Parrilla El Gaucho

A bit of a splurge but worth it when in Madrid and in the mood for a steak. Located a few blocks…read moreeast of Puerta del Sol, it's nice because there are no hordes of people you have to navigate to find it. This is a place for people who appreciate their food and the experience, not for the tourist masses that are looking to get fed quick and cheap. It is an interesting set up as they have dining rooms on both sides of the street. I was in the one on the east side of the street and taken downstairs into the basement which has the looks of a refurbished ancient cellar. I had a 2 top in the corner to myself with a great view of the room so I could appreciate what everyone else was eating. I had a very civilized time. Frenetic Tapas this is not. There are white linen tablecloths present, a small container of housemade chimichurri, menus on line, great wi-fi service, a full bar and wine list, and menus that are bovine centric. I had an Argentine Negroni (the Argentine nod is due to a splash of Fernet Branca giving it a slight minty taste on the back end) and a glass of affordable, high ranking Tempranillo. These were perfect with the olive and bread starters with EVOO/Spanish vinegar on the table to mix to taste and also served with compounded butter. I was there to eat and the Mollejas (veal sweetbreads) are a must in my opinion. They are listed as a house specialty and come on a charcoal heated sizzle plate served with a side of broad flaked sea salt to finish to taste. Crispy edges and creamy textures throughout with a hit of grilled lemon and they were simply sublime. I also took down an Entraña (skirt steak) that seemed larger than its described 300 grams. Also served on a sizzle plate it was perfectly cooked by some expert grill guys upstairs. To ensure that I ate something with color, I had a salad on the side that I dressed to taste with the EVOO/Spanish vinegar on the table. The service here is friendly, professional, and not overbearing. My meal was about $85 USD which is pricey by typical Madrid eating standards but it was worth it considering the quality, quantity, and variety of what I experienced. I would be happy to go back here again any time I'm in the area!

Great steaks Good wine choices…read moreGood menu choices Off the beaten path Very friendly service

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De María

4.4(17 reviews)

1.0 km•Chueca

If you like good food, don't hesitate, certainly when you love a good piece of steak. The meat is…read morewondeful ! Sorry, for the fishlovers but you will not find anything. The menu is offering starters, salades, pasta, meat and dessert. Price is not so cheap, but in pace you get apero, cava digestiondrink and tiny free dessert included. Typical spanish service can be get with a smile but you'll have to show it first.

Went here for our 1st dining experience in Spain. Though we were a bit early for Spaniard timing on…read moredinner, they were incredibly attentive and welcoming. Food and drinks were amazing and we couldn't believe how affordable. The grill master shows up around 8pm to begin the true show of Spanish sausage and grilled meats on a wood fired grill as patrons watch; he is like a barista, entertaining and conversing with patrons as he does his magic. Our server could not have been more welcoming to us and giving us true Spanish hospitality. Highly recommend.

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Casa Federica

4.6(98 reviews)

0.8 km•Universidad

Ok so this is the best of the bars / ristorante we've visited while in Spain. Walk in and you're a…read morepart of the Family ... and Federica treat their family well for sure!!! We don't speak Spanish and we could hardly understand what our waiter was saying to us, so we just said 'bring us what you recommend.' We ended up with a South American polenta shepherds pie ... a rare and surprising treat that I wish I could describe well enough to replicate. Meaty, spicy, homemade, and with a touch of sweet on top ... delicious. Then we had the ever popular fried spinach cheese balls. Some people craved them, others panned them. They were a total surprise for us, and delicious!!! Thanks to yelpers for the find ... we may try to come back again on this trip to Spain.

Where should I start. It is a great experience. They are so friendly that you think you are having…read moredinner at your grand ma. The quality of food is so good. If you are looking for fancy, this is not your match- if you are looking for an experience, then it is definitely the place to go.

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Chicken Parm (not what it's called) with roasted potatoes.

De Maria Parrilla

4.3(33 reviews)

0.5 km

The service was great , the staff was friendly and the food was wonderful…read more You get lots of feee stuff included in the price - olives, cheese balls, tomato gazpacho, cookies, and sorbet. You do need to pay for bread. We had Cesar salad, monk fish, and chicken. All were great. The food portion was huge.

We had an amazing evening at De Maria Parrilla…read more We did not have a reservation and they were able to seat us outside right away. The staff is wonderful and the courses kept coming and many were complimentary! We enjoyed limoncello and a homemade horchata to end our meal. Bathroom is located downstairs. Conveniently located off Gran Vja and near the metro.

Table with drinks at De Maria Parrilla Restaurant on Plaza Isabel in Madrid

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Camoatí

4.4(19 reviews)

0.9 km•La Latina

We ordered a steak "medium". The steak came out "blue rare" which is undercooked. It then was…read morerecooked per our request and came out "well done" which was very sad. There were other issues like a dirty bottle of water was served but then replaced after mentioning it to the waiter.

5 stars, this place was amazing! The food is delicious, the drinks strong and the service super…read morecozy and friendly. Totally recommend, the vibe is very romantic and inviting.

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LA VACA

4.6(5 reviews)

5.8 km

I had to make sure that La Vaca Argentina is now just La Vaca. I think they had a renovation and…read moremade the place look a lot more airy and woody. Went there for late (11 is late?) night drinks with friends, ordered the usual gin and tonic (bombay) and there were no free chips and or olives, but hey this wasnt your regular bar (I guess?). Price wise for a medio gin tonic, well, okay but I think I'll just order the big one instead next time. The stars are more for the service and ambiance for a chill night out, nothing too loud or crowded. I still want to come to try the supposedly famous argentinian steak, but...is it still argentinian? Veremos.

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De María

4.0(43 reviews)

0.3 km•Sol

I really liked the feel of this steakhouse. Inside was beautifully decorated and lighted. I ordered…read morethe ribeye (Argentina beef). It came out as I had ordered and was a very generous helping. The steak was nicely seasoned. Servers were abundant although I had trouble determining my actual server. I also had the walnut apple salad which had a complementary dressing. The Sol area is quite busy and De Maria is an oasis. Overall a very nice dining experience.

I don't know why De Maria only has four stars. This place is totally a five star restaurant…read more They gave us a lot of food which made our money worthwhile. They gave us complimentary champagne, olives, soup, two small bottles of digestifs and small sweet snack! My fish was delicious, asparagus very tasty. Our waiter was phenomenal and the ambience was amazing. I love all the photos around the restaurant. This is a must go restaurant if you are in Madrid !

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The Knife

4.1(22 reviews)

5.7 km•Ciudad Lineal

Llegamos a este restaurante impulsados por todas las recomendaciones tanto de YouTube como de…read moreamigos. La verdad no está mal si comparas calidad - precio. Para dos personas te incluye la mesa buffet, carne (all you can eat) no top of the line, una botella de vino, dos empanadas, café y postre para dos personas por un poco menos de 70 euros en fin de semana pienso que es OK. Ahhh.... Pero el flan espectacular lo que quizás le falte en carne les sobra en el flan. Muy bueno!!!!!!!

On our 2nd to last night on Madrid, we found ourselves at the Knife. Why did we wait so long???…read more Everything about the place was wonderful. We arrived early (8:30) and had the place mostly to ourselves. The cold bar is delicious, with lots of choices of salads, fruits, olives, all kinds of good stuff. But don't fill up there (unless you're a vegetarian) because MEAT is the word here! (OK, actually, it's carne, but you get the idea.) Everything we had from the chefs was delicious. Black sausage, Argentinian sausage, steak, chicken wrapped in bacon, even the grilled veggies were amazing. The prix fix is very reasonable. My only complaint was that we didn't know we could order tinto verano instead of bottled wine. That would have been better (the wine was good, but it was hot, and we could have used something lighter.) But I won't take points for that. All told, the Knife was perfect! 5 smokey grilled stars!

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Mu El Placer de la Carne

4.7(54 reviews)

0.2 km•Sol

We came here for steak and they did not disappoint! Our food was delicious and the wine options…read morewere excellent to add. They had friendly service as well. The free bread was quite good which often lets you know early that you're in for a good meal, and this was certainly true here. The steak was cooked perfectly and the frites were an excellent companion. The location was convenient to where we were spending the evening on the main plaza and after dinner there were a lot of options for gelato or shopping right around us.

Great deal for lunch…read more I needed somewhere to eat that would be filling, and we happened to be super close this place, so we decided to give it a shot. We walked in and there seemed to be a good amount of locals and tourists. We were offered an English menu and all the servers spoke English as well. It's about 11 euros and includes an appetizer, entree meat, side, dessert/coffee, and a drink (wine, beer, whatever). an AMAZING deal for quality and amount of food you're getting. The chicken empanada was delicious, the fries were perfect, the piece of steak was tender and super juicy. Walked away super happy.

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Mu! El Placer De La Carne

Viejo Almacén de Buenos Aires

4.7(7 reviews)

7.2 km•Fuencarral

From the owner: Restaurante Espectáculo Típico Argentinoread more

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Argentina te quiero!!

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El viejo almacén

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Victor Z.

10 years ago

一家超朴实的烤肉店，在sol附近，虽然根本没有摆盘，菜品也是简单粗暴。但好吃是真的[害羞] 性价比很高，中午menu很便宜，但好东西都是不包含的。ojo de bife是我的最爱。肠子是最好吃的前餐～高级的部位都是阿根廷来的

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