The ham is the best in Spain ... But see my tip about the pappardelle con crema, jamon, y tartufo…read more It is to die for! This is standard 5J quality for those fortunate enough to have had "authentic" Iberian ham. The name 5J says enough. Service was a little slow, but acceptable. Full meal included jamon y queso ... Which was fresh and had a great texture. The queso (cheese) had a real nice bite to it. The patatas for it's were hot and crispy. Really above average ... I could not put them down. Hands down the pasta was the star though. I could not even take the time for a picture because it smelled so good. You would have just seen a blank plate scraped clean. Enjoy!

Excellent tapas, featuring a scrumptious array of "jamon." Lively environment - I loved the hustle…read moreand bustle. They served the most amazing tortilla de papa (potato omelette) I have ever had.

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.

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.

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.

This is one of those posh restaurants, meaning that it's expensive and you get a small plate of…read morefood with a little twirl of some sauce on it. The menu is just 2 pages and to be honest, nothing really appealed to me but it was getting late and we just flew into the city and our hotel is just down the road. This seemed to be the only restaurant around. The decor is really nice, as you would expect. I just stuck to the main course which was supposed to be suckling pig with potatoes. I expected some pork and some potatoes and perhaps vegetables on the side. Well it was more like a moussaka looking dish and there wasn't much to it. It was also pretty greasy with some big chunks of fat, but perhaps it's supposed to be that way. My wife had some kinda fish dish and she enjoyed it but again, not a lot to it. They also charge a couple euros for a piece of bread. So we had those 2 dishes, a glass of wine and beer and the bread and it cost 60 euro. I don't mind spending more than is normal for a meal but it should at least taste good.

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.

We came here for steak and they did not disappoint! Our food was delicious and the wine options…read morewere excellent to add. They had friendly service as well. The free bread was quite good which often lets you know early that you're in for a good meal, and this was certainly true here. The steak was cooked perfectly and the frites were an excellent companion. The location was convenient to where we were spending the evening on the main plaza and after dinner there were a lot of options for gelato or shopping right around us.

Great deal for lunch…read more I needed somewhere to eat that would be filling, and we happened to be super close this place, so we decided to give it a shot. We walked in and there seemed to be a good amount of locals and tourists. We were offered an English menu and all the servers spoke English as well. It's about 11 euros and includes an appetizer, entree meat, side, dessert/coffee, and a drink (wine, beer, whatever). an AMAZING deal for quality and amount of food you're getting. The chicken empanada was delicious, the fries were perfect, the piece of steak was tender and super juicy. Walked away super happy.