Madrid Dishes We Dare You to Try

You’ve landed in Madrid and you’re ready to explore its narrow streets, bustling plazas, historical sites, and  try traditional dishes, but for those thrill-seekers out there is that enough?  When it comes to food there’s plenty of tasty yet strange, actually some would possibly say disgusting, dishes you should surely try if you want to feel like a “real” Madrileno.  All these dishes will have any vegetarian running for the hills. Here are four plates we dare you to try and if you have any complaints, well, we double dog dare you to raise that to your waiter as well!

Morcilla – Sausage stuffed with pig’s blood, onions, and rice
The wonderful news about Morcilla (black pudding) is, well, you can find it pretty much everywhere. Walk in to any tapas bar in the La Latina neighborhood and you’re bound to see people eating it by the mouth full.  Although it looks gross (black, almost purple-lish in color, and thick), it’s actually really sweet tasting and addictive. Depending on where you go they may stuff it with different spices, but the main ingredient, pig and pig’s blood, well, you can’t really swap that for something else. I’d definitely recommend eating it with lots of bread on the first try … it’s an acquired taste.

Cochinillo – Suckling pig
The best Cochinillo in Madrid is served at Botin (Calle de los Cuchilleros, 17, Metro: Tirso de Molina / Sol, Telephone: 91 366 42 17). Botin is noted in the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest restaurant in the world, and has been mentioned in many famous literary texts (the owner, Carlos, says that Hemmingway finished the last page of The Sun Also Rises at an upstairs table). The current owners’ grandparents bought the establishment over ninety years ago,  and they’ve used the same oven since 1725, which is maybe why their suckling pig is the best in the city. The restaurant has strict rules for the little piggies before they arrive at the restaurant. They cannot be over four kilos or twenty days in age, and the must have only been fed mother’s milk. Once the piglets arrive at the restaurant they are put into the oven for two and a half hours. To get a glimpse of the little ones waiting to be placed in the oven – walk straight back from the entrance and look in to see the shelves of piglets and the ancient oven.

Oreja de Cerdo = Pig ears
I’d say if you don’t know how make pig ears (do you fry or boil them?) then head to Bodegas de la Ardosa (Calle Colon, 13, Metro: Chueca, 91 521 4979). Founded in 1892 and known as the seventh oldest tavern in Madrid, here is where you can enjoy a succulent pig ear all for yourself. Lucky for you, they serve this Spanish delicacy with Salsa Brava (red sauce).

Gallinejas, Entresijos and Mollejas – All parts of a lamb fried in its own fat!
One of the fattiest and almost gut wrenching (not only when it goes down but also the smell) must try foods are the Gallinejas, Entresijos and Mollejas. The best place, and one of the few places that still serves them, is  Gallinejas Embajadores (Calle Embajadores, 84, Metro: Embajadores). The large plate shows off the loveliest fatty fried pieces of lamb and they top it off with some french fries. Yep, you’re all set for a great night owt on the town, or on the toilet.

Complain or Change of order
You’ve decided to try one of the foods mentioned above and you don’t like your meal, or after you’ve ordered you’ve changed your mind. Well, we dare you to ask the waiter to change your order, or complain that the food is too salty, fatty, or the fish is not fresh, the meat is not cooked enough. In Madrid the service at restaurants is not like in other parts of the world … But if you’re up for a heckle and big-to-do it’s a great way to entertain yourself and the people you’re with.

Traditional Tapas in Sol

Located just off of Puerta del Sol, Taberna La Soberbia is the perfect place for anyone trying to experience traditional Madrid dining.  Its affordable but high-quality tapas, “raciones” and delicious sangria make it an ideal place to take visitors.  It’s nearly always packed so if you like an earlier dinner, try getting there around 21:00 or 21:30 p.m.  Its proximity to the central hub of the city makes it a convenient and popular stop for tourists, but inside you will always find its fair share of locals.

Every time you walk in or out the waiters will greet you in unison.  It’s quite nice actually, and you are almost always shown to a table immediately.  I have found Taberna La Soberbia to be the most affordable place to go for good “jamón serrano” in Madrid.  While other places often charge about 15€ for a ration of ham, the tavern offers a half ration for 8€, which is plenty for up to four people, providing you order other things. Other favorites include the “albóndigas” (meatballs in sauce) and, best of all, the “pimientos rellenos de bacalao” (peppers stuffed with cod), which are absolutely divine.  Also delicious are the Cogollos con ahumados (little lettuce hearts with smoked fish) and the Morcilla (although, if you get a chance to travel to Burgos, you should definitely taste this traditional blood sausage there as well).

The establishment actually served as a traditional little tavern under the first republic.  It was renovated in 2000 with prized Adolfo Montes Tiles.  The inside is quite beautiful, with lovely tiles and dark wood paneling.  Flamenco music supposedly plays in the background, if you can hear over the chattering buzz.

Come here on a night with friends to enjoy a long Spanish dinner, complete with the after-dinner “sobremesa”.  Just to make you feel extra special, your waiter will bring you a “chupito de la casa” (a little shot of the house digestive liqueur) after your meal. After being wined and dined here in the heart of Madrid, you’re set to head off to any of the surrounding bars and clubs.

In terms of delicious traditional food at a reasonable price, it’s hard to beat Taverna La Soberbia in the immediate Sol area.  Drop by for breakfast or dinner and see for yourself!

A warning for girls: the waiters can be flirtatious, but never to excess.

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Taberna La Soberbia
Calle Espoz y Mina, 1
Phone: 91 531 05 76
Price: Dinner: 15-20 euros per person with drinks
Hours:  Breakfasts: 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Monday- Saturday.  Dinner: 21:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Monday- Wednesday, 21:00 p.m.- 2:00 a.m. Thursday, 21:00 p.m.- 2:30 a.m. Friday, Saturday, 21:00 p.m.- 1:30 a.m. Sunday.
Metro: Sol

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A Clandestine Hangout with Some Darn Fine Hummus!

Hidden off the beaten track, on a quiet side street of Alonso Martínez, you will find one of those rare treasures that even the Goonies would be going crazy for. La Vaquería Suiza (The Swiss Dairy) is simple in décor, with high ceilings, white wood and comfortable furniture. The atmosphere inside is generally pretty relaxed. Weekday evenings it is perfect for an after-work drink or to catch up with friends. During lunchtime it can get a little crowded so to avoid fighting for your food I suggest arriving before 14:00 p.m. to ensure getting a table. In the evenings it’s not a problem to dine without a reservation but if there’s a group of you going on a Friday or Saturday then ring ahead first just to make sure. The staff are relentlessly friendly and helpful, and during the quieter times they’re more than happy to chat. In a city not known for its servicio al cliente, this is one place that will put a smile on your face with the service they give.

On the menu you’ll find a variety of dishes and there appears to be no apparent ‘theme’, but that’s fine by me because I’ve tried nearly everything on the menu and liked it all. The quality and size of the portions are pretty decent and for me there are 2 particular stars on the menu. The first being the hummus, which is a great sharing dish and is absolutely delicious (especially if you’re a garlic fan like I am). Coming from a nation of hummus lovers, I’ve had my fair share of garbanzo experiences and La Vaquería Suiza is up there near the top of my list. The other culinary treat comes in the form of the mushroom crepes that are a delight for any fungophiles out there – scrumptastic! Also not to be ignored are the range of salads on offer for those of you wanting a lighter and healthier option. If you often find it hard to agree on a place for you and a group of friends then make your way to La Vaquería because the menu is varied enough to sort you all out with a happy belly.

Plates: 7-12€
Hours: Mon-Sat 09:00 a.m.-00:00 a.m. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Metro: Alonso Martínez

La Vaquería Suiza
Calle de Blanca de Navarra, 8
28010 Madrid, España
Tel: 913 106 242

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La Mantequería: Tea, Tostas and a Touch of the Big Apple

Nestled in the backstreets near Plaza de España, you could be forgiven for not having heard of La Mantequería before. But for those that have already discovered this little treat, they certainly make it one of their regulars. It’s a very simple affair, but there’s something so warm and inviting about this corner plot that it gives me a little smile each time I’m there. Although fairly small, La Mantequeria is rarely overcrowded, which makes it a perfect place if you’re looking for somewhere quiet to go with guaranteed available tables.

The first time I went I was with a friend in search for a place to chat the afternoon away. Having heard of this place from another friend we made our way to the corner of C/San Bernadino and C/San Leonardo, and I was certainly glad we did. With a large range of drinks, both alcoholic and not, including an array of posh teas, the Englishman in me was ecstatic. Though rather than opting for a classic cuppa, I went for the White Pear tea which hit the spot better than Robin Hood and his trusty bow.

It was only once sitting back, sipping my tea and taking in the café/restaurant that I really noticed my surroundings. Originally an old creamery and now converted into the café it is today, the décor features a combination of exposed brick, white walls and wrought iron furniture. Looking around, I suddenly felt like I’d been transported across the Atlantic and could easily have been in an East Village café in New York. There is no pretense in the appearance or ambience and although I didn’t bump into any A-list clientele such as those that grace the sofas of Central Perk, I did get to relax and hang with my friends.

There is also a downstairs restaurant area where you can enjoy some of the delights off the menu. Although it’s not a menu that boasts the biggest selection in town, the food they serve is pretty good. Some of the highlights on the list being the salmorejo, the tostas (the goats cheese and blackcurrant jam tosta is my particular fave) and the quiche. If you’re thinking of dinner options then perhaps head elsewhere and save La Mantequería for a ‘snack’ rather than a full meal. It’s a perfect place for small bites and  a cuppa, copa, cocktail or cana.

La Mantequería
C/San Bernardino, 7
Metro: Plaza de España / Noviciado / Ventura Rodríguez
Beverage: Teas 2-3 euros / Copas 6 euros
Plates: 7 – 12 euros
Opening: Monday to Thursday 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 a.m., Fridays & Saturdays 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m., Sundays 11:00 a.m. -1:00 a.m.
Tel: 91 541 75 43

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Restaurante El Botin: Essential Eating and Sightseeing in Madrid

El Botin, a renowned Restaurant in Madrid

For its owners and many of its customers El Botin is more than a restaurant: it’s an institution that comprises history, fame, longevity and tradition. Part of this solemnity is explained by the fact that after holding its place on calle de los Cuchilleros since 1725, El Botin Restaurant is by the standard of the Guinness Book of World Records the oldest restaurant in the world. Those two hundred and eighty two years have seen much change and volatility, but never dullness. In fact, the last four decades up to the present have been the best years El Botin has ever had, what with its outstanding culinary reputation, tourist site status and close link to the city’s elite—it’s even got a recommendation from Ernest Hemingway. But most of all it’s the succulent piglet roast, the house’s specialty, that keeps them coming for more.

The current owners’ grandparents bought the place over ninety years ago and the descendants are as proud as they are concerned to keep the family business and tradition in good stance. Like their menu and many of their loyal customers, El Botin relies on consistent quality rather than variety, which might explain why they still use the same oven they did in 1725 to roast meat: precisely because of its age and traditional cooking method their meat has a savory  taste. The classic piglet, a Segovian specialty, roasts in this oven for two and half hours. Before getting to Botin however, the piglets have to acquire quite specific traits: they cannot be over four kilos in weight or twenty days in age and must have only been fed, before meeting their unfortunate end, mother’s milk (this is just to show you the seriousness that is involved in the preparation)

The whole place in general has suffered little renovations since it first opened as an inn to house and feed travelers: of its three levels the cellar remains the most untouched, while the middle floor was remodeled in the mid nineteenth century. The mostly wooden interior, old photos of the place and hanging porcelain decorations make for a great atmosphere that blends in well with the delicious smells that spring from the kitchen. The restaurant itself, as the owners often like to mention, has been described by other pens much mightier than yours truly: the widely celebrated Spanish author Ramon Gomez de la Serna declared that “it seems as if Botin has existed forever, and that Adam and Eve tried the first fried lamb ever prepared in the world”. Was Serna implying that Botin was within the premises of the Garden of Eden? Blasphemy! Graham Green wasn’t very quiet about his visit to Botin and his admiration for the tasty food, while Ernest Hemingway actually became close friends with the grandfather of the current owners, Emilio Gonzalez. The restaurant is mentioned in Hemingway’s classic The Sun Also Rises: “It is one of the best restaurants in the world. We had roast young suckling pig and drank rioja alta…”

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Relax; the menu has many other things apart from suckling pig. Ranking high among the classics are the restaurant’s old gazpacho recipe and its selection of Iberian hams. The roast lamb is another popular dish that is as mouthwatering as it is hard to finish, while Galician hake and clams a la Botin are the most recommended seafood dishes. The menu is in fact quite varied with many typical Spanish dishes to choose from ,which means a whole lot of potatoes, ham, green beans, eggs and chicken. There’s yet another reason to come if it happens to be after eleven o’clock: El Botin’s well known Tunos will show up in traditional clothing (and the occasional medieval guitar) to perform a musical tradition that’s over seven hundred years old. “Las Tunas” refers to groups of young men—in contemporary times university students—that would serve as troubadours and performers in medieval cities. This tradition survived in well in Spain and has been a cherished part of El Botin since its spontaneous beginnings back in 1959. Throughout the years the place’s tunos have gone to represent Spain in international world fairs and serenaded the  stream of celebrities—from king Juan Carlos I to Quentin Tarantino—that pass by the restaurant, wouldn’t it be nice to hear them too?

This is all-in-all a treat of a place worth visiting for its fine food but also the great deal of history surrounding the establishment, it’s anecdotes and heritage. May 2nd, 2009 El Botin received the silver medal from the Comunidad de Madrid for being one of Madrid’s most enduring and tasty landmarks—come visit when you can!

General price range
Starters: 7.50 – 18.75 euros
Soups: 6.50 – 16.50 euros
Egg dishes:  10 euros
Vegetable dishes: 10.25 – 13.00 euros
Fish: 17.00 – 27.00 euros (the next most expensice dish is a ration of Angulas, which costs 97.00 euros)
Meats: 11.00 – 23.00 euros

El Botin
Calle de los Cuchilleros, 17
Metro: Tirso de Molina / Sol
91 366 42 17 / 91 366 30 26
botin@restaurantebotin.com
Hours: open every day from 13:00 p.m. to 16:00 p.m. and 20:00 p.m.  to 24:00 a.m.

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Lunch at the Madrid’s Military Palace? Why Certainly!

If you´ve ever been to Gran Vía then you´ve passed by the casino militar at least once—if you hang around there a lot then you´ve passed  it a thousand  times.  In plain sight for all to see, but rarely paid attention to by tourists, the casino militar—the actual name is El Centro Cultural de Ejercitos—is enclosed inside one of Gran Via´s spectacular turn of the century buildings, the kind  that you imagine must hold some sort of government office or be the king´s storage depot. In fact, this particular building is an exclusive army social club complete with a gym, tai-chi, massage parlor, esgrima, barbershop, events room and more. Never mind all that though, because only members can use those facilities and you must be in the army to be one. What is open to you and your wallet is lunch at the center´s dining room at a price that might surprise you.

The food at the casino militar is as Spanish as it gets, the same you´d find in any cerveceria or typical restaurant except here, quite unexpectedly, prices are lower. Go to your run of the mill places around Gran Via and calle Alcala and the daily fixed priced menu—the traditional choice for a business lunch—will be between eleven and fifteen euros.  At the casino militar it costs no more than nine euros while the permanent menu is fourteen fifty.

Upon entering the solemn 1916 building you have to go to the second floor to get to the dining room. If you can walk rather than take the lift you will run into a good number of classic military portraits and statues from the 19^th century as well as swords and even knight´s armor from who knows when.

The dining room itself is ample and simple: a big room surrounded by white walls barely covered by the occasional nature portrait and a tall roof from which three chandeliers hang silently. Despite this lack of luxury, looking down to busy Gran Via from the tall classy windows you might wonder how it is that a nine euro meal got you such a good view. Speaking of the meal, the daily menu looks something like this: for starters fish soup; artichokes with ham; noodles with ham and an apple and chicken salad; for main course meatballs with rice, stuffed red peppers, grilled grouper fish and huevos a la flamenco (a sort of egg, ham and tomato stew).  The permanent menu is not very different, among the highlights there´s the melon soup with Iberian ham, a mushroom and shrimp pastry and lamb chops with salad. If you´re wondering about desserts just think of the most Spanish sweets you can: arroz con leche, chocolate pie, puff pastries—they´re all here and included in the menu.

Come have a quality meal at a great price inside one of Gran Via´s beautiful historic buildings!

Centro Cultural de los Ejercitos de Madrid
Gran Via, 13
Metro: Gran Via / Banco de España
34 91 522 24 09
Hours: Open all week for lunch from 13:00 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.

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El Cisne Azul: Best Restaurant for Mushrooms in Madrid

El Cisne Azul stands along calle de Gravina, a few steps away from the heart of the very lively Chueca district. It’s easy to recognize among all of the funky shops and restaurants because it’s one of the few that isn’t quirky, pink or hip. Like a beacon of hope to every olive oil slurping, football watching, cigarette puffing Madrid traditionalist, it stands alone with neon lighting and wooden tables that characterize typical restaurants of the city.

Inside it’s usually crowded with customers, many of whom seem to hang out there often  judging by their familiarity with the waiters and contented attitude. But the blue swan (still haven’t figured out why that’s the name of the place) isn’t just another place to get chorizo, in fact, its particular niche makes it a special place: the specialty is mushrooms.

If mushrooms are a food you enjoy and you are reading this then don’t  miss visiting this small restaurant, which offers great varieties of the vegetable served in all kinds of combinations. You might need help from the waiter when picking out the mushrooms from the menu unless you are a botanist of sorts or just have an unhealthy obsession with them: the easily recognizable boletus, the Spain native niscalus, the lentinus (also known as shiitake mushrooms), cantharellus and enoki are a few of the types you can choose from. The rather flat and wrinkled cantharellus mushrooms are particularly delicious when served grilled. These vegetables come served every which way except plain or cold; they are all cooked in a lot of olive oil and come with—among other things—eggs, foie gras, mussels or goat cheese. These combinations go surprisingly well together and are not the kind of dishes that are easily found even in Madrid.

If you never got over the premature death of Babar the elephant’s father or simply find the fungus revolting, have no fear: El Cisne has plenty of other food to go around that isn’t as particular but just as good. To start off they have big green plates, their most recommended ones being the green asparagus and the watercress, tomato and cheese salads. Other combinations get tastier or weirder depending on your taste: anchovies with cheese, green veggies and morcilla (you know, the sausages filled with rice and dark coagulated cow blood), mussels, duck foie gras with marmalade and caramelized onion.

If you’re going more for the simple, tasty and traditional, there’s good choice of both meat and cheeses: the lamb and veal chops, solomillos and classic steaks all come highly recommended, as do the manchego, gamoneu and majorero cheeses.  Another thing that separates this restaurant from others is its wine selection, much more varied and superior to what you get in your typical Spanish tavern. The selection comes from three denominaciones de origen or specific regions, the first two being well known for their wine making: Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Madrid. Also available are white and rose wines, champagne and the traditional cava.

So whether or not you are a fan of mushrooms El Cisne Azul is likely to have something you like. The food is delicious, the ambiance comfortable and the service swift. Browse though below to get a general idea of the price range:

Mushroom dishes – from 10 to 16 euros; the mixed variety plate goes at 13 euros
Salad and starters –from 10 to 15 euros
Cheeses – from 10 to 15 euros, the mixed variety plate goes at 18 euros
Meats – from 16 to 22 euros
Wines, cava and champagne – from 12 to 240 euros

“El Cisne Azul”
Calle de gravina, 19
Metro: Chueca / Gran Via / Colon / Plaza de Espana
915 213 799
Hours: Open all week from 13:00 p.m. to 15:00 p.m. and from 20:15 p.m.  to 24:00 a.m.

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Madrid Bakery: [h]arina

Go into any restaurant or cafeteria in Madrid and more often than not you’ll be offered bread. Ask any Spaniard and they’ll tell you that bread is an  essential part of every meal. And fortunately for the residents of Madrid there is [h]arina; a local bakery whose specialty is artisan breads. Conveniently located across from El Parque del Retiro, it is a great spot to pick up tasty loaves and head out for a day in the park. Aside from loaves of bread, they also serve a variety of sandwiches, cakes, coffee, teas and even organic yogurt from a local dairy.

Within these bakery walls nothing is more important than bread, which is exactly what Carmen, the owner of [h]arina, had in mind. Carmen wanted to create a bakery where people could come for wholesome, artisan breads made with quality ingredients and without any preservatives or artificial flavors. They have breads ranging from the typical barra (the Spanish baguette) to a delicious 5-grain loaf that cost around 2 euros.

Although [h]arina just opened in September of 2009, it already has a loyal following.  Not only can you grab your food to go, but also they have plenty of tables inside where you’ll find people enjoying their food, relaxing,  and hanging out. This is not only a bakery, but also a refuge. Inside you’ll find a bright, tranquil, setting that welcomes you with the smell of freshly baked breads, soft music, and a non-smoking atmosphere.

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[h]arina
91 522 8785
Plaza de la Independencia, 10
Metro: Retiro

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Dining Desires Fulfilled at Cervesia and El Caldero

It is well known that Spaniards can be quite territorial, a fact often reflected in the country’s deep regionalism (would this happen in the U.S, it would be like having people who consider themselves to be more Mississippian and Oregonian than American!).  Well guess what, it ain´t so different when it comes to cafes and restaurants: people pride themselves in hanging around their neighborhood’s café and eating ¨the usual¨ in their familiar restaurants. This at least is what characterizes Cervesia and its adjoined associate El Caldero, which stand a couple of minutes away from the Menendez Pelayo metro and about a ten minute walk from Atocha Renfe. One a café and the other a proper restaurant, they are neat but informal neighborhood hang out places where people get their coffee, breakfast and hot meals. Don´t worry if you’re not from the area though—you´ll still be allowed in.

Cervesia is a small and simple place made for being visited in the morning. The coffee is excellent, the service polite, the newspaper selection noteworthy and more importantly breakfast is very cheap. The best options of this last point is the combos, all of which come included with coffee and orange juice: the classic for 2.10 euros (toast with olive oil and fresh cut tomato bits), the Spaniard for 2.30 (tortilla Española and toast), the American for 3.50 (eggs, bacon and toast), the light meal for 3.50 (turkey, cream cheese and toast), the mix meal also fro 3.50 (mixed sandwich or croissant) and the cervesia meal for 3.80 (half a baguette with your choice of filling).Breakfast is not the only thing served, for Cervesia is open—without interruption—from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. Thus, a variety of baguettes, sandwiches, soups and salads, all placed between a 2.50 and 6.50 euro price range, are also available. A day´s special, for instance, may include sautéed mushrooms, pan cooked squid and a goat cheese and vinaigrette salad.

If you are up for more serious dining, El Caldero offers truly superb Spanish food—the main specialty being paellas—as well as wine. A perfect place for sharing this flavorful rice dish with three or five more friends; the paellas can be made with yellow or black rice and can come with seafood, chicken, mushrooms and vegetables. Of course, a selection of the most celebrated greasy tapas—smoked ham, bloody sausages, eggs and potatoes, traditional patties—is never missing. Paellas for three to four people are between 37 and 47 euros while ones for five to six people cost between 52 and 72 euros, tapas range from 7 to 9 euros (there are however fixed menus that serve a variety of dishes for around 30 euros). The wide selection of wines ranges from 10 to 26 euros.

Whether you live close or far to these two locals, they are well worth a visit. If moving your feet isn´t your thing, El Caldero has delivery service that brings you steamy paellas to your doorstep in half-an-hour.

El Caldero / Cervesia
Travesia de Tellez 2 / Calle de Tellez 18 (they are next to each other)
91 501 28 28 / 91 551 41 07
Metro: Menendez Pelayo or Pacifico
Hours:
Cervesia – everyday from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m.
El Caldero – Mondays through Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 12 a.m.  and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

By Daniel Sznajderman

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El Corral de la Morería: Flamenco and Spanish Cuisine at its Finest

El Corral de la Morería: Flamenco Show in Madrid and Spanish Cuisine at its Finest

El Corral de la Morería is Madrid’s best known tablao (or flamenco) show, offering arguably the best flamenco performances in the city. Flamenco isn’t its only strength: the food has earned the hard to get recognition of the Michelin Guide. The flamenco spectacle runs from 22 to 23:30 and then again from 24 to 1:30 in the morning—the musicians are first rate and the dancers are amazing, most are young artists that have risen to be among the best of their generation.

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As for the food, the menu has a wide selection of exquisite Spanish delicacies than can be ordered á la carte or by fixed menu. It is an expensive place—the cheapest starter is 17 euros and fixed menus can cost up to 99 euros—that also charges 34 euros as cover charge for the show. But being honest: is one of the best tablaos of the city.

El Corral de la Morerira
Calle Moreria 17
913 651 137
Metro: La Latina
Hours: Opening Monday through Sunday at 8pm. First show: 10pm-11:30pm / Second show: 12am-1:30am

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