El Corral de la MorerÃa is Madrid´s best known tablao, 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. 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. For detailed information and reservations click here.
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By Daniel Sznajderman
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We all know that after the Rastro on a Sunday afternoon the hip thing to do is head to La Latina for tapas, drinks, and fun. But what many people don’t tell you is that it’s sometimes difficult to find a place that a) isn’t packed and b) isn’t expensive. Well, aren’t you lucky that you found us! Because we’ve stumbled upon the perfect place to go after stocking up on goodies at the Rastro…We even debated not filling you in. Just kidding, we would never do that. Okay, ready? It’s called La Buena Mezcla, and it’s on Calle Redondilla, 9, around the corner from the jam packed Plaza de la Paja.
So what makes this place stand out? On Sundays La Buena Mezcla gives you free plates of food for ordering a glass of wine or a beer. Yes, it’s not the other way around. Order a glass of wine or beer and you get to choose between dishes like Pisto (similar to Ratatouille), warm eggplant salad, spicy yummy lentils, tortilla, and more. Of course, there are other things you can order off the menu, but the free plates are large enough to fill you up. And, if you order another glass of wine/beer, you get another plate, for free!
La Buena Mezcla is exactly what its name translates to in English. It’s a mix of everything. Walk in to the establishment and it looks like Oprah should hire one of her de-clutter bugs to help clean out the place. There are paintings, tea pots hanging from the rafters, and the feel is vintage. The music is chill and soulful, and if you go downstairs you’ll find low tables, pillows, and great bathrooms. The downstairs has more of an  Arabic feel.
We should also mention that they are known for their Mojitos, and Frutos Naturales. During the day they offer a Menu del Dia for 6 euros; the food is typical Spanish or Jordanian dishes.
Also, everyone there is super friendly. Lola is the owner of the place and she greets everyone with a smile as they walk through the door.
Now, whenever someone asks, “where should we go after the Rastro?” You’ll say, “I know this really great place. La Buena Mezcla. Have you heard of it?”
Beer = 1.50 – 3 euors
Wine = 2.50 euros
Cocktails = 7 euros
Menu del Dia = 6 euros
La Buena Mezcla
Calle Redondilla, 9
91 365 1106
Tuesday – Friday – 8 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Saturday-Sunday – 1 p.m. – 2:30a.m.
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The brilliance of tapas is that, like Spanish people, they don’t mess around – they get straight to the point. With other cuisines your plate features the star dish flanked by the distracting supporting cast: the ho-hum salad and starch. With tapas, on the other hand, every dish is a stellar solo performance – no distractions. Vinoteca, just off the Plaza de Chueca, has an all-star line up of tapas. For more click here.
Vinoteca
C/ Pelayo 48, 28004 Madrid, Spain
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Wallowing in its wonderful excesses, Corazon Loco (The Crazy Heart)Â lives up to its name. Here the levels of chatter, the number of people and the amount of cheap eats are off the map. Full review here.
Corazon Loco
Address: Almendro, 22
Metro: La Latina
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Sometimes Madrid can get you down a little. Sometimes you think what the hell am I doing in this locura of a city where the stress and the daily grind seem so familiar from back home but being an expat and dealing with it all is just that little bit more of a hassle. In moments like those I take una pausa and wander down to my local tapas bar. Stepping into Txirimiri is enough to restore anyone’s faith in the Madrileño way of life. Full review here.
Txirimiri
Calle del General DÃaz Porlier, 91
Metro: Diego de Leon
914 014 345
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Spanish — By MAP on September 21, 2009 at 10:26 am
Cheap eats in Madrid are a must in these economic times, and one of the best places we’ve found in the city that’s beating the crisis is 100 Montaditos! 100 Montaditos is a chain, which means no matter where you are in the city you’re bound to find one. If you do, definitely stop in and grab a couple sandwiches for only 1 euro each. For more information click here.
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ChocolaterÃa San Ginés
Pasadizo de San Ginés, 5
Neighborhood: Sol
Metro: Sol
Telephone: 365 65 46
Hours: Open 24 hours daily
During the earliest hours of the morning, that transitory period when a soft haze of sunlight is just starting to fall over Madrid’s quiet neighborhoods, you will find warmth and laughter if you know where to look. On a narrow, cobblestone street behind San Ginés church in Sol, the glow of yellow light and the happy hum of chatting Madridleños trickles out of ChocolaterÃa San Ginés. A destination spot for Spaniards after evenings out at the nightclubs, this well-known chocolaterÃa is busiest around 6 a.m. on weekend mornings. But even if you’re not the party-goer type, head to San Ginés any time of the day to enjoy hot, fresh churros and Madrid’s thickest and most succulent hot chocolate.
Famous citywide, the chocolate and churros at San Ginés is the secret that draws crowds to this cheery site. Guaranteed to be a combination that will melt in your mouth, this snack the most commonly requested item on the menu. Enjoy the generously sized portion of crisp, freshly baked churros, perfect when dipped in rich, luxuriously thick and flavorful hot chocolate (3.70 euros for a portion of churros and a hot chocolate). For the same price, substitute churros for their chubbier cousins; plump and steaming porras. Or switch the hot chocolate for a coffee (although its not recommendable to miss out the divine chocolate here!). The menu also offers an array of specialty coffees, teas, shakes, juices, beer, and liquors to sip on.
Built in 1894, ChocolaterÃa San Ginés has preserved the historic ambience that has defined this chocolate shop as a staple in central Madrid for more than a century. Upon entering the forest green chocolaterÃa, you are transported to an era of old-fashioned grace. Panels of classy mirrors are set against dark green wood paneling, expanding the space and reflecting the soft, golden glow cast by turn-of-the-century bulb lamps. White marble tables rest on the elegant emerald and cream marble floors, and the plush, olive-green velvet booths offer an ideal resting spot with a magazine or a group of friends. At the central bar, a bright bronze coffee maker shines, a tribute to cafes of other eras. To further enhance the old-fashioned ambience, reminiscent of an elegant, early 1900s café, the wait staff adorns black dress pants, crisp white button up shirts, and bow ties.
Chocolate lovers, rejoice. A rainy day, a good book, a group of friends, or the end of a big night out are all good excuses to seek out San Ginés and a steamy cup of decadent hot chocolate.
PRICES:
Hot chocolate- 2.30-3.70 euros
Chocolate with churros or porras- 3.50-3.70 euros
Coffee and tea- 2-4.20 euros
Ration of churros or porras- 1.20 euros
Cake- 2.10 euros
Juices- 2.50-3 euros
Soda- 3 euros
Chocolate or vanilla shake- 2.50-3 euros
Horchata- 3 euros
Beer- 2.30-4 euros
Brandy and liquors- 3 euros
Mixed drinks- 6 euros
By Jane Caffrey
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Granada is celebrated for its rolling hills, with spectacular views of the city and the tremendous Alhambra; the most generous and appetizing tapas in Spain; and people that exhibit an open and friendly spirit. Yet these charming AndalucÃan qualities have been adopted by one restaurant and bar here in Madrid; Casa de Granada. At this discrete rooftop restaurant, you will enjoy warm hospitality, an assortment of savory tapas, and a sunny terrace with views of red-tiled rooftops and the colorful Plaza of Tirso de Molina.
Normally frequented by locals, Casa Granada is situated on the top floor of an apartment building in Tirso de Molina. It is easy for passersby to miss, unless they cast their eyes upwards and catch a glimpse of Madrileños enjoying cold drinks on the rooftop terrace. It is well worth it to get on the wait list for the pleasant patio, where you will enjoy the warm summer sunshine, views of Tirso de Molina´s old-fashioned rose- and mustard-colored buildings, and groups of vendors selling flowers in the plaza below. At night, the lights of Madrid twinkle into the distance. The terrace fills up quickly, but the inside of the restaurant is also pleasantly Spanish and comfortable. The simple décor of the cozy interior includes light wooden tables, clay tiled floor, broad windows overlooking the terrace, and a bar hosting peanuts and other snacks. Madrileños always create a lively Spanish ambience—the space quickly fills with cheerful chatting and raucous laughter.
Beyond its sweeping views, Casa de Granada has adopted another tradition from Andalusia´s white city; incredible tapas. The menu is extensive, and while portions are generous, prices stay low. If you would like to try a variety of different Spanish tapas, then this lively restaurant is ideal with a large group of friends. Together, you can sample homemade ham croquettes, patatas bravas or alioli, fish stuffed peppers, Iberic sausage and cheese, and Spanish tortillas. Another specialty is the chopitos platter (8.20 euros). This enormous plate—perfect for trying a mixture of Spanish flavors and feeding a hungry crowd—features four types of meat, calamari, potatoes, and six diverse sauces. For a complete meal, the menu of the day is 9 euros, and includes two traditional Spanish plates, bread, wine, and dessert (served Monday-Friday; weekend menu 12 euros). To round it all out, enjoy an ice cold beer, a jug of sangria, cider, or an AndalucÃan tinto de verano. The staff at Casa de Granada is extremely friendly and accommodating, carrying on the tradition of AndalucÃan openness. So if you can´t take that trip to Granada, a bit of the white city can come to you in a uniquely Madrid manner.
PRICES:
Beer, wine, sangria, cider- 2.40-20 euros (glasses, jugs/bottles)
Soda and juice- 1.90-2 euros
Salads- 6.50-8.50 euros
Vegetables- 7-8.50 euros
Tapas- 3.50-13 euros
Iberic ham, sausage, and cheese- 6.50-18 euros
Meat and fish- 8-16.50 euros
Homemade desserts- 2.50-12 euros
Menu del dia (Monday-Friday)- 9 euros
Menu del dia (Saturday-Sunday)-12 euros
Specially Catered Menu- 25-50 euros per person
Casa de Granada
Calle del Doctor Cortezo 17, 6th floor Malasana
Neighborhood: Tirso de Molina
Metro: Tirso de Molina
Telephone: 914Â 200Â 825
Types: Rooftop bar, restaurant, tapas
Hours: 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday-Thursday
12 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday-Saturday
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CervecerÃa 100 montaditos
Montera
Calle de la Montera, 34
Madrid ( Madrid ) 28013
Teléfono: 915 231 140
Fuencarral
C/ de Fuencarral, 96
Madrid ( Madrid ) 28004
Teléfono: 915 211 768
Bravo Murillo
C/ Bravo Murillo, 34
Madrid ( Madrid ) 28015
Teléfono: 915 934 206
And many more locations. Check out their website.
With the recession in full force finding economical restaurants to grab a bite is a must. Why not head over to one of the best sandwich places in the city of Madrid, Montaditos. Here you can order sandwiches on white or wheat bread and only pay between 1 and 1.50 euro for each one. If you are imagining large sandwiches, this is not what you’ll find here. The sandwiches are small but filled with yummy goodness. There’s anything and everything on this menu: salmon, ham, solomillo, tuna, and more. No matter how many sandwiches you order you also get a nice handful of chips, free! They also offer salads for around 6 euro. Make sure to check them out on a Wednesday because that’s when all sandwiches are only 1 euro – but if you don’t get there early, be prepared to wait in line!
The great thing about Montaditos is that they are located not only all over the city of Madrid, but all over Spain. We know it’s a chain, but honestly, how many chains do you know that offer such low prices on filling food!!!!
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Earth tones, a rustic finish, and a small bar space all give the impression of an old-style tavern, but the posh crowds and pricey wine list make Taberna el Tempranillo feel more like a chic tapas bar. Don’t be fooled, though: while the vino is about 15 euro a bottle, the food ins’t too expensive and it tastes even better than it sounds on the menu.
Try portions like the boiled ham, with its buttery flavor and a trio of sauces to choose from on the side. Or take any of their toasted baguettes served a la tapa, like the one with blue cheese and endives, which comes with a touch of cecina, deliciously tender, dried meat that’s typical of León, a province in northwest Spain. The tapa with melted cheese and zucchini is another scrumptious treat offered up here.
If a plate of tapas isn’t in the mix, then order one of the house recommendations. The sautéed codfish with asparagus, for example, is uniquely tasteful, and prepared so fresh that steam pours out when the fillet is easily sliced open with a fork. A bottle of red or white wine accompanies the food perfectly, and the selection is pretty experimental (this is the first time a Syrah has been seen toward the top of a Spanish wine list). The waiters are a tad testy, but they’re on the ball when it comes to fast service.
Taberna el Tempranillo
Calle Cava Baja, 38
Telephone: 913 641 532
Metro: La Latina
By Michelle Campagna
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