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

Super cool super market in Madrid. I was able to get everything I needed and they have a great…read morebakery section.

Great selection of items. It feels like a CVS, the convenience is nice when you thought you packed…read moreeverything and now you can find the Spanish version of whatever you need.

Great place for your essential needs in Madrid. This location was open until 1am and had all your…read morebasic groceries. There are two levels so don't miss the elevator, escalator or stairs down to the lower level that has toiletries, sodas, cereals and so much more. Checking out was quick and easy and the staff was very friendly. They charge for bags so don't forget to bring your own.

The place is what you make it! Need some water or other drinks to keep you hydrated on the go, this…read moreplace has many options at fair value. Need a healthy snack? Mmmmm, you might want to look elsewhere for fresh or unpackaged options. Sometimes these places are super clean and well planned out, other times not so much. When you are in the move and need a quick beverage it is worth a pop in. Special shout out to how quickly they get you in and out!

This is a great low cost German owned grocery story. If you are from the US, it's like an Aldi…read more I got a 1.5 l bottle of water for 0.20 euros and some really good organic bottled juices for 0.99 euros. They have a limited selection of brands, but most of the stuff they have is good quality and inexpensive Check out their website or app to find the one closest to you. This one is close to the Tirso de Molina metro station.

My go to store for wine, beverages, snacks, and toiletries to get me through my stay in Madrid. By…read moremy second visit I knew how to ask for several grocery bags because if you don't mention it up front they will not allow you to take more bags. Lines are normal but you'll get in and out with ease.

There was a decent selection of just about everything I needed including some premade meals. I was…read moresatisfied with what I purchased. Very nice staff and good location.

This supermarket has ANYTHING and EVERYTHING Spain. Even hard to find items like squid ink…read more Friendly and helpful staff. Their ibérico ham, cut to order is great!

I'm more used to American style grocery stores and convenience stores but this place is immediately…read moreopposite the hotel. Super easy and I didn't even need to purchase a shopping bag since it was just across the street. Not exactly tidy and definitely overstocked but they have the full range of stuff. Dairy, deli, cleaning supplies, potato chips, personal care items, soda, bottled water, ice cream, condiments and pretty much anything you might need for snacks or to fill your kitchen. The person ringing up groceries didn't speak English but that wasn't a problem. I had a €20 note in hand for my purchase that wasn't going to be more than €7. Simple enough. [Review 12516 overall, 2306 of 2019.]

Churros and Chocolate is a must-try when visiting Madrid, and there's no better place to try it…read morethan Chocolatería San Ginés. The restaurant has been around for over a century and they've perfected their craft by now. They were very busy when we arrived and the line to get in was out the door. Fortunately, it looks like the restaurant owns the whole block, so we were lead to another indoor area with a lot of seating available. The Churros con Chocolate was incredible. The churros were nice and crispy and the chocolate was hot and rich. They combined perfectly. Once I finished the churros, I devoured the remaining chocolate by scraping the cup using the provided spoon.

Hotel recommendation ... great choice! Friendly woman took our order and the fellow that brought…read moreour food and lattes was also friendly. Sat in the back corner, so great people watching. Churros were delicious, served hot and very freshly made! Chocolate was smooth and delicious. Lattes good too, strong and nice foam. Place gets crowded. A truly wonderful experience.