El Sur is a spanish restaurant in Lavapies, Madrid.
Editorially verified May 31, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Guided tour · 3h 30m
Discover Madrid's vibrant Lavapiés through bold vegan cuisine, rich history, and 3 curated tasting stops with drinks included. A cultural deep dive for vegans and non-...
Guided tour · 3h 30m
Enjoy incredible local tapas and a fun, informative, private or shared walking tour of Madrid’s historic city center. Discover how the city’s food and history go together.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Enjoy a delicious initiation to Spanish cuisine at the small, family-owned eateries Madrid locals know and love best.
Address: Calle de la Torrecilla del Leal 12, 28012 Madrid
Malacatin off Plaza de la Cebada in Madrid's La Latina has cooked the cocido madrileno in clay pots since 1895. Kitchen leans cocido madrileno specialist.
OrderThe cocido madrileno on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday lunch. A jug of Vino de Pitarra at room temperature.
TipCocido served at lunch only, three days a week. Book five days ahead; cash strongly preferred at the bar.
Casa Mingo on Paseo de la Florida in Madrid is the Asturian sidreria since 1888, serving roast chicken and natural cider poured from height.
OrderA whole roast chicken (12 euros) and a bottle of sidra natural poured from arm's length.
TipWalk-in only; arrive before 13:30 or after 22:00 to skip the queue. Pollo and a bottle of sidra for 18 euros per person.
Posada de la Villa on Cava Baja in Madrid's La Latina has roasted Castilian cordero in a wood-fired oven since 1642, with the cocido madrileno and callos.
OrderThe cordero asado roasted in the wood oven and the cocido madrileno (three vuelcos).
TipBook a week ahead for weekend lunch. Cordero orders must be placed when reserving; the lamb is roasted to order.
Viavelez near Nuevos Ministerios in Madrid is the modern Asturian founded by chef Paco Ron, now led by Enrique Limon since 2023, with a refined take.
OrderThe fabada asturiana with compango and the arroz cremoso de bogavante. A bottle of Albarino from Rias Baixas.
TipBook a fortnight ahead for weekend dinner. The tasting menu runs 65 euros weekdays; carte is 50 to 70 euros per head.
Los Galayos in Plaza Mayor in Madrid has cooked the Castilian roast lamb and the migas pastoriles since 1894, with a terrace under the arcades and wood-fired.
OrderThe cordero asado from the wood oven (1/4 lamb portion) and the migas pastoriles with grapes.
TipBook the inside dining room for cordero; the terrace is fine for tapas but the lamb needs the wood oven downstairs.
Casa Revuelta off Plaza Mayor in Madrid has fried the bacalao rebozado (battered cod) to standing-room counters since 1924. Located in Centro.
OrderBacalao rebozado at the counter (5 euros per piece) with a cana. Add the callos in winter.
TipWalk-in only; the bar fills up after 13:00. Order at the counter; cash is the default though card now accepted.
