{"id":5107,"date":"2016-12-20T16:23:49","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T15:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madridfoodtour.com\/?p=5107"},"modified":"2024-07-09T21:21:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T21:21:22","slug":"best-food-markets-in-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-food-markets-in-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Food Markets in Madrid To Get Lost In"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00a0exciting\u00a0revolution, becoming ever more popular\u00a0with locals and visitors alike.<\/p>\n

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 here, you’ll also discover inviting cultural spaces, tasty tapas bars and packed weekend events. So whether you’re looking to shop, eat or wander, these tips will have you maneuvering the best food markets in Madrid like a seasoned pro in no time!<\/p>\n

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Engaging with the local market vendors adds to the enjoyment of your Madrid visit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Top Tips for Navigating a Food Market<\/h2>\n

Stop in on a Saturday.\u00a0<\/strong>If you visit any of our favorite food markets on a Saturday afternoon, you’re in for a special treat. Saturday mornings are the busiest time of the week at many of Madrid’s markets. This is when they hold events, host tapas crawls and (if you’re lucky) give out free samples!<\/p>\n

Know how to order.\u00a0<\/strong>Order meat by the kilo. For reference, one kilo equals 2.2 pounds. Order fruit and vegetables by the kilo or by how many pieces you want. Order cheese by size (most cheese sellers will show you how much they will cut for you and you can tell them more, “un poco mas,<\/em>” or less “un poco menos<\/em>“). And order fish by your\u00a0number of dinner guests.<\/p>\n

Meet your vendor.\u00a0<\/strong>Introduce yourself to the vendors, and if the market is not too crowded, have a little chat! They’ll more than likely be able to offer some advice as to what’s in season or how best to prepare your purchases. After all, they are experts in what they are selling!<\/p>\n

Don’t touch!\u00a0<\/strong>Touching the goods, particularly\u00a0produce is an absolute no-no. Just ask the vendor for what you’d like and they’ll pick the best pieces out and bag them for you! For produce like avocados, peaches and persimmons\u00a0be sure to tell them when you’re planning to eat it (today? this weekend? next week?) so they can give you the pieces with the proper level of ripeness.<\/p>\n

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We know these strawberries look delicious, but don’t touch the fruit!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Visit different markets.\u00a0<\/strong>Each and every food market in Madrid offers a completely different experience. If you’re visiting Madrid and only have time to visit one food market, do a little research. Find what best fits your vibe. No two food markets in Madrid are the same!<\/p>\n

Our Favorite Food Markets in Madrid<\/h2>\n

We can’t get enough of Madrid’s food markets! It’s truly been a pleasure “researching”<\/a> them. Here’s a brief overview of our personal favorites:<\/p>\n