I really enjoy empanadas so my review is likely already biased. The offerings at Malvon are almost…read moreoverwhelming - how does one stomach decide when there's over a dozen different empanadas to choose from? :O It's like analysis paralysis. So our group had to divide and conquer. I especially appreciate (I think it's genius too) that Malvon bakes the name of the empanada directly into the dough so there's no confusion when you order a box of mix and match. They have combo meals where you can choose 2 empanadas and a drink. It may not sound like much but Malvon's filling is substantive so it's a sizable snack or medium size meal.

The empanadas were AMAZING. Tastes exactly like what you order and are heated before being given to…read moreyou. The place is super cute but only has two stools, so if you go either plan on standing or finding somewhere else to sit. But let me say again... BEST FOOD.

Great service. Great food. Cozy small restaurant to have some great Spanish food. Staff gave some…read moregreat recommendations to our group of 15

We truly enjoy this very popular Galician tapas place! I recommend making reservations. We have…read moretaken friends here and loved every dish. Our faves: * Ropa Vieja - my son's fave - he almost didn't share this cuban style shredded beef * Bacalao confitado - creamy and decadent * Prawn Risotto - yummmm * Pimientos de Padron - mild and reminds me of shishito peppers * Pulpo a la plancha - Grilled octopus Next time I plan to try the Paella de Mariscos...

Really enjoyed Mercado de San Miguel, even if it's the more touristy food market in Madrid. Came…read morelater in the evening. Must gets include - jamón ibérico from Puesto Carrasco Ibéricos - olives and vermut from The Hour of the Vermouth - wine from Pinkleton & Wine - codfish from La Casa del Bacalao There's also a Spanish omelet vendor but it was okay. Great energy in the market. Can be difficult to find a seat at a table but there's plenty of standing counters along the perimeter.

So this was one of the places everyone recommended we had to stop at while we were in Madrid for a…read morecouple days on our way to Portugal, and one of the most disappointing. Don't get me wrong - they do indeed have a whole bunch of food vendors that all looked extremely good. Some of them were tourist-priced (ok, a majority of them were tourist-priced), but none of them looked *bad*, just not *necessarily* worth the price, when you could go any number of places nearby and get food as good, for cheaper. But there were definitely some hidden gems, including one absolutely wonderful tapas place that we ordered a bunch of little tostas from, of all different sorts, that we were absolutely impressed by and happy with all of. And of course, the vendor I had originally been most excited about, La Hora del Vermut, which does indeed offer both very inexpensive, great "house" vermouth, and very affordable fancy vermouths. I would've loved to hang out at a bar like that... if I could do so and also *move*. See, the thing is... this market is absolutely not big enough for all its accolades. As Yogi Berra may or may not have ever said, "No one goes there nowadays, it's too crowded." At least I probably wouldn't ever go back there... we could barely hear to order tapas at the tapas place, and good luck finding a place to eat if you're not taking it to go. Good luck actually making it to one of the vendors further away from the entrance, either. It was an absolute madhouse, so we ordered a bunch of tostas at once, I braved the insanity to get a couple glasses of vermouth and met my wife outside the actual market to eat them on the steps. And that was the *off* season - if it's like that in January, I could only imagine it in May! Great vendors, but as a market, they really need better crowd management / foot traffic control.

Great quick place to stop by and grab a quick bite to eat…read more You can be in and out in less than 5 minutes. The place is small and strictly 'to-go'. Food is fresh and tasty. They only have a few items, which basically range from a small ham and cheese sandwich and a large ham and cheese sandwich. Lol. (Kidding, they also have empanadas) But it is definitely delicious, and for under €5 each, is not a bad spot.

Quick snack with the best jamón! Such a small space on Gran Via. It gets busy and the line starts…read moreout the door usually. Reasonable pricing and fresh, they'll heat up the sandwich for you. Can't beat it!

Where should I start. It is a great experience. They are so friendly that you think you are having…read moredinner at your grand ma. The quality of food is so good. If you are looking for fancy, this is not your match- if you are looking for an experience, then it is definitely the place to go.

It was late one evening during my trip to Spain and I was tired. Tired from walking around all day…read moreand very tired of seeing all the same tapas at every single restaurant I went to. That's when I enlisted the help of this nifty website called Yelp and looked for the best places to eat in Madrid. After perusing the list of the top spots for a while, Casa Federica stood out to me because of its unique menu offerings. I wanted something different, and here this place was, waving its hands in the air, saying: "Bring me, your tired, your tapas frustration!" So I headed over and boy, was I pleased. My sister and I sat inside this cute little place and were helped by one of the friendliest guys who didn't mind explaining the menu to us or making suggestions on what to eat. We started with the spinach buñuelos and ordered the chicken with a gravy sauce as well as a pumpkin and cheese empanada. The buñuelos were honestly one of the best things I have ever eaten. They were very lightly fried but the spinach mix was amazing and so unique that it's hard to describe it. They didn't taste like gross spinach, but they were delicious and soft. The empanada was also a hit. Even though the menu says "pumpkin and cheese," the empanada was more pumpkin than cheese which was nice because I really love pumpkin. The bread wasn't too doughy and it was a good size to split between me and my sister. The chicken dish, which we ordered as our main meal, was amazing. Now, Spain is full of jamón so finding chicken anywhere is a daunting task, and finding chicken that's actually good is even more difficult. However, the chicken at Casa Federica was amazing. The gravy-like sauce on top of it was perfect and not too salty but just savory enough to satisfy. The combination of friendly service, ambiance and food gives this place five stars. It was a welcome reprieve from the standard Spanish fare and an experience I enjoyed a lot.

Feels like a hole in the wall but old restaurant. You are seated first come first served. No…read morereservations. The restaurant does accommodate 50+ people. We order Paella, which was awesome. The Calamari came with small side salad. I liked the Salad better than Frued Calamarri. Tasted like any other. But in the end it is totally worth your while to try . You will enjoy .

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.

Do yourself a favor and stop here for torrija. I would recommend taking it to go or seeing if you…read morecan snag a spot upstairs. This place gets busy and packed and was hectic when we stopped in. The torrija was one of, if not the best one we had while in Madrid. The service was quick and friendly at the to go counter for me.

La Mallorquina came as a recommendation from our hotel when I asked for a local bakery with coffee…read more I'd had a long list of places I wanted to try but always like to ask as well. We happened upon it and I was so pleasantly surprised. I think we went three times during our time in Madrid. I loved the counter experience, I'd definitely recommend that option. I wasn't looking to sit down and do all of that upstairs so my review is solely based on counters on the first floor. The locals love this spot and that is quite obvious. I was told in advance that they do and coming here was very enjoyable. The pastries and coffee are very yummy, you won't be disappointed. Makes for the perfect spot if you really want to get your day started but want to grab a quick bite before doing so.

Highly recommend this place!! They have so many types of flavors and pretty authentic. My…read moreArgentinian friends took me here and it was delicious. It's a grab and go kind of place but when you get home, pop it in the toaster oven for a few minutes and it's all good.

I cannot recommend enough. Fairly new, so don't let lack of reviews scare you. Incredible food, the…read morenicest staff, gave us free medialunas after our meal. 10/10 recommende.

A traditional spanish tapas bar. Stopped by during a food tour and devoured this place. We had…read moretheir cod fritters (amazing), manchego cheese (creamy goodness) and their famous vermut on tap (nice chilled red vermut). The vermut was very refreshing and paired beautifully with the deep fried cod fritters. It is a traditional bar and there is usually a huge line to get in and its popular in the evenings. Top notch bar food and even better Vermut. Highly recommend.

tl;dr don't let the touristy location fool you; crowds have flocked to this tapas bar for fried cod…read morefor over a century Casa Labra may know a thing or two about tapas; that's how they have stayed in business since 1860. In fact, this tapas bar has even earned an official "comercio centenario" designation by the City of Madrid (recognizing a historic shop that has remained open in the same location with the same purpose for over 100 years). What's more, Labra was also an early clandestine meetinghouse for the Spanish Socialist Party (the current ruling party in Spain). Nowadays, Labra continues to draw crowds for its signature Tajada de Bacalao (fried cod). The bar maintains its traditional decor, from the marble walls to dark-wood bar shelves to the ornate lighting structures hanging from the soaring ceiling. A shoulder-high ledge runs the perimeter of the room to precariously perch glasses and tapas plates. The dedicated dining room in the back is austere at best. The menus are scribbled onto chalkboards next to their respective ordering stations (as is customary for traditional tapas bars, tapas are ordered separately from drinks). Chatter and clinking glasses echo around the room. Outside, bar-height stainless steel tables are peppered across the sidewalk. Even on a rainy day, expect a queue to trail from the right entrance down the block. I visited Labra for a guided food tour, and I returned because I was so impressed. Of the tapas, the best was, unsurprisingly, the fried cod. The small portion was more than made up for by the crispy texture and rich flavor. Also excellent for the draught vermouth, which balanced sweet with spice and was my favorite across Madrid. The vermouth paired perfectly with the Queso Manchego (Labra's generous "raciones" portion of cheese stacked two layers across a frisbee-sized plate). Less exciting to eat was the Croqueta de Bacaloa (cod croquette). The skin reminded me of a fish stick, while the filling erred on dense. Further, the Banderilla de Atun (tuna skewer) was an unweildy dud. The tough texture and inconvenient preparation overshadowed the modest flavor. The staff were unspoken pros -- they efficiently managed the crowd and discreetly bussed dirty dishes. The queue moved moderately quickly, as Labra prepared tapas by the platter for maximum efficiency. The prices felt reasonable; just 2 euros for the must-try cod, and 2.50 for a small glass of vermouth. Casa Labra perfectly pairs a convenient location with excellent fried fish; that being said, you will need to hit up other spots to find other above-average versions of more standard tapas.

Stopped by for lunch today. We ordered the chicken curry toast and meat and spinach and ricotta…read moreempanadas. We also got two glasses of sangria which were served in generous portions. The chicken curry toast was flavorful and the slice of bread it was spread on was perfectly crispy. The empanadas were both delicious and perfectly spiced but I do wish they could have been warmer, especially the one with cheese. The server was very nice and attentive.

Went here based on reviews but I have to say I was disappointed. The place is tiny and cramped…read more Food was limited and average. I will say the service was nice and attentive though.