Tinto y Tapas

Out of business now a hot chocolate bar with coffee tea and hot chocolate. Along with other drinksread more

Service was a bit slow due to one person working inside (bar, waiter, host) but the food was yummy…read more It seemed like they had a lot of Mexican food like tacos and nachos.

0.4 km•Lavapiés y Embajadores

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El Sur

4.5(970 reviews)

Feels like a hole in the wall but old restaurant. You are seated first come first served. No…read morereservations. The restaurant does accommodate 50+ people. We order Paella, which was awesome. The Calamari came with small side salad. I liked the Salad better than Frued Calamarri. Tasted like any other. But in the end it is totally worth your while to try . You will enjoy .

El Sur is a charming little spot in Madrid, tucked right into the wall of a narrow street. The…read morespace is very small and they manage to fit a surprising number of people inside, so you immediately notice how tight the squeeze is. It has that classic bustling tapas bar energy where everyone is close enough to feel like part of one big conversation. The food was the highlight. The clams were flavorful and fresh, the octopus was cooked beautifully and the paella was delicious. It is a great place to stop in for a drink and a quick bite, especially if you want something authentic and lively. When we visited, it was packed to the point where you were shoulder to shoulder with other guests and close enough to easily hear the party next to you. It adds to the charm if you enjoy that classic crowded European dining atmosphere, but it is something to keep in mind if you prefer more space.

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La Venencia

4.2(66 reviews)

0.7 km•Cortes

If you like sherry, this is your place. It was packed with people around 9 pm on a Friday night…read more We bellied up to the bar, and asked the bartender what was good. He asked whether we liked soft or strong. We said strong (of course!) and ordered two glasses of the Amontillado (like in the Poe story, but not!). It was promptly delivered with a small complimentary bowl of green olives. We also ordered two of the anchovy on toast tapas (one of the best things I've had in Madrid so far), and a chorizo tapa with small crackers. Of course, we had to order another Amontillado to wash it down. All of this set us back only 16.60 euros, which is about the cost of one glass of wine back home in West LA. Not bad. Then it was off in search of garlic shrimp! This is a great little bar, and we plan to visit it again before we leave the city.

If you find yourself in Madrid, do yourself a favor a spend some time here. If it's good enough for…read moreDon Ernesto, it's good enough for you. If you're a lover of good sherry and atmosphere. No pretention, only great sherry!

This place was on my list. Unfortunately, ALL sherries were dry.

Outside La Venencia on Calle Echegaray

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La Vinoteca

4.2(19 reviews)

0.6 km•Cortes

It was hot the day we stopped here for an amazing lunch of local meats, cheeses, and wine…read more Everything was fresh and new to use so we really just picked at random. It turned out great. Service was in Spanish or English, and they were patient with my poor Spanglish butchery. Everyone was friendly. Service was paced to be leisurely but it was not slow. Inside was cool on a hot day and decor was upscale. I wouldn't roll in wearing gym shorts and a t-shirt but there was outside seating in the plaza outside. Not that we even considered it that day, evening would have been a different story. The area has a lot to see if you want to wonder around and then swing in or take your time after. This will definitely be a regular stop when we are in Madrid. --- Hacía calor el día que nos detuvimos aquí para disfrutar de un increíble almuerzo de carnes, quesos y vinos locales. Todo era fresco y nuevo para usar, así que realmente lo elegimos al azar. Resultó genial. El servicio era en español o inglés, y fueron pacientes con mi pobre carnicería spanglish. Todos fueron amables. El servicio se aceleró para ser pausado pero no fue lento. Por dentro estaba fresco en un día caluroso y la decoración era exclusiva. No entraría usando pantalones cortos de gimnasia y una camiseta, pero había asientos al aire libre en la plaza afuera. No es que lo consideráramos ese día, la noche habría sido una historia diferente. El área tiene mucho que ver si quieres pasear y luego entrar o tomarte tu tiempo después. Esta será definitivamente una parada habitual cuando estemos en Madrid. by Google Translate

Great wine selection. Tried a couple of white and Rioja Rose. The tables aew fun too, wine barrel…read moredecorated with foreign coins and bills, like drinking over money.

Giselle DO Ribeiro

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Wine tasting flight was on point!

Alimentacion Quiroga

4.5(13 reviews)

0.5 km•Cortes

Lovely wine bar where we stopped for a glass of wine and to rest for a few minutes. Although we…read morearrived not hungry at all, only a few minutes passed before we were tempted to order a cheese plate. We ordered the Euro cheese plate for 20 euros and it was a huge portion and so good. Also loved the olives served with our glasses of wine.

Heriberto is te funnest most awesome server one could ask for and he made our night!!…read moreSuperb traditional Madrid spot I would highly recommend !

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Drink here for 4€ corkage or take home.

Matador

4.5(84 reviews)

0.8 km•Sol

Must visit if only to meet Vicente Fernandez!…read more Friendly staff, great drinks, great appetizers, great ambiance, great vibe. Perfect place to end the night.

While visiting my daughter in Madrid, she took us to this little quaint tapas bar for lunch. A very…read moresmall and cozy place. Server was friendly and efficient. Took our order within 5 minutes. We had the jamon platter, veal meatballs, and tortilla. Food was good overall. I highly recommend the meatballs.

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Galacuan Pie. Very tasty!

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Casa Lucas

4.6(182 reviews)

1.3 km•La Latina

I absolutely adore this restaurant! I have visited it twice, and definitely next time I go to…read moreMadrid, I will visit it again. The restaurant is located in the heart of Madrid on a very cute street, and it is easy to find and walk there if you stay in the city center. The place is not very big - both times I went there for lunch, there were no tables available, so I had to sit at the bar; once I even had to wait about 7 minutes until one bar spot became free. The restaurant's design is simple, but pretty and lovely. Overall, the restaurant is in very good condition and was perfectly clean both times I visited. The only small downside is that the place is quite noisy, but it did not bother me. One of the best things about this place is the people who work there - both a guy and a lady at the bar were extremely nice and friendly to me; plus, both spoke very good English. They gave me recommendations on what to try, and I followed their advice. The restaurant's menu is not big, but it has all the most popular traditional Spanish dishes. Both times I ordered Rabo de Toro (a traditional Spanish stew), Fardos (squid rolls with bacon and squid ink mousse); and once I also tried croquetas de jamón (ham croquettes). The croquettes were tasty - I loved their flavor and soft texture. One portion includes 6 pieces, and they are quite big and filling. It was my first time trying Fardos (I ordered a 1/3 portion), and it was a great experience - the dish turned very delicious after the bartender mixed it for me. The squid was cooked very nicely, and combined with the fresh bacon and ink mousse, it tasted fantastic. Rabo de Toro (I ordered a 1/2 portion) was also my first time trying this dish, and I loved it - the stew was perfectly cooked, very soft and moist, with rich flavors, and it melted in my mouth. The restaurant also offers a wide variety of drinks, especially wines. I do not drink alcohol, so I was recommended to try grape juice - Mosto, which was extremely flavorful and tasted like fresh pressed grape juice, even though it came from a glass bottle. I loved that drink! Price-wise, all items on the menu seemed reasonable. I paid €8 for 6 ham croquettes, €12 for a half portion of Rabo de Toro, €8 for a 1/3 portion of Fardos, and €3 for one glass of grape juice. It is possible to have a nice full lunch here for around €22, which is reasonable for a restaurant in the heart of Madrid. The place accepts all major credit cards and Apple Pay, which is a big plus. If you visit this restaurant, I strongly recommend trying 1/3 or 2/3 portion of Fardos, a half portion of Rabo de Toro, and their grape juice Mosto - it's enough food to feel full and experience traditional Spanish flavors.

Casa Lucas is a MUST on the La Latina tapas tour! Casa Lucas serves tapas with a creative twist,…read moreand if I'd had more time (and wasn't a party of one), I would've tried so much more! I ordered the Oxtail (Rabo de Toro) and wooooow... easily one of the most tender and delicate pieces of meat I've EVER had. They serve it boneless, but I'm pretty sure if they would have provided a bone, it would've fallen right off. The whole place gives cozy tavern vibes with a rustic interior that feels perfectly Madrid. NOTE: the portions are a bit heavier than most spots. I hate to waste food, especially when it's as immaculate as the Oxtail, but if you're a party of one, you got to do what you go to do.

Squid with ink mousse

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Ribera Tempranillo

La Mayor

4.5(68 reviews)

1.6 km•Palacio

so we walked in here. It's a tiny place that is definitely more pub than restaurant. I didn't see…read moreanyone eating and we did not try the paella that I really wanted to try. But I'm not sure if this is a place that I would want to try seafood paella....

The food was delicious! Good portion sizes and the paella was incredibly flavorful. They were also…read morequite accommodating with vegetarian options. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful too. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a small, less noisy, Spanish meal!

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Melibea

3.8(15 reviews)

0.8 km•Sol

Grabbed a late lunch. Menu del dia looked good and was an affordable option but I want quite hungry…read moreenough for so much food! Cute location, didn't feel rushed and the wine and food was good. Not stellar, but good.

Walking back to my Airbnb and stumbled on this jewel. So glad I stopped, might be my new go to…read morespot. The Sangria was good and the tomato salad was fabulous and the Cocido was delicious one of the best had in Spain. Lastly the service was on point, the ladies were at your beck and call, and made any suggestions if you needed help figuring out what you were in the mood for....do yourself a favor and try this place out.

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Pinkleton & Wine

4.8(5 reviews)

1.3 km•Palacio

Great wine bar at plaza Mercado. Excellent bartenders with good recommendations to match your…read morepalate. I like that even for a good market, they still use glass wine glasses.

Well-priced glasses wine, tucked back in the corner of the Market hustle and bustle, it is the…read moreideal stop to grab a drink and people watch the hustle and bustle of it all. So many choices, I grabbed a delicious Tempranillo, from a very friendly-even while massively busy, waitress. It was a nice little pit stop.