For dinner in Chueca (Chueca metro station, L5) we recommend starting at El Cisne Azul (C/ Gravina 19). It's a dive bar if there ever was one, but their mushrooms are spectacular. Order a Boletus combination (15€) and a glass of red wine (2,50€). They also have Boletus with yolk, which is also very good, though truthfully the mushrooms are so good you don't need to ...
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For dinner tonight we recommend El Mercado de la Reina (Gran Vía 12, between Calle Clavel and Calle de Víctor Hugo), a modern restaurant with traditional food at very reasonable prices. The kitchen is open every day from 9.00am to 2.00am.
We recommend the homemade Iberian ham croquettes (6.50€), seasonal heirloom tomato salad with tuna belly and Modena ...
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In La Latina are some of the most famous places in Madrid for eating "huevos estrellados" (fried eggs with French fries).
Casa Lucio (calle Cava Baja 35) is without a doubt the most famous. Traditional, with excellent service and food, it is very popular among the famous and not so famous of Madrid. For this reason, reservations at least a week in advance are a must ...
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For lunch we recommend going to Mercado de San Miguel, which we're certain you'll love. This old renovated market preserves the philosophy of the "stalls", according to which each establishment specialises in a certain kind of food. Although during the week it's popular with tourists at lunchtime, at night and on the weekend locals flock here for the good atmosphere and ...
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You can't leave Madrid without having tried the famous "Cocido Madrileño" (traditional chickpea-based stew). Since it's a stew, it's best to eat at midday. The best place in Madrid for Cocido Madrileño is La Bola (Calle Bola 5, Metro: Santo Domingo L2), a century-old establishment with lots of character (for this reason, you'll have to take the attitude of the waiters ...
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People in Madrid often come to Plaza Mayor for the calamari sandwiches. The most traditional bars are restaurant is Cervecería Plaza Mayor (in the very same Plaza Mayor), La Campana (Botoneras st 6, going out from the square) or Bar Postas (Postas st 13, another small street going out from plaza Mayor). If you're feeling brave and want something more authentic albeit ...
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If breakfast isn't included in the price of your hotel, you have numerous options in Madrid.
If you want something sweet, we recommend trying the Madrid classic "porras" (like churros but longer and thicker). A good place in the centre is El Maestro Churrero (Plaza Jacinto Benavente 2). Coffee with churros or "porras" will cost you 3€, and chocolate with churros ...
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Behind El Mercado de la Reina, you'll find Gin Club, where you can enjoy luxuriously prepared, delicious gin and tonics (8-12€).
Next to Mercado del la Reina is the legendary Museo Chicote (Gran Vía 12), a classic bar that has always been a favourite of the famous. They are known for their cocktails, especially their mojitos (9€), Hemingway's drink of ...
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