This is exactly the kind of tapas place you want to find and patronize in Madrid. Jamie W and I were having a banner day... high tea at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz, classic 18th century European art in the Prado, a leisurely stroll through El Retiro Park. Now it was time to eat, so we came upon this compact spot an hour before closing to find a small queue waiting for available seats. It took us just ten minutes to be able to secure a couple of stools at the counter. It turned out to be a great vantage point to see all the activity going on behind the counter. The tireless waiter Victor buzzed by us with furious frequency only to stop for us to take our order and serve our plates. We started with refreshments where our intent was to get a couple of 2,8€ Coke Zeros. He only had one bottle left, so I made the sacrifice and ordered a 7€ Copa de Sangria (Photo 9). OK, it wasn't such a sacrifice since it was delicious over ice. Right away, Victor supplied us with slices of rustic bread (Photo 14) and a plate of addictive Spanish olives (Photo 7). Soon, the 4€ Pincho de Chorizo arrived, skewered chunks of spicy sausage (Photo). They were satisfying, meaty bites with a slight kick. Next came the 8€ Champinones à la Plancha, sliced mushrooms hot off the grill (Photo 4). They nicely complemented the spicy chorizo. More meat came our way with the 4€ Pincho Moruno. It consisted of a single skewer of grilled pork chunks accompanied by a sampling of their Patatas Bravas, deep-fried potatoes drizzled with a spicy red sauce (Photo 5). I think they may have run out of pork, but we were happy to get the potatoes. Our last dish was the 8€ Berenjenas de la Casa, fried eggplant slices (Photo 8). The variety of flavors and textures really worked well, and Victor delivered the dishes just when we were ready for them. FOOD - 5 stars... ideal homestyle tapas AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...a bit tight but highly atmospheric SERVICE - 5 stars...Victor was muy muy bueno TOTAL - 5 stars..,a great, authentic spot for tapas right near Puerta del Sol RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Axg0IJNVMC read more

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This place was featured by Mark Wiens on Youtube and did not disappoint. In fact we came here for a second visit. You can dine in upstairs as well. Here are some of the dishes we tried... 1. Pig ears with spicy sauce 2. Fried braided lamb intestines 3. Spicy house chorizo 4. Fried boquerones (achovies) 5. Potatoes with folded egg and chorizo The service is relatively quick and the portions are decent for tapas. If you are feeling adventurous and looking to eat some serious Spanish tapas and comfort food then definitely add this to your bucketlist. Thank you Casa Toni. Till next time. read more

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Pls try this place! I had the pig ears, tapas and fried anchovies. Absolutely delicious! Good for two people. Also had their beer, good light flavor. Pairs well with the meal. Simple but delicious food. Small place but has upstairs. Service was great and friendly for tourists. read more

Casa Toni - Pig ears, fried anchovies, tapa and beer GRACIAS POR SU BISITA 3 - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Madrid, M

I think this spot was a great deal for the food. Tried the mushrooms (champinones a la plancha), pig ears (orejas a la plancha), and fried squid (chopitos). I thought the pig ears were slightly underdone (more rubbery without as much fat rendered). I've had them before at other places but it just made me a bit squeamish here. The mushrooms were tender but too salty. The fried squid was as expected but a bit under salt so I mixed it in the mushrooms which were over salted. Overall, very affordable. House glass on wine paired well too. Bread and olives were on the house which was nice since several places changed for that. Service was very efficient. read more

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It was a great find. We knew we would enjoy it when we saw a line outside the door. The food was delicious and they were Easy to interact with. Very responsible prices. Would definitely recommend. read more

Best restaurant we had in Madrid that we came back twice. Everything was good, and priced well. Recommend the pig ears, sweetbread, and blood sausage. We will definitely come back the next time we are in Madrid to try more dishes. There are tables on the second floor, or get a standing table on the first/main floor. read more

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On a recommendation from fellow Yelper Ricardo J., we tried this place out. No surprise, he came through. Casa Toni was amazing. We stopped for a little wine, some tapas, and aast day experience here in Centro d Madrid. Our server was awesome. That guy was Johnny on the spot. He got us our drinks. He made recommendations when they didn't have what I wanted. It was nice. We got there at the right time just before 2 pm, and shortly after there were folks lined up. I enjoyed my glass of wine and ordered some tapas. I ordered the green peppers, the pork chops, and the calamari. The short order cook got straight to work on it because it didn't take long for them to come out one at a time. All of the tapas were great. I even ordered the chiciharron/pork belly and downed that as well. All of it was really good and I would recommend any of these. Thanks Ricardo for the primo recco. Fully double down on his recommendation to Casa Toni. read more

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Really great place for tapas! Didn't seem like a tourist trap :) Tomato salad, boquerones, roasted mushrooms, patatas bravas all were great read more

Casa Toni - Tomato salad - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Madrid, M

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Amazing food! Our server is crazy funny and friendly. They have big servings over Tapas, Tinto Verano is so good as well. Great experience ~from Vegas read more

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Everything here was solid but nothing was exceptional. Calamari was pretty good, pork tasted great but was a little tough, patatas bravas were alright, shrimp was a little small and lacking salt. We were sat down and served quickly, food was decent and reasonably priced. read more

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The hype is real at this very popular hole in the wall, which we heard about on some YouTube foodie videos. From what our server Lorena told us, it never slows down here. It is super small and it gets packed, but with some flexibility and patience you can enjoy a great meal here. We tried the anchovies in vinegar, grilled sweetbreads, blood sausage, and spicy potatoes. All of them were delicious and full of flavor. Thank you, James Blick of Spain Revealed and food blogger Mark Wiens for recommending pairing the anchovies with the sweetbreads. They complement each other perfectly - the tanginess of the anchovies blending with the milkiness and flavor of the sweetbreads. The blood sausage was incredible - not too irony, and with a great texture from the other fillings. The spices were good and not too overpowering. It reminded us of haggis - which is one of my favorite foods ever. Finally, the patatas bravas were also a hit. The sauce was a little spicy but nothing crazy - the potatoes were perfectly cooked and seasoned. For the food and service you can't go wrong here - good luck finding a seat or place to stand - but just know that this destination is definitely worth the journey. read more

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Arrived just before 13:50 on a weekday in November 2023. Left around 15:15. They were so packed. I had a party of two, and we waited in quite a queue to get seated. Actually, we did not "sit". We had to stand at the bar for over an hour while eating. We ordered braided lamb intestines, tripe, pig ear, and jarrita beer. I will not be getting the braided lamb intestines again. It was so bitter. Even my eating partner who doesn't mind innards was like never again! Tripe was ok. It was just such a large portion of this. I would recommend sharing this between at least two to three people. Pig ear was ok. In hindsight, I needed a plate of something other than unusual meats to balance out the meal. The beer was not enough. They accepted credit card payment. There is seating upstairs. Bathroom is also upstairs. Despite this place being frequented by locals, the food is not for me. Service was also not good due to being so packed. One poor lady running like a chicken without a head on the first floor between the kitchen and the dining area. Another lady carrying trays and walking up and down the stairs to serve upstairs guests. read more

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Wasn't able to get a seat on the main floor- got seated upstairs which was not nice for photos fyi. Vibe was lively, comfy and unpretentious. Service was great. Our server was friendly and made cheeky jokes. Ordered the patatas, calamari, blood sausage, mushrooms, sweetbreads, pigs ears and sangria pitcher. Nobody liked the blood sausage-just awful. Patatas were ok-just as expected. I would pass if wanting to try something new. Mushrooms and pigs ears were tasty. I didn't eat the sweetbreads, but my sister said they were delicious. She said they would have been even better if they were crispier. I thought the same about the pigs ears. Missed trying their famous pepper-next time! Recommended. read more

This was our first meal on our Europe trip and the first meal in Madrid. I'm glad we stopped here because the food was decently priced and delicious. We ended up getting potatoes, tomato salad, and shrimp and garlic sauce. This place is a simple no frills restaurant with not a lot of seats in the front but I think there is an upstairs but we were only sitting in the front at the counter. The service was prompt and the food came out fairly quickly. If you're in the area and craving simple tapas, I would recommend this place. read more

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An absolute must try when you are Madrid. PS : we ate there 3 times in our 6 nights in the city so that should tell you something! According to many, this is one of the long standing taverns that still sticks to its roots and hasn't changed much despite all the attention it has gotten in the years. While they have seating upstairs, do your best to get a spot on the main floor where all the action happens (an open kitchen with the grill running hot and the ingredients out in the open!) the staff are super friendly and do their best to make you comfortable even if you don't speak much Spanish. I also appreciate that they are thoughtful of how much you order and have advised us to maybe get half orders instead. Everything is delicious here and cooked quickly with minimal ingredients and with the aim to get the core ingredients shine on its own. The absolute must have here is the pigs ears that is so delightful and served with a side of the red sauce. Even if you aren't a big offal fan, I plead you to try this here you will not be disappointed. Other items that are spectacular are the tomato salad, fried anchovies, anchovies in vinegar, garlic shrimp, the mushrooms. read more

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This is a hole in the wall that all visitors should never miss! Most of their customers are locals so you can tell that it's a good restaurant. Every single food we ordered tasted so good and perfectly cooked. Portion is generous. The gambas were salty but not irritating. The chilis were generally not spicy. Only one piece was spicy, which to my standards is just mild. On any given day, the place is always crowded and noisy. Due to very limited seats, be prepared to eat standing up. Otherwise, you can wait for a table to be free, which may take a while. There are tables upstairs as well, but I'm sure it's just as crowded as downstairs. They close at 4:30 pm and reopen at 7:00 pm. They accept cash, credit cards, or contact less payment, which is convenient. I would definitely come back next time. read more

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Best place in Madrid for authentic Spanish tapas. The reviews are excellent and they are right on target. Rick Steves also featured it in one of his videos. Located in the heart of the city, just steps from the Sol Metro. Its in the middle of Calle de la Cruz and there's always a crowd. It's super casual and there's seating upstairs and downstairs. I was lucky the night I was there, to get a couple of seats at the high top watching the owner cook. Fresh olives and bread were brought to the table just moments after we sat down. We ordered chorizo and it was one of the best I've had. Crispy on the outside it was flavorful and the portion was big. Grilled Squid was light and tender, Shrimp tapas were good too. They're famous for Pig Ear, but I had to pass on that. Sangria paired perfectly with our food and we were given a shot of port before we left. Service was excellent, customers were friendly and it was a highlight of our trip. read more

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Where to begin..... so so so delicious. The line took about 35 minutes (arrived at 2005 on a Sunday). The ambiance inside is traditional and full of life. We ordered 3 dishes and 2 Sangrias. We started with the berenjenas de casa. This was followed by pincho de chorizo. We finished with the mejillones en salsa. I can not say enough about this dish. Took my breath away. Myself and 1 other went through two loaves of bread to finish the sauce it was so delicious. ORDER IT. The total came out to 27€. Perfect way to end our time in Madrid, GET THE MEJILLONES EN SALSA read more

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soo good however there's a pretty long line most days so be prepared to wait... the chorizos were my fav dish i love tapas read more

Casa Toni was one of the best places my wife and I visited in Spain. We found out about it on the Spain Revealed channel un YouTube. A great channel you should subscribe to on YouTube. A guy from New Zealand married a Spainard and does great videos. We checked into our hotel and were at Case Toni within 30 minutes. A small place and I ordered the Sweet Breads. I should have got a half ration, but they are AMAZING! They taste like chicken with a little bit of liver flavor in it. I HATE liver, but this is just a super subtle flavoring. You have to get these! The service was great and I saw the cook about six hours later and he recognized me and gave me a head nod. Very cool. The place is right near a lot of the action in Madrid. Please try this place out and go out of your comfort zone. read more

Casa Toni - Sweet breads. Amazing! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Madrid, M

Seven of us ate upstairs. Get there within an hour of opening if you are not interested in exiting on line. Let's see, grilled sardines/not marinaded Mussels Spicy potatoes Chorizo Bread Something else lol Something else lol and something else I don't do sardines and the others emptied the plate. Nothing left on any plates NOTHING not even a drop of sauce/gravy/oil Free glasses of wine for 3 Couple of darling mineral waters (gas) Under $90 with tip Can't be beat just go read more

Some of the food was very good and some was barely edible. The Chopitos and anchovies in vinegar were very good. The fried anchovies should be avoided and the garlic shrimp were just okay. The service was fine, but it is a small space and not enough staff. Loud and crowded at all times. read more

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This is a great little place off the plaza. We had the patatas bravas spicy potatoes) with both sauces which was a great choice. We would have been bored with just one sauce. The braided lamb intestines were absolutely delicious, don't be scared. The shrimp in garlic was delicious but too expensive for the amount you get. Wine selection is limited but prices were right and the wines we tried (suggested by our server rioja and a white blend) were very good. Tempted to do 4 stars because of the shrimp but they get 5. Bread and olives served. Olives were good and bread was good as well. read more

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Food was excellent! I had the grilled sweetbreads and papas bravas, along with an Águila Dorada beer. Very good! But halfway through my meal, I added lemon to the sweetbreads and it changed the taste of the meal. Try without the lemon to get the full flavor of the sweetbreads! read more

Casa Toni - Sweetbreads and papas bravas - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Madrid, M

This place was highly recommended online so I was excited to try this place. The food did not disappoint. Roasted pig ear was good and I was a big fan of the braised lamb intestine. Lastly the marinated anchovies in vinegar was a perfect compliment. read more

Casa Toni - Roasted pig ear - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Madrid, M

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Went twice it was so good. Pigs ears, lamb sweetbreads, fried squid, papatas bravas, wine, sangria. All terrific and great vibe to restaurant. read more

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Excellent, intimate tapas spot in Madrid near Sol, their orejas (pig's ear) and other offal selections shine! PLANNING / HOW WE HEARD ABOUT CASA TONI: Heard about this spot from its excellent online reviews, from Rick Steves, from James Blick on YouTube, from a friend who lived in Madrid. I love offal and the fact this was a famous casquería specializing in offal sealed the deal. Thus, we had it on our list early on in our trip planning, and it lives up to the hype! ARRIVING / GETTING A TABLE: Centrally located within walking distance of Sol Metro station, easy to find (probably there's a line). You can also peek at the ingredients through the window - fresh orejas anyone? On a Saturday evening at 21:30, stood in line for our party of 3 (requested a table) for about 30 minutes before getting a small table near the entrance. SERVICE / AMBIANCE / ORDERING: One server for the evening, a few chefs grilling up la planchas nearby. They are busy throughout the evening! Perfect spot to catch up over some cañas of beer or copas of sangria. Our table didn't have seats but we were fine with standing, there are also sit-down tables and seats at the bar too. There seems to be a back room or lower room for additional tables as well. We were given an English menu, but there are also chalkboard menus up on the walls if your Spanish is up to snuff! Food took some time (20+ minutes) on a busy Saturday evening but that's easily dealt with with good company and good drinks :) FOOD: OREJA A LA PLANCHA (pork ears): A must-have. Upon first taste we knew this was something we can only get in Spain. I am Taiwanese and love a good marinated pig ear but these are in another whole different league! They are grilled, not stewed, and come out hot and just slightly charred. The cartilage "crunch" is mild and almost like an al dente quality, and surrounded by this sweet and tender fattiness with the scent of the grill on the lightly crispy edges. It comes with a dollop of orange slightly spicy sauce at one side of the plate and the orejas are generously cut. RIÑONES DE CORDERO A LA PLANCHA (kidneys): Excellent and the best kidneys I've had, soft and garlicky without any graininess and savory. Even one of us who has never liked the taste of kidney said these were the best he's had. BERENJENAS (fried eggplant): These were my dining partners' second favorite thing on the menu, and one of them disliked eggplant before coming to Casa Toni and now has had his opinions changed drastically! They were cut in sliced quarters, fried, slightly green and lovely. There didn't seem to be extra batter anywhere and these were just addictive. MORCILLA DE LA CASA (blood sausage): thickly sliced, richly colored and richly flavored. Perfect seasoning and deeply savory and filling! GAMBAS EN AJILLO (shrimp in garlic): these were OK, nice and garlicky and plenty of oil to sop up with your bread. SUMMARY: One of our favorite tapas experiences in Madrid that easily lives up to the hype. Get the orejas when you go! read more

Very simple and delicious food. The pig ears and the sweet bread are a hit. The braided lamb intestine was amazing too. Fantastic service. Place gets crowded, so you know it's good read more

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Service is very slow- slower that other Spanish restaurants. It took a while for the waiter to even come to our table and provide menus. The food was very good: the huevos rotos were the best we had on our trip and the grilled squid was light but flavorful. Would recommend. read more

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If you only have time to try tapas at one place I would go for this one. We are doing own tapas outing and tried the patatas bravas and champiñones- both excellent. read more

Casa Toni - Patatas bravas- muy rico - try this dish here. Mushrooms also fantastic - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Madrid, M

Delicious pigs ear and calamari. Quick and friendly service. It's a nice place to grab a quick bite and drink with friends. read more

More authentic/traditional Spanish food Got the following: Pig ear with spicy sauce: 4 stars, I can't believe that I liked this dish but I did. It's a textural hill to overcome by the flavor was wonderful especially with some bread (and wine). Would get again! Mussels: 4 stars, delicious and fresh. Loved the sauce. Would definitely get again. Got another pork dish and we were so full by the time we got it that we forgot about it. Can't comment on it honestly. Enough very promising outcomes that it is worth the wait and worth trying again! read more

Casa Toni - Mussels - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Madrid, M

Casa Toni's is a Madrid spot you need to stop by and eat. I feel like it is quintessentially Spanish. It's a small hole in the wall restaurant with yummy tapas and friendly staff. We waited for a little bit as a big crowd went in ahead of us but I think they have more room upstairs. We got a small table downstairs which was perfect for our four tapas. We got the pig ears, sardines, tomatoes and mushroom. My favorite was the fried sardines. Very salty and crispy and overall delicious. The mushrooms were a tad on the salty side but you get plenty of lemon wedges to offset that. The tomatoes are just better in Spain! My least favorite was the pig ears. While I liked the flavor and the sauce, I just wish all the pieces were crispy! Some pieces were too fatty and gelatinous which I know is normal but I'm used to more tendon and less mushy fat. It was tasty though, flavor wise. Overall an excellent lunch! read more

A friend in Seville recommended to me Casa Toni, and I am glad that I had a chance to visit it while staying a couple of days in Madrid. The place is close to Puerta del Sol, the Sun Gate, and is closed in the afternoon between lunch and dinner. I went there around 8pm, and it was fully packed. I passed by the place again around 10pm after a long "paseo" walk and was able to find a spot inside at the counter. The staff were attentive and friendly, and I liked the ambiance which appeared to be authentic (to a tourist). I enjoyed a beer on tap and a couple of glasses of the Spanish red wines written on a blackboard, Also tried a couple of small plates, a chicken liver tapas and a fried green pepper, and both were excellent. read more

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This is part of the underbelly of the dining scene in Madrid...the kind of place that is nondescript on the outside and serves a lot of offal on the inside. My short summary is: Real satisfaction. After eating eating here, God can just take me now. It is a little hard to find within the warren of small streets just west of the Puerto del Sol where so many great authentic tapas taverns are. Look for the red overhead awning and the least flashy storefront on the street. I actually walked by it a couple times without even realizing it. Go early and go often. Belly up to the bar if there is room, grab one of the few tables in the front room or head upstairs to the dining salon for a seat. Don't miss all the interesting, haphazard knick knacks and photos on the walls and all over the room. I got lucky and went early and sat right by la plancha where I got to watch the guy cook and prep which is good entertainment for the single traveler. Beer and wine seem to be the norms for most but there is also tap vermouth available and for the outsider like me, if your Spanish is minimal, pointing and looking pathetically hungry seems to get the job done. There is a menu they might hand you with English in it that is helpful and it does not advertise 1/2 order portions that some have commented on which would be a great way to sample several things if you are small in number. From an American perspective (because we all know that we entitled, Imperialistic colonists believe it is all about us), this is a place where timid eaters and vegetarians will protest. Reading their tapas list is like going through a copy of the Greatest Hits of Offal if there was one. Pig's ears, Veal Sweetbreads, Tripe, Lamb Intestines, Blood Sausage to name a few, will be perceived by the uninitiated as things to find in a little shop of horrors instead of a restaurant. For my first visit, I ordered Pig's Ears griddled on the flat top (orejas a la plancha) and Blood Sausage (morcilla) which was house made and softly jiggling in the glass case at the bar, sliced before my eyes by the barman and promptly treated to a sauna in the deep fryer resulting in a crispy outer texture with a soft and deeply tasty center. So satisfying in a primal kind of way. But the orejas simply stole the show. It has the fatty mouthfeel of bacon and a deeply porky taste which was heavily seasoned is finished with a hit of housemade smooth red salsa that is a bit caliente in just the right way to cut through the richness. And every once in a while, you get the benefit of a cartilaginous crunch that make eating ears so great. This was, perhaps, one of the best dishes I have ever had. Primal, satisfying, made to order in front of me, and super tasty. A useful tip if you are alone or with one other person: On the laminated menu you will be handed, all of the prices reflect full "racione" portions and there is no indication that they can do smaller "media" portions. On my 2nd visit, I asked and they will do it and charge half price. That way you can order within your appetite or if there are 2 of you, you can try more items instead of loading up on just 1 or 2 things. Because I did not know this on my first visit, I had too much food, I shared with some people around me and they shared their Sweetbreads with me which were also delicious, creamy and well-seasoned. I thought they were going to have to call the fire department to extricate me out of my seat at the bar because I was so full and could not move afterwards! My 2nd visit I did half portions of fried anchovies (boquerones frito) and fried Padron peppers. Both excellent and simple choices washed down with a tap vermouth. Can't say enough good things about this spot. Bravo to Casa Toni! Their tapas and uniqueness are definitely one of the best things I have found to love about Madrid. read more

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Doesn't seem like much when you first walk in and the staff isn't the most chatty but you're a tourist looking for good eats and drinks at a great value so why do you care? The menu is in Spanish and English and the specials and highlights are on the wall. With any order you'll be greeted with a small snack, the highlights for us were the sweetbreads, pig ears and chorizo. It's super casual, super affordable and super tasty. If it looks full there is a small dining area upstairs so don't hesitate to walk in. Credit cards accepted. read more

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Atmosphere was 10/10, very friendly staff. Shop is, however, small- so prepare to wait and don't expect seating. Food was good, do try their pig ears! Personally, I didnt like the lamb intestines as it was very salty (tasted more like meat than intestines). read more

Casa Toni - lamb intestine - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Madrid, M

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Delicious spot, 10/10 recommend! Went for dinner with my family. The service was fantastic, food came fast and they were so patient with us ordering as non-spanish speakers. We got the pig ears, green peppers, and pork ribs-- cannot recommend the pig ears enough I am dreaming about it right now. The quality and price cannot be beat!! And the environment was very peaceful, it felt like we were in a small nook of the city. We felt bad because we finished pretty late and were the last customers, but they were still so friendly. Do a service to yourself and come here! read more

Must-visit tapas bar while you're in Madrid. We ate late (for us Americans) at 9:30pm and the place was packed. A table opened up fairly quickly. We ordered sangria, lamb sweetbreads, patatas and garlic prawns in oil. The patatas were nice and crisp, the sweetbreads were tender and the prawns were good although quite small. More seating upstairs. read more

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This spot is as good as people say - tasty tapas, large portions, friendly (and English-speaking!) service, and located right in the center of Madrid. We ordered: * pig ears - really good! Surprisingly tender * sweetbreads (I think these are specifically lamb sweetbreads? Not sure) - the highly lauded sweetbreads were interesting and not bad, and I'm glad I tried them. I wouldn't order them again since they have that strong taste of organ meat. Plus no one else at the table was daring enough to help eat them :') * pimientos/peppers - really good! exactly what you would expect; not bitter like some others * sangria - solid * revueltas/mix of egg, chorizo, potato - tasty! This was our server's favorite item on the menu - would order again Also appreciated the little free tapa of olives and cornichons. Overall, definitely worth a stop if you're in the area! And come early because this place is veeery popular. read more