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.

Gee, how do I put this diplomatically? OK, I can't. I hated it from the moment Jamie W and I tried…read moreto walk through the front door. We had just strolled from Plaza Mayor on a Monday afternoon at 4:30PM. It was completely packed like an indoor version of The Great Migration in really slow motion. We could hardly see any of the food much less be able to order anything or even less, find any place to eat it. Through the masses, I could tell it was a high-end gourmet hall, and apparently over thirty vendors do business here. I saw maybe two. Come at 10AM if you have any interest in trying the food here. The cacophonous late afternoon anarchy made us lose our appetites. If you think my assessment is unfair, I suggest you march off the cliff with the rest of the Instagram lemmings. RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Q4Qey2-qmW

This farmers' market is more than what you would expect - we came here on 03.06.24 and discovered…read moreat the end of our trip where we should have gone on Day One. The stalls are operated by local vendors eager to sell their inventory, whether it be meat, seafood, vegetables, fruit, cheese, wine, et cetera. There are also stands where you can buy seafood, have it made for you, then sit and eat it with a bottle of wine from the same establishment. Genius! For friendliness, the vendors we talked to were top notch. The layout of the market is ideal for browsing and taking your time. There was none of that chaos you find at the more touristy markets. If you are on the lookout for amazing produce that you would pay way more for if you could even find this quality in the US, this is the place. Enjoy!

Great "local" market. This seems like where the locals go. A bit off the central Madrid area…read more Fresh seafood stands selling cooked and raw seafood. People standing around eating their purchases afterwards. The stands also sell wine and beer. You can really enjoy yourself as a foodie. The produce looked super fresh and enticing. There were fruits that we've never seen before so we bought some to try. The variety of tomatoes was awesome. Signs posted "no touching." You touch you pay. Apparently they serve the fruits and tomatoes right there for their patrons. We bought some "bulls balls" tomatoes. They looked gorgeous. Gorgeous balls of bulls. Huevos del toro. Enjoy !

Now here's a market that better matches the spirit and versatility of Madrid than the far more…read morechaotic Mercado de San Miguel. This one's in Chueca, so it doesn't feel like it was in the thick of the tourist corridor. It sits on a quiet residential street just two minutes from the Chueca metro exit, in a neighborhood known for its independent character and social diversity. Compared with more traditional food halls, the market is modern, eco-friendly and definitely has a more global perspective when it comes to culinary options. Spread across three floors, the ground level functions as a traditional market with fresh produce and meats, while the first floor offers a wide variety of international bites in separate, non-identical tapas and fast-food stalls. The selection appears to have something for everyone tortillas and croquetas, fried seafood, Valencian paella, fresh sushi, traditional charcuterie, American-style burgers, a bevy of Middle Eastern baklava. The top floor features a stylish rooftop restaurant dominated by a terrace lounge. This floor is open to 1:30AM on weekends when it becomes quite the popular social hub for locals and tourists alike. CORRESPONDING REVIEW Mercado de San Miguel: https://yelp.to/BnA5RO0AL7 RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Y46frFzFOJ

One of the coolest food markets in a cool neighborhood. Lots of stalls to try and plenty of…read moreseating. I had a couple of tapas which were just about right. And grabbed a baklava at the stall by the entrance. Helpful service. Great vibe to try different dishes.

An oyster and champagne bar located in the heart of the famous market Mercado de San Miguel. The…read moreSorlut family has been passionate about farming, breeding, and distribution of oysters for decades. Their unique objective: satisfy the most unique of palates and at the same time, making their oysters accessible to all. The Fine de Claire label and The Special Daniel Sorlut were my two favorites of their choices. Both firm, creamy, and wonderfully briney. And absolute must try while at the market!

Great deal for excellent quality seafood. Very casual ambience, great for groups, lots of space…read more There is a play area for smaller kids. They run a pretty efficient operation. Lots of parking.

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