{"id":306,"date":"2013-01-13T18:55:28","date_gmt":"2013-01-13T17:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madridfoodtour.com\/?p=306"},"modified":"2013-01-13T18:55:28","modified_gmt":"2013-01-13T17:55:28","slug":"the-corte-ingles-gourmet-experience-in-callao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/the-corte-ingles-gourmet-experience-in-callao\/","title":{"rendered":"The El Corte Ingl\u00e9s Gourmet Experience in Callao"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the top foodie hotspots in Madrid isn’t a trendy tapas bar tucked into the backstreets of Chueca, or a bustling traditional market. It’s a massive food court on top of a department store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The El Corte Ingl\u00e9s Gourmet Experience overlooking Plaza Callao is the<\/em> place to get your fix of food and drink from across the world\u2014with sweeping views of downtown Madrid to boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The views alone make the El Corte Ingl\u00e9s Gourmet Experience worth a stop. Photo credit: Liliana Alvarez<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With the launch of the Gourmet Experience shop and food court in 2012, the Callao location of El Corte Ingl\u00e9s has become the place to be for foodies. Its wide variety of top-notch products and diverse array of restaurants makes it a must for any Madrid-bound gourmand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re stopping by in search of foodie souvenirs<\/a> or want to enjoy a meal with memorable views, here’s everything you need to know before visiting the El Corte Ingl\u00e9s Gourmet Experience in Callao!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is El Corte Ingl\u00e9s and the Gourmet Experience?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As Spain’s biggest department store chain, El Corte Ingl\u00e9s<\/a> sells everything from stationary and souvenirs to designer clothing and jewelry. It even has its own supermarket at every location! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gourmet Experience food court at the Plaza Callao branch provides locals and visitors alike with hundreds of top-quality gourmet products and dishes in one place. Located on the ninth floor of the store, the main reason to venture up is for the outstanding view of Madrid<\/a>. You can admire said view from indoors through their enormous glass windows, or enjoy their small but excellent terrace.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for shopping, the El Corte Ingl\u00e9s Gourmet Experience certainly offers a good range of gourmet products, especially Spanish ones. You will pay a premium, but if you looking for some great\u00a0foodie souvenirs and don’t have time to shop around, this is a quick one-stop shop that will do the trick. Here, you can find items like Spanish paprika<\/a>, jam\u00f3n ib\u00e9rico<\/a><\/em>, Spanish cheeses, olive oils<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And of course there are the restaurants! From international icons to locally owned establishments, there’s great variety available at the El Corte Ingl\u00e9s food court. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a quick look at a few of the restaurants at the El Corte Ingl\u00e9s Gourmet Experience in Callao, and what to expect at each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plaza del Callao in Madrid. El Corte Ingl\u00e9s is the brick building in the center. Photo credit: Daniel Lobo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Where to Eat at the El Corte Ingl\u00e9s Gourmet Experience in Callao<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Celicioso<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Celicioso is a Spanish caf\u00e9 and bakery specializing in 100-percent gluten free products. But it’s worth a stop even for non-celiacs, who won’t miss the gluten in their array of tasty baked goods. This cozy corner of the Callao Gourmet Experience is a relaxing place to have a coffee or a pastry, or even a quick sandwich. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Celicioso is proof that sweet treats don’t need gluten to be delicious! Photo credit: Natalie Chaney<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Hamburguesa Nostra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This spot first started out as a butcher shop, and then evolved to a specialty shop that sells a large variety of gourmet burgers<\/a> that are pre-formed and ready for the grill. Hamburguesa Nostra<\/a> is the owner’s first restaurant, and at \u20ac8\u201312 a burger makes for an interesting dining option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can choose from a variety of types of beef (they will even tell you where it comes from) as well as a sauce and bread to accompany it\u2014the ultimate bespoke burger experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hamburguesa Nostra elevates the humble burger to new heights. Photo credit: Hamburguesa Nostra<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

3. Central Mexicana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For great decor, loud music, and a varied menu, have lunch at Central Mexicana<\/a>. Offering a large variety of Mexican snacks and appetizers, this is a fun place to order a margarita and tacos and enjoy being at the top of Madrid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enjoy some of Madrid’s best Mexican food at the Gourmet Experience! Photo credit: Tai’s Captures<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

4. La M\u00e1quina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

La M\u00e1quina serves up Spanish classics. Menus of the day<\/a>, calamari sandwiches, pintxos<\/em>\u2014you name it, you’ll find it here! Everything looks good and the prices are reasonable, but it does lack some of the charm many of the other restaurants at the El Corte Ingles Gourmet Experience offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Pizza al Cuadrado<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Locally owned Pizza al Cuadrado has two other popular locations in Malasa\u00f1a. Their concept is Roman-style pizza by the slice, and their offerings change daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pizza itself gets taken to the next level thanks to the gourmet toppings and unique flavor combinations that they offer. Combinations like pesto and pine nut or arugula and Roquefort cheese are what makes this pizzeria worth your while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fresh, seasonal ingredients take Al Cuadrado’s pizza from good to great. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

6. Amorino<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This outpost of the famed international franchise Amorino<\/a> serves up Italian-style gelato made with natural ingredients. As is the case with other locations of the chain throughout Spain, they are a little bit pricey, but they’re definitely delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The only hard part about visiting Amorino: choosing a flavor! Photo credit: star5112<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

6. Imanol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Basque restaurant is the <\/em>place to try pintxos<\/em> (small bites of food served on skewers or a piece of toasted bread). There is a great variety of food available at Imanol, prices are reasonable and the pintxos<\/em> change seasonally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No need to go all the way up to the Basque Country to try great pintxos!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

7. Juanillo Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Juanillo Club is a cocktail and oyster bar in the center of the food court. Both the cocktails and oysters are delicious at this bar, and we would definitely recommend it for a treat if you’re here during your stay in Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

El Corte Ingl\u00e9s Gourmet Experience FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How much does it cost to access the Gourmet Experience at El Corte Ingl\u00e9s?<\/strong>

Access to the space itself\u2014including the incredible views\u2014is free! You’ll just obviously need to pay for your food and drinks, but there’s no obligation to purchase anything. <\/p> <\/div>

When is the Gourmet Experience open?<\/strong>

The Gourmet Experience at the Callao location is open from 10 a.m.\u201310 p.m. every day, except for Sundays when it opens at 11.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Update Notice: This post was originally published on January 13, 2013 and was updated with new text and photos on April 13, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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