to the performers on stage, and to be caught up in the passion and enthusiasm. I would suggest skipping dinner here, having a drink or two, and enjoying the entertainment. We thought this show and the performers were fantastic. Every place does things a little differently. One place had no male dancers, another had one male dancer, and Villa Rosa had two. I think they were my favorite part of the show! And it didn't hurt that they were both very attractive---one looked a bit like Robert Downey Jr. And they were excellent dancers, as was the female dancer. The singer and guitar player were quite talented as well. The show moved along at a good pace, not really slowing down, letting each performer show their skill, and building to a lovely and satisfying conclusion. Please don't let the fact that you're not permitted to take pictures detract from your enjoyment of the show. There are many places that don't allow this, and it is distracting to the performers. Also, it's a shame that many people are concentrating so hard on their phones and getting a picture that they are not in the moment. And that is what it is all about---just relaxing and surrendering to the beauty and passion that is flamenco. You will experience a night to remember.

I'm not sure why the listing shows up as Villa Rosa, but I believe this is for the Tablao Flamenco…read more1911, which is supposed to the oldest Tablao. We wanted non touristy place but then realized most flamenco tablaos are just going to be tourists anyway. Booking was easy online, and each ticket has a free drink (wine or cava or soda). We added the tapas for 2 for €38, which had a tortilla, iberico, olives, sausage, and cheese. In the end, we were pretty full from a late lunch and had a dinner after, so we didn't really need the food for the one hour show. We got the vip section tickets in the very front, but I think the second row is better. The first row is so close that you have to look up on stage, and the dust from the stage is blown at you when they dance. The live music was good, and the dancers were indeed really talented. The show was just the right length at 60 minutes. I definitely recommend the 6pm show so that you can head to dinner after!

Awesome venue, great bar! Happened upon this place during our stay in Madrid. We came to one show…read moreand we were hooked. Perfect size venue for an intimate concert experience. Super stocked bar and a chill crowd. Bands play until around 1:00 AM but the bar is open until 6 AM. If only we had something like this in Vegas!

Clamores is a MUST in Madrid. I have been here several times already, the other day I saw Victor…read moreWooten, winner of 5 Grammy awards and he played longer than expected to a happy crowd. Today I am listening to a Spanish band that is also wonderful. Even when the place is full it does not feel very crowded. The sound system and the staff are professional. After the concerts one can stay and enjoy DJ sessions and dance until 6 am or so. The cocktails are delicious and fun drinks. Everything for very affordable prices. Thank you Clamores team!

Absolutely beautiful area in Madrid! While visiting for my 39th birthday, this was added to the…read morelist of places to check out. Full of shops, vendors, amazing restaurants, and more chocolate stores than you can imagine! I loved the fact that everyone just kinda minded their own business and did their shopping, while most stood or sat around, eating food or talking with friends. We sat in the square, eating slices of pizza, and people watched while avoiding hungry pigeons and random folks offering to take photos LOL. It's a tourist spot, so what can you do! But it was a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of the main city, and I took a stroll every day.

This place is high drama and not just on stage. I don't know what it is about these cities but just…read morelike in Vienna, Milan, Sydney and anywhere else I've gone, you have to go to the theater. Built in the 1800s, it took forever to complete. 20+ years, because this is Spain. Its had everything from royal operas to political protests. Now it's one of the top opera houses in Europe.