It’s circulating in social networks a list of 25 essential dishes to taste in Madrid, and I couldn’t resist myself to copy it here below. I’ve probably been in some eighteen of these sites, but not very recently in some of them. They are all very famous in Madrid but you would do well to check first the prices, to avoid any unpleasant surprise. If you find any broken link please don’t hesitate to contact me. Besides any question you may have about these dishes is welcome.
1. Casa Lucio, scrambled eggs here
2- El Brillante, squid sandwich here
3- La Gabinoteca, el potito (egg, potato and truffle) here
4- José Luis, Spanish omelette pincho) here
5- La Ancha Armando schnitzel here
6- Lhardy, callos (tripe) here
7- La Galatea, hot dogs here
8- La Bola, Madrid stew here and Casa Carola, Madrid stew here
9- Alfredo’s, burgers here
10- Casa Mingo, roasted chicken here
11- Samm, rice dishes here
12- Norte y Sur, shellfish here
13- Urrechu’s, ham toast here
14- Casa Rafa, ensaladilla rusa (Spanish potato salad) here
15- El Pelotari, meat here
16- El quinto vino, croquetas (croquettes) here
17- Los Rotos, molletes here
18- Las Bravas, spicy tomato sauce here
19- El Imperio, wild mushrooms here
20- Magasand, sandwiches and fruit juice here
21- Pippa & Co, birthday cake here
22- Pastelería Artesanal Manolo, croissants aka manolitos here
23- La Romana, ice creams here
24- La Alboraya, horchata (nut milk) here
25- San Ginés, churros (sweet fritters) here
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This post is a serious boost for Madrid’s tourist industry. Best wishes Norman.
Thank you Normen, best wishes to you and yours.