Bar La Ideal is a street-food stop in Centro, Madrid.
Editorially verified May 19, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
2 hours
Learn about the different types of oysters found in Spain and how to open and prepare them in a workshop. Taste oysters paired with sparkling wines and cavas.
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Learn to cook an authentic Spanish paella in a professional kitchen while enjoying homemade sangria, traditional tapas and the guidance of an award-winning chef.
Guided tour · 2 hours
Uncover street art, indie spots, and alternative culture with a seasoned cultural journalist, then enjoy a local drink with tapas.
Address: Calle Botoneras 4, 28012 Madrid
Chocolateria San Gines off Calle Mayor in Madrid has fried the churros con chocolate for the after-midnight crowd since 1894. Located in Centro.
TryChurros con chocolate
TipWalk-in only. Set of 6 churros and a thick chocolate cup (4.30 euros). The 03:00-05:00 slot is the post-club rush.
Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid serves the gilda tapa (anchovy, olive and guindilla pepper on a stick) at 12 different counters, the Basque-origin pintxo.
TryGilda tapas
TipGilda tapas run 2 to 3 euros each at every counter; pair with a glass of Txakoli from Casa Real Andaluza.
Casa Labra near Puerta del Sol in Madrid has fried the bacalao rebozado (salt cod in light batter) at its counter since 1860. Located in Centro.
TryBacalao rebozado
TipWalk-in only at the counter. Pincho de bacalao (1.30 euros) and a cana. Cash strongly preferred.
Casa Revuelta off Plaza Mayor in Madrid has fried the bacalao rebozado in iron pans since 1924. Located in Centro. Open tue-sun 11:00-16:00 and 19:30-23:00.
TryBacalao rebozado
TipWalk-in only at the counter. Closed Mondays. Cash preferred. The cana doble runs 3 euros next to the cod.
Chocolateria San Gines off Calle Mayor in Madrid has fried the churros con chocolate for the after-midnight crowd since 1894. Located in Centro.
TryChurros con chocolate
TipWalk-in only. Set of 6 churros and a thick chocolate cup (4.30 euros). The 03:00-05:00 slot is the post-club rush.
Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid serves the gilda tapa (anchovy, olive and guindilla pepper on a stick) at 12 different counters, the Basque-origin pintxo.
TryGilda tapas
TipGilda tapas run 2 to 3 euros each at every counter; pair with a glass of Txakoli from Casa Real Andaluza.
Casa Labra near Puerta del Sol in Madrid has fried the bacalao rebozado (salt cod in light batter) at its counter since 1860. Located in Centro.
TryBacalao rebozado
TipWalk-in only at the counter. Pincho de bacalao (1.30 euros) and a cana. Cash strongly preferred.
Casa Revuelta off Plaza Mayor in Madrid has fried the bacalao rebozado in iron pans since 1924. Located in Centro. Open tue-sun 11:00-16:00 and 19:30-23:00.
TryBacalao rebozado
TipWalk-in only at the counter. Closed Mondays. Cash preferred. The cana doble runs 3 euros next to the cod.
Sylkar in Madrid's Chamberi fries what many call the city's best tortilla de patatas at the family-run since-1959 taberna, with the runny center that pools.
TryTortilla de patatas
TipWalk-in. The pincho de tortilla runs 4 euros; the half-wheel for two is 12. Closed Sundays.
Casa Amadeo Los Caracoles on Plaza Cascorro in Madrid's Lavapies has cooked the caracoles (snails in spicy chorizo broth) for the Sunday rastro crowd.
TryCaracoles a la madrilena
TipWalk-in only. Closed Mondays. Cash preferred. Racion of caracoles (12 euros) with bread; Sunday rastro hours are busiest.
