When traveling with kids, mealtimes are one of the most important yet most complicated parts of the day. You might barely understand what everything is yourself, so just imagine how foreign all of this food must seem to a little one. Luckily, eating in Madrid with kids doesn’t have to be much of a hassle. […]
Food and Drink in Madrid
A Chocolate Lover’s Guide to Madrid
Posted on October 16, 2017
This blog post was originally posted on May 8, 2015 and was updated on October 16, 2017. Are you a chocolate lover? Then, believe it or not, Spain is the country for you! Though the Spanish are more known for their wine and amazing ham, there are numerous Spanish sweets that will help all chocolate […]
10 Delicious Ways to Cool off in Madrid
Posted on June 17, 2017
This blog post was originally posted on July 17, 2013, and was updated on June 13, 2017. Spain has one of the hottest summer climates in all of Europe, so knowing great ways to cool off is essential! It’s mid June in Madrid and summer seems to have arrived a bit early! Temperatures reach above […]
6 Best Seafood Restaurants in Madrid
Posted on April 19, 2017
From rustic traditional tapas to avant-garde molecular gastronomy and everything in between, Madrid has it all when it comes to cuisine. But surprisingly, one of the things that our landlocked city does best is seafood. Coastal regions of Spain like Galicia, Asturias and Andalusia are home to some of the best fish and seafood in […]
World’s Oldest Restaurant: The Inside Scoop on Botin
Posted on March 6, 2017
Lots of visitors to Madrid are curious about Botin, and with good reason. This old eatery in the center of Madrid is famous due to its status as the world’s oldest restaurant! Check the Guinness Book of World Records and you’ll see Botin listed as the world’s oldest restaurant. The restaurant is a hallmark of the […]
Top 10 Vegetarian Tapas & Where to Eat Them in Madrid
Posted on February 11, 2017
At first glance, Madrid may not seem like a very vegetarian-friendly city. (You can obviously thank the giant cured ham legs visible at any given bar for that.) But look closer and you’ll discover that there are some seriously great vegetarian tapas in Madrid waiting for you. Plus, all of them just happen to be […]
Best Food Markets in Madrid To Get Lost In
Posted on December 20, 2016
Calling all foodies! There’s never been a better time to visit the Spanish capital. Why? The best food markets in Madrid are undergoing an exciting revolution, becoming ever more popular with locals and visitors alike. Madrid’s top food markets have become so much more than spectacular places to shop. While you’ll still find the city’s best raw ingredients […]
Where to Find the Best Tortilla in Madrid: Our 6 Favorite Picks
Posted on January 21, 2015
Spaniards consume an average of 237 eggs a year. And we’re willing to bet that a good number of those come in the form of tortilla de patatas. Unfortunately, not all Spanish omelets are created equal. Read on to discover where to find the best tortilla in Madrid that’s actually worth your time! That’s where […]
Best Pastry Shops and Bakeries in Madrid
Posted on December 7, 2014
If baked goods don’t come to mind when you think of Spanish cuisine, you’re missing out. Bakeries in Madrid are extraordinary, often historical, places, you have to visit to discover a whole new world of flavors. Family-run bakeries pepper the narrow streets of Madrid, tantalizing passersby with floor-to-ceiling windows displaying countless varieties of freshly baked […]
A Complete Guide to the San Miguel Market in Madrid
Posted on November 5, 2012
At first glance, the San Miguel Market in Madrid seems like a tourist trap. Throngs of visitors flood this famous food hall every day to get a taste of Spain’s world-famous cuisine. So the question is: Is it worth a visit? The San Miguel Market in Madrid is located in the heart of the city […]
