This place was on a bunch of lists, but sounded like it could have been over-touristy, given its…read morelocations and being on so many touristy "must see" lists - it is absolutely not, it is extremely legit, I'd come here all the time if I lived in Madrid. The calamari you're probably here for, isn't literally the best calamari on the planet, it's just fried calamari that you'd get anywhere, but it is absolutely great calamari, perfectly fried and seasoned, and you get a *lot* of it. Since everything was so affordable and I'd heard such great things about the calamari, I ended up ordering (for me and my wife) both a calamari sandwich and a cup of calamari, also a sausage sandwich and a cup of patatas bravas. From this, I learned, if I were ever back in Madrid, I'd definitely go back here and get three of those things again, by which I mean, yes, they stuff the sandwich full of calamari, but that's still nowhere near as much as the absolutely absurd amount of calamari they stuff the *"raciones" (i.e. just a cup of calamari) with, so that ended up being way too much food. The calamari was obviously the star, but the sausage was also pretty tasty, and that sandwich didn't fall apart nearly as much as the calamari sandwich did... I ended up stuffing the sausage sandwich with some additional calamari from the overflowing calamari sandwich, and that is absolutely the way to do it: get a sausage sandwich, a cup of calamari, and stuff your own combo sandwich. Or just skip the bread entirely, honestly. The potatoes were also fantastic, and you also get an equally absurd amount in a "ration". One note, though, the potatoes come pre-sauced in a portion - the calamari, by default, do not, so you absolutely do want to pay the .40 euro extra for the sauce and some extra lemons, as it absolutley does need both for the full effect. Another note - as I expected from other reviews, yes, there was a huge line when we got there. This line is, notably, *only* to wait for a table, which makes sense, as the restaurant itself isn't very large. There was a separate line for to-go orders, which had exactly one person waiting when we got there, so there was about a 30 second wait to order to-go. So if you're staying nearby, that is definitely the way to go. They also don't have a lot of drink choices, so I would strongly recommend what we did, bought a couple bottled ciders from a grocery store on the way and had them with our food back at our hotel.

La Campana absolutely lives up to the hype. I tried both the bocadillo de chorizo and the bocadillo…read morede calamares, and at only 4.50€ each, you really cannot beat the value. The chorizo was solid, but the bocadillo de calamares was on another level. Fried to perfection, served on soft bread, and the lemon aioli really set it off. We kept hearing from people all over Madrid that La Campana was the place to go, and I even overheard multiple walking tours throughout the week calling this THE spot for a bocadillo de calamares. After going myself, I completely get it. It is conveniently located right in Plaza Mayor where there are several bocadillo shops, but this is THE one you want. They move fast too. I was in and out of line and already eating in less than 5 minutes. Perfect spot if you want a quick but filling Spanish classic. Next time I am definitely sitting inside and trying more off the menu.

This little, cozy, hip restaurant is a gem. You wouldn't believe what great sandwiches come out of…read moretheir tiny kitchen. My favorite is the Cuban sandwich but they are all amazing. The service is also great although they need to work on their timing. The place gets packed on weekends but they take strict reservations! Or be ready to wait a while. Their homemade desserts are delicious!

Great spot for sandwiches, beer and a caramel monster cake. The mushy Mazzinger and the meaty stuff…read moreis great

The dozens of legs of aged Jamón Ibérico hanging in the store seem to be singing to me. Not all ham…read moreis the same. Jamón Ibérico de bellota has the highest grade with a pedigree of 100% pata negra. These pigs have black hooves and are fed only on acorns. The Bocadillo de Jamón Ibérico is a slender sandwich in a long crusty baguette. It might be a perfect delivery system for the delicious jamón. The ham is sliced thin to where it almost translucent. The abundant marbling delivers a rich flavor alternating between butter and nuttiness. The texture is smooth and luxurious. Once you have finished the bocadillo de jamón, you will immediately begin thinking about the next one. In addition to the legs, the shop has prepackaged vacuum-sealed sliced jamón.

Do not eat here! It's a tourist trap…read more At this stand selling mediocre food, the chewy bread in the popular bocadillo sandwiches is good, but it surrounds only decent quality ham and cheese. The lukewarm empanadas are too greasy, and the bottled water isn't cold either. But we found the employees to be very nice.

Great chain for coffee, bakery items, desserts, and sandwiches. This particular branch had…read morecomfortable seating, friendly English speaking staff, spacious and bright interior. I had the four sandwich option with an Americano and a small cheesecake. They were perfect. Highly recommended.

Just "Rodilla". Cheap and fresh food, good for breakfast as well as for a quick bite. Economical.read more

Cute little sandwiches for a snack or light meal; very inexpensive. I had the 'pollo tandoori' and…read more'jamón gran reserva' montaditos and my husband had the ensalada campechana which has tuna in it; we each had a drink and that came to around 10 Euros. The tandoori chicken is not anything like tandoori. It's very mildly flavored. It was a plain sandwich, as described on the menu, with just meat and nothing else; no butter or mayo, though they have other variations with more ingredients such as lettuce and tomato. Overall I quite liked it. However if I had known earlier their 'pollo' was processed chicken cut into chunky slices, I might not have ordered it, but I thought it was a decent little sandwich. The bread had a nice texture; not crusty, but not too soft. The jamón with tomato and olive oil was actually good quality jamón. I loved that they served a handful of potato chips with the montaditos! Those were perfect. The salad had an iceberg lettuce base (which unfortunately seems to be the standard lettuce in Spain), a good amount of tuna, some other toppings including crispy fried onion bits. Green salads are not a standard on menus in Spain so it was a nice option to have and my husband really liked it. The great thing about the mini-sandwich size is that you can order just enough for your appetite, and you can try different flavors. This site had indoor tables, outdoor tables, and apparently a second floor. It was popular with young people hanging out with friends. It's convenient to the Atocha train station, nearby hotels, and the Reina Sofía museum. They also have Ben and Jerry's ice cream desserts. Staff that night spoke English and were efficient.

A nifty little place to go after the Museo de Reina Sofia on a sunday (which is free after 1:30pm)…read more €1 sandwiches... theyre tiny. But whereas they skimped on portions, they're pretty much packed with flavor. I had the chorizo and brie (which the nephew ate by accident & i had to eat his order: salmon and cream cheese) and a hotdog. Because I felt cheated out of my chorizo and brie, i had to order a third one, plus get a sweet sandwich dessert consisting of chocolate bread, oreos and dulce de leche. Also, I asked for beer but they poured me a mug of apple cider (€2ish). The guys who work here are super nice and alternate playing pop (ed sheeran?) music and heavy metal. They also have a tv on - futbol is on, of course. Wifi is free!!!

Really enjoyed Mercado de San Miguel, even if it's the more touristy food market in Madrid. Came…read morelater in the evening. Must gets include - jamón ibérico from Puesto Carrasco Ibéricos - olives and vermut from The Hour of the Vermouth - wine from Pinkleton & Wine - codfish from La Casa del Bacalao There's also a Spanish omelet vendor but it was okay. Great energy in the market. Can be difficult to find a seat at a table but there's plenty of standing counters along the perimeter.

Gee, how do I put this diplomatically? OK, I can't. I hated it from the moment Jamie W and I tried…read moreto walk through the front door. We had just strolled from Plaza Mayor on a Monday afternoon at 4:30PM. It was completely packed like an indoor version of The Great Migration in really slow motion. We could hardly see any of the food much less be able to order anything or even less, find any place to eat it. Through the masses, I could tell it was a high-end gourmet hall, and apparently over thirty vendors do business here. I saw maybe two. Come at 10AM if you have any interest in trying the food here. The cacophonous late afternoon anarchy made us lose our appetites. If you think my assessment is unfair, I suggest you march off the cliff with the rest of the Instagram lemmings. RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Q4Qey2-qmW

Good food & deals. Customer service is terrible. No communication between the staff, I was charged…read morefor 2 beers I did not want & couldn't drink after telling 2 workers that I do not want the beer. Very disappointing for my first time.

€1-€2 mini sandwiches (served with chips), €2 Beer or Wine mugs, €1 Olive appetizer, and indoor &…read moreoutdoor seating - where do I sign up??? This place was just what we needed for a late afternoon snack on the way back from the park and shopping. Between the three of us we split 3 sandwiches, olives, fries, mugs of Beer & 'red summer wine' and a coke. Grand total ~14. Everything was very tasty and fresh. We sat out on the terrazzo. Enjoyed the breeze and opportunity to people watch.

There are a lot of places to get Jamon Iberico in town. This place is a chain with outlets in…read moreother towns which in itself is not bad. They do social media and thus it's popular and a bit touristy but plenty of spaniards here. It's busy and servers were friendly but swamped It's a good place to sample and procure jamon as there is a large selection. There are tons of smaller local jamon places without the lines. They are not on Yelp, Yet....

The Rick Steve's walking tour brought us by this place, and we decided to stop for breakfast. Very…read moreaffordable and good, but not amazing. The coffee was just ok. The service was good, and the bathrooms were clean.

Cute little sandwich spot with options to please all. The guys had 3 each and the ladies had 2. My…read morefave was the smoked salmon with chambray and honey mustard. Outdoor seating can be tricky. 8 sandwiches, one order of potato chips and a glass of wine was about $17 euros - can't beat that

The only good thing I can say is that the price was reasonable. The staff was rude and seemed put…read moreout that we were there. We spoke Spanish to them, so it wasn't a language barrier. It was an attitude problem. The food was just edible. Everything was smothered in copious amounts of sauce. The chicken in one of our items was grey. The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting, on par with what you'd expect at a train station or a convenience store. There was no toilet paper, the stench was thick and, well, I'll keep the rest of my descriptions to myself. This was a total disappointment. I read reviews and was encouraged by what I read. In addition, the place looks charming. I was hoping for a charming experience but that didn't happen.

me cobraron un montón para un pedazo de pan seco y frío, café que me toco ir a pedir en la cajera…read moremientras los de más lo atendieron en l mesa y me trataron fatal en general.

My kind of place, but in Madrid. It's a neat cafe with a modern and simplistic touch. The folks…read morehere are nice and provide outstanding service. Desayuno DOCC was a great way to start the day. I tried the Pulga de Solomillo (small beef sándwich) freshly squeezed zumo (orange juice) and a perfected cafe. Pincho de tortilla española was excellent too. Visited a few times during my stay while trying the menu del día as well.