This was sooo disappointing. Looking for fantastic tapas,…read morebut unfortunately picked this place (based on Yelpers!) Sorry, but try somewhere else :-(

Great place to grab a drink with friends or a good meal with the family. The bar area is perfect to…read morewatch a football match and enjoy a free and elaborate tapa along with your drink. The size of the free tapa is quite considerate compare to other places around town, not to mention the great variety and taste of all of them! A must have is the chorizo criollo that come in an amazing bun surrounded by potato chips! Good atmosphere!

Circo de las Tapas was an outstanding lunch experience. The atmosphere was relaxing and…read morecomfortable, not overly crowded; making it the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the afternoon. The combination of great food, great music, great drinks, and excellent service creates a setting where you can easily spend hours enjoying the lively people-watching. Arneo provided exceptional service and made some fantastic recommendations. I started with a complimentary appetizer, and a Vermut, followed by the Entraña a la Parrilla, which was perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. From start to finish, the experience was memorable, and I'll definitely be returning.

Delicious food full of flavor. The interior was quaint and cute. Our visit was during the siesta…read morehour and was full. Unfortunately there was only one waitstaff attending to everyone. But she worked hard and attended to everyone. The desserts were not too sweet and quenched my sweet tooth.

Super nice and relaxing place. Excellent Food and service. We came 3 times in 3 days, so there it…read moreis. Nice owner Micky and great Ladies serving. Best memories from Madrid

I decided to try this place out when I was asking by it and then later saw it had good reviews on…read moreYelp. The rating did not lie - this place is cool. I got lucky grabbing the last available table before a crowd of people showed up around 9 pm. Many ended up just grabbing some drinks at the bar while waiting for tables. The staff was very friendly, but did not speak much English. They did not seem to mind the extra effort to help explain some of their menu items though, which was nice. I ended up ordering the Entraña de ternera con chemachurri. While "veal entrails" doesn't sound appetizing, it was absolutely delicious and reminded me of braised steak. The chemachurri sauce was a little strong and not as tangy as I've previously had. Afterwards, I ordered the sopa de chocolate blanco. It was a white chocolate and baileys milkshake with two sticks of some chocolate cookie. Easily the best part of the meal!

Decently well-priced place in a central part of Madrid. For the most part, the service was good --…read moreone of my companions meals was delayed by approximately 15 minutes, but it was also peak lunch hour. Everyone was friendly and helpful. :) I ate an Iberian ham sandwich -- first time trying Iberian ham and it was really good; the sandwich wasn't too oily or anything and was filling. For dessert I tried some of the tres leches WHICH WAS AMAZING. 10/10 would recommend this dessert item. Multiple of my companions ordered their daily special which was 3-course meal anywhere from 10 - 13 euros: appetizer, main course, and dessert. I'd recommend checking that option out if you go to Vivares; the even have a vegetarian friendly menu with the daily special. Overall, would recommend Vivares.

I have been here 4 times in under 3 weeks. Great food at a great price. Plus, they have a…read morevegetarian menu. Generous portions and delicious desserts. Nice service. It gets really busy on Sunday afternoons. Also, if you want to have dinner at 7:30, you can do so at Vivares!

Service was amazing. I'm not sure if they wanted us to feel like we were literally hanging out at…read morehome, but we did. The wine selection had great variety and we were excited to see a Malbec from a winery we've actually been to! Every detail of this restaurant was a consistent theme of "welcome home" the napkins seemed to be signed with the name of the restaurant, the lighting, was enough but dim, not crazy bright. The seats were comfortable and the tables were intimate. I'm definitely writing this review so we can try to remember this place when we come back next year! My dinner was eggplant, there was so much flavor in my dish and I remember there being several vegetarian options.

We were extremely fortunate in being able to have dinner here tonight (without a reservation). Saw…read morethe reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try. The food was amazing and the service and ambiance were top notch.

Great place in Malasaña. I was there 5 minutes before they open and was the first one there, and…read morewithin a half hour the place was packed, and people were ready to snatch your table. Service was friendly and welcoming. It's a relaxed place. I was there for the croquettes because I'd read online that they have a lot of vegetarian options. You can get 6 or a dozen croquettes. You have to get a mix, I got 2 each of blue cheese, spinach, Gorgonzola, and mushroom and leek. They cost 9 euros. They gave me some olives, which were made grandmother's way. Very nice recipe!

We decided to try Casa Julio after getting a recommendation from a local. It's a small, traditional…read moretapas place. We dropped in on a packed Thursday evening (9:00pm). The inside is small with half a dozen seats at the bar and five tables. Two bartenders running the place. Menu is up on the wall, no English menu available. Seven types of vermouth along with beer and wine options. - Bread and olives - complimentary. Olives were decent, bread dry. - Lacuesta reserva (3,70€) - dry style vermut from Riośa. Smooth, didn't find it particularly dry. - Vermuza con lupolo (4,00€) - sweet style vermut with hops from Huesca. Slightly sweet, well balanced. - 1/2 Croquetas (8,00€ for 6) - bonito, huevo cocido (tuna and boiled egg), morcilla con membrillo (black pudding), setas con puerro (mushrooms with leeks), jamon (ham), espinacas, pasas y gorgonzola (spinach, raisin and gorgonzola) and queso azul (blue cheese). Favourite was the bonito. Croquetas were perfectly fried. - 1/2 Papas con mojo picón (3,50€) - boiled potatoes with salsa verde and salsa roja. Half portion was a perfect size. Sauces were tasty, potatoes cooked just right. An enjoyable, cheap tapas meal at CJ.

Amazing! Was looking for a bit to eat around and came across this place. Didn't want to sit outside…read morewith my baby so I asked one of them if there's an available table inside and he said 10 mins. Perfect, 10 mins later and there was a table. Food was incredible! Meatballs are good, not used to this type of sauce for the meatballs but tried something new and it was delicious! I feel like everything on the menu are so good!

Due to its proximity to our hotel and the high reviews, my wife and I decided to have our inaugural…read moretapas experience, and honestly, it did not disappoint. In Spain, I still get confused about seating. "Is this place a seat-yourself place or a wait-to-be-seated place?" Sometimes it is hard to tell; therefore, to avoid an awkward encounter by making a command decision, I stand in one central place awkwardly blocking the waitress/waiter until they tell me what to do. Thank God for my wife, though, who makes the decision and just sits. Luckily, she was right. This is one of those just-sit-and-wait-for-the-waitress places. Now, before you order know that you are welcome to take a look inside at the food. Also, know that some items on the menu are not available at certain times of the day (I'm sorry but I'm still in the dark as to what those items are). Nevertheless, they have a great selection of tapas (midday snacks, translation curiosity of me). The great thing about this place is that there are zero tapas and drinks that breach the €6 mark. In fact, everything we got was under €3.75. Our most expensive item was the tortilla de patata, which was deliciously proportioned (a great ratio of runny to solid). Not only was the food and drink very cheap but it was also delicious. We tried a smorgasbord of tapas. I did not necessarily delight in all the tapas, some were just not my bag baby. However, others were definitely my bag (see pictures for details). In total, we got 6 tapas and five drinks and only paid €27. Overall, this is definitely a great spot for tapas. Whether you're out with your date or you're bringing the kids along for the ride, this little place off Calle de Serrano is perfect to break the seal on your first tapas experience. Enjoy!

Stopped in for a proper tapa y copa but ended up eating dinner instead! We just arrived to Madrid…read moreafter a long flight with terrible airplane food so holding off until dinner became impossible once we saw the menu! This is a cute little spot with lots of ambience, exposed brick and a small bar. Good for people watching if you're upstairs by the window. In my sleep deprived state, I ordered a white Alma which I learned immediately is sweeter than most white whites. We ordered patatas bravas, ensalada con salmón y gambones a la plancha. All of it was delicious. Portions are huge here - I'd never seen a huge plate of patatas like this. Sauce was perfect with a slight kick. The service was friendly they made recommendations for gluten allergies. Always a relief when servers know what gluten is! Gracias para tu paciencia con nuestro español básico. Recommend!

The service is amazing and the best mojitos in the area!! We came back 3x. The high end expensive…read morebars lacked in service and taste but this place is a hidden secret within the city of Madrid