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    Venta El Buscón

    4.3 (45 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)

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    Touristy
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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Menu from July 2024
    Clara C.

    Dinner for three people on a week night. There were many tables open, so we opted to sit outside. At first we were looking for Alhambra, but the server said they're the same. The "Alhambra" store sign was next door and boarded up. Maybe the owners went on vacation. The servers spoke Spanish and not much English. When I tried to pull up Google Translate on my phone, they didn't seem to care for it. We put in orders for a salad, the meat plate (menu says it's for 2 people), and the garlic shrimp. Another server came back to tell us it's way too much food. He suggested to remove the salad since the meat plate comes with fries and salad. We agreed. The garlic shrimp was delicious. They served it on a clay plate, and it was still sizzling when it arrived on our table. meat plate was indeed a lot of food. Some meats were ok, like the chicken and sausages. The beef was on the tough side and we had to add ground black pepper. We asked for steak sauce ("salsa di bistecca") but they only brought out Tabasco. The fries also needed to be salted, and they brought ketchup when we asked. The tinto de verano was really good. It was better than the sangria because it's carbonated. I thought this restaurant was pretty good for Spanish food. During our meal we saw people trying to sell roses and other trinkets. There was a pair of males beatboxing/rapping in Spanish trying to get tips.

    Entraña de Ternera - Grilled Skirt Steak - €18
    Vinh N.

    Friendly service, open later, positive vibes, good value for the area. The skirt steak was just a bit tough (I was cutting against the grain) and unevenly seasoned. Saw the meat platter and would definitely order it for a group.

    Stephan T. N.

    It was very busy on a Friday night. The food was very good. We ordered churrasco de ternara de zaroma and it was delicious. This is the place if you want Spanish food.

    Entraña

    Had a massive skirt steak with fries for 20 euros. Service was friendly and attentive. The place had a fun, welcoming vibe. Highly recommend this spot if you like lots of delicious food and cheap wine!

    La sangria de la casa!
    Wilma C.

    Definitivamente una sorpresa muy agradable durante nuestro viaje a Madrid. Llegamos sin reserva y por recomendación de la youtuber Samatha de Noche (excelente, siganla para buenos detalles sobre España que usualmente no te dicen). Al llegar al lugar, Mari de Peru (porque ese es su nombre artístico según me dijo) nos atendió con gran amabilidad. Las sugerencias fueron excelentes. La sangria (que lleva tinto de verano entre muchas otras cosas ricas). Cenamos una paella deliciosa y la parrillada fue una porción muy abundante para cuatro personas y delicioso. El bizcocho de queso y el cafe riquísimos. Una muy agradable sorpresa y para nada una trampa para turistas.

    Parrillada

    Our absolute favorite restaurant in Madrid! In fact, it was so good we went back two more times! Highly recommend the Parrillada. Best we could find in Madrid (and trust me we tried a lot haha) The staff were so friendly and made us feel welcome. Shout out to the owner Mary for being so amazing all week!

    Padron Peppers
    Mark O.

    This place is really good! It's a lot of fun too! We've been here two nights in a row. The staff is great and the place is open real late. The first night we shut the place down and they welcomed us back with open arms again the following. Beer is really cold. Sangria hits the spot as well. However the real deal is the Meat Platter. It's insane. For about €22 you get enough food for three to four people. We ordered some other things as well, but the platter is nuts. You get ribs, steak, pork, chicken, and sausage. It's enough to put you into a Meat-Coma. They have a seafood one as well that I'd love to try. It's really reasonable too. We literally ate and drank way more than we should have and it was €86 for 5 of us. Highly recommend coming here!! Enjoy!!

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    Torterry C.

    My hubby found this place online, after we viewed couple pictures, we decided to come to this place and give it a try. I was a bit worried about it would be full of people and we had to wait again, since its location was quite close to the hot spot in the city centre. But well, it wasn't many people around, we were able to just come and get a table. The staff here was a bit strange to me. I started to realized it after couple days in Madrid. The waiter seen like will only communicate with you in Spanish mostly. Some few try to speak with me back in english. In this case, the waitor of this restaurant spoke only Spanish to us, which we told him, we don't speak Spanish. It was alright for me, if the person doesn't know english. But it seems like he did understand what we say, but reply us only in Spanish. I just found the situation was a bit funny. The waiter was quite helpful actually. We ordered a grill plate for 2 person. Wow, that was a big plate and all the meat looked good. So we just started our meal. I found the tasted of it was quite good, it was better than I expected. And the general cost of this place was also not that expensive as I thought it would be. I kinda like this place, glad that I visited here.

    Ham on toast given to each table for free as an appetizer!
    Phuong H.

    We came to this restaurant because Alhambra (right next door) ran out of paella and lied to us about it when they brought out two plates for another table right in front of us. So we brought our pitcher of sangria over and ordered some yummy paella. They were the same owners, same menu & prices, and great service. This place is underrated!

    Charissa I.

    I came here last night with a friend and had a great time! We arrived just before 9pm and the place was full (which is generally a good sign), so we got a seat at the bar and had a beer with a free tapa to pass the time. The place is very lively and all the people working here are super friendly! After 15 to 20 minutes or so, we were seated. We ordered their paella and a platter of Iberican meats. It was delicious, and probably best to share for more than two. The paella is quite salty so make use of that lemon! The meats are sliced very thinly and there are about 5 different varieties which are nicely arranged around the plate. It comes with a basket of toasted and buttered bread and 4 pieces of cheese. One of the favorite dishes that were ordered by multiple groups in the restaurant was the steak, which comes steaming in a hot dish. It smells heavenly! I'd love to try it some time. After finishing, we were given two free shots -- hence the 5-star rating. Note, service here is wonderful and quite attentive but you may end up in the restaurant for 2 hours. Eating over that period of time is a cultural thing. When I'm in Madrid again, I'll definitely be back here!

    Kyle N.

    Stop number 2 in our Madrid bar hopping night. Another great bar with great food and friendly staff. Same concept; buy a drink and your tapa is free, and tapas get higher quality as you keep ordering drinks. The night is young, and this could go on for a while...

    Rabo de toro
    Michelle Y.

    Stumbled across this restaurant whilst on a desperate search for meat, after having suffered from 5 days of bread, fruit, and water (half from the deplorable food scene in Granada and half from a bout of food poisoning the one meal I dared to eat meat in Granada) I'll admit part of what lured me in was the rabo de toro - Spanish oxtail stew - and partially also the attractive waiters.. in any case, the food was delicious, the waitstaff friendly (which, believe me, is hard to come by in a country where restaurant etiquette is rather lazy to put it euphemistically), and the prices reasonable. My stew was flavorful and generous at €10, accompanied with a glass of delicious sangria to wash it down. The party next to me had divine looking plates of mussels, clams, and salmon, as well as gazpacho for their post-meal. Don't know if this is standard practice or the fact that I was a chick dining alone, but the waiters gave me a free chupito of something (yerva? Who cares) at the end. I'm still buzzing in a delightful way and it's only mid-afternoon. This is located right off the plaza between Tirso de Molina and Puerta del Sol, and is worth a stop by while you wait for a v.o.s. playing of a movie at the nearby Yelmo Cines or on your way back from the overwhelming eye candy at one of Madrid's great art museums.

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    I lost my friends one night and walked into here looking for them and never left. I spent a wonderful evening drinking red wine and evouring the food that the barman kept bringing. Lovely smoked chorizo slices in a crusty bread, pimento de Padrone done to perfection. This place is next to a load of otehr Irish type tourist bars and I recommend this for a break from the mayhem. Came in here a couple of days later for an afternoon and it was packed with a diverse mix of locals and the more mature tourist. recommend the pimento de Padrone over anything else, House red is a good and service very attentive. Very cheap as well

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    A huge jug of sangria, the patatas bravas, the Spanish meatballs, the paella, and the garlicky shrimp.

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    Pez Tortilla

    Pez Tortilla

    4.2(59 reviews)
    1.0 kmMalasaña

    We got here right when it opened at 12PM on Sunday. There were about 12 patrons when things got…read moresettled. When we left at 12:45 PM, every table was filled with a few patrons waiting to sit/stand. When you get in, have some people grab a seat while one person goes to the front to order. Their tortillas are sold by the piece, which is one sixth of a giant circular frittata. They also sell croquettes in pairs and there's a discount for getting 8. Most patrons got the original, which is egg + potato. We tried the Brie, which was a crowd pleaser. Cheesy and eggy, with bites of cooked potato for texture. Also, got a goat cheese + caramelized onion one that was more goat cheese than onion. Would sub this one out if I come back. Got 4 jamon and 4 carrilerra (cheeks) croquettes. I thought they were medium sized based on the other Madrid croquettes we had. All croquettes we had on this trip were great, and these were certainly on par. I can see why Pez Tortilla is so popular with many locations. It's a hearty meal at a very affordable price.

    Pez Tortilla - you cannot miss this place anytime you visit Madrid. Ordered their classic tortilla,…read moreham croquettas, vermut & beer. Their classic tortilla is runny creamy flavorful and delicious. Their croquettas were amazing.. we tried both the ham and mushroom ones and both were amazing. Their vermut was refreshing and tasty. Service is very quick and staff is friendly. It is a local fav spot cos we saw many friends just hanging out enjoying their tortillas beer and having a good time. A fantastic place to try the spanish tortillas. Highly recommend.

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    Pez Tortilla - Brie trufa jamón - Brie Truffle Jamon Tortilla

    Brie trufa jamón - Brie Truffle Jamon Tortilla

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    Entre Santos - Grilled octopus

    Entre Santos

    4.8(75 reviews)
    0.6 kmChueca

    My mom and I found this gem on TripAdvisor and decided to give it a try, and wow, we are so glad we…read moredid! From the moment we walked in, the staff was beyond friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was vibrant, lively, and fun. I ordered the sangria, which was honestly the best I had in Madrid, while my mom enjoyed a lovely glass of wine. We started with the padrón peppers, burrata with tomato salsa, and patatas bravas -- every single dish was packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. For the main course, we had the beef with chimichurri and butter, and OMG... it was phenomenal. Everything was cooked perfectly, and all the flavors complemented each other so well. To finish the night, we shared the chocolate dessert and the "Love Chueca" cocktail, which was incredible and the perfect ending to an amazing meal. Couldn't recommend this restaurant enough. Amazing food, fantastic drinks, wonderful staff, and such a great atmosphere. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Madrid!

    My favorite meal/experience during our visit to the wonderful city of Madrid. Many reviews highly…read morepraised the tapas so we decided to see if we could get in. As foreigners, we arrived earlier than the locals which worked out well. By the time we finished there was a crowd waiting outside. We loved the casual atmosphere and the elevated flavors of the tapas. The wine was perfect and we chose just the right amount of dishes that complimented one another. We felt like this was someplace special and were happy to have experience it.

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    Entre Santos - Bartender makes killer drinks

    Bartender makes killer drinks

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    Stuffed portobello mushrooms with goat cheese and crusted with coconut with a mango purée

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    Sidrería Alareira - Wonderful fideuá

    Sidrería Alareira

    4.3(9 reviews)
    1.1 kmPalacio

    Friendly locals spot with ice cold beverages and boisterous conversation. The proprietor offered me…read moresome fideuá and what a treat it was. If you want to escape the bustle of Plaza España and enjoy some local flavor, stop in.

    Ok, This is one of those places locals go to, since the facade isn't the most inviting for…read moretourists. You can tell by looking around, the place was emptyish while the tapas places nearby and across the street were full. We actually went inside the restaurant across this place, it was touristy and extremely expensive, we thought, this is not the experience we wanted. We left and entered the Sidreria. Here goes nothing... Here is the lowdown: it is CHEAP, LARGE PORTION sizes, DELICIOUS, super FRIENDLY (bar tender did Everything and was really nice to us. It helped that I speak spanish though) and were you get FREE TAPAS with your drink. Tell me when was the last time you got free tapas in a touristy bar? We ordered a Tinto de Verano (red wine, lemon soda and splash of vermouth) and it was great, cost about 2 euros or so! the only beer though, was San Miguel, but it tastes much better from tap than bottle, we repeated our orders shortly after downing the first batch. The free tapa came as a surprise, we had ordered several (including fried calamari already, and a tortilla) portions again, were cheap and huge. We were full then. At the next round of drinks, another free tapa came. I was surprised again and as a sign of respect, we ate it all again. No comments. A plate of peanuts and soft bread topped with a mayo/potato/fake crab meat. It looked so simple but it was so good! That's when they got me. Simple-delicious (like the tomato on bread and Olive oil) that's it. I was sold and happy we decidedly to enter.

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    Sangria and tapas... We loved them!

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    Sidrería Alareira - Calamares fritos y tortilla. Muy bueno y porciones grandes por el precio.

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    Calamares fritos y tortilla. Muy bueno y porciones grandes por el precio.

    Malaspina - Tarta de chocolate

    Malaspina

    4.2(229 reviews)
    0.1 kmSol

    I've been visiting Malaespina for over a decade -- from my time living in Madrid to every trip back…read more-- and one thing has never changed: it's easily one of the best spots in Madrid for a no-frills, delicious tapas meal and amazing sangria. The quality of the food has remained consistent for the 10 years I've been visiting! Tucked away just off Sol, Malaespina is the epitome of a classic Madrid taverna. The inviting, unpretentious atmosphere, the cozy charm, the prices, the energy -- it's hard to capture it all in words. There's a certain magic at Malaespina. The tavern has been around for hundreds of years, and I often wonder what it was like a century ago. I'm always amazed that such a gem exists in the heart of Madrid, a city center filled with tourist traps. Malaespina draws both locals and tourists -- and for good reason. The food quality to price ratio is unbeatable. On our most recent visit, we had huevos estrellados, tortilla tapas, sangria, and espressos, and spent about $20 for the two of us. You really can't beat that! Here's hoping they stick around for many more years to come.

    Came here for lunch and had a decent experience. Staff were super friendly and restaurant was nice…read more We sat outside and ate our meal and it was quite pleasant. When we first sat down they gave us a welcome bruschetta and bread for free which were pretty decent portions. We then ordered our food and it was pretty good as well. We ordered their half chicken (pollo asado con patatas), sirloin steak, and Malaspina tosta. The portions were huge and we definitely over ordered. We thought they were more the size of tapas but each dish was a huge portion itself which definitely isn't a bad thing. The food tasted pretty good but I think it just lacked flavor occasionally. All the meat was cooked well and was very juicy, just could use a little more flavor. Otherwise everything was good. Solid 4 stars

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    Lateral

    Lateral

    3.9(91 reviews)
    0.8 kmMalasaña
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    We were recommended this spot when visiting, and came for dinner on our first night out. They have…read moreall the classic tapas, and we got quite a few to share along with a pitcher of sangria. The sangria was a little watery for our taste, but not bad. The food came out quickly and we had quite a large spread - jamon, pan con tomate, patatas bravas, pork cheeks, spanish omelette, and calamari. Most of them were good, with my favorites being the pork cheeks, potatoes, and jamon. I would skip the spanish omelette next time as it wasn't quite up to what I was hoping for. Prices were reasonable as well for the portion sizes. Pretty good spot overall but not a must try.

    This was one of the recommendations from my friend who's lived in Madrid for the the last 10+…read moreyears. For a chain restaurant, I think it's is close to as good as it gets. They don't take reservations so you have to wait in line, and depending on the time of night, it could take up to an hour wait. We came here on our first night in Madrid - it happened to be just around the corner from our hotel which was super convenient. We had a super late and big lunch that day, so we didn't go until around 11pm. It was a Friday night and we waited about 25min to get a table. It was quite cramped in there, with tables basically on top of each other, though that's typical in Europe. We started with a bottle of red and some small plates including octopus, ceviché, pork with caramelized onions, beef nigiri, etc. In fact, we actually ordered multiple orders of some of them cause they were so delicious! We were so incredibly full with the small plates we didn't get to order many of the other items from their extensive menu. I never thought I'd have room for dessert but when the server said they had hazelnut gelato I knew I had to get it. Well, let's just say we did not waste any of it! Even my husband who's normally not a sweets person ate his fair share cause it was so good! We had a great time there, and the prices were extremely reasonable. We liked it so much that we decided to come back 4 days later for lunch before heading to our next destination - Barcelona!

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    Sangria

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    Rollitos de salmon

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