{"id":19414,"date":"2024-09-24T12:01:46","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T16:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=19414"},"modified":"2025-09-19T05:20:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T09:20:17","slug":"best-taverns-in-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-taverns-in-madrid","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Best Taverns in Madrid to Eat Like a Local"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to culinary excellence, Spain maintains a constant presence as one of the world&#8217;s best countries to eat. From the endless lists of best restaurants and bars to the revered list of Michelin-starred restaurants, Spain always rates up there with the best of the best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, while fine dining establishments seem to get the lion\u2019s share of media attention, there\u2019s another, humbler, but equally delicious type of restaurant in the Spanish capital that has been existing in the shadows: <strong>the beloved tavern<\/strong>. Here&#8217;s our list of the best taverns in Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tavern-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tavern-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tavern-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tavern-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/tavern.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One sure-fire way to find a true Madrile\u00f1o tavern is to look for cave-like interiors. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Warm and welcoming, eating at Madrid&#8217;s traditional taverns is like getting a warm hug from your abuela. Here, you can find the true heart of Madrid&#8217;s long-standing love of quality food. No, it won&#8217;t be 50 small plates of foam or spheres or vaporized something or other; what you&#8217;ll find in these places is traditional great food made with love. Without further ado, here is our list of the <strong>best taverns in Madrid<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-taverns-in-madrid\/#The_%E2%80%9CCastizo%E2%80%9D_Restaurant\" title=\"The \u201cCastizo\u201d Restaurant\">The \u201cCastizo\u201d Restaurant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-taverns-in-madrid\/#Casa_Amadeo\" title=\"Casa Amadeo\">Casa Amadeo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-taverns-in-madrid\/#El_Doble\" title=\"El Doble&nbsp;\">El Doble&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-taverns-in-madrid\/#Casa_Ricardo\" title=\"Casa Ricardo\">Casa Ricardo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-taverns-in-madrid\/#Taberna_Bodegas_Ricla\" title=\"Taberna Bodegas Ricla\">Taberna Bodegas Ricla<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-taverns-in-madrid\/#El_Fogon_de_Trifon\" title=\"El Fog\u00f3n de Trif\u00f3n\">El Fog\u00f3n de Trif\u00f3n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-taverns-in-madrid\/#Taberna_Antonio_Sanchez\" title=\"Taberna Antonio Sanchez\">Taberna Antonio Sanchez<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-taverns-in-madrid\/#Taberna_Pedraza\" title=\"Taberna Pedraza\">Taberna Pedraza<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_%E2%80%9CCastizo%E2%80%9D_Restaurant\"><\/span>The \u201cCastizo\u201d Restaurant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet the \u201ccastizo\u201d restaurant, a term that is only applicable in Madrid (<strong>\u201cCastizo\u201d is slang for a born-and-bred Madrid denizen<\/strong>). These simple-salt-of-the-earth eateries, many of which have been open for a century or more, serve no-fuss staples from all around Spain, since Madrid acts as a vortex for people from all over Iberia to settle here.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At these casual, comfortable spots\u2014everything from old-school restaurants to classic <em>tabernas<\/em>\u2014you can sample classic dishes like the <strong>hearty multi-platter local stew <em>cocido madrile\u00f1o<\/em><\/strong>, variations on the theme of offal, and dishes featuring various parts of the pig that you might not normally eat at home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Casa-Labra-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Casa-Labra-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Casa-Labra-600x401.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Casa-Labra-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Casa-Labra.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You simply can&#8217;t miss a visit to one of Madrid&#8217;s most castizo taverns,  Casa Labra (<em>Calle de Tetu\u00e1n, 12<\/em>). This is the place to go for a quick&nbsp;<em>ca\u00f1a&nbsp;<\/em>and a&nbsp;<em>tajada de bacalao.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the true heart and soul of Madrid\u2019s dining culture\u2014something the city\u2019s Michelin-starred restaurants will likely never have. So, if you want to eat like a local, like a <em>madrile\u00f1o<\/em>, grab a table at one of these below restaurants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Casa_Amadeo\"><\/span><strong>Casa Amadeo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This centrally located spot opened up during World War II. And while the war has fortunately ended, Casa Amadeo\u2019s patrons are still flowing into here regularly. <strong>The restaurant is known for its snails\u2014regulars will tell you they\u2019re the best snails in the city\u2014and these are not always just straight-up fork-to-mouth gastropods. <\/strong>The snails come bobbing in delicious ham-spiked broth. If you don\u2019t want snails, the menu is loaded with plenty of other local delights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/caracoles-snails-1-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/caracoles-snails-1-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/caracoles-snails-1-600x401.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/caracoles-snails-1-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/caracoles-snails-1.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If Amadeo L\u00e1zaro, the octogenarian owner, is in the house, make sure to say \u201cHola.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Doble\"><\/span><strong>El Doble<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This diminutive spot\u2014it\u2019s little more than a long tile-bedecked bar counter\u2014in Chamberi has been serving up a seafood-forward menu of fresh delights since 1987. Beer is the drink of choice at El Doble, so come thirsty for some sudsy stuff and have an empty stomach that is ready to be filled with <strong>fresh seafood practically cooked right in front of you.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Bacalao-and-beer-casa-revuelta-madrid-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Bacalao-and-beer-casa-revuelta-madrid-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Bacalao-and-beer-casa-revuelta-madrid-1-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Bacalao-and-beer-casa-revuelta-madrid-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Bacalao-and-beer-casa-revuelta-madrid-1.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An icy cold Mahou pairs perfectly with some freshly fried fish. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Casa_Ricardo\"><\/span><strong>Casa Ricardo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also in the Chamberi district is a classic old-school Madrid restaurant<a href=\"https:\/\/www.casaricardo.net\/\">. Casa Ricardo <\/a>has been open since 1935. The bullfighter images crammed onto the high ceilings may make you hungry for meat. If so, Casa Ricardo comes through. <strong>Start with some creamy oxtail croquettes and eggs with chistorra. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The adventurous eater will be in pork byproduct paradise here, as the menu features tripe, blood sausage, and pig ears. There is also breaded lamb brains, bull testicles, and lamb kidneys. The 76-seat eatery includes an upstairs dining room. If possible try to sit on the ground floor; the room is much more atmospheric.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1025\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/croquettes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/croquettes.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/croquettes-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/croquettes-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Croquetas are a staple on any tavern or bar in Madrid. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taberna_Bodegas_Ricla\"><\/span>Taberna <strong>Bodegas Ricla<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Near Plaza Mayor on a street that is a constant procession of tourists, you can try to avoid the masses by ducking into Taberna Bodegas Ricla (<em>Calle de Cuchilleros, 6<\/em>), <strong>a tavern that\u2019s been serving up beer, vermouth, wine, and toothsome tapas since 1867<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a tavern, the wine list is particularly noteworthy, as it spins all over the Iberian peninsula. There are plenty of pig parts on the menu here, but people come for the cockles, <em>boquerones<\/em>, and other delights from the sea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/boquerones-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/boquerones-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/boquerones-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/boquerones-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/boquerones.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The boquerones at Bodegas Ricla are legendary. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Fogon_de_Trifon\"><\/span><strong>El Fog\u00f3n de Trif\u00f3n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people stop by here for a late lunch before heading off to Las Ventas for the <em>toros<\/em>, or bullfights. El Fog\u00f3n de Trif\u00f3n has been serving up Madrid staples since 1965, first by Trif\u00f3n and now his son, Jorge, who works the cramped back dining room, stopping by to chat with diners. <strong>The <em>rabo de toro<\/em>, a stew of tender bull tail, is a favorite among regulars.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rabo-de-toro-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rabo-de-toro-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rabo-de-toro-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rabo-de-toro-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/rabo-de-toro.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you want a little bit more than just tapas, go for a hearty plate of rabo de toro. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Traveler&#8217;s Tip<\/strong>: Instead of exploring Madrid&#8217;s best taverns by yourself, why not sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/madrid-tours\/madrid-tapas-tour\/\">Madrid Tapas and Taverns Tour<\/a>, where you and some new friends will enjoy various local tapas and drinks in the best taverns in the heart of Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taberna_Antonio_Sanchez\"><\/span><strong>Taberna Antonio Sanchez<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1787, this central spot has been a meeting point for madrile\u00f1os of all sorts. The tiled walls are crammed with paintings of bull fighters, jostling for space with the plus-sized taxidermied bull\u2019s head. The place to be here is in the crammed front room, not the renovated back room, the ideal venue for grazing on Andalusian-accented dishes.<strong> The lunchtime <em>menu del dia<\/em> is always a good deal at Taberna Antonio Sanchez.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taberna_Pedraza\"><\/span><strong>Taberna Pedraza<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Started by the charming Carmen and Santiago in 2014, Taberna Pedraza is a contemporary gastropub-like tavern that has&nbsp; become known for its superlative <em>cocido Madrile\u00f1o<\/em>. But if you\u2019re not up for a big feast, the menu is loaded with all kinds of light fare, including <strong>an excellent version of <em>salmorejo<\/em>, the tomato-based soup from Cordoba in southern Spain, and very tender ribeye steaks<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/salmorejo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/salmorejo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/salmorejo-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/salmorejo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/salmorejo.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Salmorejo is one our our favorite Spanish dishes of all time. It really is delicious! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> Visiting all of the best taverns in Madrid might take some time. If you&#8217;d like a little guidance, make sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/madrid-tours\/madrid-tapas-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Madrid Tapas, Taverns &amp; History Tour<\/a>. Not only will you get to try some great food, but you&#8217;ll also see how some of Madrid&#8217;s top dishes are tied to the city&#8217;s long and vibrant history. 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