Category: Madrid Food & Drink

Madrid’s iconic tapas scene is the stuff of legends. Of the many drool-worthy snacking plates associated with this communal-style dining experience, croquetas, or croquettes, have to be my favorite. These deep-fried delights are always stand-outs on my Madrid food tours, as their crunchy exterior and creamy filling make for the...

Madrid’s brunch scene offers a vibrant fusion of traditional Spanish and modern cuisine. Whether you’re craving crispy churros dipped in rich chocolate, savory huevos rotos, or trendy avocado toast with a mimosa, there are plenty of great brunch spots to enjoy on a Madrid food tour.  Best Brunch Spots in...

Breakfast in Madrid is more than just a meal. It’s a daily ritual that features traditional foods like crispy churros con chocolate, tostada con tomate, and specialty coffee to get your day started off on the right foot. Madrid’s breakfast scene offers something for everyone as part of a relaxed...

Dining in Madrid offers something for every budget. From affordable tapas bars to high-end Michelin-starred restaurants, the meal prices vary wildly. For example, breakfast at a casual café might cost around €3–€5 ($3–$5.50), while a casual lunch with a menu del día three-course meal will usually range from €12–€18 ($13–$20)....

Enjoying huevos rotos in Madrid is a culinary rite of passage for international foodies. It’s an iconic dish that loosely translates to “broken eggs,” yet it’s much more than just some fried runny yolks on a plate.   It’s such an iconic dish, that no Madrid food tour would be complete...

Valencia is the undisputed birthplace of paella, but the residents of Madrid sure do give the coastal city a run for its money! I’ve been asked where to find the best paella in Madrid a bunch of times on my Madrid food tours, so I thought it was about time...

The Spanish capital boasts some of the finest culinary offerings in the country, making the food markets in Madrid must-visit spots for any avid foodie. Those who’ve joined any of my Madrid food tours have likely heard me raving about the mix of contemporary and traditional markets peppered across the...

Of all the sandwiches, tapas and street foods of Madrid, few are as beloved as Bocadillo de Calamares. As simple as this deep-fried calamari sandwich might seem, it has layers of flavor and complexity that you can’t find anywhere else in Western Europe. Not only is bocadillo de calamares deeply...