This small, charming place is a must-visit for the cheese lover. We were lucky enough to spot it…read morewhile walking around near the Temple of Debod, but La Carbonera is worth a trip across the city. The proprietor Marcelo was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and the cheese menu was well organized by type of animal (goat, sheep, or cow) and by strength of cheese (on a 1-4 scale). When we visited, there was only one cheese in category 4... try it if you dare!

Wow, we found this place by by true luck! All I can say is what a wonderful and delicious…read moreexperience this was. We had the salmon and then the roast beef. Both very beautiful presentation and very delicious. White and red wine both recommended by lovely female wait staff. Followed up with goat cheese dessert. If we weren't leaving tomorrow we would return!

Review: Mazál Bagels & Café Finding a bagel that holds its…read moreown against the gold standard of Brooklyn is no small feat, but Mazál Bagels & Café delivers an authentic experience that feels like a slice of home. The texture is spot on--that elusive balance of a crisp, golden exterior and a chewy, airy center that only comes from expert technique. Beyond the bagels, the atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, making it an ideal spot for a slow morning or a quick mid-day recharge. The service is equally impressive; the staff is attentive, warm, and clearly takes pride in what they serve. Every bite tastes incredibly fresh, from the house-made spreads to the perfectly seasoned toppings. It is rare to find this level of quality and consistency abroad. For anyone seeking a truly delicious and high-quality café experience, Mazál comes highly recommended. It is a must-visit destination for locals and travelers alike.

If you're studying abroad and missing bagels, Mazal Bagels will do the trick. Not quite NYC level,…read morebut close enough when the craving hits. Tiny spot with cozy friendly vibes. Limited seating. I had the avocado and egg on a bagel which filled my craving.

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.

Truthfully, the quality is great, but it's a little expensive for what it is. It's good for me that…read morethey are having a promotion: on Wednesday's you can get 6 empeñadas for 6€. That's a steal! What I ordered: I got a variety of Muns, but the carmelized onion one is my favorite! The flavor is good and they are always served warm and gooey. The inside is rather small, but quiet. A good place to relax!

The empanadas here are amazing! They have so many varieties and flavors. We tried 6 of them and all…read morewere excellent. The fillings were delicious and the crust was perfectly done. Staff was friendly and helped us pick through the different options. The ambiance is casual and there is plenty of seating food court style. I would highly recommend this place.

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.

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.