Spain. Looking back it seems like a dream, but the afternoon siestas, colorful buildings & streets lined in orange trees were, in fact, real. If you are thinking about where to go on your next vacation, let me stop you there. España is the place to be.
Like most things in my life, my vacations are typically centered around food, and Spain was no exception. What was on my list of must-eats? Rioja (for starters), spanish olives, jamon, manchego…shall I continue? Needless to say, Spain did not disappoint in the food category. In fact, some of the best food we had was in the capital city, Madrid.
Although I wish I could say that I just stumbled upon these places, I did a lot of foodie research pre-departure. In fact, Lonely Planet became my best friend during the months preceding our trip. But, the preparation was half the fun. And now, I share with you my list of “must eats” for your next trip to Madrid.
Stand at the counter of La Mallorquina to start your day with a breakfast pastry & cafe con leche.
Taste one of everything in the gastronomical splendor that is Mercado San Miguel.
Grab a table & do some people watching in Plaza Mayor with a glass of Sangria in hand.
Go tapas bar hopping along Calle Cava Baja & chat up the locals.
Dine like Hemingway & Bourdain at Casa Salvador. Don’t miss their traditional oxtail stew.
Finish off your food-packed day at Chocolateria San Gines for some churros y chocolate.
Breakfast pastry at La Mallorquina near Plaza del Sol
Mercado de San Miguel
Tasting all the things at Mercado de San Miguel
Cheese, cheese & more cheese, please
Taberna Los Huevos de Lucio on Calle Cava Baja
Fig & jamon wrapped tapas at Txacolina along Calle Cava Baja
Spanish Tortilla at Txacolina along Calle Cava Baja
Ox Tail Stew at Casa Salvador
Churros y Chocolate at Chocolateria San Gines
