As an American living in Spain, I wasn't expecting much from this restaurant. But I love it and…read morethink it is one of the best burger joint in town. You can get the normal hamburger bread or mollete. Get the mollete! It's delicious It has a weird decor with race cars and semi-old American diner feel, probably not the best for a date but good for when you're craving a burger and some fries.

This is my work-burger, every time I order takeout from work I call Tate's, a super Tate's burguer…read moredoes it for me, new bread recently introduced is really good! Can't miss here.

Very average. Saw a bunch of locals seated outside. Wait staff was very helpful. Had the croquettes…read moreand spicy potatoes. Both were unspectacular. For a few Euros more walk fifty yards further to La Vina for some really awesome food. No AMEX

Went here for dinner today and was overall just meh about the whole experience. I'm from California…read moreso any burger place is automatically judged against In-and-out, and even though this was a nice sit down restaurant, the quality just wasn't there. My meal at an In-and-out costs, at most, $7 for burger, fries, and a shake. I paid €13 here for the same plate of food and felt like I was getting ripped off. The fries were really crispy and small, the burger seemed raw in the middle when I asked for a well done patty, and the shake tasted like they'd just blended some ice cream up and put chocolate sauce on top. While the service was quick and helpful, I was disappointed to have walked here and received food that wasn't at all what I'd been expecting. I wouldn't come back again, the music is old corny, classic rock and roll, and is designed to give Spaniards a taste of what an American diner might look if it was crammed into a mall corner and was way over priced.

FRESH. That's how everything tastes here. Typical Spanish service--no one is being rude--they just…read morelike getting things done more than chitchatting, which I can appreciate. Simple but comforting environment. All around great place. Will definitely come bac

On 24 May we had dinner at this location. The restaurant was very clean, well decorated, and…read morepresented well. As I begin eating my burger I noticed that meat was very red in the middle. Unfortunately, rather than sending it back to be further cooked I ate it. The next morning on our train ride to Barcelona I begin to feel ill. Luckily I was able to get to our accommodations before the illness took full control. Whether it was the under cooked meat or something else I will truly never know for certainty. Not really sure sure as to why I'm writing this review other than to bring attention to management the cooking practices of their meats.

This is a good traditional Spanish food restaurant, but nothing too exciting (1 star off). We had…read morejamon iberico, manchego cheese, red shrimp in garlic butter sauce, hake, and monkfish. The vegetables that came with the food were delicious, probably because it had tons of garlic! Vampires beware.

Excellent spanish food... recomended!!! great food and local hospitality. Very good fresh fish.read more

VIPS will surprise you…read more At first glance, it seems like an ordinary convenience store, but after a brief walk inside, you realize that it offers a whole lot more than you would expect. Aside from the typical offerings of alcohol, wines, microwaveable meals, and junk food, VIPS also sells books and a surprisingly large range of electronics. In the back of the store is VIPS's cafeteria/restaurant, which is actually quite good! My co-workers and I went there for lunch yesterday, and we were pleasantly surprised at how well-prepared and tasty everything was. From what I've been told, VIPS does not fare well at making the traditional Spanish dishes, but it is quite good at making typical American cuisine. The best way I would describe the restaurant is as a high-end diner, and the prices seem pretty appropriate if you think of it that way. Most entrees here come with a side and a beverage (with free refills), which was a pleasant surprise, and the salads and burgers here are perfect for a quick non-Spanish meal (because tourists sometimes need to get a taste of home every once in a while). I got the Big Tower, which was a burger topped with bacon, onion rings, a fried egg, and all your typical burger fixings. As someone who has had burgers his whole life, I have to say that this burger actually measures up to those made in America. It was perfectly cooked to order, very juicy and filling, and a pleasant break from all the tapas that I've been eating. My co-workers were big fans of the many salads they offer here as well. Environment-wise, the diner-esque cafeteria in the back is actually a lot larger than you would first think, and it is actually quite clean and modern-looking. This "restaurant" looks the part and you frequently forget that you're in a convenience store and not an actual diner. In short, come here if you want a break from Spanish food and are longing for higher-end (but still relatively cheap) diner food.

My worst meal in Madrid…read more I had passed by VIPS many times but had never eaten there. Today I had two hours for lunch and thought I'll give it a shot. I went to the VIPS on Calle Orense. They had menu of the day for 10,95 that seemed like a good deal. First I had to wait at the entrance for about 5 minutes to be attended to by a waiter. At last I was seated at a table and given a menu. It took them another 5 minutes to come and take my order. And about 20 more minutes for the food to arrive to the table. My starter was the "cold zucchini cream". This means it was prepared beforehand, so practically, it took them 20 minutes to open the fridge and take the cream out . However, the real problem was that there was no "cream". They brought me a bowl of cold water that tasted of zucchini. Then came the main dish: veal and mushroom tacos. Surprisingly I couldn't find any veal. There was some cold fried mushroom and some stale onions and some other stuff that looked like someday it was vegetable; but no veal. I decided to dig in, anyway, but my search for any kind of taste was in vain. Then another waiting period for the coffee... I was so happy for the ordeal to be over, but I had to wait another 15 minutes to pay for the thing and say goodbye to the ice-cold waitress.