Amazing tapas bar! Got this recommendation from a friend. I did make a reservation earlier in the week via email. When you walk in this place has an awesome family feel. We had a variety of tapas and everything was great! I recommend the albondigas! I also highly recommend the sangria. Thanks Cafe Madrid for being awesome! Oh, and the service was top notch!! read more

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Last night I tasted a little piece of Spain in Dallas. Cafe Madrid offers a cozy, intimate dining setting reminiscent of the little cafes found on the streets of Madrid. Their wide selection of Tapas are popular amongst patrons but their wine selection steals the show. * * Restaurant- It was absolutely beautiful.Most of the decorations came from Madrid and it gave the restaurant an authentic feel. I met the owner, Donica, and she told us that she decorated and came up with the concept of the restaurant. Just imagine stepping into a completely different country. From the paintings, to the rich culture; it truly was an amazing experience. She talked about opening the restaurant, the wine selection (fun fact: they only started with 8 wines and now they have an entire wall full. All wines are from Spain)and how the concept of Cafe Madrid came to be. Donica had a beautiful vision that came to life. PS. Both Eduardo and Donica were super sweet and they took great care of us!!! * * Food -Tortilla española | The most popular of all tapas: Classic Spanish omelette with potatoes and onions -Calamares fritos | Classic fried calamare, served with choice of alioli or brava sauce - Croquetas de manchego y espinacas | Cheese and spinach croquettes - Albondigas andaluzas | Andalucian meatballs in almond-piquillo sauce - Pollo marroquí | Moroccan chicken skewer with 35 spices - Piquillo relleno con queso de cabra | Imported piquillo peppers filled with goat cheese read more

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Have not been here in a while and was super excited to bring my wife to get some good tapas. Food was so off.. it was just sad. a ghost of what they used to make. Customer service was excellent; they brought our check super fast. read more

It is an absolute travesty that Cafe Madrid is rated so poorly on Yelp. I may be biased because I love Spanish food and culture but this place is fantastic and has been for decades. The food is simple but authentic and so saboroso! I live in Tarrant county but I gladly travel to Dallas to eat here whenever I can. When the weather is nice, sitting outside eating tapas, drinking sangria and enjoying Spanish relaxation is what it's all about. read more

Great food, great people and awesome Sangre de Toro!! Obviously tapas are small so you may need to plan ahead if you're really hungry. read more

Best croquetas in town... hands down! I love the chill vibes and happy hour. I always get the croquetas but some of my favorites include the albóndigas, tortilla (Spanish not Mexican... if you know, you know), and patatas bravas. read more

Cafe Madrid - Croquetas de Croquetas de Manchego y Espinacas - Spanish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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EXTREMELY OVERPRICED!!! The garlic shrimp (gambas al ajillo) was really good, but apart from that nothing special. I left the restaurant with no money in my wallet and still hungry... read more

Great patio and really delicious tapas at Cafe Madrid! Short 1 minute walk from Knox and the Katy trail. Fantastic service with Santiago as he suggested a great dinner with Lamb skewers, tenderloin, Brussel sprouts, calamari and crab cakes! Great wine selection too! Fun date night!! Plus dog friendly patio!! read more

SUPER RUDE MALE WAITER !!!! RECEIVED HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE !!!! Came up to me after I payed my bill demanding more in tips ( my in laws tipped out ) . If he would have asked nicely I would have gave him more but he called me out in-front of everyone & then pointed at me while talking with other waiters while I was unaware of the situation. ( I didn't know how much my in laws had tipped him , which wasn't horrible $20 ) but the way he approached me was appalling! read more

OK shout out to Olga the hostess and the manager of beautiful dark haired lady who's name I didn't get , Santiago and Sara, our server. We ordered seven things on the menu we ordered the charcuterie board, we ordered the roasted peppers with feta, the almonds, the asparagus, and the potatoes. We also ordered a bottle of the sparkling rosé which was perfect on a Saturday afternoon on the patio. It was a glorious day the food was glorious and the service was impeccable. We will definitely be back. You should definitely go check it out. Be sure to make a reservation or if there are five or less they can sometimes accommodate a walk in. Be kind and tip well! read more

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Had dinner here one night with a group and we had a good experience!! The food was tasty and well-made, more so than the 3.5 star overall rating lets on. Although the piquillo peppers with goat cheese were all I remembered to take a picture of, we also enjoyed the croquettes, garlic shrimp, and patatas bravas. The flan was not the best we've had, however; it could have used more syrup, though the strawberry slice on top was a nice touch! I would consider returning when in the mood for tapas. read more

Cafe Madrid - Piquillo Relleno Con Queso De Cabra - Spanish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The question is, where do I start? It was our first time there today to celebrate my birthday. When we arrive, the staff in the front gave us this weird look and they were speaking in English, so spoke to them back in English even though I'm a proud bilingual professional. We asked him to set us by the harp presenter and they just turn around and set us on the other side where we didn't ask to be seated. It was OK I let it go then it's a server came to order we told them that it was our first time there and he's like he didn't care and didn't make any suggestions and ask me do you speak Spanish, ? And then he came back to take our order with this really grunting face didn't made any suggestions for the menu and he very rudely said "this is a tapas restauranteverything is in small pieces "so we did order And I've been to Spain, lived there for a whole year studying abroad, and I do remember the flavors of authentic tapas but we order 4 differently plates, and none of them met the standards of Spanish tapas, including the cheap sangria served in a regular glass, not a wine glass. When the first plate arrived, it was potatoes, bland flavor. The tomato sauce had no flavor. I make better tomato sauce from scratch. I asked the server if you could bring me some salt and he rudely responded "can you please wait" If I want to enjoy a good plate of food, I don't look at the price but for four tapas and two cheap sangrias it was more than $100. I would not come back here even if they pay me. Staff here needs to be respectful and welcoming. As soon as any client that is not blonde or light skin should all be respected and treated the same. And please be respectful of the people investing in your food and get yourself a real Spanish chef. we ended up heading to the restaurant in front where they sell delicious steaks. Thank you. read more

Cafe Madrid - 4 tasteless tapas plates 2 cheap sangrias almost $120 - Spanish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Great atmosphere and the tapas were delicious. Service was also outstanding. Will go back when I'm back in town.

My husband and I used to go to this restaurant when we were dating over 20 years ago and have fond memories. So eventhough we no longer live close, I made reservations several weeks in advance of our 20th anniversary and made sure the restaurant knew it was a special occasion. When we went, the server ignored us. He spent more time on a table of college girls. Our anniversary was not acknowledged. Some of our food was great some was cold. It was not worth the trip. We ended up going to another restaurant near our house that gave us a special desert with happy anniversary and a sparkler. We had just walked in, no reservation! Could have been better Cafe Madrid.... Won't likely be back read more

Bad food, presentation is bad and taste worse. Not a good Spanish food restaurant. There are plenty of better options around the DFW area.

Café Madrid is for Americans who have never lived in Spain. There Tortilla Española was terrible, the rest of their tapas were marginally better. The only thing worth mentioning was there Carne al ajillo. Their Sangria consisted of red wine with half a slice of orange. If you've ever lived or spent some real time in Spain, don't bother going to Café Madrid. You will be greatly disappointed. read more

When I first dined at Cafe Madrid back in January, food was delicious tapas were a decent size and service attentive. Our experience on the first Friday night in June (their flamenco night) was completely different we had to flag our server to remind him about the food ordered, water glasses refilled. Paella for two was barely enough for one and asparagus tapa came literally with 7 skinny tiny spears. We left hungry. read more

Great food and great time!! We had the best time ever. Nice Spanish guitar music, open doors with fresh air! I even tried a few dishes I would not normally eat and loved it. The goat cheese in a red pepper was not something I would eat. They import a special red pepper from Spain that made the dish perfect. Spinach is something I always avoid, but had with pine nuts and really enjoyed. Would highly recommend, not your everyday restaurant experience. read more

Great little tapas restaurant, features the best paella in Dallas. Super outside dining.

I LOVE cafe Madrid! The sangria, food, and staff is incredible every time. If I could eat the tortilla española every day for the rest of my life, I would. Last night there was some unexpected rain so the manager and our server, Jorge, did everything they could to make sure we were comfortable. We didn't even have a reservation! We tried to sit outside under an awning in the rain and when that didn't work out, they found a spot for us inside! They were so sweet and I am officially coming back to this place any chance I get!! read more

This was some seriously delicious tapas, good service and nice ambience. It was the first time I'd had Sangria since my college days. What a fun evening. There's amble parking in the garage across the street and North just half a block. Try the Calamari, Spanish Tortilla Omelet, and the Roasted Brussel Sprouts. read more

Although I've lived in the neighborhood for 3 years, this was my first time visiting Cafe Madrid! I had a great time and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The tapas came out quickly and were all very fresh. It was fun to explore the menu and try new things. I'll be back for more! read more

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Went for an evening of appetizers and drinks. We were treated to Spanish dancing. This place has an electric atmosphere. Great service, delish food and great sangria! read more

Cafe Madrid - Spanish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Excellent! The food was delicious and our server Rebecca was wonderful. She made excellent recommendations. The ambiance was perfect!

No bueno! Food was the worst tapas I've had in my lifetime. Service is just okay. So many amazing restaurants in Dallas forget this one.

Came here with a girlfriend on a Saturday night around 7:30. The restaurant is relatively small and the atmosphere feels cozy and perfect for a date night. The hostess said our table wasn't quite ready so we grabbed a glass of wine at the bar while we waited. We ordered a couple of items to share: -Sautéed mushrooms in white wine and garlic: Mushrooms and the sauce was seasoned well and flavorful. Pretty small portions but then again it's tapas. (4/5) -Sautéed mussels with tomatoes, basils and capers: This was pretty good but I've definitely had better. It was a little lacking in flavor. Would've been nice if they served it with a side of bread to dip in the sauce. (3/5) -Seared sea scallops in romesco sauce: There was nothing awesome about this. Scallops were on the thinner side. I was wishing for something more juicy and succulent. (3/5) -Paella: Seafood paella was pretty good. It had a good variety of seafood in the paella but the flavor could've been better. Portion was a good size for the two of us but if you have a larger party, you may need to order an additional order. (4/5) -House sangria: Just a typical sangria. Nothing special. (3/5) All in all, I was a bit disappointed. There are better tapas places in Dallas. read more

Cafe Madrid - Entree size seafood paella - Spanish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

It was ok, I was hoping for something better. The sangria had a generic taste like store bought. The paella it was alright, I had better. A little bit too expensive for the amount of food ( the paella) Good service. read more

Cafe Madrid - Paella Entree - Spanish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We have been going to Cafe Madrid for 20 yrs. The last 2 visits were terrible. The food was worse last night. The environment is still great but the food is going downhill. The oil needs to be thrown away, in which they fry their food. I tend to bring friends that have never been there. I'm so sad. Since it's quite pricey, I'm gonna have to stop going because the food is bad now. read more

Most authentic Spanish food. My wife is from Madrid and loves it. Not sure why the restaurant adds alioli to the tortilla de patata. That is not authentic to Spain and is the only reason for the 4 stars. read more

Service is good and they accommodated for our 8 person party. Delicious variety but a bit overpriced. Everyone tried different dishes and a dew were extremely disappointed due to portion size and taste. I enjoyed the truffle mac and cheese, and tortilla potato slice. Ambiance is nice but qould probably try else where next time due pricing and cost! read more

Cafe Madrid - Spanish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This restaurant is probably my favorite in Dallas. Hands down. Best tapas ever!!! You will not be disappointed...I sure wasn't read more

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First time! Sat outside. Server was attentive and well versed in the menu. List of items tried is too long to post! Suffice it to say, everything was delicious! read more

Never disappoints. It would be perfect if it had the baby eels tapas. The house wine complemented the best tapas in town read more

Love this place! Reminds me of a tapas bar I went to in Barcelona :) Get a basket of bread and a few other items to share with friends. Prices are great for how many dishes you can try. Here are a few of my favorites: Croquettes with manchego and spinach Patatas bravas Piquillo peppers with goat cheese Fried goat cheese with caramelized onions and honey Tortilla espanola Will be back to try the rest! read more

Cafe Madrid - Tortilla espana - Spanish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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We went for happy hour (M-F, 5-7pm), but ended up mostly ordering off the main menu due to the reasonable prices. Everything was delicious! We enjoyed fried smelts, calamari, octopus in vinaigrette, and fried goat cheese with caramelized onions & honey. The fried fish was perfectly seasoned and crisped with no traces of grease. The octopus was tender and tangy. And OMG, the goat cheese tapa was that perfect balance of savoy and sweet with a paper thin batter on the outside. My hubby loved the smooth taste of his Estrella beer ($3 on happy hour). I had cava cocktails ($5 happy hour) which made me feel like I really was in a little cafe in Spain. We are already planning our next trip here. read more

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My fiancée and I recently took a trip to Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, and Sevilla). We ate extremely good paella and tapas in all three cities. Because we were missing our time in Spain, we decided to go eat at the only Spanish restaurant we know of in DFW. Although, we have been twice before, we did not fully appreciate it until after our trip. The atmosphere of a restaurant or cafe in Spain is fairly distinct insofar as it often features an outside patio and a variety of tapas and paella. This place offers the Spain experience. There are live musicians, outside patio seating, and a wide variety of tapas. However, there's not a variety of paella as we saw in Spain. You are limited to only one option of paella but it's pretty good. The good news is that unlike in Spain, you can get a smaller tapa size instead of a large shareable size. The decor on the walls brought us back to Spain, as we were able to recognize all of the iconic monuments from Madrid. You'll also notice behind the bar that there are hanging legs of meat, which is something we saw practically everywhere in Spain. It is a subtle detail that could easily be overlooked for someone who hasn't visited Spain before. But we noticed it and we appreciated it. Although, we have yet to try all of the items on the menu, we have ordered a significant amount to try. All of the tapas are either as good or better than some of the tapas we ate in Spain. The items that stood out the most were the scallops, beef sirloin in garlic, and the ajo shrimp in olive oil. The scallops were huge, seared to perfection, and smothered with a flavorful creamy orange sauce. The beef sirloin was perfectly cooked medium rare and retained so much flavor and juice. The shrimp has a very particular garlic flavor and we drizzled the olive oil sauce pretty much on the remainder of our food. The flavors, although seemingly distinct from one another, complimented each other extremely well. In other words, you could mix everything in one bite and it makes it even better than eating it in isolation. Overall, the items appeared fairly authentic to what we actually ate in Spain. In fact, it made us feel like we were there again. The service is also remarkable because they are all professional and courteous. Additionally, our waitress went out of her way to make specific recommendations including the scallops. All of our recommendations were actually the best items of our meal. The prices are pretty high for what you're getting but it is a worthwhile experience if you want to see what Spanish cuisine is all about. read more

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This was my first time here and it won't be my last. The food was simply exquisite. The jamón serrano y queso manchego was the best started. Then we ordered the papas bravas with aioli were to die for! We continued with the croquetas and the melted in our mouths. Wow! Then we added some protein with pincho de lomo y tortilla española with potatoes. The sangria had Cava and it was a perfect compliment with the Tapas. We finished the meal with a cafe con leche and an assortment of desserts. Crema catalana, helado de turrón de almendra and tarta de chocolate. Also the service was on point! Our waiter was Spanish and he spoke Spanish to us and was friendly and professional. Honestly I can't wait to go back! read more

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I wish there were more places to get Spanish food in Dallas. There really needs to be a pinxto bar, but tapas will totally get the job done. We started with a ham and cheese board. The ham was fantastic. We followed that will a skewer of beef marinated in Moroccan spices and some cheese and spinach croquettes. And and we followed that up with beef in garlic and a cheese board. I think the ham and cheese board was my favorite, but the marinated beef was amazing too. Dessert was the Catalan Cream and the flan. The cream was really good, though thin. The flan was fine, but not amazing. As far as prices go, the total came for food alone to $81. That's a little high for the amount of food, but not unreasonable. It comes out to about $12 a plate. The place is very charming. One room is decorated for Gaudi, which I liked. It really seemed to be geared for the tourist just returning from Spain and itching to relive the moment. The odd thing is, they kept dimming the lights. The menu is typed very small, so they can list all the available tapas. I mean, ambiance is real, but damn. Also, they tried to wrap us up without dessert. We had to request a dessert menu. Maybe we weren't spending enough money and they wanted our table. Service was attentive. Parking is typical uptown. I'll go back, but I don't think it's going into regular rotation. read more

This is an amazing spot to grab a bite and an experience! Eduardo was such a fantastic server! I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a cool atmosphere and elevated menus! read more

Cafe Madrid - Fresh seafood - Spanish Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This place was excellent! Very much reminded me and my girlfriend of our trip to Madrid. The service, food, atmosphere. All stellar! Let's quickly review: Tapas - the menu has large selection of authentic Spanish tapas; I had the oxtail stew, the octopus, the anchovies and mushroom, and the veal sweetbread. All amazingly flavorful, and portioned small enough so you can try many different ones. Location - we parked on 2 hr free parking on the side street, one block walk. Our reservation was at night time, and it was just two of us, so we were sat at a small round table for two. Lots of great artwork and wine selections to look at. Service - we had the pleasure of having Jonathon as our server. He is extremely polite and really made us enjoy our evening with his attentiveness and he made some great recommendations. Super nice guy, from Barcelona, I will definitely be asking for his section next time. To sum up, this is a great tapas restaurant, worth every penny. Side note - I went to Si Tapas a few months prior to this, and I would say they are both tied for best tapas restaurant in Dallas, both have their own charm, but Cafe Madrid has the better menu for tapas and better service! read more

Cafe Madrid - Spanish Near Me - Dallas, Texas