Do not missed the Churros con chocolate and other Madrid, Spain Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Name: San Ginés Chocolateria

Serving since 1894 and my stop in Madrid since 1971; Great food and very good after partying all night to come in here to unwind get ready for the rest of the day's work; even my kids now enjoy it ::)

Favorite Dish: Churros con chocolate

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Theme: Coffeehouse
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: Pasadizo San Ginés, near to Puerta del Sol
Directions: Centro distric, in the C/ Arenal 11 you must turn left and in the disco "Joy Eslava"

Restaurant Name: Las Cuevas de Luis Candela

Since 1949; what can i say about my favorite. known to locals and tourists alike but boy....well was there in 1971. And, come back ever since one of my stop in Madrid...the restaraunt is still there. same service.same friendly folks....great castilian cooking try the suckling roast pig....!!!!

Favorite Dish: suckling roast pig.....the best in Madrid and from Castile!!!

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Theme: Local
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 34 91 266-5428
Address: arco de cuchilleros ,1 Plaza Mayor
Directions: from the statue at Plaza Mayor, take a side street to the right .Arcos de Cuchilleros. right on the descend its the entrance.
Website: http://www.lascuevasdeluiscandelas.com/default2.htm

Restaurant Name: Ribeira do Miño

This is big, busy, lively place with great food, great service and an old part of Madrid. The mariscada menu special for two is simply to dig in and forget all others:

Favorite Dish: menu special mariscada(35 euros for two), simply the best to dig in finger licking good!!! with a nice bottle of Ribeira white wine or Albariños both from Galicia

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Theme: Seafood
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$41 and up  » Currency Converter
Address: Santa Brigida ,1
Directions: off metro Tribunal go down left on calle Fuencarral, then left at santa brigida
Website: http://www.marisqueriaribeiradomino.com/

Restaurant Name: Bajamar

authentic paella from its origins in Valencia rgion of El Saler, many variaties of rice ,and a friendly service known for over 35 yrs! cannot missed on your trip to Madrid.

Favorite Dish: Paella Valenciana o Marinera, both delicious.

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Theme: Local
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: + 34 91 548 48 18
Address: Gran Via 78
Directions: near Plaza de España and metro gran via, one of main artery in madrid cannot missed it
Website: http://www.restaurantbajamar.com/ingles/

Restaurant Name: Museo del Jamon

one of the all time favorites, typical, real, great hams,be there at 10PM call for reservations especially at the GRan Via location, and one of the saying I was in madrid by coming here at least once in your life.

Favorite Dish: chorizos, hams,chuleton,enjoy all

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Theme: Local
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: Gran Via, 72; Alcalá, 155; Atocha, 54
Directions: Gran Via 72 nearer Plaza de España is great
Website: http://www.museodeljamon.es

Restaurant Name: El Espejo

diner style all glass around you right on paseo de recoletos, a historical resto, one of my childhood memories and always a must stop when in the city. Beautiful summer terrace behind and up front the pavillion or Pabellon ,a winter terrace with large windows.

great for lunch or just some light meals before moving on, great people watcher and a Madrid all time greats.

Favorite Dish: potatoes bravas, chorizo omelettes, and sandwich of chorizos, with a great Mahou Madrid beer ,aaand the look people watcher on the paseo de Recoletos.

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Theme: Diner
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: paseo de recoletos, 31 Madrid
Directions: cant missed almost across national library and just before plaza colon on your left hand going toward the plaza.Cant missed it, its all glass !!!
Website: http://www.restauranteelespejo.com/

Restaurant Name: Cafe Gijon

an old time institution in Madrid since 1888, modernist style, all the great in Spanish literature, politics, and entertainement had passed by it. In my childhood, came with my mother to discussed the world at large in long conversations over a cup of coffee and some omelette tapas. Now take my kids for the flavor of it, some revueltos de camaron, and to hear serious Spanish discussions.

For an intimate look at Spanish life and Madrid in specifics, cant missed it, just a coffee sipping and hearing will do, a lot more if partake in the conversations.

Favorite Dish: tapas omelettes,revueltos de camarones (eggs scramble with shrimps), and natas or vanilla puddings,and of course coffeee!!!

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Theme: Local
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Address: paseo de recoletos, 21 Madrid
Directions: on paseo de recoletos before reaching national library and plaza colon,on your right hand side of paseo de recoletos.
Website: http://www.cafegijon.com/

Restaurant Name: TGI Fridays

an old favorite still going strong even in Madrid. the place is hopping, lively, great service fast and friendly, plus on ave Concha Espina next to Santiago BErnabeu stadium, cant be beat! Have not eaten in TGIF for over 5 yrs now, always brings back memories

Favorite Dish: Jack Daniels steaks and spare ribs

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Theme: American
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Address: ave Concha Espina
Directions: in the La Esquina del Bernabeu shopping center full of other restos and stores; metro santiago bernabeu
Website: http://www.laesquinadelbernabeu.com/

Restaurant Name: many see list below

well do not know your timing there, but if you just want to have a meal, smoke a cigar and drink a decent one in one shot, then i suggest the
Taberna de los Cien Vinos (tavern of the 100 wines so you know)
Nuncio, 17
Metro La Latina, Sol or Tirso de Molina

El Anciano Rey de los Vinos (the ancient king of wines,again ,,)
Bailén, 19
Metro Opera or Sol

El Pescador (great seafood, the best fresh from Galicia)
Jose Ortega y Gasset ,75
Metro Lista

The beforemention Botin, considered by GUinness the oldest restaurant in the world, best for Castilian soup and pork and lamb dishes.
Cuchilleros 17
Metro Sol, La Latina or Tirso de Molina

Taberna La Bola (for the best cocido madrileño in town)
calle Bola, 5
Metro Santo Domingo

as for cigars, there is a ban on smoking in restos,bars in Madrid although some might turn the other cheek, still those that are able to separate by a wall or by consensus of the regular clients, can have smoking areas. I do not smoked so cant help on cigars, but I have heard from local friends this one is ok for cigars to buy
Cava de Magallanes
Calle Magallanes 16
Metro Quevedo line 2

Hope it helps you

Favorite Dish: Taberna de los Cien Vinos (tavern of the 100 wines so you know)
El Anciano Rey de los Vinos (the ancient king of wines,again
El Pescador (great seafood, the best fresh from Galicia
The beforemention Botin, considered by GUinness the oldest restaurant in the world, best for Castilian soup and pork and lamb dishes.
Taberna La Bola (for the best cocido madrileño in town

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Theme: Local
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Address: see address in comments No 4
Directions: see address in comments, google will give you websites