Lori Zaino
A freelance writer that's lived in Spain for nearly two decades, Lori has her pulse on everything novel (and traditional) about Madrid's vibrant gastronomy and tourism scene. When she's not writing, she's usually digging into the merits of Spanish wine, reading a good book, or hopping on a plane to explore somewhere new.
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The Best Tapas Spots In Madrid
The top old-school joints, hidden wine bars, and high-end restaurants for tiny plates in Spain’s capital.
Mercado De San Antón
Mercado de San Antón is a food market in Chueca where you can eat anything from Iberian ham to popsicles.
Taberna La Tienta
The upscale-ish Taberna La Tienta in Fuente del Berro is where to eat fantastic tapas surrounded by carefree locals at the bar.
El Rincón De Jaén I
El Rincón de Jaén I is one of two tapas bar in Salamanca. Head here for jamon, pescato frito, gambas, and seasonal coquinas.
Doppelgänger
Doppelgänger inside the Mercado de Antón Martín serves Spanish tapas infused with Asian and South American flavors like ají and curries.
The Best Restaurants & Bars In Madrid
Cured jamón, €2.50 glasses of vermouth, and an endless parade of tapas and vino. Here’s where to eat and drink in Madrid.
Vi Cool
Michelin-star chefs don’t usually collab with tapas bars, which makes Vi Cool especially unique.
La Manduca
At this tapas bar in Concepción, you'll eat perfect patatas bravas on an outdoor terrace, which is one of the largest in Madrid.
Angelita
Angelita is a Spanish Mediterranean restaurant in Chueca that has a hidden cocktail bar beneath it.
Mercado de Vallehermoso
You can find pretty much everything at Mercado de Vallehermoso. Go here when you need a break from jamón.
BaniBanoo
BaniBanoo is an Iranian and Persian spot in Salamanca that's only open for breakfast and lunch.
Le Qualite Tasca
Le Qualite Tasca is a cozy restaurant in Chamberí where you'll need to make a reservation.
Paipái
Paipái is a restaurant in Chamartín that serves Spanish plates with Asian and Peruvian flavors.
