La Garriga is your neighborhood spot while you are in Spain.  No one speaks English here and there…read moreis no translated menu.  The food, wine, and ambiance are all spectacular.  Mingle with locals, have a glass (or several) of local Spanish wine, and try some of the several types of cured ham they have.  You can even get some meat or cheese wrapped to go, truly a local deli. I stopped by twice in three days as I was staying at a hotel around the corner.  I had the Jamon Iberico sandwich (the pulguita/small size) and it was one of the best sandwiches I have ever had.  The bread was a little tough but similar to bread you would find at a local French bakery.  I also tried a mini hamburger and several croquettes.  Everything was delicious.  They had 3 types of croquettes: ham, mushroom, and fish.  All were delicious. This place is standing room only and you will be able to pick out food by pointing at the items in the case in front of you. They also take credit cards which is nice.

This place is a small deli style cafe. They had an assortment of cheeses and meats. I got a…read morecappuccino and small jamon and cheese baguette. The bread is soft, chewy and crispy with a perfect balance of cheese and jamon in every bite. I would give this place 5 stars, but it's on the pricy side. 2€ for a tiny cappuccino and 3.50€ for the small baguette.

Sanchez Romero is a elegant upscale food market that has a lovely selection of Spanish treats,…read moremeats, wine, and more. They carry an extensive line of gourmet foods from Spain and other countries, as well. Torres black truffle potato chips, one of Oprah's favorites, are great to bring back as gifts to your US friends! They have gorgeous produce, seafood, a bakery and a little cafeteria for sandwiches, cafe, and fresh squeezed oj. Along with helpful and attentive staff. I can spend hours perusing the aisles here!

Came here for a tapas tasting after a tour. Our tasting included 4 meats, a cheese, some bread and…read morea glass of wine. I am not a pork eater, but this was excellent. I only didn't really care for the jamon, but it wasn't bad. All the others were so good. Service was great and employees were helpful. I would recommend stopping by!

Fantastic place for Jamon in Madrid. Great place, great owners, great Jamon!! We recommend this…read moreplace. Besides delicious Jamon they served one of the best Olive Oil we had in years.

Mercado de la Paz is the sort of place that gets you in trouble fast, which is exactly why it is my…read morekind of place. You walk in with some vague idea of restraint, and within minutes, that collapses. Seafood here, jamón there, cheeses lined up like bad decisions, pastries waiting to finish the job. I felt like a kid in a candy store, except this was far better than candy. What makes the place work is the range. It is not just market stalls. You have fresh produce and specialty food counters alongside bars, restaurants, and small places to stop and eat properly, which is part of what gives it real life. This is not some bloodless, overdesigned food hall built for people who want photos more than flavor. It has pulse, smell, noise, and appetite: exactly my taste, and the kind of place where one lap is never enough.

This is a local public market in Madrid, located in the Salamanca district which is kinda like the…read more5th Ave/UES of Manhattan with its fancy stores and nice apartments. Although in a fancier neighborhood this neighborhood spot is down-to-earth and accessible to all. A lot less touristy than markets closer to Sol. Like other markets they have a variety of vendors carrying a plethora of ingredients--fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, cured meats & cheeses, herbs/spices/condiments, preserved and prepared foods. A florist, bakeries and house/kitchenware shops round out the assortment. A few restaurants too, notably the famous "Casa Dani" is located here, most recently made popular (to non-local foodies) by Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil". I arrived on a Monday morning around 10:30am so the atmosphere was pretty low key with mostly locals picking up groceries, grabbing a bite to eat, with a couple local tour guides bringing around 1-2 tourists on personalized tours. Vendors were still setting up/unloading some items for the day. It was fun to check out the variety of items at each stall, and pick up a couple food souvenirs. Opening hours are 9am-8pm Mon-Friday and 9am-2:30pm Saturday, closed Sundays. Vendors take cash and card in most cases though always good to bring a little extra cash for smaller purchases with local vendors.