Eats: Madrid – Vol. 1, Madrid, Spain
No matter how near or far you are from home, a recommendation for a good restaurant or bar is always nice to have. EATS is a collection of places that I’ve enjoyed during my travels.
This taberna is located on one of my 2 favorite streets in Madrid, Calle de Jesús. Located southeast of Puerta del Sol near the Prado Museum, this area is perfect for tapas bar hopping, making for a fun and inexpensive night out.
You should know that in Madrid, most bars will give you a free tapa with your beverage, so order a drink and wait to see what accompanies it before you order any food. At La Dolores this was a bowl of salty potato chips that paired perfectly with una cerveza or in my case tinto de verano – a combination of red wine and seltzer water or a lemon soda like Sprite or Fanta – which was recommended by our bartender. This place has the feeling of a neighborhood bar, a cozy wooden interior with small tables close together and no nonsense bartenders. You get a sense that you’re among locals enjoying a bite with friends. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
This taberna is located on one of my 2 favorite streets in Madrid, Calle de Jesús. Located southeast of Puerta del Sol near the Prado Museum, this area is perfect for tapas bar hopping, making for a fun and inexpensive night out.
You should know that in Madrid, most bars will give you a free tapa with your beverage, so order a drink and wait to see what accompanies it before you order any food. At La Dolores this was a bowl of salty potato chips that paired perfectly with una cerveza or in my case tinto de verano – a combination of red wine and seltzer water or a lemon soda like Sprite or Fanta – which was recommended by our bartender. This place has the feeling of a neighborhood bar, a cozy wooden interior with small tables close together and no nonsense bartenders. You get a sense that you’re among locals enjoying a bite with friends. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Eats: Madrid – Vol. 1
Guide Location: Spain » Madrid
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Jessica Trumble
Read it on Author's Website: https://boardingpasstraveler.com/2014/06/03/eats-madrid-vol-1/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Spain » Madrid
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Jessica Trumble
Read it on Author's Website: https://boardingpasstraveler.com/2014/06/03/eats-madrid-vol-1/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- La Dolores
- La Daniela
- La Venencia
- La Mallorquina
- Mercado de San Miguel
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