3 spanish tapas spots in Chueca, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Chueca's food · All spanish tapas in Madrid.
La Carmencita ★ 4.4
Calle Libertad 16, 28004 Madrid
La Carmencita on Calle Libertad in Madrid's Chueca has run the 1854 taberna under Carlos Zamora since 2014, recovering the original recipes and pouring.
Tip: Cocido on Thursdays only. Book a week ahead. The terrace on Calle Libertad seats eight; the inside dining room is wood-panelled.
Celso y Manolo ★ 4.3
Calle de la Libertad 1, 28004 Madrid
Celso y Manolo in Madrid's Chueca is the 1928-revived taberna by the Carlos Zamora group, with a vermut barrel, tortilla de patatas and croquetas at counter.
Tip: Walk-in only at the bar; the dining room takes reservations. The terrace on Calle Libertad fills up by 13:00.
El Tigre ★ 4.0
Calle de las Infantas 23, 28004 Madrid
El Tigre in Madrid's Chueca pours large jars of cana and serves free heaped plates of patatas bravas, croquetas, jamon and bocadillos with every drink.
Tip: Cash only. The original bar at number 23 is the loudest; the satellite at number 30 is calmer. No table service.