Coslada, Comunidad de Madrid

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Tradición del Gourmet - Comprar jamon iberico de bellota en Madrid y online. Productos delicatessen

this is something you must try no matter where you are in Spain, and Madrid is no exception! The city is filled with ham delis, offering all sorts of Spanish jamónes. But don’t order anything less than the best for a true gourmet experience

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid

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Lhardy

While I’m admittedly not the biggest fan of tripe, Madrid locals go crazy for this dish. Slowly stewed beef tripe, snout, and pork meat (such as chorizo, blood sausage, and pancetta) combine for a hearty stew that’s not for the faint of heart.

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid

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La Oreja De Jaime

Madrileños love their casquería (organ meats) and fried pig ear is perhaps the most famous of all. Again– not my favorite– but when done well can have all the flavor of crispy bacon. Just try it!

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid

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Cafetería Otero

Madrid may be famous for fish dishes, but you’ll notice that most are pickled or fried– clear proof of the fact that the city is hours away from the sea. While fresh fish would have been impossible for most of Madrid’s history, today you can enjoy it anywhere. Nonetheless, locals still love their traditional dishes, like these pickled anchovies which are filleted and then soaked in vinegar and garlic until pickled, then served with extra virgin olive oil and fresh parsley.

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid

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Casa Labra

Another famous Madrid fish dish, these fried salt cod fritters are debatably the best snack in town. See my recommendations below for the best places to try them!

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid

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Malacatín

Winter time in Madrid means cocido Madrileño, a hearty stew that everyone loves. Many restaurants offer it as a part of their menú del día (weekday fixed price lunch menu) on either Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Other restaurants specialize specifically in this dish! The stew is served in either two or three courses, starting with the rich broth

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid

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Restaurante El Senador

Slowly roasted baby pig. That’s what cochinillo asado is, making it an ultimate luxury. The suckling pigs are only about two weeks old when sacrificed, and are roasted only with water and salt.

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid

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Churrería Chocolatería XIX Century

You’ll find churros and porras (two types of fried dough) in breakfast bars all around Madrid. Locals seem to prefer the fatter and doughier porras to their thin and crunchy cousins. The Madrileños dip their porras in coffee, usually leaving the rich chocolate to the kids

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid

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Los Bocadillos

In the month of December Madrid’s Plaza Mayor fills with Spanish tourists doing their Christmas shopping. And a part of that ritual is a mandatory bocadillo de calamares, juicy fried calamari rings stuffed into a plain baguette.

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid

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Grosso Napolitano

Similar to the French pain au chocolate, this Spanish pastry is a Madrid classic, and something you’ll see in any of the cities pastry shops and cafés.