Very good local cuisine. The suckling pig is a local tradition and did not disappoint. I really…read moreenjoyed the Castilian soup. Very warm and cozy atmosphere. The wait staff is friendly but made an error when forgetting to bring my husband's main course. The quality of his white bean soup made up for it. I love the antique looking entry to the restaurant.

Even though I grew up in south Florida, where roast pig abounds, I've never had one so good as the…read morecochinillo (suckling pig) at el Meson. I'm still thinking of it months later planning on my return just to eat this again. Amazing... It was a restaurant frequented by locals only, it a touristy spot so we knew it was going to be good and it did not disappoint at all.

Very disappointing experience. The person who took our order was rude and spoke to us in a…read morecondescending manner. I have stomach issues and cannot eat a full meal, so I asked if I could share a meal with my son. The waitress told us that was not allowed because "this is a restaurant and everyone has to have their own plate." We ended up ordering three meals, but unfortunately the food was just as disappointing as the service. Nearly everything was excessively salty. We ate what we could because we were hungry, but most of the food was left on the table. Given the restaurant's location so close to the castle, we expected a much better experience. Instead, we left feeling disappointed by both the service and the quality of the food. I would not return.

Was visiting some family friends in Madrid and they recommended we convene for some authentic…read moreAndalusian. It's a good 30+ minute drive from Madrid proper, but fortunately we were already heading to the surrounding suburbs. This meant that I was probably the only foreigner at the place, but the waitstaff were very accommodating. We started off with thin-cut tomato wheels, lightly salted and soaked in olive oil. Goodness, this was refreshing. We also ordered several flavours of croquetas, which were crispy and scrumptious. The jamón-stuffed ones were particularly indulgent. Afterwards, we dove into what was the largest seafood platter I had ever seen - mussels, prawns, scallops, thick-cut calamari rings... it was a literal cornucopia of the sea. The seafood was all fresh and well-executed. I think food of this quality and quantity would run you a fortune in the States, but our bill at El Tablao was quite reasonable (~€20) when split amongst our group. At midnight the whole restaurant joined together to sing Salve Rociera (staff were awesome and gave me a lyric sheet, as I had not a clue of what to recite). The staff also surprised us with some creamy, coffee-based digestifs - the perfect way to round out a warm Spanish summer. In short: charming, unpretentious place for Andalusian if you can find your way out of the city. Huge portions, so bring an appetite.

Food was excellent. Paella was very good as well as the pork cheeks. Also got the Tinto De Verano…read morewhich was very good and refreshing. As I look at other people's food, everything looks so good! Had to wait a little bit for a table but the waiter was super nice. You can also order at the bar if you want. Pretty decent bar decor? A little nicer than the places that I usually frequent! lol

El Sur is an unpretentious cafe in Madrid outside the main tourist areas in Lavapies. I enjoyed the…read morepork roast on a bed of potatoes. I also could not resist the cheesecake, which was freshly made. The pork was good and included a generous helping of meat. The cheesecake was outstanding, an unexpected bonus. The restaurant was lively with locals. Service was slower but more relaxing. This cafe was a find.

Restaurante donde se come muy bien. Muy bonito y te atienden muy bien. Pero es un poco caro!!!…read moreIt is a restaurant where you eat very well. He is very nice and the waiters will serve very well. The problem is that it has high prices!

Amazing food! Great seafood Service is great and portions…read moreare big. My best meal in Madrid

Good seafood, cosy place, nice waitresses Prices are…read moremoderated, very difficult to find a table on Friday dinner

Fantastic place run by the owners. Super tasty good value! Make reservation because it is smallread more

Excellent local neighborhood place with a great selection of Gallego dishes. Excellent service. And…read morelove the way they present the menu with individual photos

Stopped in for dinner around 7:45PM maybe a bit too early on Sunday night not sure…read more. Anyway, almost all local customers sat outside under shady trees and seating was on seen also across the street. Service was good especially since we cannot speak much Spanish. Food and beer was great! We also had dessert and espresso. Only issue i have with this place was the fact that many flys buzzing around inside the restaurant around our table.