A Safe Bet and other Madrid, Spain Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Name: Cañas y Tapas

Canas y Tapas is a relatively new chain of tapa bars that offers the basics of Spanish tapa cuisine in good quality. While nothing here is out of the ordinary, it's a safe bet if you want to experience tapa sampling without the risk of falling in a random tourist trap. Here you'll find raciones (such as iberico, queso manchego, tortilla de patata, and very good croquetas) and tostas, which are medium sized slices of bread with toppings of solomillo, prawns, cheese, among others.

Favorite Dish: Croquetas are perfectly prepared here, not to greasy, and with the right amount of creaminess :P

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Theme: Local
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: This one: Velazquez
Directions: Metro Station: Velazquez

Restaurant Name: Vips restaurants

Spain offers a gorgeous culinary experience for tourists and locals alike, but once in a while, we all feel the need to eat something generic and risk-free... enter Vips restaurants. The varied menu at these casual eateries includes everything from spring rolls to cheeseburgers, salads, pastas, and sandwiches, so you'll surely find something appealing enough. Everything is prepared simply, so you're better off ordering on the safe side (i.e. a sandwich or salad) instead of choosing a fish or meat dish, which aren't that great. One of the most peculiar things about Vips is that if you walk in during the early evening, you'll notice that more than half of the clientele is having tortitas (pancakes), which are actually pretty good and apparently not only for breakfast. All in all, Vips is safe comfort food in this land of strong flavors.

Favorite Dish: Pepito de filete. This steak sandwich is big and satisfying, made with juicy meat and country bread, served with fries on the side. Perfect if you happen to be really hungry during the mid-afternoon lull, when lots of restaurants are closed in town.

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Theme: Diner
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: many locations throughout Madrid
Directions: Gran Via, Calle Princesa, Calle Velazquez, Calle Serrano, Calle Alberto Aguilera, among others.