Nice food at very affordable prices and other Madrid, Spain Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Name: El Jamonal

El Jamonal is located on a small square (named El Callao, I think) and most tables are outside right by the street. Don't go is the weather if not nice. The place is not fancy at all and it just meets the needs of the hungry visitor looking for tasty affordable food. Service is just fair. Recommended if you're on a budget.

Favorite Dish: Grilled chicken, roasted pork and asparagus omellete.

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Theme: Local
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 915 886 166
Address: Mesonero Romanos, 7
Directions: Adjacent to the Hotel Regente, one block from Gran Via and one block from Calle Preciados.

Restaurant Name: San Ginés Chocolateria

Right across Plaza Mayor there is a short 2 block street named Los Coloreros which is full of restaurants, bars and chocolaterias. It is a very nice and charming area to dine out or go for a drink.

Chocolateria San Gines is at the end of the street and serves hot chocolate and churros (sticks of fried dough). It is a very popular spot that is usually crowded even at 2 am in the morning.


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Theme: Local
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 91 365 65 46
Address: Pasadizo San Ginés, near to Puerta del Sol
Directions: Centro distric, in the C/ Arenal 11

Restaurant Name: Il Sorriso

This is a nice restaurant with good italian food and excellent pizzas. Prices are very affordable. You won't see this restaurant listed in a fashion magazine but if you look for tasty food, low prices, a neat place and good service, give it a try.

Favorite Dish: Mozzarella pizza with mushrooms

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Theme: Italian
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 91 521 53 35
Address: C/ Nuñez de Arce, 14 (Pza.Sta. Ana)
Website: http://garceranabogados.com

Restaurant Name: La burbuja que rie

La Burbuja que Rie is a small busy restaurant and sidreria (cider is the house's most popular drink). The place caters to young people and is known for its good food, large portions and excellent prices.

The decoration is cousy with wood and old barrels. The place is usually crowded so you'd better arrive early.

They have a menu for only 6 euros.

Favorite Dish: Try their pork meals like chorizo a la sidra

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Theme: Local
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 34 91 3665167
Address: Ángel, 16
Directions: In La Latina & Lavapiés neighborhood close to Puerta de Toledo.

Restaurant Name: El cafe de la Opera

This restaurant offers Spanish and international dishes while the waiters, opera students that may become lyric figures, sing traditional operas around the tables. Dinner ends toasting with cava (champagne).


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Theme: Local
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: 91 542 63 82
Address: c/ Arrieta, 6
Directions: near the Opera house
Website: www.elcafedelaopera.com

Restaurant Name: Alimentacion stores and lunch menus

As the euro goes up, we need to find options to keep travelling costs low. So, unfortunately, eating at restaurants in Europe is becoming a luxury for a few.

Then I recommend buying your food at "Alimentacion" stores and prepare your own sandwiches for the road. Good jamon serrano, cheese, home made bread and a cold coke... who needs more than that!!! You can eat for less than 3 euros this way.

If you still like hot food and been served, then consider that all restaurants in Madrid have a fixed menu at lunch for 7-9 euros including 2 courses and dessert. That's why some experienced travellers recommend to take a full lunch and make savings at night when eating at the same places is much more expensive.


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Theme: Local
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter