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The best places to try the typical food of Madrid

Torrijas, porras, casquería, cocido... The typical food of Madrid has everything to conquer the most demanding palates. In fact, the capital of Spain is an authentic gourmet destination due to the unique flavor of its traditional food. If you do not know where to eat the traditional food of Madrid or what dishes to choose, at Enso Co-living we recommend some of the most important bars and restaurants and their respective specialties. Do not miss them!

Published: Thursday, June 9, 2022
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Lhardy: Cocido madrileño

The stew is one of the star dishes. It is made with various foods, including chickpeas as the main ingredient. It also has lleva meat, sausages, vegetables, potatoes and noodles that are served next to the broth. If you are looking for a good restaurant in Madrid with cocido madrileño, you have to go to the mythical Lhardy (Carrera de San Jerónimo, 8).

Zalacaín: Callos a la madrileña

Along with the cocido madrileño, tripe is the typical dish of Madrid par excellence. They are prepared by cooking several pieces of casqueria (mainly cow casings) along with chorizo, blood sausage, bacon and chilli. A special shoutout should be made of those who cook in the restaurant Zalacaín (C/ Álvarez de Baena, 4). They are a real joy!

La Oreja de Oro: Grilled ear

The pig's ear marinated with garlic and parsley is a typical part of Madrid tapas. It is one of the specialties of the traditional food restaurant in Madrid La Oreja de Oro (C / Victoria, 9). Of course, you can also find the ear without marinating.  Perfect for all tastes!

Casa Lucio: Broken eggs

Cracked eggs are fried by "crashing" them into the boiling oil (hence they are also called huevos estrellados), and are usually served with ham and potatoes. All Madrileños know that it is one of the star dishes of Casa Lucio (C / la Cava Baja, 35). In fact, its other specialties (oxtail, stew and tripe a la madrileña) make it the typical restaurant of excellence in Madrid.

Las Bravas: Patatas bravas

Patatas bravas are one of the most popular tapas in Spain and, therefore, one of the most typical dishes of Madrid. The potatoes are cut into squares and a brava sauce is added. Did you know that its dressing was created in the Las Bravas bar? If you are looking for an authentic sauce, you can find it in its premises located in C / Álvarez Gato, 3, and Pasaje de Matheu, 5.

Casa Enriqueta and its redfish: the authentic traditional food of Madrid

The gallinejas are part of the traditional dishes of Madrid, to the point of being the main stars on the Day of San Isidro. However, it is not necessary to wait for the patron saint festivities to taste this dish made with lamb tripe fried in its own fat, accompanied with potatoes. In fact, Casa Enriqueta (C/ General Ricardos 19) has been making this succulent delicacy for several generations.

Los Galayos: Oxtail

If you are a meat lover, this is the ideal choice for you. This stew prepared with braised oxtail and potatoes and vegetables is another of the classics of traditional Madrid food. It is accompanied by a sauce, such as red wine. Of course, the one they cook in Los Galayos (C / Botoneras, 5) is a sure hit when you are thinking about what to eat in downtown Madrid. You must try it!

Casa Paco: Garlic Soups

Garlic soup, as its name suggests, is a soup prepared with filleted garlic and pieces of ham, served with stale bread and sprinkled with paprika. It is a traditional Castilian delicacy; hence it is also known as Castilian soup. It is a simple spoon dish that treasures the essence of the typical food of Madrid. Do not miss the one they prepare at Casa Paco (Plaza de la Puerta Cerrada, 11).

La Campana: Squid sandwich

The squid sandwich is always a hit when you are looking for what to dine on in Madrid. The secret of its success lies in its simplicity and taste. You can eat the squid on bread alone or add a sauce such as mayonnaise or aioli. The most famous are those that are prepared in La Campana (C / Botoneras, 6).

Chocolatería San Ginés: Churros with chocolate

If you are thinking about what to eat in Madrid in the morning or in the middle of the afternoon, we recommend the Chocolatería San Ginés (Pasadizo de San Ginés, 5), where they serve 2,000 cups of chocolate and 10,000 churros daily. Chocolate with churros is one of the most typical foods of Madrid and the rest of Spain. Ideal for a cold day in the capital!

Do not miss any typical dish of Madrid!

As you can see, the typical dishes of Madrid are very varied. We recommend that, whether your idea is to go for tapas or if you are looking for an authentic restaurant with traditional food from Madrid, you visit one of the ones we have mentioned.

 

One of the greatest pleasures of living in the capital is to taste its gastronomy. If you live in Enso Co-living, dare to try the typical food of Madrid with your colleagues. Enjoy your stay in the city to the fullest!