When it comes to eating out there is something to suit all tastes and
budjets in Madrid. THe traditional taverns will alloe you to sample the
delights of Madrid cuisine, including grilled lamb, suckling and lamb chops.
These usually are to be found in the historic centre of Madrid. From early
summer, the tables and chairs once again come outside and outdoor terraces
are widely available. Most notably on the Paseo del Prado and Paseo de
la Castellana, the best-known, the Boulevard is still packed at 1am.
If you want to start the day right read the following carefully!
Café solo: Very strong black coffee
Café americano: large cup of not-so-strong coffee
Café cortado: coffee with a dash of milk
While eating out Madrid don’t be surprised to find people still eating
at 10pm, the Spanish generally don’t arrive much before then.
Some popular restaurants in Madrid:
El Amparo, Price around 78 euro
Calle Puigcerda, 8
One of the finest restaurants in Madrid, with a veritable feast of gourmet
delicacies.
Entre Suspiro y Suspiro, Price around 27 euro
Calle Canos del Peral, 3
Tasty, traditional Mexican cuisine. Dishes that you may not have tried
before. Surrounded by a fine collection of tequila bottles and paintings
by Mexican artists.
Gula Gula, Price around 18 euro
Gran Via, 1
If you’re looking for somewhere lively, this is the place to go.
Here you’ll find a relaxed atmosphere alongside a menu that consists
of salads and hot fish. Popular venue for he nights!
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