A terrific demonstration of authentic Flamenco music and dance and origins, in a century-old…read moreFlamenco cave whose acoustics enhance the entire experience. It is a cozy atmosphere of perhaps 100 or so people in a half-circle around a small stage. Metal chairs could all use some cushion, or bring your thick sweatshirt to sit on for the 70-ish minute show. Intimate atmosphere, intense connection with the audience, passionate plucking on a flamenco guitar echoing against the curved brick. What an engaging performance by a couple dancers and musicians. Just the right length of time to give you a taste of this art form. No matter what their web site says, it is best not to have children under 10, or children who cannot be quiet or sit still enough to respect the performers, at any time of day or night. A child far too young for this environment did detract and distract from our show, and came dangerously close to the performers in this tight space. Be courteous, parents. Unless your kid is hypnotically enthralled by all song, dance, and instrumentals, do leave them home. Otherwise, this was a terrific performance preceded by a pre-show drink you can bring down to the cave with you to finish during the show. On a side note, I had no real interest in a Flamenco demonstration before, and only booked this because another member of our party wanted to go. However, seeing this show live in the cave, only a few feet from the stomping feet and strumming instruments, I must say it was a tremendously different and enriching experience than seeing a YouTube video or hearing a sample of this music. It was worth going, and a very enjoyable experience.

So we wanted a flamenco show that didn't feel like a WWE match with smoke machines and stadium…read morelights. We chose EssentialFlamenco in Madrid and they nailed it. It is literally that hidden gem, a cozy cellar gig with probably 30-40 people in three rows. Zero frills. They politely toss you a complimentary sangria, then give you a 5‑minute history lesson. After that, one singer, one guitarist, a box-drum or two, and dancers so close you could theoretically moonwalk onto their stage. Traditional flamenco realness, no nonsense. THIS is the way to see flamenco. Bravo.

Such a beautiful experience! I bought tickets last minute (literally 2 hours before) and I don't…read moreregret it. I got close enough seats with a free drink. The performance was amazing

Beautiful flamenco show! Both dancers and musicians extremely talented. Great service and location…read more So happy we found spot.

When visiting Madrid how do you know which Flamenco show to see? There are so many. I was…read moresearching and searching and for the right price and reviews this one came to our liking. We reserved online and opted for just the one drink per person which came to 30€. It is very easy to find by Plaza Mayor. There were five people in the show. A man and a woman dancers and two singers and a guitar player. The dancers where full of passion and were exceptional. As well as the others. But you are coming for the dancing right! They even had one small portion where they had women and children come on stage as one of the dancers taught some moves. It was super cute an fun! The crowed loved it! Small and intimate setting. We opted to order two extra drinks and paella. The bill came to 82€ for two people, which is less than opting for the 60€ Meal per person. Sangria and most drinks are 5€. I highly recommend coming here!!! Absolutely loved!

Amazing show! They interact so well with their guests and each other which made the show more…read moreamazing and entertaining. It's a cute Lil hole in the wall style tavern and they said it is one of the oldest places with flamenco shows. The inside looks super old school and nice. A few cons, the chairs are super uncomfortable. They are made of straw and after a while, I was hurting lol the tables are quit small as well which caused some accidental spills due to the lack of space. Other than that, it was a great place to visit! I would recommend it to anyone in the area!

BRAVO! What an incredible performance at Cadamomo! I wasn't sure what to expect at first,…read moreespecially since the location is right in the middle of a cluster of restaurants in an alley. But after seeing two performances in Granada, I can confidently say that while this may not be in the heart of Andalusia, the birthplace of Flamenco, the dancers here are exceptionally well-trained and the show is of an impressively high caliber. I bought my tickets in advance, which allowed me to choose my own seats. I couldn't snag a spot directly in the center front, but I managed to get a front-row seat on the side. I was worried I was in a section that would be neglected, but not once did I feel that way during the performances. The dancers make sure they are visible to both sides and never focus on just one section. What makes this show different is that you're not only treated to a male and female dancer, but you also get the added bonus of a third performer. As the night unfolds, the tablet in front of you provides descriptions of each upcoming dance, its theme, and a brief intro to the dancer. These performers didn't just grow up around flamenco--they were born into it, raised with it, and formally trained in it. Seriously, spectacular and what a vision to see!! You won't regret it!!! Logistics: Upon arrival, you'll check in and will be greeted with a complimentary welcome drink of either sangria or water. The sangria was delicious, but when will you ever get a bad sangria in Spain?? For those needing a meal, you can order your food and drinks at the table and will have your order brought right to your seat.

Had to check out a flamenco show while in Spain. Found this one online as a reputable show in…read moreMadrid. You can purchase tickets ahead of time online and there are a couple different tiers, which impact where you are seated. Opted for the second to best seating as I thought front row would be too jarring on the neck (in retrospect, it wouldn't have been, but out seats were still fantastic). Ticket includes a welcome beverage and you can also pre-order food on your ticket too. Arrived to the show on time and got a welcome glass of white sangria. It was solid, and refreshing. Show began more or less on time. Multiple acts throughout the one hour performance. There was one on guitar, one on hand drums, and two vocalist, accompanied by three performers. Performances were mostly solo acts but there was maybe 20% of duos or trios. Overall really impressive. I don't have any other flamenco show to compare it to so I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience and would recommend it.

I scheduled our visit on the same evening as the Pope was to make an appearance. The streets were…read moreso packed - there was no way to walk to this location. When we finally got to this event, they welcomed us even though we were incredibly late. I have to give a huge "thank you" to them for that kindness and customer service. I enjoyed the show, but please take that with the understanding that this was my first flamenco show. The male and female dancers performed dances together and apart. They showed chemistry when together and there was still excitement and flair when they danced apart. However the stage was a bit small. I spent a bit of time experiencing mild anxiety that one of them would fall off the stage. It would have been nice to see them move freely on a stage with more space. The dinner was not the best. It was a mass produced dinner served as quickly as possible to people there for a show vs a dining experience. It was heavily salted for flavor. My partner left most of the beef meal on his plate, mine was a bit better. But the servers knew what to do and really moved the meal forward so we could all finish before we were too far into the show. I am glad I went, it was a fun evening for a first time flamenco experience.

This show was experience. It gave me an appreciation for dance is such a new light. The…read morerestaurant Michelin stared this year. The food and show together is nothing like I've experienced before. To get food of this quality and event to watch all in one is totally worth it. The staff was friendly, spoke English and Spanish. The food is served in an event manner accommodating every guest at the same time for the sake of the show. I can imagine this isn't easy especially with multiple shows a night. Tons of credit to the entire staff and the performers. A night we will never forget.

WOW! What an amazing flamenco experience. This place is legit, and even though it's located in a…read morefairly high trafficked tourist area, it felt truly authentic and intimate. It wasn't a huge venue, and it seemed that all of the tables had a pretty good view of the stage. I know the same can't always be said for other (larger) flamenco theatres. We didn't have dinner here, but the tickets do include a drink and we also got some delicious olives to nosh on as we waited for the show. The performers were absolutely incredible. Each of the dancers performed one long, intense, and emotional dance. The guitarist also performed a song by himself without dancers. WOW. Truly WOW. Each of them are so talented, and their dances are not rehearsed. They just feel the music and move with it, which takes a lot of experience to be able to do that so well and on the spot. We had a couple of hiccups leading up to our visit. A couple members of our group had issues when we booked our tickets of the system glitching and it not recording our reservations, but the staff were very helpful and kind via email and they resolved it for us. Thank you so much for everything! I would definitely recommend Las Carboneras for the best flamenco experience in Madrid!

I came to Las Carboneras with a group touring Barcelona and Madrid. The evening here was the…read morehighlight of the 10 day trip. Dinner was very good. The flamenco show was extraordinary. Such talented dancers who evoke strong emotions. I could hardly sit in my seat because the dancing was so exciting. This is not flamenco like you would see at Disneyland. This is genuine art. Don't miss Las Carboneras!

I happened upon this spot as I was walking back to my hotel from the Temple nearby. There was great…read moremusic and an open table so I sat down and I'm so happy I did. Great food and drinks for good prices. The service was friendly and gave you space to enjoy your meal. No hovering here. And the food was delicious. No complaints at all -- only compliments.

Came for a last minute flamengo show. Its 10euros if you book between (1-2 hours before) ticket…read moresales close an hour before. It doesnt come with any drinks or food but the show is worth the price of admission. Staff is reasonably friendly and seat were comfortable. You can also have dinner and drinks there but we did not partake in a meal. Overall, worth the last minute ticket for a show

What a phenomenal experience! My husband and I had a long…read morelayover in Madrid so we decided to watch a flamenco show while here. We bought front row tickets for the 10pm show which included the flamenco show, 1 drink and dinner. The 1 hour show was magical! There was so much passion exhibited by all of the dancers and singers. We also ordered the seafood paella and octopus which were both delicious. I will definitely come back to this intimate location if I'm in Madrid again.

We were greeted at the front door and seated immediately. Drinks were served and enjoyed while we…read moreprepared for the show. The passion of the dancers, the emotion of the singer, the Melodie's of the guitarist. An emotional ride through dance and music to some beautiful stories of culture, love and heartbreak.