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Enjoy the Sights, Smells, and Tastes of a Madrid Food Tour

For foodies, Spain is a culinary delight just waiting to be explored. The sights and smells of the lively tapas bars, local food markets, and traditional restaurants will awaken your senses. Spanish cuisine is always evolving but stays closely connected to its roots, both in flavor profiles and preparation. Every region of Spain has its…

Tapas Bars and Restaurants with the Best Tapas in Madrid

If you’re looking to get a taste of the best tapas in Madrid, you don’t have far to look! There are hundreds of tapas bars and restaurants to choose from that offer their takes on Spanish cuisine, both traditional and modern, to choose from. Eating isn’t just to survive, it’s something to be enjoyed and…

What to Do in Madrid to Enjoy the Holiday Season

The holidays are the most magical time of year all over the world and Spain is no exception! December is an exciting month as people prepare for Christmas, New Year’s and the 3 Kings Day, so it’s no surprise that there are many activities to see and do. In Madrid, you will find no shortage…

A Short List of Very Traditional Restaurants in Madrid

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 traditional restaurants in…

Our 5 Favorite Places to Eat Tortilla Española (Spanish omelette) in Madrid

The tortilla española o tortilla de patatas is a classic Spanish dish found all around Spain, from north to south, with almost the same recipe and ingredients. There is nothing so simple and tasty: low temperature deep fried potatoes, olive oil, minced onion, whipped eggs and salt. It’s an easy recipe when you know the…