The food was subpar and overpriced, especially considering how many great restaurants are in Madrid. We got the salmon tempura which was really dry and flavorless. The ravioli was pretty good, just a little overpriced. We also got the tinto de verano and did not taste (or feel) much alcohol, though it was tasty. We wanted an outdoor area to enjoy the sun. Service was good! read more

Best seafood paella I've had in Madrid, period! Although Madrid wouldn't be the obvious place to have paella, I was happy to find this one restaurant that made me want to go back everyday for it. It's not the typical paella Valenciana, but theirs is to die for. And it is very reasonably priced too!!! I'd do anything to have this again! Unfortunately I'm back to the US, and can only hope to make it back one day! This restaurant has two sister restaurants (El Sur and El Sur Huertas) that are worth checking out. Each one does something better than the other two. Some of their menu items are similar but they are executed differently. So go to Mas El Sur for Paella , and check out the other ones for other things ! read more

Más Al Sur - Paella - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

Comfortable bar with great food and good spirits. The staff was friendly and helpful and made us feel comfortable. Jonathan was our server and he was fantastic. Greeted us with a smile and left us with full bellies. Would definitely recommend Más Al Sur read more

Más Al Sur - Jamón, Gambónes al ajillo, vino tinto, queso y pan - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

Mas Al Sur is one the most hyped up places on tripadvisor and yelp. If this is one of your first restaurants after arriving in Spain, I can see how you would really enjoy their food. However, if you've been pigging out around the country for a few weeks, you can see that the food here is extremely overrated. I mean, the food is solid, but it's definitely not up there with some of the restaurants I've tried. Also, this place is ALL tourists so make a reservation or you'll be waiting for a LONG time. read more

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Really disappointing given the good reviews. Possibly the worst, chewiest octopus I've had. The potatoes were meh as well. Services was fine for a casual spot but the food was so bad I wouldn't return. read more

After the tapas tour last night, I felt brave enough to try tapas on my own. And I had a great time here at Más Al Sur. Good service and my plates came out super quick and very hot. I had a glass of sangria to start and maybe that wasn't perfect. More fruit than wine and very sweet. It was improved by a big bowl of wok noodles with vegetables. Rich flavor and lots of sauteed noodles in there. A half order of croquettas was also very nice with a side of chips. And the cod with goat cheese was terrific. Excellent and amazingly inexpensive. Three plates, a glass of sangria and a large bottle of mineral water, just over €20. That's a heck of a deal! Yes, menus in English and the waiter spoke well enough English that we got 'er done. read more

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Attentive table service. Asked us where we were from. Spoke English very well. Honest response when we inquired about the sherry (manzanillo) that it was not a drink for everyone. We chose wines and vermouth instead. Enjoyed immensely the chiporones (squid salad). Seasoned just right and comes with fresh vegetables in a light dressing. All the other food was good. We ordered a lot of half portions to try out a bit of everything. read more

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Without a doubt, this restaurant was a highlight on our short stay in Madrid. Six of us had a fantastic meal with incredible value. We opted to share apps and main courses, along with a couple bottles of wine. Everything was exceptionally well priced. We were given a complimentary slice of nutella cheesecake, which was a real treat. The waiters were all friendly, and most had moved to Spain from Venezuela ... couldn't have been better at giving sound advice and providing outstanding service. Funny enough, because of Yelp we were trying to get a table at the sister restaurant, but the line was out into the street. One of the staff there suggested we go to this restaurant and literally walked us there - we were impressed ... and so glad we heeded his advice! Stop thinking about it - just go! read more

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Excellent food and service. Very attentive and informative team. Our server Jorge, was able to switch between English and Spanish as required to give us a complete understanding of each dish. We especially liked the octopus, risotto and grilled vegetables. Almost dinged the review to 4 stars due to some of the seating, but we stayed and dined and stayed for dessert (several options, we picked cheesecake which rivaled that of a New York Pastry Chef). The management does well keeping the ratio/number of servers to tables high. This place is hopping! with a mix of locals and international diners. Great place! read more

Más Al Sur - Hip interior with bistro style set-ups. - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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We really enjoyed their sister restaurant and happened to stay at an Airbnb right next door to here. We popped in for lunch and I actually loved the food and service here even more! The server was funny, doubted our American consumption thinking one jar of sangria for two and five dishes for three would be too much. Food: - complimentary aceituna (ask your server): don't know what it was about these olives but they were SO delicious, devoured two small plates with my sister - risotto de boletus: very creamy, was a bit too rich for my friend and me but my sister loved it - wok de tallarines: this dish of vegetarian Asian noodles was DELICIOUS! - ropa vieja: just as good as the sister restaurant's - gambones: prawns were a bit larger and more garlic than the sister restaurant - chicken rolls (don't remember name on menu): sauce was pretty tasty but chicken was on the dry side read more

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The best tapas and seafood in Madrid The food so great and fresh price is very very great ! 5.80 euro for seafood big portion !!! Most recommend read more

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Best paella in all of Madrid! We got seated outside and had a lovely dinner experience. Quiet ambiance with just the right amount of liveliness read more

Más Al Sur - Seafood paella - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

Long wait on a Friday night but to be expected for a popular restaurant. It gets quite packed and tables are very close together but we didn't mind. Once we were seated, the food came out very quickly. In fact, it was faster getting our appetizer and paella than our beverages from the bar lol. The sangria was delicious with cinnamon and powdered sugar- very interesting! We had the crispy eggplant and the cranberry aioli sauce- highly recommend! The seafood paella was just alright- didn't really impress me especially since it was the reason we chose this restaurant. Our server didn't ask us how to charge our card, like other places have. He just assumed he should charge us in USD which cost us nearly 5% extra because their card system automatically marks up the price if you pay in USD. We traveled to Europe with a 0% foreign transaction fee card so paying in Euros would've been free. It was too late when we saw the receipt and he had already ran to serve others in the busy restaurant. read more

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We originally went to the other El Sur location but it was full, so the host brought us to this one instead. Nice cozy atmosphere and we got a jug of sangria to split among 3 people. The price for 3 glasses vs 1 jug of sangria is nearly the same, so I would just get 3 glasses next time as the presentation is nicer and each person would get their own fruit skewer (there's only one with the jug). Based on other people's picture of the glass, I think volume wise you'd be getting roughly the same amount of drink in 3 glasses vs 1 jug. Food was generally great but I was NOT impressed by the grilled octopus. I got it because the other reviews raved about it, but it tasted incredibly bitter and honestly had no other flavor to it except the bitterness. I ended up dipping the octopus in the garlic sauce from the ajillo and that was much better. It was disappointing that the most expensive dish (19.8 euros) we ordered was collectively our least favorite. Best dish of the night was the baby squid with salad - highly recommend! And the grilled eggplants were very good as well! Overall great food and atmosphere but I would just get individual sangria glasses and avoid the octopus next time read more

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ROPA VIEJA Y RISOTTO GAMBONES. That's all you need to know. And SANGRIA obviamente. Literally just came from there about an hour ago. It wasn't crowded at all when we came so the staff were very attentive. I'm honestly so glad to speak a good amount of Spanish to ease the language barrier. They have pretty small menus in English and in Spanish. Only slight lag is the non existent patatas braves which are definitely going towards my last day meal lol! The sangria was VERY VERY NICE. Barely taste the alcohol. I can't eat beef or shrimp but still ordered it bc of how Authenthic it can be lwl read more

Más Al Sur - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

Service was great but perhaps we ordered the wrong food. Sampled a half portion of cheese plate and the hummus. We thought the hummus would come with veggies to dip in the hummus but it's actually typed with some diced veg. The cheese plate was ok, I might be spoiled by the ones I've had before. read more

Our first time in Madrid, our agenda was eat eat and eat. We had an amazing lunch at this place. The service was very friendly , with pretty Spanish music in the background and the food was delicious!!! It's a casual restaurant, great for a quick stop or dinner and drinks! The atmosphere is very cool and food has authentic Spanish recipes. Great place!! We will definitely go back on our next visit to Madrid! read more

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Food is good, price bit high . But I love the atmosphere in this restaurant, if you are new to Madrid, it's worth to go to

We started with some wonderful iberico ham (isn't it always wonderful?). Next we had their Gambas Al Ajillo. The shrimp was very well cooked, and the sauce was perfectly buttery and garlicky. The Pulpo a La Plancha was very good - nicely seasoned, well cooked, very tender with a nicely grilled flavor. We also had their grilled beef dish with potatoes - grilled perfectly, seasoned wonderfully with a nice sauce on the side. The space is small, but very comfortable and the service was fiendly and courteous. Overall, it's a place we would not hesitate to come back the next time we are in Madrid. read more

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Very nice family restaurant, foods are great, reasonable price, the raviolis and the paella are really delicious! And don't forget the ham. We spent 84 euro for 6 people, that's very good price. And the service is great, they have probably the most handsome waiters in town. read more

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We were especially excited to try this place and were diverted here after finding out that Taberna El Sur was closed for remodeling. But someone on the street told us that they serve the exact same food at both locations so we ventured here instead. After looking over their tapas menu, we decided to get the following: Ropa Vieja - was disappointing, I imagined it would have more flavor Bacalao Confitado - Cod fish was tasty, probably my second favorite dish. Parrillada de verduras - the highlight of our meal, some plain old grilled vegetables. I think we enjoyed this the most because we hadn't eaten vegetables in so long! Solomillo Sur - the meat was too tough (either the quality of the meat was low or it was too overcooked, I couldn't tell - we ended up leaving half of it behind which says a lot because we always finish everything on our plate in Spain!). Service was good though! They were very attentive. Their Sangria was less alcoholic and more fruity. Overall, I had higher expectations for this place from looking through yelp and tripadvisor. After going to Barcelona and Seville before heading to Madrid as our last stop, I think part of it was that we'd definitely tasted better at a number of places from these areas and so perhaps (I hate to say it since it sounds precocious) our palatte?? was better? We knew how things were supposed to taste like and perhaps this "OK" review is based on our unrealistic expectations? I'm not sure but this meal definitely wasn't a highlight of our trip unfortunately. read more

The Yelp community didn't let us down on this one. Great wine, good food, busy! Four thumbs up.

Was referred to Mas Al Sur..all of the tapas ordered were delicious. Even the cheese cake was delicious. Definalely a must in Madrid when looking for a bite to eat! read more

Más Al Sur - Tapas: Garlic Shrimp Paella Rositto Empanadas Salad Yum Yumm Finished it with a shared slice of cheesecake. - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

This place is amazing ! My wife and I loved our meal. This restaurant is very well priced for such amazing fare. The vibe was chill and the service was friendly. We loved the pulpo, croquettes, Gambas and Jamon ! read more

Came here on one of my first nights in Spain. Sur had a 1hr wait so cake to this sister location and waited 30 min. To make it short, this place is WAYYY over hyped. After exploring the country and trying many other places, I can say as a tourist that the tapas all seem pretty standard and the menu is a bit pricier than other local spots that give a bit bigger portions. But otherwise food quality is average. Got the calamares (not crispy style), squid, and gambones (not pictured). read more

Más Al Sur - Sangria - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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Visiting Madrid for a couple of days and decided to stop by for dinner due to the rave reviews. We were a party of 2 and were seated immediately. We couldn't eat much of what was on the menu, but ended up getting the ravioli and the chicken curry. Both were not good. The chicken "curry" was just chicken with a bit of curry sauce that tasted like microwavable curry. It also came out cold and we later realized that a part of it was too pink to truly be cooked thoroughly. We cut that part off, but had already eaten a bit before noticing. We both got food poisoning and we're almost sure it was this chicken. The spinach ravioli lacked flavor and the portion was extremely small. For the price of the food, I expect to be full (and not end up with food poisoning) when I leave. The best part of the meal was the free bread served in the beginning and free cake at the end. The San Francisco drink was also good. However, we were not satisfied with our actual meal. Lastly, our servers gave us a piece of paper with their names and a trip advisor link, and told us to rate with 5 stars. When I asked for the bill, he even told me to rate them before we left the restaurant. He literally drew 5 stars on the paper and told us to mention their names. The service was average, but pestering us to leave good reviews for bad food and average service was a no no. Don't recommend this place at all, tourists beware. read more

Great place. We first went to "Al sur" and it was too crowded. Then we headed to "Más al Sur". The food was AMAZING and the prices were affordable. We tried a few plates from the menu. Our favorite was the paella and chipirones. read more

A little bit of a tight location to fit into when we arrived but we managed to squeeze in at the bar. The bartender was super talented and made the most delicious homemade sangria I have ever had. I loved the little berry decoration that looked like a tomato but was not. We placed an order for a jamon and cheese plate that came with bread. It was simply divine. The cheese was high quality and rich. A good mix of different types of textures. The jamon with olive oil on top was aged to perfection and almost creamy so smooth. Pairing the cheese, meat and bread with the jam they had was the perfect bite. Decently priced. If you want a table make sure to put your name on the list. read more

Más Al Sur - The perfect sangria. - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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After our first taste of it, we kept coming back to Más Al Sur. The main reason: the scallops. We could have eaten plate after plate of their scallops. The rest of their food was good, but their scallops were unforgettable. Service was great. Sangria was tasty. Highly recommend this tapas bar. read more

Friendly Cuban/Spanish tapas joint/bar restaurant . Ropa vieja is good - not "rips view" as my autocorrect would have it. We also had some small grilled squid - ciburjones a la plancha- served with aioli, which were fantastic, nay, world class. I could have eaten a mountain of them, and should have taken a photo, had I not had an urgent need to scoff the lot. Small number of tables on the pavement, though these are mostly blighted by bring in the path of the kitchen extractor fan. read more

Más Al Sur - Ropa vieja in the centre, bacalao to the right, and hiding top left some octopus. - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

To start off, this is the sister restaurant of El Sur which is right around the corner. My family wanted to eat there but our group of 7 would not have fit so they escorted us to this restaurant! The food was amazing. Super impressed and was probably the most memorable meal I had during my trip. Sangria (5/5)- best sangria we had on the trip Croquetes (4/5)- the mushroom one was the best but the ham and cheese one tasted too artificial Fried Eggplants in honey (4/5)- delicious Ropa Vieja (3/5)- ordered it based on what we read in yelp reviews and it was delicious but not worth getting if you're in Spain because it's a typically Latin American food. The chips were phenomenal though. This was a good dish for a child in my group that was a picky eater. Shrimp in garlic and oil (5/5)- phenomenal Risotto (6/5)- forget what type of risotto it was but it was so delicious and creamy. It's super filling so getting one order was more than enough, we weren't able to finish. I still think about this dish. read more

When the hubs and I travel, we try to avoid restaurants that are tourist traps. So far, the internet and especially Yelp has been super helpful. What we rely on most are suggestions from the hotel staff on where THEY like to grab a beer or a quick bite. One particular night, we scrolled through Yelp to find a place to grab a quick bite with some friends who happened to be visiting madrid the same time we were. The food was great... the service was great... but nothing amazing. The prices and the presentation was all gave the vibe that their goal was to get tourists in there. The sangria was on the weaker side - more of a fruit juice than wine. We also ordered a number of tapas to try. If I were to recommend this place to someone, I'd tell them it's a quick stop for a vermouth and some octopus, but not a place to really sit down and enjoy much of the tapas. read more

To be honest is not that good, it's just ok it was not worth it the price the food was mediocre I honestly wouldn't recommend at all. In good things we didn't have to wait long and the service was fast read more

Más Al Sur serves absolutely delicious raciones. Their sangria has a bright and unique fruity flavor, which differs from the traditional sangria you can get at any other restaurant. We ordered the gambones and secreto de ternera. The gambones were flavored well with garlic and hot pepper, making it perfect to eat up with pan. The secreto de ternera was absolutely delicious. The meat is so flavorful and different from anything else we ordered in Madrid. The staff was very friendly to me and my fiancé. When we think about our vacation, we still think about this meal. Our server offered us the free chupitos at the end of our meal. Highly recommend Más Al Sur to anyone visiting Madrid who wants raciones with incredible flavor. Cannot wait to come back on my next trip! read more

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We came here after the Madrileño sitting next to us on the plane recommended it -- an absolutely fantastic introduction to Madrid! We had half portions of the grilled squid, grilled shrimp and huevos rancheros, and a Mas al Sur salad, all for 30 euros, which is a great deal. We were also lucky enough to snag an outside table while the sun was out, so all in all a really nice experience; definitely recommend for high-quality and affordable tapas. read more

Más Al Sur - Huevos rancheros. - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

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There is a very good reason why Taberna Mas Al Sur, and its sister restaurant, Taberna El Sur, are consistently rated highly. It's because they are consistently very good. Mas al Sur was one of the first places I ate in Madrid, and it has remained a favorite over 3 years. When I come in by myself, I like to sit at the bar. The employees are welcoming, and never make me feel uncomfortable. I've always eaten here fairly early, when it's not too crowded. Yes, that pretty much brands me as a tourist! But I think that a restaurant that treats tourists fairly and in a friendly manner is to be commended. Since I don't eat meat, I've only tried their seafood or vegetarian dishes, and there is a good selection. My favorite dish has to be the garlic shrimp, which is the best I've had anywhere. Heavenly to sop up the nice crusty bread with the buttery, garlicky sauce. I also love the pulpo (octopus). And they have lovely salads too. I like that you can get a "media" or "racion" of most of the dishes, which is great if you'd like to try a few things without getting too full. Next time, I'll make room for dessert! After your meal, they offer you a "chupito" (complimentary shot) of a couple different liqueurs---perhaps limoncello or Baileys. Such a nice finishing touch. I always recommend them to my friends! read more

Más Al Sur - Pulpo - Spanish Near Me - Madrid, M

We came to this little place after reading the reviews on Yelp. We came early so there was no wait at all. When you sit at the tables, they're little stools, so be prepared for that. One of the persons in our party was elderly and she wasn't too crazy about the uncomfortable "chairs." The tapas were definitely pretty good. We really liked the tenderloin, grilled shrimp, ropa vieja, salmon, and patatas bravas. The only place we went to where the patatas bravas potatoes weren't fried. There's another location about only 5 min. away on Calle de la Torrecilla del Leal, which is basically the same food. read more

I got here because of high review from tripadviser and google. It turns out that located in a bit scary hippie town(well backpacker street for sure). Food was not bad with reasonable price. Shangria was not good as we expexted but the service was pretty good. read more

Tried this place with a large group and we ordered several dishes from their menu, everything we tried was exceptional, however the risotto of gambas was the discussion of the table as everyone was raving how good that was. Will have to come back for more. Overall fantastic food and great service!! read more

First meal in Madrid and wow! This place did not disappoint! Food and drink menu were small, but large for a tapas joint. Our server William was amazing, great service and all of our order correct. Started off with the sangria, umm AMAZING! Best I've ever had, better than any we had in Portugal (and we drank sangria every night). Ordered the ham & cheese croquettes (8 pieces) and mixed root vegetable chips, half order garlic prawns (4), ropa vieja, and risotto de boletus. Absolutely delicious!!! Complimentary shot given right before the check, perfect way to end the meal. Couldn't have asked for a better first meal in Madrid. Already planning our second visit for drinks and tapas before we leave :) read more

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