Was here for lunch. Great food. Sardines, lamb skewers and ? Can't remember what else but would…read morehighly recommend.

1st of all this place was nice to take us without a reservation, to eat on a Saturday I think…read more It's impossible to get in, in any restaurants in Madrid , but we are grateful for letting us eat hahahah ( I was really hungry) Let's stay the Ham for the house, that's ham was really good, this is Spain they are good on making ham spectacular, really good. Patatas brava, if you're a patatas lover this is good for you the sauce is a little spicy but it complements on everything this must have. Pulpo omg!!!! This is the best octopus I ever have from Barcelona to Madrid but this is the best I ever have, it's tinder tasty and the potato it's so good with the olive oil . Cachopo traditiona this is so good tenderized meat omg this have must to order things really good The place I'd small but stil good ambience . This is really highly recommend place, and if you do eat this place please let us know and tell us your experience! Cheers!!

Service was a bit lacking but food was excellent and uniquely Spanish. The place is close enough to…read morethe tourist stuff to not be inconvenient but not far enough to make it impossible to reach. Fully recommend while in Madrid!

We stood in front of Laredo's doors at 1:05 PM on a weekday before their 1:15 opening without a…read morereservation. When they opened, they were a little shocked we didn't have a reservation for 6 people, but they were able to get us situated by pushing 2-2 tops together and moving seats around it. Our waitress offered us an English menu, which definitely helped for ordering since their menu is quite extensive. We didn't have much room beyond our 6 sharing plates, but it worked really well based on how they were pacing food. Dishes came out one at a time and we were able to enjoy and complete each one while they were fresh from the kitchen. They kicked us off with a complementary plate of cheeses, cured meats, and short breadsticks which was a great way to start. The food: Spanish Omelette with Artichokes - Tortilla de patata con alcachofes - a thin layer of egg with thinly sliced, browned potatoes, and lightly fried artichokes. All comes together nicely with slightly different textures. Home-Made Croquettes - Croquetas caseras - 8 enormous croquettes with the crispiest bread crumb exterior. Inside is a lot of creamy/cheesy filling with little bits of cured meat. Warm Salad (Sprouts, Avocado, Fresh Cheese, Tomato, Aoili, and Prawns) - Ensalada templada - the name needs work, but the dish does not. The mixture of everything make it eat more like a creamy shrimp dish from the avocado and egg. Then you have a little texture from thinly sliced fried parsnips (?), sun dried tomato, and salad greens. I would be happy just eating this for a meal. Confit 'Flower' Artichoke with Iberian Jowl, Fresh Foie, and Quail Egg - Alcachofa en flor confitada - is this food, or a work of art? I believe this is the first time I've had a vegetable confit, but the cooking method converts the artichoke into a tender, super rich spread of artichoke leaves. With the toppings, this is near the top of indulgent vegetables I have had in my lifetime. Cuttlefish and White Prawn Rice - Arroz de Sepia y Almeja - lots of seafood, some creaminess from the rice, and then some aioli is added on top of that. Some people in my party didn't like the rice being that "Al dente", but I was ok with how the rice was cooked. Sea Bream Fillet with Galician-Style Clams - Lomo de Dorada con langostinos - perfectly cooked fresh clams. The fish fillets had a nice browned skin, good salt level. No complaints about this dish, but it wasn't very memorable either. It was a full house by the time we finished, and I'm not surprised based on the food quality and sizable portions. Very impressed by the food and will be seeking a return visit if ever back in Madrid.

This place is BUSY and bustling! We sat at the bar area, nabbed a bottle or rose and let the night…read moreunfold. We had plenty of tapas and some of the best steak and fries I remember in quite a long time. You gotta be patient. You gotta be willing to take your time, let the night be a longer one. And just enjoy the buzz. The staff is very busy and we had to really take our time getting their attention and staying on their radar. But once our plates arrived and our glasses were full, all is perfection. It was such a quintessential Spanish evening. Rioja that was billowing til the later hours of the evening. Music and people alive by the late night sunsets. It was perfect and I would 100% head back!

La Ancha sits just a few steps from the chaos of Plaza de Canalejas and Puerta del Sol, yet somehow…read moremanages to feel removed from it all. It's tucked away enough that once you're inside, the crowds fade out. The space blends old-world Madrid charm with a more modern, polished presentation. Elegant, upscale, and comfortable without feeling stiff. The Food The menu is a deep and confident dive into classic Spanish cuisine. I started with the fried artichokes with Ibérico ham, which were crisp, rich, and exactly what you want them to be. Simple, perfectly executed, and very satisfying. For the main, I ordered the escalope with egg yolk and truffles, and it was a showstopper. Large, indulgent, and absolutely delicious. The kind of dish that makes you pause for a second after the first bite. It's easily big enough to share, so keep that in mind unless you're feeling ambitious. Dessert was the Basque cheesecake, and it delivered. Beautifully caramelized edges, a soft and gooey center, and just the right level of sweetness. A strong finish to the meal. Service Service was fine. Nothing especially warm or cold, just steady and efficient. It didn't add much to the experience, but it didn't detract from it either.

Was here for Dinner with buddies from Work. Well laid out decor, though the heating was cranked up…read morea tad too high. Good selection of wines and alcoholic beverages. They had a good variety of tapas style starters - I liked the Spanish omelette and calamari. For main course, I had the veal sirloin which was fantastic. They have a good vegetarian and fish based dish list as well, and a fantastic desert menu. I liked the fried milk pudding, flan and yogurt ice cream. Definitely coming back.

I used to live across the street from Tribuetxe and always wanted to try it; I just never found the…read moreright time to pop in! Finally, after visiting the Mercado De San Fernando on Sunday, a few friends and I decided to drop in and try it out. It's definitely a neighborhood bar in its simplicity-- nothing flashy or trendy about it, which I love. The staff was really friendly, you get a real tapa with your drink (not stale potato chips), and they looked like they had a good variety of drinks and snacks. Any bar that has Txacolina is perfect for me! They also had mini bottles of beer from Bilbao that my friends really liked-- and it was a beer we haven't seen elsewhere in Madrid.

The best food we had in Madrid hands down, and that's saying something for a city with so much…read moredeliciousness to offer. I'm almost reluctant to review this place because I want it to be my secret place, even though I'm a tourist and I don't live here, and this place was packed to the brim with locals when we got here. It was definitely intimidating at first, because you can't find a word of English when you first enter. Ask the counter if they have an English menu, of which they seem to have only a single copy. Food is fantastic. We got the patatas, prawn/mushroom/seafood brochettes, and the tuna tartare, and everything was delicious and succulent down to the last lick. The chef has the sauces and flavors down. Masterful, yet approachable. Potatoes were soft and flavorful, and warmed us up on this cold day. The tuna tartare were honestly unlike any other tuna tartare we've had. Portions are generous, and any carbs that come with the orders go perfectly with each corresponding creation. There was only one waitress/bartender on duty, and one chef- and both of them were so nice too! So glad we decided to give this place a try on our last night in Madrid.

I first read about this place on an "X number of places to eat cheap in Madrid" article claiming…read morethat it had generous portions of tapas. When my friends and I walked in and asked for cañas, the barman responded that they only had jarras (mugs). Win #1. Next, we each received a fried egg. Win #2. (Unless you don't like eggs in this style. But I do. So it was a win for me.) THEN for every two drinks, we got to choose a tapa. Win #3. Not shockingly, many options were fried items or potato based. Might not be a win for you if you're looking for some vegetables. The rumors were true. This place is a good value for the price. There were many other offers on the menu that I didn't even explore.