Really enjoyed Mercado de San Miguel, even if it's the more touristy food market in Madrid. Came later 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. read more

So this was one of the places everyone recommended we had to stop at while we were in Madrid for a couple 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. read more

One of my favorite stops in Madrid. I had been looking up fun places to eat and this popped up. I love open markets like this and it had the feel of Pike's Place in Seattle (minus the fish throwing) or Granville Island in Vancouver. Lots of little places to choose from and the ability to try many different things in one place. The night we went it was crazy but no line was terribly long. The vendors definitely had how to handle crowds down. I stopped by the Albondigas (meatball) stand and the mozzarella stand and grabbed a limoncello spritz. Got a pistachio raspberry pastry on our way out as well. This spot was hustling and bustling for a reason, it was a great place to grab a bite and sit a second. read more

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This was already on our Madrid itinerary so of course we had to check it out. The market was especially convenient for us since it was only about a 12-minute walk from our hotel. We ended up enjoying it so much that we came back two days in a row! To say we were overwhelmed the first time we walked in would be an understatement. Every sense immediately goes into overdrive it honestly felt like being a kid in a candy store. Everywhere you look there's something delicious calling your name! We started at La Casa del Bacalao, where the selection of tapas was incredible. There truly is something for everyone here. After that, we made our way over to Arzabal Market, located directly across from Bacalao for a few glasses of wine. My boyfriend also ordered his very first jamon sandwich there an official Spain milestone! Lol. From there, we stopped at Quesoba for a few slices of cheese before capping off the evening with a couple of refreshing tintos de verano from El de San Miguel. By the end of the night, we were absolutely stuffed! A little warning for first time visitors: it's surprisingly easy to overeat in Spain! Tapas may look small, but they definitely add up faster than you think. After a few stops, those little bites start hitting differently. The atmosphere is lively, the food options seem endless, and it's a fantastic way to sample a variety of Spanish flavors all under one roof. If Madrid is your next stop, make sure Mercado de San Miguel is on your list. Run, don't walk! You'll thank me later. read more

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So much fun going around the whole market and looking at everything they offer. Definitely a must visit when in Madrid. So many tapas/small bites to enjoy. I loved trying the different olives, cheeses, croquetas, tortilla, and so much more. It gets very crowded so be ready to navigate around tons of people. I think that was my only con. Everything else is great. read more

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Went here on a recent trip to Spain and loved the vibe--such a lively spot for a tapas crawl. As vegetarians, we were pleasantly surprised by the variety: different kinds of bruschetta, olives, croquettes, cheeses, and more. Plenty of wine and beer options too It's super convenient to sample a range of flavors all under one roof. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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This is one of the Madrid's most famous markets with beautiful iron and glass structure and design that offers a lively, gourmet atmosphere. It was first opened in 1916 and then transformed into a modern food hall in 2009, while keeping the historic structure intact. Inside, you'll find more than 20-30 stalls offering tapas, seafood, pastries, wine, and regional specialties from across Spain. It's a nice place to wander, snack, and try small bites from different vendors, all in one bright and bustling space. read more

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This is a great stop for lunch, especially if you wish to try multiple tapas! I recommend visiting on a weekday as it is easier to navigate. It is fairly busy at any given time. Each tapa and drinks are about 5-7 euros. There is some seating and plenty of areas to place ur food and eat while standing. read more

Overall: 3 stars One of the better food markets I've been to where the food quality is much tastier and its not all looks. This market though is absolutely packed to the point where it is quite difficult to maneuver, so it is not a recommendation to dogpile on given how many other places have equally good if not better food. (Crab Roll: B) - Imagine the combination of a lobster roll with a california roll, two tasty things. The concept is good and the crab is a blend of imitation and real crab. However, the food is ice cold and the brioche could benefit from being toasted. (Dumplings: B) - Eight flavors each with their own unique sauce and accompaniments. I generally like the concept with intresting blends like hoisin duck or prawn mayo, with the wrappers being thin and well made. I think this type of dish would benefit from being at a full service restaurant that is able to serve this made to order hot and enforce clean plating as the skills are there. (Churros: D) - Was so intrigued to try three colored churros which reminds me of larger pockys, but I wish the flavor of each color were stronger; an intense matcha or strawberry flavor churro would hit hard. Unfortunately, all of them tasted like white chocolate as the only note, and I found the dough to be overcooked because it lost its interior doughiness. Food: E Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: -1 Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

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Stopped by Arzabal Market to try their patata bravas in spicy sauce. You cannot go wrong with deep fried potatoes with spiced sauce and it was good. Just like the entire Mercado San Miguel this place seemed touristy and also prices were extremely high for the small portions. Good food, steep prices and good atmosphere in the market filled with tourists. read more

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Awesome market and food scene. Open late in downtown Madrid. Huge assortment of all types of traditional cuisines. Had a traditional tuna smoked with a quail, egg and caviar, and also dried some awesome chicken wings. Definitely worth a stop and come hungry. Super lively environment with stalls of all different types of cuisine. Some traditional pintxos and other specialties. It's all here. read more

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Loved the cleanliness. Multiple drinks and tapas. Whatever you want they have. Easy food stop. Try the sangria and steak. Mmmmmmm. read more

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If you can tolerate the crowds, you are in for a treat! First suggestion ... Go for dinner. It will be less crowded, but more fulfilling. Read on to understand why ... This market has it all. Meats (prepared a variety of ways), seafood, pasta, cheeses, desserts, and drinks. You will not be able to sample everything they offer. But it is certainly fun trying!!! Out of the many things I tried, there is one item that was completely amazing and that was the the BBQ pork in a bao bun. Find it and order several before they run out! But the food is only a portion of the experience. Surrounding you are visitors from all over the world seeking food, drink, and ... conversation. And I found great enjoyment engaging with so many individuals throughout my visit here. Although we initially went for dinner, we stayed at least 4 hours because of the great conversations we were having. So here is an important tip ... before you grab any food, go find a table somewhere in the interior of the market (not the perimeter) and plant yourself. Even if it's only one stool, others beside you will eventually leave and the rest of your party can migrate from standing to sitting. But as this happens, go ahead and start buying some food and drink ... and engage with the visitors around you! So much fun! I can't wait to return! read more

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Crowded but for good reason! Think Quincy Market in Boston or Borough Market in London. Several small food booths selling a wide variety of all the most popular Madrid foods and drinks. We got a few quick bites before moving on to the rest of our day. Would go back to try more! read more

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Always appreciate each and every kiosk at this beautiful Mercado! Can be tricky to find a spot to stand/sit but truly worth the visit! I am a fan Suggestion: Do not go if in a rush. Take your time and make new friends. read more

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Sooooo many things to choose from! Super busy place! Tried the bread & cheese shop, the empanada place & the sangria bar! You'll be lucky if you found a spot to suit! We happened to be there on may 1 which is Labor Day so everyone was out! read more

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When I booked a trip to Madrid, I told my group the only thing on my must-do list was visit Mercado de San Miguel and eat Jamon. Wow, my dream came true and my best life was unlocked when I experienced this Mercado for the first and hopefully not last time. Imagine a beautiful building lined with stalls serving you the best Spanish tapas you can find. I started with a cone of Jamon, we got Pinxtos, I drank tinto de verano, ate ahi tuna and ended with the most divine pulpo salad ever. Each stall has areas to perch and eat your snacks and every stall has its own payment system so you can just continue to eat, and hop around until you're full. It is of course a popular destination so it's quite packed, but well worth a visit. read more

Amazing and amazingly crowded market full of delicious foods of a wide culinary variety. So much wonderful food and enough time or stomach capacity, lol. They even have restrooms. Though I've been more impressed with Spain for the fact that they have more bathrooms and water fill stations. Do know you need to show receipt of purchase from Mercado to use the restroom so get one from the merchants or pay 1€ read more

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Pretty amazing farmers market that offers you variety in bites that and you definitely can find what you are looking for amongst the many serving out there. We stopped by during our first day in Madrid and got to try a few things that really filled us up. Ordered a fruit bowl from right at the entrance, followed by some olives , a couple empanadas and eventually the cheesecake towards the end. The collection of food stations that offered such a variety was a blessing to notice and as well enjoy what they had to offer. read more

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We stopped into Mercado de San Miguel before dinner to see what they have. They've got a bunch of different food stalls, all of which offer different food, which I thought was cool BUT quite pricey. We tried some olives from one stall & they were 17€ for 3 olive kebabs. I will say, it was tasty! Then we had tried this Iberian jamon w/ egg + chorizo on a hotdog bun from another stall. It was all right. The one we were really looking forward to was the fruit stall, which had a bunch of different fruit displayed beautifully & they let you choose which fruits you want + size of cup. The fruit ended up being not too great. Most of the fruits we got (watermelon, orange, papaya, mango) were overly ripe & actually tasted flavorless. Was lacking sweetness. Overall, the market was cute & very lively. I can see it being well loved for pre-dinner snack. read more

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Came early and was able to enjoy the space. Price is a bit higher than the restaurant tapas in the area... but just to experience it, we bought a few. read more

A trip to Madrid is incomplete with a visit or few visits to San Miguel market. It's this mid size market with tons of food/drink vendors you can grab eat and drink. Let's begin with the food. My favorites here are the open faced tapas which are sold by the pc. These are mini toasts with seafood toppings from mackerel, salmon , octopus and what not, priced around 2/3 euros each. My second best quick picks have to be the olive skewers with endless meats, seafoods and pickled vegetables these are to die for. Lots of other eating options from crips, oysters, burgers, sandwiches, fried seafood and much more. There are endless drink options from wines to house sangria. This place is always packed and busy. It tends to slow down a bit at night. There is a small sitting area in the centre of the market. There are clean bathrooms located on the lower level. The best part of this market is it's open till late and we would come late at night to grab some tapas, olives and sangrias. read more

Extremely busy on the Sunday when we first visited and then the same on Monday - just packed with people and very loud. Food and beverage selections are many but seating is extremely limited. Personally, I don't care to be jostled while eating so I won't try to return. read more

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I LOVE this market! It's a bit touristy, but I love that you can find everything here. The seafood spot and the tapas place are definitely the most popular in my opinion. There's so much to see and eat, I even got percebes here! Definitely a place worth coming back to. read more

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Amazing market of delicious tapas! So many options to choose from - a must visit when in Madrid. Can be a little crazy with tourists, but staff is friendly and helpful. No matter what your craving, they have it available. read more

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This is one of the most exceptional food markets in the world. Tuna, tortilla, wine, cheese flowers....popsicles! You name it, they've got it. If you're a tourist, the bathrooms are downstairs and cost 0.50€, totally worth it. I ended up coming here 4 times for different food items to try and have zero regrets. It's incredible here, and one of my favorite spots I visited in Madrid. read more

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If you're looking for a variety of tapas, Mercado de San Miguel has it all including the crowds of people! It's a pretty ritzy Mercado with many restaurants. You can get cocktails, buy some fruits and vegetables at one of the stalls, grab some desserts and iberico ham as well! Seating is a problem. You can't even find a place to stand! It's that crowded during prime time. But if you like fancy, you've got to check it out if you're in Madrid! read more

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This is a great market hall, a lot of places jammed in here, and a lot of choices for food. The place was humming the afternoon I went, I met some friends who already had a table, but every other seat was taken. This place really looks cool- all these food stands have glass cases showing all the food, not to mention the plates of food sitting on top- definitely a Tapas smorgasbord! I had a glass of wine and then I waled around to wee what looked good- so many choices! Seafood, ham, pizza, desserts! I settled on some oysters, ham and fried whitebait and enjoyed the flavor. I did find the prices a but higher than normal, but I guess it's the vibe that you pay for. I had a great time with my friends there. read more

Mercado de San Miguel also known as the most science and tourist market in Madrid. It's beautiful, yes. Every nationality is pushing their way through what they call this "local" market. The items here mingled with the tourists too long and forgot their roots. Worth a visit to see it. Just don't call it "local." read more

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I know the locals are thinking this is just a big tourist trap, but I think it's a great place to visit and have lunch! There are so many great options and we tried a few of them : 1) pinchos and tapas - we just tried out a few of the many options they had , all w fish and seafood and they were just excellent 2) fried seafood and fish - very fresh and yummy. Not a huge portion for the 10 euros it cost , but very tasty 3) borrata tapas - they had quite a few options , we got the one w aragula and botrata . Not cheap at 4.5 euros but fresh and tasty Many other great stalls to try out ! I recommend visiting read more

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Loved Mercado de San Miguel. All the food is tapas so you can try lots of things in a short time. It is always crowded and very little seats. We ate standing up and moved from one stall to the next stall. Great for a travel experience but not the place to sit down to eat and relax. read more

What a cool spot! A good mix of locals and tourists coming to have tapas, drink, beer, wine, and sangria, and just hang out. It's open late too: midnight. Came here with an old friend and we stayed a few hours. Lots of food options, and a convenience store right next to the market if you needed anything like water. It's hard to get a seat, but it's nice that a bunch of the food stalls let you chill there and eat on their counters. A good mix of seafood, fried foods, baked goods, and other prepared local treats. Mostly savory, but some sweet. Pretty legit fruit stand. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Located right next to plaza mayor with tons of shops serving seafood ( fried fish tuna oysters ) , cheese , tapas , wine beer and cocktails as well as desserts . I imagine that locals consider this a tourist trap but as a tourist this was a fun experience . Lots of options , places to sit and eat , great location etc . People at the stalls were friendly and helpful . We had a great time read more

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Mercado de San Miguel is what I envision heaven to be, at least heaven for a foodie. This is the ultimate food hall with many different stands that specializes in certain foods or meals. No matter the time of day you will find this place bustling with energy. We ordered grilled octopus and vieras (scallops), which were excellent. Then my brother found a booth where they claimed to have the best garlic gambas (shrimp), which I see myself agreeing with. We then tried a stand with outstanding fried calamari, which unlike the US counterparts the breading does not overwhelm the calamari taste. After all these savory treats we were ready for some sweets, we found a stand with basque cheesecake and what seems to be a Dubai molten chocolate cake. The cheesecake was head down the best cheesecake I ever had, creamy and the flavor. If you ever want to experience a true food euphoria please check out the Mercado de San Miguel! read more

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Food in Spain is AMAZINGGGGG.....there are those among us who might even say better than certain other European countries that are also very proud of their culinary traditions. Therefore it's hardly astonishing to find that public markets in Spain are centered often around more than just produce and cooking ingredients themselves, but numerous food vendors as well. Mercado de San Miguel is one such place as this, supercharged with a slightly frenetic tourist energy and potentially elbow-to-elbow crowds at those peak seasons of the year and times of the day. Being located along the main thoroughfare that is Calle Mayor linking Puerta del Sol to the Palacio Real area (with Plaza Mayor enroute), unless your walking at the crack of dawn in January, you're bound to run into about several hundred other people (tourists) as you approach this building. Don't be deterred--stay the course and strategically meander your way through the market along the narrow gaps in floor space when other tourists stop to gawp and drool at the vendor stalls brimming with foods galore--butchers, bakers, fresh vegetables, seafood, pre-cut fruits and juices, legs of Iberico jamon, chorizo and other preserved meats, cheeses, wine bar, tapas, the list goes on. After checking out the stalls, try something for yourself. Sure it's a bit of a tourist trap and maybe priced higher than some other local markets, but if you're already there and want to experience a Spanish market during your short stay while checking out other tourist attractions, this is a passable introduction. Unlike some other tourist-centric places they actually do have pretty tasty food options here, so it won't be for nought! Look to spend 30-45min here if you plan to grab a bite and do a little souvenir shopping. read more

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Definitely a place for tourists. I've bene living in Madrid for three months now and just went here for the first time because I had some family visiting and they wanted to try it. It's expensive and for sure not the best of tapas/food you can find in Madrid. It's a place for you to see, but certainly not a "must see." You won't find many locals here, in fact I think it was all visitors. Very crowded but cool to see all the vendors. Come to see, have a bite or vermouth but my recommendation is just that, don't come for a meal, just visit. read more

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My goodness. I want to eat every single dish sold here. It is as much a feast to the eyes as to the stomach. The first time we went here, Sunday at lunch time, it was so packed that it's hard to even walk around. No place to stand and eat. We went the next day for try #2. It was slightly better, at least we could find an empty corner to stand and eat. We had the fried seafood mix from Pescaito Frito. Yum. And the Tasting Plate (I don't remember the name of the stand) that was just scrumptious! I wish I could eat more! read more

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This is a popular mercado located near Plaza Mayor, so it's super busy. The market isn't very big either, so getting around gets quite hectic. We were shoulder to shoulder with people as you're tangled between lines and people just getting through. There's some communal tables in the middles, but getting a seat is nearly impossible. Your best bet is to find a standing counter along the windows. We ended up trying a couple of stalls here. I got two Salmon Pinchos (€6 for 2) and the Spanish Omelette Sampler (€10) while the boyfriend had the Hot Dog and Cheese Pizza. The salmon pinchos were good and fresh, so not bad. The omelette was a fun taster, but the various flavors weren't too distinctive nor tasty really. Plus, the dish was cold from sitting around. Finally, the hot dog and pizza were lackluster and also cold. We almost couldn't even finish this one. Overall, walk around and check it out if you please but it's really like any other mercado. It's crowded, expensive, and food is cold. read more

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The tuba guys are the best. Alex and John. They smoked our tuna in front of our eyes. Crackers and forks to go and we were all set. Delicious. My friend was so impressed, she bought some too. It's very hot in here!!! read more

This is a tourist trap, although it is fun and visually delightful. A lot of cities have similar places. An old market, now filled with modern booths for gourmet food. This is definitely not a place for locals. Prices are high. And the food is visually pleasing, but no better (and can be worse) than what you can get outside the market. We went to a fruit stand, and the fruit was expensive and not tasty (and since we were not allowed to pick our own, we were at the mercy of a grumpy server). We also got sandwiches, and they cost at least 50% more than businesses a few blocks away, but the quality of the bread and meat was lower that we had at the airport! Very disappointing. This is close to the Plaza Mayor, and if you don't want to walk through small streets looking for smaller businesses to buy food, this is a good bet. But it's busy and expensive, and you can do better if you just wander the city a bit more. read more