One of my favorite meals in Madrid was this small cozy friendly restaurant tucked on a side street…read more We walked in the moment they opened and was able to secure two bar seats as the rest were booked with reservations. Shortly after, the crowds began coming in and grabbing their tables also. We had some beer and an array of tapas, including olives and lima beans, shrimp fritters, fried sea anemone and iberico ham with eggs on fried potatoes. Each dish was a delight and we had such a nice time there. Staff are friendly and happy to practice their English with you as you practice your Spanish with them. Lovely neighborhood spot.

This place was directly across from my Airbnb so I decided to try it. So glad I did! The place was…read morepacked and I had to wait a bit for a table. Ordered the Sanlucar egg special and the waitress was willing to ask them to make a half size for me since she knew the full size would be way too much for me. Delicious food and wonderful waitress!

We came here for the tripas and were not disappointed. Bodegas Ricla is a tiny, old-school bodega…read morejust off Plaza Mayor: green shelves crammed with bottles and photos, chalkboards listing a few raciones and wines, brass taps, and a bartender who runs the room with brisk, friendly efficiency. The callos a la madrileña (aka tripas) was exactly what I was hoping for - tender honeycomb tripe in a paprika-rich, brick-red sauce with chunks of morcilla and chorizo you sop up with crusty bread. The tortilla came out thick and custardy in the middle, all potatoes and eggs, the classic bar version you want with a short pour of vermut, which we also ordered and drank with gusto. Nothing fancy, nothing overthought, just simple, beautiful Spanish bar food done right, in a place that's been making locals happy for generations. Cash only, so make sure you hit the ATM first.

Bodegas Ricla is across the street from Restaurante Botín, which is verified as the world's oldest…read morerestaurant by Guinness. At 9 pm, Bodegas Ricla provides a nice pick-me-up before dinner at 10 pm. There is a nice vermouth on tap, nice and dry with a great blend of herbs. The tapas are exceptional. The Matrimonio could be the most perfect tapas bite. It is the perfect marriage of boquerones en vinaigre (fresh anchovy fillets marinated in vinegar and olive oil) with anchoa (salted anchovy) on a piece of bread. It is tangy, sweet, and salty, all at the same time. Fuet is a Catalan cured pork sausage that is sliced and placed on bread.

After a long morning of strolling the Botanical Gardens and Retiro Park, we were ready to have some…read morelunch, walked into this little, cozy spot that's been around since 1908. Everything was really good - the Iberian ham, the cod (thinly sliced, ceviche style; so good!), tuna belly on toast (w/ tomato, but cooked, would have preferred it ceviche style, too). Tapas and wines were very reasonable, about €4 each. Great spot; totally recommend!

Very popular place of tourist and locals. I am sure ordered wrong as just got jam on and sardines…read morecanape along with half portion chorizo. Beer was not bad. Saw other get chips and olives and not sure if came free or needed to orders. Be prepared to be crowded and just waiting to order. Good value for money.

Amo este lugar en Madrid para comer gallego !! Excelente comida, vinos, ambiente y la caimada…read moregallega

Went here because I was craving to try pulpo a la gallega and this place was close to my hotel, and…read moremy craving was sufficiently satisfied. The first thing I really like is that the price is quite reasonable because my half portion of pulpo (8 euros), bread (50 cents), and wine (1.50 euros) only came out to 10 euros. And the octopus was cooked really well making each slice very tender. The main problem was that it was very salty, but it helped to eat each piece of octopus with some potato to balance it out. It was also really nice to use the bread to sop up all the juice and oil on the plate. Really nice and cheap lunch, the food seems like good simple Galician.

We had dinner at lateral and sat outside on the patio. It is a beautiful spot with several tables…read moreand heaters when it is chilly. This was my 3rd visit to Lateral, and I have actually never sat inside at the restaurant, but it does look lovely. We shared a couple of plates, including the chicken Caesar salad. It was so fresh and delicious. The waiter was attentive, and our food came out in a reasonable timeframe. He was also very patient with our broken Spanish.

Great late spot, with a generous and tasty sangria. It was busy and a little cramped but service…read morewas pretty fast. Some bites were better than others but overall a great experience for more of a drink and some tapas.

This is our first time visiting Spain and wanted to dine at a nearby restaurant that the hotel…read morereceptionist recommended. I am not completely sure why our waiter did not look happy serving us, maybe because we are Asian? He greeted the others and asking how they were doing, but when it came to our table, the man hardly had any smile on his face and not even a "de nada" when we said "gracias!" With that said, the food was honestly mediocre and quite salty. I understand most touristy places tend to have higher prices but please use that money elsewhere.

The places we had wanted to check out on Calle de Cava Baja were closed, so we wandered in here…read moresince our feet were dying and it looked like a lot of people were inside. So glad we did! Maybe it was that we came in tired with no expectations, Los Huevos de Lucio became one of the best food experiences we had in Madrid! We had the huevos con chorizo (€10.50), which was such an unexpected but delicious mix of foods. I'm not even that into eggs, but I carefully made sure each bite I took had a balanced portion of eggs, fries, and chorizo. Then I was looking for some vegetables since I hadn't been eating the healthiest, so I randomly picked the grilled asparagus (€9.50). A bit pricey, but holy crap! Maybe the best asparagus I've ever had. Thicker pieces but grilled to a crispy crunch, yet tender on the inside. The sea salt and aioli added great flavor, felt closer to eating fries with ketchup than eating vegetables. I agree with other reviewers that the food here is a bit pricier than other places, but we were still able to keep it to about 20 euros after having a tapa at another restaurant earlier (aka not a full meal here). Service was alright. Got the feeling our server said something rude about us, but my Spanish wasn't fluent enough to catch it.

Came without a reservation and the staff was welcoming! Tried the prawns, breaded cod, and quail…read moredrumettes with a glass of cava. All excellent. Service was excellent and the ambience was moderately noisy with what you would expect in a typical restaurant environment. Highly recommend.

I'm now a fan of lean cut steak, medium rare. Being an American I always think you have order…read moreribeye or some fat marbled derivation. Not so, if you order the sirloin offering at Zerain. Everything was delicious from the white asparagus to the Cardenal brandy, served after dessert. White tablecloths and impeccable service made the visit a high point of our stay in Madrid.

Thank you for the hospitality first cappuccino to start off the day many more to come Gracias..read more

We had to wait for our apartment suite to be ready for checkin and decided to come here for a quick…read morebite. I was excited to see churros on the menu and decided to order some along with their hot chocolate. OMG!! Get this!! As I am writing this review, I had already visited Chocolatería San Ginés. IMO, the churros and hot chocolate is superior here. Both items were served piping hot. What a treat. My son also loved his grilled ham and cheese sandwich (bikini trufado). Said it was the best he has ever had. Service was okay. Some of the staff members were friendlier than others so I guess it depends who you get.