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HORRIBLE!!! We ordered the "Churrasco" thinking it was a typical skirt steak. Nope. It was a very cheap cut of meat with bones throughout. It was so tough that I gave up trying to chew it. The one star is that the fries and the red wine was good. I definitely would Not recommend this place!!!
We tried three dishes here; prawn, steak, traditional Spanish Madrid dish and potato with heavy sauce on it. Oh my god ~ the potatoes were really good. The prawn ~ it was steamed but it smelled that it came from trash can. It was smelliest shrimps ever. The Traditional Madrid Dish ~ I generally can eat anything but I was about to vomit smelling the food. It smelled like a dirty gym socks and I couldn't even eat one spoon of it. Hard NO on this place.
Alhambra definitely did not disappoint for out early evening snacking. All of our dishes (tortilla, meatballs, and beef tripe) were great. Even folks at the table who normally do not like callos/beef tripe really enjoyed it...especially the sauce/stew. We wanted to order a couple more items, but our waitress informed us that the portion sizes were very large. Boy, was she right. In terms of bang for your buck (I mean bang for your Euro), this place is great. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor options, and I highly recommend eating outdoors if the weather is nice. Since the place is somewhat popular, I would recommend making reservations if they accept them. We lucked out with outdoor seating because a table was finishing their meal when we arrived. Unfortunately, I failed at the Yelp rule of 'phones eat first' because my phone's battery was dying.
Just premium ham and bread. No mayo, no oil and vinegar, No extra additives and it was delicious. The bread was EVERYTHING. Love everything about it. I could have eaten more but I am watching these calories while in Madrid.
The paella wasn't that good, sangria was very watery taste. The service was good, pleasant waiters. I don't think we would be back eating there.
Excellent food. Service was friendly and food was quick. The restaurant is in a building with a lot of character and also has outdoor seating. The goat cheese with blueberry sauce was my favorite thing we tried
Went at about 8pm on a spring Saturday and there was no wait. Ordered the parillada for 2 and was about to order the grilled vegetables but the waiter warned us that the order was very large and with the aide of salad or potatoes it would be too much food. -service: the first waitress split a setup for 6, moving a small table in the middle of the passing route. Thankfully another server told her she should simply seat us in the table for 4 that was available and out of the way. I asked for tap water and it was not brought. Another waitress then asked what we wanted to drink and I told her I had asked for tap water but it wasn't brought- she returned with one cup of water despite us having a party of 2. -parillada for 2: for $33 it was a very good amount of meat. One large sausage, 4 small paprika sausages and 2 large pieces each of chicken and 2 cuts of beef (total 6 large pieces of meat). The chicken was simply flavored but had a nice grill taste. The meat was very chewy and I had a difficult time chewing it. I also asked for it to be well dine when we ordered because I am prego but for one of the cuts of beef, it was pink/bloody in the center and even after asking them to cook it more it still came back pink.
Had a nice lunch here. The server was nice and explained the menu to us. We got the oxtail, tortillas, patatas bravas, and a plate of jamon. The portion size is huge here, so under order. The oxtail was sublime and pretty tender. Everything else was decent but not knock your socks off.
1st meal in spain and this place did not disappoint! It was so nice eating outside, taking in the evening with great tapas, drinks and company. Oh Europe, how I missed you. And coming from CA? The food here is so cheap. Highly recommend the jamon, achovies, steak (comes with fries) and two sauce potatoes!
A great tapas place in the heart of Madrid! I've been traveling around Spain for over a week now and have had many different meals from different restaurants, but this place is still on the very top of my favorites list. The staff is very quick and friendly, and that added to why I like this place, being the first restaurant that I ate at when I landed. My party of 3 ordered the goat cheese with jam, ham croquette, paella, prawns, and a jug of sangria. It was more than enough for us! My favorites were the ham croquette, prawns, and sangria. The croquettes came with shoestring fries that very delicious. The ham croquette wasn't over fried; the crispiness of the bread crumbing was just right! In addition, the fries were amazing even though they were just fries! The prawns came out boiling still in a ceramic plate. It was filled with an olive oil/butter sauce that was soo good. The sangria was the best I had in Spain so far! Not too sweet and a good amount of alcohol mixed in. However, I didn't really like goat cheese and paella. The cheese was huge! I like my cheeses in moderation, but these blocks were too big and therefore, too cheesy. The jam included slightly offsets the cheesiness but not enough for me. The paella rice texture seemed a bit undercooked, so I didn't fully enjoy that dish. Overall, a place worth visiting if you're in Madrid! They also give a small complimentary spicy Spanish sausage with bread dish which is pretty yummy.
Had seafood paella here. It seemed like pre-cooked as it got served just in 5 minutes... It was an OK paella that had standard taste, but lacked of the flavour of saffron and rosemary. It might be a good place for tapas but not for authentic paella. In fact, most restaurants in this area may serve pre-cooked paella as they don't have time. So I was satisfied anyway. Service was good. Chicken wings and bread chips were on the house.
All the way from Texas and it's a big Negative! Dinner was gross Go elsewhere!! If you want to drink then yes but food is hell to the No!
Great value for your money here. Portions are huge! We weren't feel well, so we didn't eat much. However, I doubt I could finish my dish even with a healthy appetite. This is very tourist friendly. Waiters speak English and they even give you tap water. Almost everything comes with fries. Food is decent, but I don't think I would come out of my way to go here.
I came in here for some Paella, but they were out. The chef made me a lobster rice soup that was fantastic. The house salad can feed four and is made with all kinds of good vegetables. I will definitely eat here again! read more
9 years ago
Greeted by a wave from the bartender from outside, we couldn't walk away! Glad we didn't...seated at our window table, we were asked our drinks and quickly brought a tapa of alitas (chicken wings) and we ate them quickly since we had just left Museo dEl Prado after 5 hrs of wandering. We ordered pulpo a la brasa (grilled octopus) - phenomenal!! We also ordered albóndigas (meatballs in a brava like sauce) - delish! You should stop in for at least a tapa and drink! It's adorable and the food incredible! read more
9 years ago
AMAZING!! My boyfriend definitely made the right call in choosing this place for our dinner. It was so popular on Yelp that we were afraid it might be packed at 9:30pm but there was just a table left when we got there. The menu is a good size - a variety of options but not too big of a menu that it scares you- and they have an English menu too! We weren't sure about the portion sizes, so got a starter (grilled prawn) and a main (lamb) - both were so, so delish. Cooked simply, but fresh, and to perfection. Hands down the best lamb I ever had. It was a special for the day tho, so might not be on the menu when you visit. We had planned to hold on to the menu in case we wanted something more, but we had trouble even finishing the two dishes we ordered - but finished them anyway because they were so good!! All menu items also come with a large bread basket. Also, service is quick and to the point, which was great. read more
A very authentic little bar/tapas restaurant! Right when we sat down, the server brought two chicken wings and some bread from the house, very sweet. It really helped a lot since we were starving. After we ordered, the food was brought out really fast. The two of us ordered a ham tapas, an ox tail stew and a grilled prawn. Everything was very tasty. The ox tail was juicy and tender, but I could only eat 2 cuz it's very filling. The ham was yummy and not too salty like some of the other ones. My favorite was prawns. The portions were pretty large for the prices, there were 10 big prawns and about 6 pieces of ox tails. I felt very full afterwards, and we finished basically everything in the plate. The place is near a plaza, so we did some shopping afterwards to digest a little bit. I would recommend this place very much if you're near this area. read more
AMAZING experience! Portions are huge for the price, the atmosphere is relaxed but also very chill, and the staff are incredibly friendly. We shared the garlic butter prawns, oxtail stew, and a bottle of rioja and thoroughly enjoyed everything. The oxtail in particular was so saucy, tender, and fall-off-the-bone. Menu also has English translations, which is helpful for tourists! We'll happily come back on our next visit to Madrid. read more
11 years ago
There are two Restaurants with the same name next to each other and the menu design is extremely similar. Be Careful! The right one on the picture is the legitimate one. We went to the one on the left and the food was bad.... Then, we found out the Resturant next to it has the same name... After sitting down and ordering the same dish (again) This time, the food was amazing ;) The #7 on the left of the Resturant is a scam! Purposely trying to confuse tourists! #"9" is the legit one! read more
I found this place after leaving the Mercado de San Miguel. It was a little bit hidden but it was the only one in the area that was full at that time (lunch time), a good sign. I thought it was so cheap, WOW. I still don't understand. The service was nice, no rush. They also made an effort to speak English to us although we switched to Spanish after, it made things easier. For the first time in my life I tried baby eels (gulas): interesting. They were made with garlic, accompanied by gambas and the plate arrived to the table bubbling hot, literally. I tried two of their desserts: cheesecake with raspberry sauce and the apple pie, both good choices. As a starter I has the seafood paella as well. It was certainly not the best one I have had but nothing to regret either. Of all the dishes I tried my least favorite was the 'merluza con patatas'. I did not considered it that tasty, some more seasoning maybe? Overall I tried six of their items, hence one that needs some improvement is no reason to ruin in any way the whole experience. I recommend it. read more
9 years ago
We decided to check this place out as it had many reviews in Yelp. For appetizers, they served some complimentary, tasty, chicken wings. We ordered gambas a la plancha (grilled prawns) and the serving was generous. We also tried the entrecot de lomo -- their steak. Since we have good beef in Canada, my standards for good steak is a bit high. It wasn't bad at all. We finished it including their crispy fries. We also tried the oxtail stew. It was okay as well. The bill arrived and it was 55euro for 5 people and we had all that food plus a bottle of wine! Very reasonably priced. We left the restaurant satisfied! read more
8 years ago
This was my last supper in Madrid. I was hoping to go to another place that served tapas, but it worked out because Alhambra was fantastic. Most people near us were locals who were eating larger meals. They did have English menus available. My friend and I split the fried goat cheese with blueberry sauce (fantastic!) and the potatoes with eggs and jamón (good). They brought out bread before the meal. I can't remember if they charged for it as they sometimes do. The sangria was inexpensive as was my glass of Rosé. We ended up spending less than 20 Euro on the two dishes and three drinks. read more
What a way to start off Madrid. The train ride from Barcelona arrived at 11pm. Checked in to the hotel and dropped off luggage before heading out for food. Found Alhambra to be a buzzing place full of activity at midnight. I started out with a pint of beer to quench the thirst. First came the Iberico ham accompanied with tomatoe bread. I went straight for the ham sans bread. Next came the grilled shrimp. A nice charred flavor, different than the grilled shrimp I had at various places in Barcelona which was grilled with garlic and dressed with olive oil and parsley. Finally, the tripe stew came with a generous portion. The bread that came with the Iberico ham was used to dip the strew. Tender flavorful smoky tripe. I left no room for dessert and eyed another table ordering a grilled bisteca they was medium rare to perfection and cut into cubes. Looked tasty. I will not be surprised if I find my way here again before this trip ends. ordered the grill shrimp (nice and charred - prepped differently than the grilled shrimp in Barcelona), a 1/2 plate of Iberico Jam accompanied with tomato bread) read more
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Forse gli ultimi ristoranti frequentati mi stanno facendo abbassare il giudizio. Questo locale e' carino e abbastanza tradizionale. Il personale e' cordiale e disponibile. Il cibo è buono, sia tapas che il pollo sono buoni. La ragione delle tre stelle e' che non ho trovato nulla di particolare o speciale che mi faccia dare quattro o cinque stelle. I piatti sono di una cucina semplice e tradizionale e non hanno nulla per cui farsi ricordare. I prezzi sono giusti considerando ci troviamo nel centro di Madrid. Un posto nel quale si può spendere una cena sicuramente ma senza aspettarsi nulla di particolare. read more
7 years ago
the food came out really quick and the service was amazing! wasn't your typical Spanish restaurant where they ignore you and never come around to check on you. our server was on point! what we ordered: sangria- on the stronger side, but soo good. one of the better ones i've had grilled prawns - originally i wanted to order the garlic shrimp that i saw photos of but they don't have that on the menu anymore so that was a bummer! the prawns were good though. it comes with 10 and they are a good size, the only problem was the amount of poop inside of them it was kind of a turn off but i ate them anyways lol paella - it was good! great portion again and the seafood was plentiful tiramisu - ok..... it was too good. this is what tiramisu SHOULD taste like, loved it. after i ordered they brought out a complimentary tapa it was chicken wings on top on some bread. i liked! our total came out to 31 euros. ps i also tried to order the Spanish tortilla (that i saw photos of) and again, it's not an item on the menu anymore. just fyi. read more
10 years ago
This authentic tapas spot gets busy on Saturday nights, but for a good reason. Their tapas are excellent and the menu offers all the classics and more. Cheaper options like fried ham (croquetas and fried cheese) as well as richer ones like entrecot, bull tail, or even octopus. While I waited nearly 20 minutes to get a table, the bar was open for drinks and appetizers, and the food got served not more than 5 minutes after ordering. The waiters speak English and give good recommendations. The menu listed paella but they didn't have any. Lots of good places to eat near Puerta del Sol. This one still stands out. Strongly recommend. read more
Great place for tapas and drinks. This was the strongest tasting Sangria I had in Madrid and I loved it. Not sweet but fruity with the red wine being in the forefront. Very inexpensive and the food and tapas tasted freshly made . The service was really great. They guys there have no problem taking pictures with you or of you. Make sure you put this place in your tapas run route!! read more
A poular tapas spot with cheap drinks. I had a vermut for 1.75€ and my wife sangria for 2€. The free chorizo tapas is great. The albondigas are super flavourful and the sauce goes great on everything. We had the goat cheese with onions and berry reduction. Also quite tasty but it would have been better if the goat cheese was a creamier kind. You must try the shark! Our family of 4 left without finishing a couple dishes even though we tried to finish the big portions. Although the service was friendly we felt a little rushed and we only had one drink through our stay when we probably had two or three. Alas, 1 star off. Maybe it would be better on an evening other than Saturday. read more
This place is amazing! Visited for dinner and made new friends! I can still taste the steak slightly sprinkled with natural sea salt! the service was excellent and will definitely visit again before I sadly return to the U.S.! Alhambra! muchas gracias por el servicio excelente y la comida estupenda que tuve en este establecimiento! se me agua mi boca cuando pienso en la cena! espero visitarlos pronto! Ciao! read more
Fantastic! Grilled meat for 2 comes with a nice selection of meats and fries that could easily feed 3 people. The food is great and the staff is very friendly. The paella looked amazing (but it was just 2 of us and we couldn't eat any more after the meat plate) and was only 7.50€ I would definitely recommend this place! Got the cheapest red wine and it was great! 8€ for the bottle. read more
7 years ago
First time when there was amazing but second times I went back foods sucks. But I still giving this place a 4 stars because they have good service and good foods. Just happened to be that meal i ordered wasnt fit my taste. But i loooooove their sangria drink. I got very buzzed everytimes. It was strong but very good. Staffs were friendly and speak and understand English. If you order Spanish tortillas tell them to make it wet. Mine was too over cooked. But it was my fault not telling them ahead of time. read more
We enjoyed some good tapas in this busy and lively local. We started with a half portion of the chorizo, which was tasty without being spicy. The paella was also quite delicious and offered a plentiful selection of calamari, crayfish and mussels. The 'two salsas' with potatoes were a spicy and almost smoky sauce, plus one that was basically tartar sauce. The ham croquettes had an odd pasty filling without much ham taste, and the only disappointment of the evening. We washed it all down with strong and fruity glasses of sangria. Overall, Alhambra offered an enjoyable meal and pleasurable experience. read more
11 years ago
Grilled shrimp is amazing here! My husband went to town on the shrimp. Each shrimp is fat and juicy. We also tried the tripe stew which had sausages and tripe. It's a very heavy dish meant to be eaten with bread. I don't love tripe so I didn't love the texture but the flavor is good but a little salty. I would definitely recommend going here if you like shrimp. Abuelas has shrimp too but if you are looking for a smokey/grilled flavor, go to Alhambra. For a more seasoned flavor head over to abuelas. read more
10 years ago
Very good restaurant for tapas ! We ordered croquetas de jamon (very good, The best I ate in Madrid ) and pork. That s weird because What They call "pork" is actually beef but anyway ... it was good! And The sangría and The cerveza (beer) were very good too! Affordable prices. Nice place to go With friends, good ambiance read more
8 years ago
Just outside of the Plaza Del Sol sits This Awesome little tavern. Great food and great drinks. As authentic and simple as it gets without breaking the budget. read more
Back the following day for lunch. We went for the lunch special, and we were not disappointed. Two plates, a drink and dessert for €12. The servings were huge, they could easily be shared by two people. The Paella Marinera was so so, but the Codillo Asado (goat) was amazing, and the Lomo de Buey (ribeye) delicious. Our choices for desserts were Membrillo y queso (quince confit and cheese), and reluctantly a Tiramisu that turned out to be excellent. Another great experience! read more
7 years ago
This place was tucked away from a busy street. There are two restaurants that look Identical I'm writing a review of number 9. I got the steak Bullock and it was cooked at a perfect medium rare very flavorful and came on a sizzling skillet. My friend got the fried goat cheese with blueberry sauce and said it was really rich in flavor and the blueberry sauce complemented it well. read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
Was looking for a place to eat for dinner and found this gem through yelp. It was kind of confusing when we got there because there was two different sections/doors to the place. Was finally seated and when we were looking at the menu, the waiter was very friendly and helpful. We knew a bit of Spanish so it was easy to communicate. He helped us understand the portion/sizing and told us what each thing was which was. He also had suggestions which are always welcome and told us what we ordered was more than enough. Their sangrias were a bit in the simpler side (it had only apples) but it was one of the most nicest sangria I've ever tasted. Paella was more of the paella we were expecting-had an authentic flavor. The meats were seasoned and tasted good. The garlic shrimp was nice too. Overall, it was a good restaurant! read more
7 years ago
Affordable and honest meal. They gave us a plate of chicken wings for free. The foods were good. We asked them about the lunch special but they said they don't have it. I wonder if this was offered to locals only. Nonetheless, this was a valued meal read more
7 years ago
This is a cute restaurant close to the center of Madrid, but not in the midst of tourists. Service was great and they have a lunch deal that comes with a drink and dessert for a decent price. However, I went with the huevos fritos. Beware, there were 4 eggs and fries to feed 3 people. It was ENORMOUS. If I had known, I would have gotten this to share. Oh well, more for me this time ;) My boyfriend got the grilled chicken, which also came with an abundance of fries. Not mad about it because the fries were very yummy!! 100% recommend this place. Reasonably priced for quantity and quality of food. read more
7 years ago
Best tapas bar in Madrid, very affordable and great service. Food is fresh, very quick service and great location. Highly recommended. read more
We got the arroz de marisco (wanted to get paella but they don't have it until 1pm), oxtail stew and sangria. The rice is a bit too salty otherwise it is standard. The oxtail stew came with fries and if you never had oxtail before than you can get it if you want to but there's nothing special about it. The sangria is not my fav. I have had better else where in Spain Oh and the the appetizer and bread w read more
8 years ago
This was one of the restaurant that was open at 6pm! I came here and there were plenty of empty tables. Grabbed myself a table for one and started ordering. My waitress did not speak any English but there was an English menu that I could point to. I ordered oxtail with potatoes and grilled prawns. The grilled prawns were huge, fresh and yummy!! I finished all 10 prawns and were a little full so I couldn't finish the oxtail. I ate a few pieces of oxtail. The meat were so tender, the flavor was just okay, and I totally skipped the potatoes. The prawns were so good I plan on returning to this place before I leave. read more
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Calle de la Victoria, 9
28012 Madrid
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