For the Spanish people food is almost a religion, and Madrid is no different. World famous for its tapas-culture, this city is is best enjoyed in small bites - whether its on the tempting tapas-markets or in one of the traditional tab…Open the full description
For the Spanish people food is almost a religion, and Madrid is no different. World famous for its tapas-culture, this city is is best enjoyed in small bites - whether its on the tempting tapas-markets or in one of the traditional tabernas.
Don't miss the classic potato-omelet, the delicious Spanish ham, the addictive chorizo-sausages, the colourful paella and the popular squid-sandwich.
Mercado San Anton
Restaurants
15
4

Madrileños and people from all over Spain share their businesses and everyday stuff in this place. You can observe how they disconnect from everyday routine, chat with each other and enjoy beer and tapas. People here are open, if you ask for something, they will help you, and maybe you'll even make new friends to share a drink with.
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Taberna Sanlúcar
Restaurants
4
0

To try it many authentic southern tapas as you can eat for a very decent price in a truly nice local atmosphere. The jamon is divine, the fish as well. Football fans you won't be deceived, the walls are covered with South of Spain's clubs.
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Local Experience
Mysteries in a Tapas Madrid Tour
Prices from
49
EUR
Duration
4 h
Languages
English, Spanish
El Pez Gordo
Restaurants
11
0

This is a great place to try the whole authentic tapas-experience and the food is excellent. A non-touristy bar, where the staff is friendly and happy to help with your choices. Take your pick among the classic dishes and share among your friends or family.
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Mercado de la Paz
Eating
8
1

As this is not right in downtown, you'll find very few tourists here and a more local experience. It's mainly based on food for home-cooking, but ready made tapas can be found as well. Enjoy a walk around the many colourful stalls in this cozy market, that also includes non-food stalls. Note that the market is closed on Sundays.
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Mercado de San Ildefonso
Cafes
12
2

On the second floor you will found yourself surrounded by tempting foodstalls, offering everything from freshbaked crêpes to seafood and classic Spanish tapas. Enjoy your chosen treats in the middle of this cool and cozy marketbuilding, or visit the bar upstairs for a perfect overview.
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El Jardin Secreto
Eating
13
3

This is creative decoration taking to the next level - an experience in itself just to sit and look around. Here are no symmetry or minimalism, and everywhere you look you will find new details. In top of that the food is delicious, the service is friendly and you can try such exotic dishes as zebra, camel and kangaroo.
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Local Experience
Mysteries in a Tapas Madrid Tour
Prices from
49
EUR
Duration
4 h
Languages
English, Spanish
Terraza Cibeles
Lounges
7
1

This is the perfect place to treat yourself to a colourful cocktail or a local beer, after a whole day exploring the streets of Madrid – or as a good way to end a tour of the buildings viewpoint-tower. Let the lounge-music get you in the mood for a night out in the never-sleeping city.
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Gourmet Experience Gran Via
Cafes
13
5

Located on the top floor of the shopping-giant El Corte Inglés, this place is sure to surprise you the first time you arrive. While the shelves are packed with boxes, tins and glasses of heavenly treats, the restaurant area offers everything from tapas, to pizza, seafood and icecream. Take your pick and take in the view of Gran Via and Callao.
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La Central de Callao
Restaurants
6
0

While you might not be fluent in Spanish, this store also offers books in English and other languages. You will find everything from comics to thrillers, but the main focus is on subjects like art, photography, design and history. Besides books the shop is also loaded with funny gadgets and souvenirs.
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Taberna La Descubierta
Restaurants
5
2

Just a couple of minutes walk from Puerta del Sol, this place is easy to reach while exploring in downtown. A great place to try the classic tapas dishes on a low budget and still get a good quality of food and service. Far from a tourist trap.
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StreetXO
Restaurants
2
1
The main Chef is very famous and he has a StreetXo in London also. The food is amazing, the plating is superb and they have nice cocktails also. Again: it isn´t cheap but worth the while. Everything I tried there was very very good.
The music is a little bit loud, I think they make it on purpose so you eat quick and leave the table.
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Zombie Bar
Restaurants
3
2

No brains on the menu, but a range of snacks, burgers and sandwiches can be ordered from the menu.Zombie Bar has a raw yet cozy interior, with a cool mix of concrete, brick walls, big industrial lamps and colourful art on the walls. Enjoy your food in the shadows of the black ravens and the huge Ronald McDonald head, or drop in for a drink.
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Rosi La Loca
Restaurants
2
0

The place itself is not too big, more like cozy I would say.
What got me to return every time is the different "tapas", for their quality/taste and their presentation, which in my opinion is top notch!
The place is always full so make an appointment I would say.
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Mercado Municipal de Vallehermoso
Restaurants
3
2
It is a local market where people buy their goods but they opened various restaurants inside. The atmosphere is 100% local. It is centric, near Calle Princesa that goes straight ahead to Gran Via, so you can take a walk there after your lunch.
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El Buda Feliz
Restaurants
2
2
It has a nice "terraza" in Calle Tudescos, 20 meters from Gran Via. If you want to eat true Chinese food or drink a cold beer in a nice open-air environment, this is great. You will be pretty near everything that Gran Via has to offer but will be able to have your caña peacefully.
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