Unpretentious little tapas bar in Calle cava Baja. Filled with mostly locals with home style cooking tapas that's delicious and great value. They served a house made vermouth (with splash of gin and dash of Campari - garnish with olives and orange peel) that seems to be the go to drink for majority of their customers. - it was delicious- so much I actually ordered 2 bottles to go and plan to take home with me to US when I leave (they sell the bottles for 12 euros). As for food- it's home style cooking - not a lot of fancy spins but warm, hearty, and delicious. Between 3 of us we ordered about 9 dishes. The tomato tower with mozarella and the smoked salmon tomato salad were fresh and refreshing. We also ordered the prawn with mayo/spring onion, pate on toast, white prawn capaccio, meatball in tomato sauce, pork cheek in red wine sauce, beef in red spicy curry, chicken in red curry - all of them were delicious but I would say the beef in red curry, pork cheek prawn carpaccio, and prawn with mayo/apron onion on toast were my favorites. I only wish we had more stomach to order and sample more of their tapas. This is a must try on the tapa street (on Calle cava Baja) if you are ever near this area. On top of all - it's is affordable. All these tapas, along with 4 drinks came out to €84 ( not including the 2 bottles of house vermouth we purchased). Really can't believe the value of this gem of a place. Will be back. read more

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Definitely a little hidden gem. The server spoke little English but was still able to understand when I asked for gluten free options. It seriously surprised me so much how many gluten free friendly places were around Madrid. The meatball wasn't as good as it looked to my opinion but the tapas on the Gf bread made up for it and the pastry dessert was just okay. I just love how secluded the location was it gave it really nice ambiance. read more

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I absolutely adore La Concha!!! La Concha offers many awesome tapas with a modern twist. The strawberry infused gazpacho (the daily special) was absolutely delicious, so was the white shrimp carpaccio. In my opinion, La Concha also is one of those places offering great quality free tapas when you only ordering drinks. Besides tapas, we really enjoyed its nice selection of wine by the glass, including aged sherry. The best part about this place is that because it is small and cozy, you will have the opportunity to stay close to the counter and enjoy the friendliest service in town. read more

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Perfect little "whole on the wall" authentic tapas place in Madrid. We loved the service and the food was so tasty and carefully prepared. And out of he touristy plaza. Highly recommended place. We had the smoked cod, vegetables and quail egg, mozzarella and tomato tower (caprese?) and the red pepper cream. Plus the red sangria was great! read more

Taberna La Concha - Great Place for authentic tapas in Madrid. Ótimo local para saborear tapas autênticos de Madrid. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Madrid, M

Came here for my last meal in Madrid and oh my god it was good. Standouts included pork cheeks, lentils with caramelized duck and foie gras, and prawn with mayo spread on toast. Skip the black pudding dumpling. read more

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My sister and I visited with our smiling faces and broken Spanish on a weekday night. The server was very friendly and helped us with our Spanish so that we could do our best to order in Spanish (we enjoy the learning process). She also taught us about their house made vermouth and how it's popular in that region of Spain. We had a variety of tapas including salmon with caviar on a Crostini, tomato-based bread dipping sauce, and duck foie gra stew. Everything was great! I was a little nervous about the caviar, but it had a good flavor and was a smoother texture than I anticipated. We sat in the basement which was really neat with the exposed brick walls. It's probably not a big deal in Spain, but I thought it was pretty. I would recommend La Concha to any local or out of towner. read more

We ate here on our last night in Madrid and I'm so glad we did. The tapas here are very creative and super delicious. The price is very reasonable as well. The space is small so I suggest you get here early. My personal favorites were the cured anchovies and the cured beef with manchego. read more

How wonderful is this spot that is open continuously after 1pm into the wee hours? It's downright perfect!! Pull out a martini glass, add a cube, grab a spritz of gin, pour in housemade vermut, top off with a few shakes of compari, and a skewer of olive/orange. Lift to lips ... find heaven. read more

Great place to get a vermouth and delicious free tapa. We came twice before dinner, so unfortunately we didn't have time to try their tapas

Cyndy's Bottom.Line: Good spot for lunch! Stopped in for lunch and it was arm-to-arm people. Got to the bar and ordered two drinks. Received some pickled artichokes to eat. Wished we could have had lunch here. But there were no room to stand and eat and no tables available. read more

Customer service severely lacking. One night kitchen was randomly closed. Next time we went there we were told we couldn't sit downstairs but weren't given a reason. There's a ton of tapas bars on Madrid that will make you feel welcome. This isn't one of them. Spend time/money elsewhere. read more

The housemade vermouth is their specialty. The vermouth is served in a martini style glass with an olive and citrus zest; it is beautiful to behold and the taste makes it a top contender for best vermouth on Calle Cava Baja! If you tip generously, easy to do by Spain standards, you'll likely get a big smile and some free tapas. read more

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Super authentication tapas bar, great atmosphere and excellent food. Try the pig's cheeks, heavenly. read more

Taberna La Concha - Tapas Bars Near Me - Madrid, M

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No need to say anything else. Great Vermu, great tapas. Small cozy place with super friendly staff. As expected they do not appreciate drunks and it's all good with this guy. Unique way to serve their own vermouth, must try it read more

We spent 3 days in Madrid and each and every night we stopped in to La Concha to start the evening out with Cava and Tapas. First, for anyone who is gluten free (celiac or otherwise), Madrid is a very accommodating city. Simply ask for "sin gluten". La Concha, takes it a step further. They are certified and have a dedicated GF menu and unless they are 100% sure something is GF, they will not serve it (for example, the olives were not on the GF menu because they were not sure about the ingredients in the marinade). Now on to the ambience and food. A great little place in the heart of La Latina. The atmosphere is very friendly and everyone is always smiling. The staff were amazing: helpful and pleasant. They have a great Cava selection and even their house cava is great. The tapas are out of this world - we tried almost every item on the menu. My favorite were the Anchovies in Pesto, Shrimp in Mayo and Smoked Salmon with Tatziki. The portions are very generous and prices are very reasonable and on top of that we were always offered a complementary tapas to start as well and a complementary dessert. Can't wait to go back! read more

Decided to check it out because of family vacation that has 2 Celiacs. Great value for the taste and flavor of Spain, all with a fusion taste. Very friendly service and a must for GlutenFree traveling in Madrid. read more

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This place is OK, nothing to write home about. Fully tapas style and do have lots of gluten free options and good staff but overall taste of food was not up to expectation. Also very small restaurant. Would not recommend if you are looking for hearty meal or lovely atmosphere. read more

Great tapas and a fantastic drink that I have no idea what it's called. Served in a Martini glass and dark liquid with a olive and citrus on a stick. They called it vermouth ... But think that's wrong. Great place read more

I came here absolutely all the time while studying in Madrid. It is my favorite spot; between the aesthetics/atmosphere, incredible food, and allergy sensitivity, it's the best possible place for a foodie (especially one with food allergies!). My go-to meal was the smoked cod toast on the gluten free bread and the Andalusian gazpacho, with sangria! I am allergic to gluten, dairy, and tree nuts, and they have a certified gluten free kitchen (I believe), along with a comprehensive allergen chart in a few languages and gluten free bread! They are also so kind and accommodating with allergies. One of my favorite spots and a place I recommend to all my friends going to Madrid! read more

Excellent tapas, service...an authentic experience! We got the homemade meatballs, tripe, and Jakob with cheese on toast. The jam on was the best thing. Yummy! read more

Great cozy tapas place. Absolutely loved it. Came here on our last night in Madrid and was quite happy! Order at the bar and enjoy!

So many delicious tapas with gluten free options!!! Loved all the small plates we chose and it was affordable. It is a bit of a hole in the wall and it took a bit of asking to get direction on where to sit and order; the "restaurant" space is downstairs in the basement, it leaves a bit to be desired. The bartender that took our order didn't seem excited to see us at first but he finally offered a small smile halfway through our meal. The food was yummy and did not take long. The GF bread was delish and was great to soak up the carpaccio! Would definitely come back! If you're gluten free you can feel confident to know that you'll be taken care of here and you can eat a lot of what's on the menu (for once, many options!). read more

JUST GO! This is an absolute must when visiting Madrid. Was so good my friend and I went two nights in a row. The vermouth cocktail is incredible, slightly sweet and so smooth. Had a different free tapa each night and ordered the pork loin on cheese toast which was delicious. It's a small place but so worth the wait. Bartenders are so friendly as well! Definitely lived up to the hype! read more

Julian is the best. Definitely make this a stop if you're in Madrid. Shrimp carpaccio is bomb and get the vermouth for sure! Gin and tonic are super strong, huge, and awesome! read more

Great service, gluten free menu, the house vermouth and delicious tapas made for a great family meal in Madrid.

A very nice tapas bar. The service is friendly and helpful , the wine is of good quality and variety, and the food is tasty. I would heartily recommend the hummus and pig's cheek. I, however, would not recommend the callos as they were over-microwaved, too spicy, and of dubious quality. Still, a great place for a bite! read more

I stumbled upon this place with my roommate when we were searching for some tapas...we were in luck! This place has great food. We had the chicken curry and the albondigas. I wasnt expecting it to be great as it looked more like a bar rather than a restaurant but I was quickly proven wrong. The food was delicious and plated so nicely! The bar tender was the nicest guy ever and chatted with us for a while and even gave us a free drink since we were the only ones in the bar. The only downfall is this place is small so it gets really crowded...there is a downstairs but every time I have gone down there it is dark and empty. They have a really nice mix of food and cuisines. Cool atmosphere too...they have a quirky quote on the wall and a place where you can write a little message on a post it note and add it to the collection on the wall. read more

For our last evening in Spain, we again consulted TripAdvisor and found another very highly rated, small tapas and wine bar that absolutely delivered on quality, friendliness, and comfort. On the ground floor is a tapas/wine bar with about 6 stools at the bar and downstairs about 6 tables with seating for around 20. Excellent tapas choices, beautiful presentation, and paced nicely for a lovely, unhurried dinner. Among the things we tried, the squid prepared in their own ink, duck "jamón" with orange segments on toast, and the albondigas (meatballs) in tomato sauce were standouts, imo. The owner/sole server could not be more friendly. Not far from Plaza Mayor, you may still need a bit of help from a GPS/map app to get there, but it's well worth the short walk. read more

Had an entirely separate gluten free menu which was a treat. Tapas is a huge thing in Spain and for my husband and I to be able to experience it with gluten- free options, we were very happy about it. We tried a gluten free non alcoholic beer, two words: stay away. Other than that, all the appetizers we got were great. Stay away from the cheese plate unless you truly are a cheese fan, there were quite a few strong ones. read more

The food was good and they have great gluten-free offerings, although the squid was disappointing. My major problem however was the mould growing all over the men's bathroom. They definitely had a problem with dampness and mould has been left to fester, filling up the air with toxic spores. The bathroom reeked and it was growing all over the walls. After 30 seconds of breathing it in I felt very nauseous. I would go back if it wasn't for the state of this bathroom (and perhaps their kitchen is mouldy too...) read more

This gluten free food is so good, I worried it wasn't g-free. Don't worry it is! They have their own gluten free menu (in English or Spanish) and ranges from bread, to meatballs, to sandwiches, etc. Not expensive and good vibe. Would be a staple for us if we lived in Madrid. read more

What a wonderful find. Many, many gluten free tapas. Delicious. Will go again to try more options.

What a wonderful, fun find in the La Latina Madrid neighborhood, just a couple blocks south of the Plaza Mayor! Just a little hole in the wall joint, my wife and I, non bar hopper senior citizens, decided we should let down our hair to explore the tapas and vermut scenes of Madrid we had read about and we have no regrets. We bellied up to the tiny bar and each ordered their house vermouth drink Manuela, from the Reus area of northern Spain from the very friendly bar person. She helped us with tapas suggestions from their wall menu which was in both Spanish and English. They were tastee and she gave us bread to accompany it. But the vermut house cocktail was just terrific. The prices were more than fair. We came back the next 2 nights and enjoyed again each time. We had visited the San Miguel tapas market nearby which was overcrowded and lacked good service as a result. So, Taberna La Concha was a much more enjoyable scene. read more

Nice to enjoy gluten free tapas and vermouth with locals. Bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable - I had questions on local wines, sherry and vermouth. I enjoyed all three of their recommendations. Area is small with only a few seats. I stood at bar to enjoy tapas and drinks. Food was fresh and it was nice not to worry about gluten exposure. Space became congestion fairly quickly, but worth the trip. read more

Great gluten free tapas :-) and friendly staff. Vegetable and quail egg, salmon sandwich and pork with res spicy curry sauce was our favorite. read more

Gluten free excellence. They have a gluten free menu translated into English with about 20 choices. I have been there 3 times now and it never disappoints. Start with a vermouth cocktail made with their housemade sweet vermouth. Prices are very reasonable. It can get crowded but people come and go on Cava Baja so just wait a few minutes and a spot will open up. You have to be assertive if crowded so go up to the bar and ask for gluten free menu and order from the bar. Great place. read more