Went twice for Mojitos (which are good). Went again for music but was just fine. The Tamal Cubano…read morewas OK as well as the shrimp Tacos. Service was mediocre. Was sad.

I was surprised at the current menu after having been coming here for years. Gone are the frituras…read morede malanga, the fricasé de cerdo, and other truly well made Cuban dishes. Besides a couple of Cuban dishes, now they have items of Mexican, Peruvian, and Venezuelan origin. Nothing wrong with that, except that I expected a full range of Cuban dishes like they used to have. The mojitos tasted mostly of sugar.The staff was nice and efficient and the music was good.

A warm welcome from the owner as we entered. He was very…read moreattentive and helpful with the menu. The food was great. 1 Ropa Vieja - the soup came in a pot to keep it warm and the rice and beans were tasty. 3 Cubanos - Excellent examples of the famous sandwich. Even the 8-year-old grandson liked it. Fried Plantains! - thin, crispy, perfect. Someone inhaled almost all of them. + Music - it was American (yuck) when we entered but they changed it to Cubana at our request. + small outdoor patio - paper napkins - flatware - Malta lightweight €46 for lunch for 4

Havana Blues offers excellent Cuban food in Madrid. Everything here was absolutely perfect; from…read morethe incredibly attentive and kind waitstaff, to the ambience, to the absolutely phenomenal food and cocktails. My boyfriend and I tried the ropa vieja and Cuban sandwich and both were phenomenal. The mojitos were also very refreshing for a balmy summer night. Highly recommend!

Cuban food in Spain.... I've always said Cuban food is some of the best food on the planet due to…read morethe African influence in the food. With that said this place appears it won't disappoint just from the look of the food on the other customers tables. I came late for drinks and appetizers and didn't get a chance to order a main dish, but the appetizer were good. I'll get another chance to try the food before I leave, it's already on my list. Im looking forward to it. Update.... came back and had the food, they get one more star. Living in Miami, home of Little Havana I've eaten some of the best Cuban food outside of Cuba (I've been to Cuba as well shout out to El Aljibe). This place can compete with the best of them.... lastly that tamale was something special....I'll be back again before my trip is over most definitely.

Honestly I needed a piece from the caribbean culture while visiting Madrid. Hands down, this place…read moreknocked it out of the park with their ambiance and delicious food. Caipirinha, Mojito, croquetas cubanas, and a "completo a la cubana" w/ ropa vieja and bread... ... Sorry, it took me a minute to wake up from the food coma i went into just from mentioning what we ate. If visiting downtown Madrid, come hit up this hidden spot. The music, food, and drinks will make you feel at ease and amazing. Salsa music is very old school and it is not fair to only give it 5 stars when it deserves more than that. Thank you, La colonial and their staff. Amazing service.

Best cubano I've ever had , and I've been to Florida!…read more Thanks so much Lifted me and my friends spirits out of the Santiago de Compostela gutter Really nice service Am coming back here next time I'm in Madrid

Volveria todos los días a este lugar. Comida rica y servicio excelente Irina es la mejorread more

Great service. Great food. Cozy small restaurant to have some great Spanish food. Staff gave some…read moregreat recommendations to our group of 15

We truly enjoy this very popular Galician tapas place! I recommend making reservations. We have…read moretaken friends here and loved every dish. Our faves: * Ropa Vieja - my son's fave - he almost didn't share this cuban style shredded beef * Bacalao confitado - creamy and decadent * Prawn Risotto - yummmm * Pimientos de Padron - mild and reminds me of shishito peppers * Pulpo a la plancha - Grilled octopus Next time I plan to try the Paella de Mariscos...

A local recommended this Cuban place while we were on a tour. So happy we decided to give it a go…read more So delish and friendly! I like Cuban food in Austin, TX but this hit more authenticity. Maybe because everyone was speaking Spanish.

Excellent food and service. The Cubano (sandwich) was fantastic! All of our meals were delicious…read more The atmosphere of the restaurant is very quaint. Definitely recommend this spot.

This was the first dinner meal my mom and I had in Madrid and let's just say it completely exceeded…read moremy expectations. When we walked in we were welcomed by such warm service! I truly have to highlight Pepe, Franco, and Grace for taking the time to speak to us and get to know us. The food was FANTASTIC. We ordered the seafood paella, jamon iberico, garlic shrimp, and sangria. The paella was filled with a ton of flavor which was DELICIOUS. Everything was fantastic, but the Sangria was spectacular, (probably one of the best sangrias I've ever had). At the end of our meal, Pepe brought us two liquor de Limon shots, which made our whole night!! Definitely recommend this place in the La Latina neighborhood. You won't regret it!

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.

If you're looking for delicious mushrooms look no further! Beautiful old restaurant. Great service!read more

Mushroom lovers paradise!! We ordered their mushrooms stuffed chorizo along with their wine and…read morelemon soda ( gonna try this combination at home) and it did not disappoint. The mushrooms were juicy and the chorizo with herbs added amazing flavors to the already delish mushrooms. This place can get quite packed but since we stopped by during a food tour, we could squeeze in and enjoy their food and drink. Service is quick and you can see 10-12 trays of mushrooms stacked up ready to be cooked any minute cos thats how soon they get sold. Highly recommend this spot when in Madrid.

This was our hangout from 1983 to end od 1984, We spent some very happy times there with good…read morefriends. We loved their food but most of all we enjoyed the company of the owner Fernando Fernandez and his wife Maritza. We became good friends and were there when they became, the proud grandparents of the first twins, It's been a long time and we have returned to the states and we have not forgotten Fernando and Maritza and their family. We would love to hear from any of their decedents to Send the Fernandez a heartfelt salute and warm hugs, We have a son now living in Madrid and we would love for him and his fiancé to meet this honorable family and enjoy the best Cuban cuisine in Madrid, Any comments from the new owners may reach us through this page. We will exchange names once we make contact.

An interesting bar, when we were walking up the stairs to find it based on the directions of a…read morerandom guy we met outside we were a bit worried we were walking into a kidnap scenario, but it turns out there really is a bar up that staircase which feels like it should lead into a block of flats. The bar man was very friendly and the mojitos were very strong