We went on 2 different occasions, both times the food was amazing. Everything from the tapas to the…read morePaella and finishing it with Tiramisu, it's obvious why the local's call it their go to. The service unfortunately can be a hit and miss . The first day we went the service was terrible. Super rude, the server- Carlos had no personality, literally tossed everything on the table- he had apparently helped my parents the night before and they raved about him but unfortunately we can't say the same. The next night we all went back (my dad loved this place and wanted us to experience what he had ) and had a new server- Angel who was phenomenal. Tapas never stopped coming, drinks always filled, he was so attentive, charismatic and just made the experience amazing.

Excellent service , the Brie with salmon was the best. Can't…read morego wrong by choosing La Manduca !

Looks like a mom and pa hole in the wall type of place. Introduced by my YouTube friends, this…read moreplace is a must on your visit to Madrid. Also how does the gentleman behind the counter remember all the orders? I ordered vermouth, cana, half a sandwich, ham coquettes. When the half sandwich came, we thought he made a mistake and gave us a whole. But we were wrong, as we observed the ma making sandwich she cuts a small corner of the bread to indicate half. Brilliant. The cheese that they use to make the food is so deliciously hearty. The croquettes were sooo good, crispy on outside; gooey cheesy and hammy in the inside. Amazing. The bill was so cheap!

This is a unique place. They have a short menu with basically croquetas, thick ham with melted…read moretetilla cheese and pimientos de padrón. Everything is delicious, in a pre-healthy-food-age way. The croquetas are their signature attractor. Their bechamel is liquid, and this makes it totally irresistible. People queue for half an hour to order their croquetas. It is a fun and tribal activity. If you are in Lavapies, don't miss this.

Very good food, but our (admittedly large) party had to wait over an hour to be seated, and I don't…read morethink it's worth that long of a wait. With that said, the staff were very accommodating for the most part, and we got our food very promptly.

Just around the corner and what a treat! Felt like a local in town and welcomed after a long plane…read moreride. It was great to have some yummy local food and drinks. If your looking for a spot where you can feel Right at home in Spain, this is the place! Oh! And don't forget to ask for their special sauce!!!

The food was very good, service was above average, the ambiance was nice, its outside the tourist…read morearea, but in a very nice neighborhood which is very likable in my opinion

A gem in the non touristic neighborhood!…read more On my last day during a 3 week vacation to Spain, found this splendid restaurant near my hotel. After a day trip to Toledo, I was super tired and decided to have my dinner nearby. Turn out everything I experienced that night surprised me, from the atmosphere, service to their food. Their croquettes are so delicately made, even the amuse bouche (invitacion aperitivo) are excellent. I told the waitress who speaks English that I was super tired , could not drink and would like to try more dishes. She suggested their Cana but on the lighter side. She also recommended cutting my portion into 1/4 or half size so that I could try more dishes. Her attentive service merited 10 stars. In addition to the chorizo croquettes, my other dishes were cuttlefish risotto and callos, both turned out to be exceeding my expectation! And the 1/2 portion were actually quite huge!!! It was my last night in Spain, and Canadio did offered me an unforgettable dinning experience. Planning to come back in the Fall, and will absolutely visit them again!

Came here on a recommendation from a friend who lived in Madrid for a couple of years and it did…read moreNOT disappoint. She gave us the genius advice of coming here on a non market day (any day other than Sunday) and she was CORRECT! we came here on a Saturday for lunch and had maybe two people in line in front of us. When we were walking in the area on Sunday, the line was literally down the street and around the block. That being said the food was so good that it would fully be worth waiting in a line for. DELICIOUS jamon, perfect bread with the most delicious tomato spread. I literally can't recommend this place enough and it's a must do when you are in Madrid!!!!!

Wandering through El Rastro, the line streaming from this place caught my attention. I tried to…read morepeer through the hoard of people to see what the fuss was about but it was nearly impossible to get a good look. Instead, I scanned the groups of people devouring delicious looking tostas off of Styrofoam trays outside of the shop and decided I had to give it a try for myself. We jumped in line and it moved surprisingly fast. Within minutes we were inside and pushed to the bar to put in our order. I had seen so many tempting things go by and by that time decided that I wanted to try the pulpo, while my friends got the chorizo and jamon. We took them outside to plop down on the street and dig in. I found the pulpo to taste fresh and I thought the olive oil they drizzled on top was a nice touch. I had a taste of the chorizo and loved it too. Definitely don't let the crowd deter you from giving this place a try. It's a great addition to any Sunday afternoon spent scoping for bargains.

LTR looks pretty empty and ordinary when you walk by or walk in, but once you walk through to the…read moreoutdoor seating it turns into a whole new world! Here are some thoughts... --the place is packed : ) --it feels like there are a lot of smokers. --they have the best hummus (5+/5) I've ever had (olive oil & rich taste)! --they have the best french fries (5+/5) I've had in Spain! --their smash burger (4/5) was good, has a subtle but nice mustard flavor. --they have really cool outdoor seating (5+/5)! Highly recommended!

You would miss this place unless you were looking for it. Beautiful patio in the back - just keep…read morewalking through the door. The menu has typical croquettes, burgers, and tapas. The sangria comes from a can. Service was average.

Good Spanish place with the standard tapas choices and inexpensive but good wines. Upstairs for…read moredining, downstairs for the bar. Georgiano was our server, personable and interesting he, like a lot of our servers, was from elsewhere in Europe (Georgia) and working for a few months in Madrid. I recommend the tapas platter, the stewed oxtail was good too.

Amazing food, great value. Service was amazing thanks to our waiter Dachi. He made everyone laugh…read moreand was very attentive. Very great, highly recommend.

There are so many gems in this neighborhood but this one stands out as the best. The…read moreterrace/outside eating area is next to a little park across from the library. Eating in this setting would be enough but the food is equally amazing! The menu changes daily and is whatever is fresh that morning from the market. €12 gets you one of the best meals in Madrid during lunchtime. On the weekends they do a paella that is so good you have to fight the locals to get a table. In fact, it is the only restaurant where I've seen Madrileños order this homemade classic. If you're in town go a few blocks off Gran Via and get a real meal for a better price.

First night in Madrid with my husband, we had been traveling most of the day and were looking for…read moregood food, cozy atmosphere, and a glass of wine....at 9 o'clock or so on a Sunday. This is a tough feat if you live in Amsterdam (where we do) but luckily in Madrid people dine late and on Sundays :) We did a quick search on yelp and found La Cajita de Nori in walking distance from where we were staying and with good reviews. They did not disappoint! Service was quick and friendly. We ordered a small tortilla, which was light, fluffy and fresh. One of the best I've ever had. We had one of their specials, a marinated eggplant salad with wonderful feta cheese. I don't know what they did but the eggplant was so tasty. Delicious. We also had a rice/egg dish. A portion of right with two fried eggs with deliciously runny yolks plus a delicious pepper/tomato topping. The topping was fresh and so tasty. This is really Spanish comfort food. On the menu are also a nice selection of options with beef and pork, etc. We had two glasses of wine. For dessert we opted for the tart queso, which is like a super dense, rich cheese cake with this thick syrup. It was rich and amazing...you need to share with two people, it would have been too much otherwise. The decor is cute and funky, colorful and fun. The music was fun with Jimi Hendrix to some others. We were the only people dining at the time, so I wish it was more busy when we were there. But this was a great way to start our Spanish adventure. Two people, 2 glasses of wine, three dishes and dessert: €33 Rico!