Excellent location by Plaza Mayor. Unique underground interior. Charming. Suckling pig was delicious with the potatoes. Red Sangria excellent. Service top notch. Definitely try it read more

Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas - Interior. Unique - Steakhouses Near Me - Madrid, M

During our trip we decided to have a feast in one of the most iconic and most Madrid like restaurants called Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas. The name translates to the Cave of Luis Candelas which was a famous folklore thief, that stole from the rich and would hide in the caves under the city. Here you would find all the famous tapa food staples so we ordered a whole bunch of dishes such as the jamon Serrano, toast with tomato, ham and fish fritters, and grilled octopus. All the appetizers were delicious and the ham was perfectly cured and had a taste that you can't find back in the US. For the main course we ordered oxtail with French fries and their white bean Stu. The soup was very hearty and the oxtail was the most tender meat I ever had. For dessert they brought out this custard that was smooth and sweet. The staff were also very friendly while the ambiance was very unique but be careful going down the caves because the steps here are very steep. read more

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We swung by for a quick bite. We were seated outside and served very fast. We wanted dessert only but were told we could only get dessert if we were seated inside. Therefore, we ordered the garlic soup, which was nothing more than a slightly greaser version of chicken broth. We didn't ask for bread but they brought it anyway and thus charged us for it. Overall, not a bad spot but it felt a bit touristy with the prices and quality of food. read more

Interesting space. Be aware of low ceilings. The service was very pleasant. The food is excellent. We ordered restaurant special Ox Tail stew which was delicious. Veal schnitzel we ordered grilled not fried and it was also perfectly cooked. For starters we ordered green salad with tomatoes and that was also very tasty and fresh. read more

Came here because Botin was packed. The food did not disappoint! I will dream about that tomato and tuna salad for the rest of my days. read more

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Delicioso y magnífico servicio. El restaurante es acogedor. Iremos otra vez cuando regresemos a Madrid.

Been here with every trip to madrid. On the touristy plaza mayor but great food and service. We were tired of the sucking pig so we ordered other meat. It was fantastic. Make reservations. Our waiter was super funny. He was very nice. read more

Excellent Restaurant. While in Madrid we were looking to try Cochinillo, which they had and it was goooooooooooooood, highly recommend it. We also had the Octopus, which wasn't the usual small tentacle I came to expect in a lot of places around NYC but it was a big, juicy, perfectly prepared piece of octopus that is served tableside. Nice Priorat was also a good match for the dishes. Ambiance requires a separate mention. Considering that the restaurant is named the Caves of Luis Candelas a table in a low ceiling cellar with waiters dressed like Bandidas makes for a wonderous gastronomic experience. Highly recommend this place. read more

I should have trusted my gut feeling. 20:30 reservation on a Friday evening and the restaurant was basically empty. Service was ok but not great Food was average at best My colleagues steaks were tough and not evenly cooked Veal escalope was boring Strolling singers were good but don't wipe your forehead with a euro note when you are done - we get it - we know to tip you Too many other choices out there I cannot recommend this place read more

Excellent ambiance, food, and service. I loved the restaurant ambiance and the paella was amazing. read more

Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas - Amazing Paella - Steakhouses Near Me - Madrid, M

Definitely recommend this one!! Great food, great ambiance, great location!! And live music too!!

Great food and very hospitable - we'll worth the black squid croquettes and the Paellla!! read more

Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas - Paella - Steakhouses Near Me - Madrid, M

Beautifully Spanish locale with great food and amazing service. We loved it. The cochinillo was super tender and the ternera was cooked just right. The croquetas were the best of my trip and I ordered them all over Spain as I love them. Our head waiter, Chispi, was so friendly and attentive! The place evokes a 1950s full service restaurant feel as indeed this Madrid institution has been here since then. The restaurant is inside the ancient wall of the city. It looks tiny from outside but it is actually quite big. A tuna (a group of college students in costume) came to sing and it was the best experience! read more

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Exelente restaurant. La comida estuvo muy bien y el servicio muy atento. Cumplió las expectativas de restaurant tradicional español. read more

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Very nice historic artmosphere. Food was delicious ad well. A very touristy area, Plaza Mayor, means the meal will be ecpensive.

A must for any tourist! The prices may not suit everyone's pocket but for any Spaniard dish they have mastered the food in taste and tradition. Service is always quick and very responsive. They're great when it comes to helping you put a wine or drink to any plate you're interested in and the building is a flashback to the colonial period of Europe itself. I would recommend and specialty plate or the salmon as it's bursting with flavor and simplicity. read more

Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas - Steakhouses Near Me - Madrid, M

Neat ambiance! Stopped in for a quick cafe before attending the flamenco show right down the street. Restaurant is underground, in caves. Bar/cafe right inside the door. read more

This is the best restaurant I have ever been to in terms of food, atmosphere, and upscale service. I highly recommend it for all tourists visiting Madrid. You should make reservations, though. read more

If you want to having a historical dining experience in Madrid, come here! This restaurant is where the Robin Hood of Spain used to hide out after robbing people! Who knows you might find some of his stolen goods hidden under the table! read more

Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas - Where the Robin Hood of Spain used to hide out! - Steakhouses Near Me - Madrid, M

When one pictures going to Europe and you want to imagine what 'Old World' Spain was like, Las Cuevas does an excellent job of painting that picture. I had made a late reservation for the two of us as I had no idea where our day would take us and I didn't want to interrupt anything we might have going on. Plus, it's not abnormal to go to dinner at 9 PM; at least not over there. Well, our day wrapped up and we found ourselves trying to burn time so we were very pleased when they were able to seat us half an hour early. I knew I wanted sangria & I knew I wanted to share an order of the gambas al ajillo. Besides that, I had no idea what I was going to get. Very glad the husband agreed to play along & trusted my twelve year old memory of my previous visit. The sangria was just what you expect when you order a pitcher of sangria in Spain: sweet, with some gorgeous aromatic spices. The garlic shrimp were just as I remembered: served in a sizzling ceramic dish with lots of garlic butter you can soak up with your bread. I tore a couple of pieces off the bread and pressed them down into the hot dish allowing them to get a nice 'char' on the edges as they soaked up the butter. Delicious! For dinner I decided on the Veal Mianese. Perfectly fried golden brown. Pounded thin to be as big as the plate. I ate every bite. The potatoes were there and I tried them, but I didn't love them as much and would have been just as happy with just the protein. My husband destroyed his roasted lamb. He would have licked the plate if we would have been eating at home. A few reviews make comments about the prices being high. It's right off the Plaza Mayor, what I believe to be the heart of the tourist area. So yes, I expected the prices to be a little high. Would I ever call the food bland? No. Would I go here on a regular basis if I lived in Madrid? Probably not. Am I willing to not fret about the money spent on one nice dinner while on vacation? Absolutely. Besides, if I didn't do the conversion in my head on how much I was REALLY spending, the prices weren't that bad. read more

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It was Thanksgiving and I didn't want turkey, I wanted pork. Came here on a Thursday around 9 PM because there wasn't anything available at the "famous" Botin. However, to my delight, this restaurant served the roasted suckling pig and was just as historical and charming as Botin. Yes, this may not be the oldest, but it has been in business since the 1940's. I ordered the Roasted Suckling Pig and it was so wrong, but so damn good. The pork was so tender it melted in my mouth, and the crispiness of the skin was the perfect texture combination. The side of potatoes that it came with were also divine. My two favorite things in one plate, pork and potatoes. I think it was about 25 euros. If you like olives, you will love theirs. I'm not sure how they brine their olives, but it was different than any other tapas place I've been to. I don't know if this happens every night, but there was a Mariachi band going around the restaurant and it just added to the charm of the whole dining experience. If you don't speak Spanish, don't worry, you will get by. Service was respectful and typical pace of Madrid. I would definitely come back next time I'm in Madrid read more

Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas - Roasted Suckling Pig - Steakhouses Near Me - Madrid, M

Ever walked into a place and felt like you stepped back in time? That's how I felt when my friend and I stepped into Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas. The setting was romantic. The food was pretty amazing (definitely try the roasted red peppers) and the wine list was extensive. What made this dining experience truly wonderful though were the 4 men who were med students who came and played while we ate. They were entertaining and quite talented. I would definitely recommend this place to tourists or locals as its a true Gem within a historic city. read more

So, I was in Spain for a week on a work related trip and I was super excited. Not necessarily for the "work" part, but for stepping on The European continent for the first time. Like a little girl on a sugar rush, I frantically tried to experience Spain and its rich culture in a week. Given my work schedule, I soon realized that it was almost impossible. Most of the rides, museums and touristy stuff closed by the time I got off from work. Luckily, the Spanish night life does not get started until late in the evening. The restaurants are open late, even the fancy family type. Las cuevas is one of the highly regarded restaurants in Madrid and it was recommended by almost all of my colleagues who are native to Madrid. So, I had to try it any cost. I was lucky enough to get a reservation for dinner on a weeknight and went there around 9:30pm. I felt adventurous and ordered ox tail for the main course. I was a little anxious, but it was sumptuous! The meat was perfectly cooked and it slid right off the bone. I had sangria to go with it and it was great! Service was very courteous and my server was super nice! The best part of the evening was the tuna group who entertained us while we dined. They were amazing! The decor and the history behind the restaurant are quite amusing! This is one of the must visit places if you are in Madrid. read more

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This is tourist trap. Food good but overpriced, inside restaurant some beggars are playing music and extorting money from patrons. Again, food is good but not worth money. read more

Had a late dinner here as we had passed by a few times and it looked busy and had good menu options. My husband ordered cochinillo (baby pig) and we had wine and overall it was good. The wine selection was nice; the outdoor eating setting had a great ambiance with a great view of the outer Plaza Mayor area; service was good. I know the cochinillo was tasty, but was not as good as one we had tasted the previous night in a restaurant inside Plaza Mayor. This place is a bit overpriced for something that didn't stand out in our memory of all the places we ate. read more

Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas - cochinito dinner - Steakhouses Near Me - Madrid, M

Paella mixta was delicious!!! Sit outside and enjoy your dinner. Is gonna be all worth it! read more

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Came in for some beers and was told if we didn't spend any money we could not sit in their restaurant. We paid the tab and moved to the next one which we were welcomed right alway! I honestly would not give them any business as a business owner all business is good business. read more

The steak was undercooked and overpriced. Service was surly and inattentive. They charged me for bread even though I didn't ask for it and didn't eat it, and wouldn't take it off my bill. There are much better places in the area. read more

On the entrance, some kind of uniformed Madrilleno welcomes you to be seated. This makes the place to a totally different one than all the others from the beginning. Once you're seated, the interior looks very traditional and typically Spanish. But mind your head, the casa is very low in height! Unfortunately, that's it with the pro's. The contra's: The above everything prices. Of course, sometimes, blendy food, brands, atmosphere and style costs money, and I love to dine expensive sometimes. But here, Food's not equivalent to the taste nor the optical quality. The huevos rotos with gambas and champiñon (15,50EUR), a typically Spanish meal, was too much salted and so totally brackish. The Tortilla Española was good. But what you get served here for 11EUR, you'll find somewhere else for 3-4EUR. Two old breads, one eaten, but both billed (2,40EUR each). Drinks prices were ok. There are better places to leave your money. read more

Interesting old traditional decor which matches the neighborhood. Food , appetizer, dessert, and wine were all good though the daiquiri was not the best. Probably it is better to stick to the wine. read more

My friend and I had Easter dinner here and loved it. The interior of this restaurant sent me back in time. It can be a bit pricey but the food was excellent. read more

I ate there last month with two of my teenage sons while visiting Madrid. It was amazing. The cochinillo was excellent, the atmosphere was fun, and the service wonderful. The waiter gave us an appetizer and dessert on the house. I definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

If you are looking for a fun, cultural experience, check out this restaurant. Food and service was excellent. One of the best things about this place is the Tuna de Madrid (university student musicians) shows up and will play so requests. This place rivals Casa de Botín in terms of food quality. Prices are similar too. read more