Taberna La Carmencita
A tavern from 1854 where croquetas de chistorra and slow-cooked stews give you a reason to sit down.
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Croquetas de chistorra, albóndigas de ternera and callos a la madrileña; ask which stews are ready today.
Not for you if
you expect bargain raciones; these are restaurant portions and prices, despite the old tavern setting.
Local trick
Ask which cazuelas are available before choosing: they cook small batches, so the stews change from day to day.
Good for
A short walk away
- 01
Diurno
This former video shop now does a generous brunch with a pastry tower and cocktails on a bright Chueca corner.
1 min walk - 02
Vides
Spanish wines line the bar and four cheeses fill the board at this busy little spot on Libertad.
1 min walk - 03
Casa Salvador
Bullfight posters on every wall since 1941, and the rabo de toro to match. Pure old Madrid.
1 min walk - 04
Hot Now
Pistachio pesto and spicy honey make this communal-table pizzeria a good excuse to abandon your usual order.
1 min walk