Best Mercados in Madrid, Madrid, Spain (B)

From the moment I first set foot inside of a Mercado, I was in love. From the food to the beverages to the people watching, I could have easily (and happily) spent all of my days in Madrid browsing the stalls and inspecting the goods with a drink in one hand and a snack in the other.

Lucky for me, almost every neighbourhood (or barrio) throughout the city had its own Mercado. After many gruelling hours spent testing the snacks, the wine (and sangria, and vermouth) and the overall atmosphere, I’m excited to share with you my favourite Madrid Mercado.

Located just a stone’s throw from Plaza Mayor is Mercado San Miguel, the best (in my opinion) and busiest Mercado in the city. It offers everything: a wide variety of snacks, from herring and avocado toasts and calamari to mini-sausages and croquettes; full-meals; beverages like wine, vermouth and fresh pressed juices; and so much more.

We visited Mercado San Miguel several times during our time in Madrid, and never were we disappointed with the food, the drinks or the people watching. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).