Madrid

Madrid is home to numerous unmissable breweries and well feel  it’s our duty, at FoodLoverTour, to talk about the infamous caña. So, here are the reasons to try Madrid’s traditional beer. So, what is a Caña? If you have never heard about caña, your time has come. “caña” is a term used in Spain to…

  Want to try something you might not expect to find in Madrid? Get yourself a calamari sandwich. In the inland capital of Spain, seafood is greatly appreciated, and this particular treat comes from an old gastronomic tradition. We recommend you let this “bocadillo” (sandwich or roll) become one of your closest friends.   The…

Madrid is a culinary delight for travelers to discover, from its traditional Spanish cuisine and tapas to its international and modern fare. There’s so much to eat, smell, and sample in the city’s tapas bars, restaurants, and food markets. However, travelers on a budget needn’t fear that they can’t get a taste of the Spanish…

You’ve heard of paella and cocido madrileño, but there’s one dish that tops them all in Madrid: the bocadillo de calamares. This simple and unassuming sandwich is a local favorite and can be found all over the city. What is a Bocadillo de Calamares? Take a freshly baked roll, cut it in half and fill…

Cocido madrileño is Madrid’s most emblematic dish, so don’t miss out if you find yourself in the city! Nothing beats this hearty stew after a long day of sightseeing. What is Cocido Madrileño? This stew originated from a popular Sephardic Jewish dish called adafina, which dates back to the Middle Ages. The original recipe was…

After you’ve seen all of the typical must-sees in Madrid, it’s time to hop over to the El Corte Inglés in Callao and check out the Gourmet Experience. Covering 1500 square meters on the top floor of the department store, foodies have been heading to this spot since 2012. But what exactly will you find…

Paella is Spain’s most recognizable dish, and by far one of the most popular among Spaniards. This rice dish is very versatile and can be filled with any number of tasty ingredients, like meat, seafood, and veggies. Every Spanish mother has their own recipe, as well as every restaurant, so no two paellas are the…

In the first part of our Managers Series, we are exploring Madrid with Raúl! Born and bred in the Spanish capital, Raúl loves to share his passion for his hometown, its culture and its food on every food tour. In this post he tells us about his favorite places in Madrid, the best food, and…

As any Spaniard knows, Spanish cuisine starts with fresh, local ingredients straight from the neighborhood food market. Spain’s location on the Iberian Peninsula and its Mediterranean climate ensure a wide variety of produce, seafood, and local products all year round. These delicious ingredients are then brought to the local food market, where great Spanish coking…

The author of this post is Cecilia Prieto, a journalist born in the north of Spain that has been living in Madrid since 2009. She currently writes and edits Madlocal, a blog devoted to tourism in Madrid, with a focus on insights to enjoying Madrid as the locals do. Enjoy her list of fantastic restaurants in Madrid!…