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What to order at Bar El Jamon
- The dish to know
- Gallinejas and entresijos
- Editor tip
- Walk-in only. Cash preferred. Bocadillo de gallinejas 5 to 6 euros; racion 8.
CuisineStreet food
Price€
Neighborhoodlavapies
HoursMon-Sat 11:00-16:00 and 19:00-23:30
Phone+34 91 722 30 00
The dishGallinejas and entresijos
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Tip: Walk-in only. Cash preferred. Bocadillo de gallinejas 5 to 6 euros; racion 8.
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Location
Address: Calle de Fernando el Catolico 31, 28015 Madrid
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