This place is easy to miss if you're just passing by, luckily they are well known in the area. The vibe here is different. Lots of foreigners piled inside this small restaurant enjoying some of the best tapas in Madrid. It was busy so we sat at the bar and drank some sangria while we waited for our table. Once seated our server took our order immediately. We had a handful of tapas and they were all good. The shredded beef was to die for. It was so good! We contemplated ordering another one even though we still had so much food coming. We were pretty much hyped up for the paella but unfortunately their paella did not hit. Very bland and lacked protein. Their dessert was pretty good, better than the most places I've had in Madrid. Definitely recommend for just the tapas.

My wife and I visit this place twice in our 3 days stay in Madrid. Food is perfect and staffs are friendly. Grilled octopus and paella were the best we tasted in Madrid. Sangria was good as well. We truly recommend this restaurant to travelers who visit Madrid. Would definitely visit again!!

This bar provides very high quality of food. The grilled squid is very fresh and delicious. Especially, the seafood risotto is extremely stunning, unlike other Spanish Paella, the risotto is not too salty, it’s a great alternative to someone who like Paella but not like too much saltiness. The service is good, and the bar is warm and cozy.

Restaurant in general is beautiful. Service was actually great and fantastic vibe. Food and drinks was creative great in general than most tapas I have eaten in a few days. Everything was came out perfect temp and pretty good flavor. But nothing stand out to remember.

Visited the place after reading the reviews and was delighted we made it to try the place. We ordered half portion of Dore salad, ropa vieja, moussaka and grilled baby squid. All of the dishes were tasty and although we ordered media, portion was good and reasonably priced. We especially like the salad and how the tenderness of the babyb squid. Staffs were very friendly and attentive. What a lovely palce! Would love to come back in the future. Don't miss out this restaurant!

This is a very cute place to have some tapas. The staff was friendly and I sat at the bar to enjoy the food. Well I ordered too much. The portions are huge and the price is right. In terms of the food, it was good but not earth shatteringly good. But the vibes are very nice. I enjoyed it.

Loved it. I had the Spanish omelette. Very well made but it was not really for my palette. I had the croquettes, also well made. I loved the Paella though! The cake as dessert was also good, much bigger (and expensive) than I expected Grabbing a large size beer here after a long walk was just amazing 👌👌

It’s the same owner with Mas Al Sur I guess, at least they have the same menu, but El Sur is more like a restaurant. Must order: Cuban style pulled beef Grilled baby squid!!! Prawn/ham Risotto Good wine with very fair price! The restaurant makes you feel local with lovely services!

Must visit, extraordinary dining experience. The warm and friendly staff 🔥 create a welcoming atmosphere from the moment you arrive. The charming ambiance of the rustic decor and Spanish music adds to the authentic feel. The food is outstanding, with delicious tapas, seafood and meat dishes that burst with flavor! The impeccable service and reasonable prices make Taverna El Sur a must-visit for anyone seeking an unforgettable Spanish dining experience in Madrid, enjoy !! 🥂

We ordered 5 dishes - grilled prawns, green peppers, Cuban beef slice, grilled scallops and fried egg with Jamon. Really enjoyed the grilled prawns and the green peppers. The grilled prawn is a must try! The sauce, probably made of garlic aioli, is extremely delicious and mouth watering! Couldn’t stop tasting the sauce. They provided bread and I dipped the bread with the sauce which goes really well together as well.

(Translated by Google) Hello everyone: Last week I have been lucky enough to eat here! The truth has been a surprise. The menu is wonderful value for money. Very correct and efficient attention. I felt comfortable and safe regarding the COVID protocol. Highly recommended .. and very friendly staff (Original) Hola a todos: La semana pasada he tenido la suerte de comer aquí! La verdad ha sido una sorpresa. El menú una maravilla relación calidad-precio. La atención muy correcta y eficiente. Me sentí a gusto y segura en cuanto al protocolo COVID. Muy recomendable.. y personal muy amable

(Translated by Google) Very varied servings. The server was very attentive and friendly. Quiet and cozy place. (Original) Raciones muy variadas. El camarero era muy atento y amable. Lugar tranquilo y acogedor.

(Translated by Google) Restaurant from 10. It is the second time I come and it continues to surprise me with the quality of the food and the attention. The shrimp risotto and the old clothes are exquisite. Attended by Jhoan, a wonder, he had the detail of bringing dessert with a candle since it was my girlfriend's birthday. We will be back for sure. (Original) Restaurante de 10. Es la segunda vez que vengo y sigue sorprendiéndome con la calidad de la comida y la atención. Exquisitos el risotto de gambas y la ropa vieja. Atendidos por Jhoan, una maravilla, tuvo el detalle de traer el postre con una vela ya que era el cumpleaños de mi novia. Volveremos seguro.

We absolutely loved everything at this restaurant including the service, the food and the ambience. Jose the server was accommodating. He suggested sangria without alcohol for my kids, helped us take pictures and offered us some yummy blackberry juice called "molar." The food was tasty. We ordered garlic shrimp, mussels with white wine sauce, pork cheeks with potatoes and seafood paella. I tried to soak up all the delicious garlic shrimp juice with bread and drank the mussels flavored white wine sauce with our mussels shells. Paella was flavorful with all the good seafood essence. We got in around 7 and got seated right away or else we would've had to wait if we arrived 15 minutes later. Will definitely come back if we visit Madrid again.

Amazing tapas. Went with some friends and ordered half of the tapas menu. Really really enjoyed the jamon iberico, pimento de pardon,grilled baby squid and croquetas. Sangria was also very yummy

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This place gets really busy, so expect a long wait before you get seated. All of the food was great, and the iberico ham with eggs and potato were the star of the show. Super delicious and flavorful! Portions are quite big, so be careful not to over-order! The octopus was a little disappointing because it was quite chewy and lacked flavor.

Pleasantly surprised by this hole in the wall. It is very small and “cozy”. It is also very hot inside but the servers are so welcoming and the food is so tasty so you forget the heat. Definitely recommend this restaurant if you want tasty food. If you have a large party on your group it will be tight. Well organized and Reasonable prices.

Best tapas! We came here with my friends and we were impressed with the food. The octopus was so fresh and soft. It was delicious! We paid only 85 euros for 3 people including drinks. So affordable and the food is great. The waiters was so friendly and nice. We will definitely come again!

This place was seriously awesome, and lives up to its great reviews. The staff was very quick and friendly, and the food was delicious. We got the El Sur salad, and the seafood Paella. Both were heavenly. They also include a small serving of olives and fresh warm bread, nice touches to an already wonderful meal. I will be back the next time I come to Madrid.

Definitely worth the 30 min drive from where I was staying in Madrid. The place was busy but I was able to grab a drink by the bar while I was waiting for a table to become available. Ordered multiple dishes and none of them was disappointing. Everything was tasty. Nice start of a fist day of my first trip to Spain! Well done El Sur!

The salmorejo and paella were not bad at all, and the amount of food was perfect. They were very tasty indeed. However, similar quality and taste can be found in any other restaurants in Madrid. I didn't find this restaurant so special, to be honest, as there are so many good local restaurants in Madrid. The restaurant was already busy with lots of guests (and probably half of them seemed to be tourists), so it was very noisy. Then to make things worse, the waiter was shouting over the guests to talk to the bar and the kitchen, and it made the noise level even higher. The waiter was friendly, but his voice was just a bit loud to me.

What an excellent find! The staff were amazing and treated us like family! We loved it so much that during our 7 day stay in Madrid, we went back several times. The food was delicious and we never had a bad meal. The complimentary drinks were a nice touch for our last night in Madrid. Thank you!!!

Gambones was really great. The garlic oil in Gambones goes really well with bread. Make sure to dip bread in it. Risotto was also excellent. Overall, it was a great choice. Pretty close to the Anton Martin station.

Best place to eat in Madrid. Food is fantastic and the staff is friendly and accommodating. This place is a must for anyone visiting Madrid!

Great food, super delicious and affordable pricing. Minus one star due to the service was a bit slow on a half full capacity, but will definitely return for the food. 💪🏽

Tapas bar. Great Sangria, highly recommended. The food is OK. Liked the baby squid and the salad. The steak was a little bit chewy. The place seems very touristy (the restaurant was packed but I didn’t hear a word of Spanish). Anyway if you are in Madrid, I’d say worth a visit.

Solid place with lots of options.. diverse menu, good portions, great service. Moussaka & ropa vieja, César salad in the same place. For the super healthy/nonindulgent person, pleanty of options exist. Cesar salad actually is hooked up.. Zamburiñas on Special.. secreto de cerdo, padrones, tortilla, chupitos (squid not shots) & usual suspects for Spanish food are great. Nice you can mix it up here. Service/attention from the staff stands out compared to most places in Madrid. Beyond great value for money.. worth going out of the way for and will come back.

Fabulous tapas joint, great locals spot and many who stray away from Serano and Grand Via. Service was incredible and the food was excellent. The drinks were spectacular! 1 food item to avoid, the patatas bravas, super generic. But the rest of the menu was fantastic I forgot to take a picture Solomio with a burgandy reduction, I would go back just for this!!

Amazing food, great atmosphere, and we got free cheesecake with a cute design! One of our favorite spots in Madrid.

Everything was just perfect!! Best meal I’ve ever had in Madrid

They have the best Chipirones/ Squid in the world! Love em so much. Ok we are here for the second time so I want to change my review…. The have the best everything! Great quiche and soup too. If only I have a bigger tummy to eat the rest of the dishes in the menú. The best tapas in Madrid absolutely! Why bother going to others? Delicioso

Absolutely best Sangria I have had in Spain (and I've tried many in many parts of Spain) and super good food!! I loved especially the Ropa Vieja!

(Translated by Google) The tapas were very good! (Original) Die Tappas waren sehr gut!

Comfortable, fast service. Delicious food and drinks. Cant ask for much more. Small venue - just be prepared!!

I've never been to Spain before, so this was the first restaurant I've tried in Madrid. Foods were just amazing especially the potato tapas. The server was very nice and kind, and the recommended drinks were just perfect. I will definitely visit this here again with my friends and families.

Perfect Spanish experience! All dishes from the traditional cuisine, with very honest price tags. Big plus for the allergens icons close to each item on the menu. The staff is really nice and quick, they even offered us limoncello after dinner.

Came here because of the good reviews and wasn't disappointed. Authentic tapas at decent prices, great atmosphere, friendly wait staff and cocktails to die for. Between 4 of us we ordered paella, shredded beef and garlic prawns and every dish was delicious. The sangria is great, but their Fruit Bomb cocktail is one of the nicest we've ever had. I'll definitely return here if I ever go back to Madrid.

i just loved the atmosphere. i find peace in the chaotic situation. One of the staff Jhoan was really friendly. the food was good. loved the octopus tentacle. Sangria was good too. the portion is a little too much for me. is really good if come with friends. you can order more tapas to share.

This place was great. The staff were super friendly. They were on the border of closing and stayed open just so I could eat which really shows they care about the business. I would recommend this spot if you are looking for good beer, tasty food and an informal atmosphere.

We came across the placeby cgance and uts kind of little place hidden in between small roads . Staff were welcoming & cheerful . Food was very very good the shrimp risotto is special was even better than the paella

The food at Taberna el Sur was so good we ate there twice in one week! The pulpo (octopus), gambones (shrimp)…get bread to dip in the juices, ropa vieja and zamburiñas a la plancha (scallops), and paella were all amazing. Oh yea, and there patatas bravas were delicious, we loved the smokiness of the have. We loved this place so much we came here again for our last meal en España. Even our son loved the food! On top of that the staff is very helpful and kind. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Don’t forget to try the torta (cake), we had caramel, it was so good!

Really enjoyed this restaurant. Had a big line but the waiter seated us quickly (we were only 2 people). The doses are quite big, like 8 croquetes is way too much. I loved the baby squids. Recommend

Stumbled upon this place whilst walking around Madrid. Apparently I was a little early as it was quite empty when I showed up but it certainly filled up quickly. I had 4 different food items which were all great. Staff were excellent and friendly. I can't speak Spanish but didn't have any issues. Also, the sangria 👌

This place is a great little hole in the wall. The people were so friendly and the staff very attentive. Gets crowded on Saturday nights but you’ll be fine after 10:30pm. I highly recommend if you’re in Madrid. Next time I’m in Madrid, I’m hitting this place up.

Came on the Monday afternoon around 3:30. It was still very busy and got seated at the counter. It does a little cramped but the food is excellent. I went with a octopus which was full of flavor and the potatoes with their own sauce. I also had the Spanish omelette with potatoes, to becomes. That was okay. I would probably pass especially since they were more delicious potatoes with octopus. The price for the quality of food is hard to be, although I feel like most restaurants have really great quality.

I needed a quick spot to eat and found this spot. Love it. Friendly workers and great food. I do recommend trying the Ropa Vieja. It’s really good. Also try their pineapple cake. So good

De lejos, mi restaurante favorito en Madrid, y he visitado cientos. El risotto de gambones está en mi top de mejores comidas que haya probado jamás. Tienen que ir, no se van a arrepentir. Nota: Las croquetas no las recomiendo.

(Translated by Google) The wine they served us had been started for several days. The patatas bravas was the best, without a doubt. The frozen octopus was charged at the price of fresh. Of course, the attention received was very good and especially very fast since when we saw a cockroach near our table that did not maintain social distance, the waiter quickly came to catch it. (Original) El vino que nos sirvieron llevaba varios días empezado. Las patatas bravas fue lo mejor, sin duda. El pulpo congelado lo cobraron a precio de fresco. Eso sí, la atencion recibida fue muy buena y sobre todo rapidísima ya que cuando vimos una cucaracha cerca de nuestra mesa que no mantenia la distancia social el camarero vino rapidamente a atraparla.

Amazing food and wine! Great service from Jhoan! Would strongly recommend

(Translated by Google) Local located in the upper part of Lavapiés with a lot of flavor. It is a warm place, with a long bar and a small dining room decorated with original movie posters. I ate sitting in front of Almodóvar's Law of Desire. What memories! It is ideal for eating small groups. Their menus and desserts are delicious, the coffees are creamy 😋 Good price and good service. The waiter was very friendly and close (Original) Local ubicado en la parte alta de Lavapiés con mucho sabor. Es un lugar cálido, con una barra larga y un pequeño comedor decorado con carteles cinematográficos originales. Comí sentada frente a La Ley del Deseo de Almodóvar. ¡Qué recuerdos! Es ideal para comer grupos reducidos. Sus menús y postres son deliciosos, los cafés cremosos 😋 Buen precio y buena atención. El camarero fue muy amable y cercano

(Translated by Google) Incredible, both the food and the attention of the staff, all great. (Original) Increible,tanto la comida como la atención del personal.Todo buenisimo.

(Translated by Google) A factory has vote, they ask you to leave a review, people do to support. Neither good nor bad, really not incredible. (Original) Une usine a vote, ils vous demandent de laisser un avis, les gens le font pour soutenir. Ni bon, ni mauvais, vraiment pas incroyable.

(Translated by Google) Amazing!!! The food is delicious and the service is excellent! Authentic restaurant, good music and a must-go !!! Highly recommend !!! ❤️ (Original) Maravilhoso!!! A comida é deliciosa e o serviço, excelente! Restaurante autêntico, boa música e a must-go!!! Recomendo muito!!! ❤️

Nice paella !! And the pork with mash potato is also yum!! Small Mahou beer is only €1.40! Good french bread to soak it up the dishes with ! Chicken curry was very mild and creamy good for kids maybe but not for adults so much. I will go back if I visit Madrid again one day.

(Translated by Google) Great restaurant, Johan the managing server and very caring. Quality cuisine for an affordable price! (Original) Super restaurant, Johan le serveur gérant et aux petits soins. Cuisine de qualité pour un prix abordable !

(Translated by Google) The taste is average, the environment is average, the service attitude is also average, the price is not expensive, you can try (Original) 味道一般，环境一般，服务态度也一般，价格不贵，可以来试试

(Translated by Google) Good food, good treatment, reasonable prices, a nice place. Highly recommended (Original) Buena comida, buen trato, unos precios ajustados, un sitio agradable. Muy recomendable

Je recommande la paella et le carrot cake en dessert ! Une excellente cuisine pour un prix tout à fait abordable ! Jhoan nous a servi avec grande amabilité !

Lieu accueillant, José est un hôte attentif et plein de bonne volonté, prêt à vous faire vivre une bonne soirée dans son établissement. Lieux recommandé pour un bon dîner avec un bon rapport qualité prix :-)

One of the best spots we found during our time in Madrid. Quick service and great tapas at a reasonable price. I highly recommend trying the Spanish omelette with potatoes. Absolutely mouth-watering

Nice place to have a meal! It’s a small place so be prepared to wait at the bar. The staff is super friendly and they have terrific bread. :) would definitely come back again next time. The sangria is also well made so if you like fruity drinks it’s a great choice. The star was the paella and the ravioli!

Lovely place, looks traditional, but seems very alternative and friendly inside. Staff was very attentive and always ready to help. But the food wasn't amazing, the croquetas were a bit doughy in the middle, the beef tasty was ok but the texture and the piece itself was not great quality, the octopus was fine, not too soft or flavourful, but not chewy. Overall, the food experience wouldn't be something to return to, but the atmosphere, the wine and the service was great.

Restaurant is a little difficult to get to because of the location but worth it. Food and service were good! They try and succeed in adding a uniqueness to their dishes

Good Spanish food, excellent service and hospitality. Great prices. I always bring visitors here.

Loved the food here! Really delicious tapas - maybe the best in Madrid! We only tried three, but would have liked to come back here and try the rest. The place is small, but homey and cute. The presentation of the sangria drink was the coolest I’ve seen in Spain - so many different types of fruit/berries.

Being the first time in "El Sur" was so pleasant and cozy. The bartender was so polite and attentive to us. The atmosphere is very intimate and warm. Totally recommend this nice place!

(Translated by Google) We were very surprised by the quality of the dishes. Exquisite old clothes, just like chicken curry. The bravas with their spicy sauce also rich. I give it 4 stars because we didn't like the squid compared to the other dishes. The man who served us was very nice. (Original) Nos sorprendió mucho la calidad de los platos. La ropa vieja exquisita, igual que el pollo al curry. Las bravas con su salsa picantona también rica. Le pongo 4 estrellas porque los calamares no nos gustaron en comparación al resto de platos. El hombre que nos atendió fue muy agradable.

Nice food and people

(Translated by Google) Very nice place to have a drink and especially for dinner (Original) Lugar muy agradable para tomar algo y sobretodo para cenar

This place makes even seafood non-friendly into seafood lovers! Must try! And waiter Juan is super professional, great value for money!👍

(Translated by Google) It is a place to go if you are in the area. The portions are quite good and the waiter's attention is very good. (Original) Es un lugar al que ir si estás por la zona. Las raciones están bastante bien y la atención del camarero muy buena.

(Translated by Google) It is a great place, they offer excellent customer service, delicious food and a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. The servers are friendly and attentive. I recommend you. (Original) Es un lugar grandioso, ofrecen una excelente atención al cliente, rica comida y ambiente agradable y cómodo. Los meseros son amables y atentos. Os recomiendo.

(Translated by Google) The food is good but a bit expensive for the amount of the portions (5 peeled prawns). The waiter was nice, but he was alone and did not give enough. Safety distances were not observed. (Original) La comida está buena pero un poco cara para la cantidad que traen las raciones (5 gambones pelaos). El camarero agradable, pero estaba solo y no daba a basto. No se cumplían las distancias de seguridad.

(Translated by Google) Very nice and quiet bar. Good service and good portions (Original) Bar muy agradable y trankilo. Servicio bien y raciones buenas

(Translated by Google) It is a magnificent site. Their delicious old Cuban clothes. (Original) Es un sitio magnífico. Su ropa vieja cubana riquísima.

(Translated by Google) A place with a lot of essence. I really liked the garlic shrimp dish, the patatas bravas and their delicious cheese cake. A totally recommended place if you are around. It is also very cheap, and the waiter service was 10. (Original) Un lugar con mucha esencia. Me gustó muchísimo el plato de de gambas al ajillo, las patatas bravas y su deliciosa tarta de queso. Un lugar totalmente recomendable si estás por ahí. Además es muy económico, y el servicio del camarero fue de 10.

First tapas in Madrid. Owner is very nice offering two free shots. Really recommend!

Amazing cozy atmosphere and great tapas, this is a must when in the area!

(Translated by Google) A real discovery, good menu, good service and very good value for money (Original) Todo un descubrimiento, buena carta, buen servicio y la relación calidad precio muy buena

(Translated by Google) Small tavern in Anton Martin area. Mut friendly and attentive staff, well prepared food and good atmosphere. We celebrated a birthday there and they were very good. Totally recommendable (Original) Pequeña Taberna en zona Anton Martin. Personal mut amable y atento, la comida bien preparada y buen ambiente. Celebramos un cumpleaños allí y se portaron muy bien. Totalmente recomendable.

(Translated by Google) Nice place and good cuisine, without being an extensive menu, at reasonable prices. In a very alternative neighborhood! (Original) Sitio agradable y buena cocina , sin ser una carta amplia, a precios razonables. En un barrio muy alternativo!

Jhoan is great!!! Support by italian eater! Beautifull location ed ecxelent dishs! Paella is special!!! Great place. Jhoan is a true gentlemen, sexual icon and man of the people. Highly recommended for any visit to Madrid. Definitely worth a visit. The food is amazing and Jhoan's service is too. I recommend 100%!!

(Translated by Google) I went to eat and everything was very tasty. Super well priced. Recommend, if there is room, the cheesecake they have. It is quite forceful but it is quite rich. As you note, the omelette was good but I had very high expectations and did not meet them. Still super nice and value for money 8/10 (Original) Fui a comer y todo muy rico. Super bien de precio. Recomendar, si queda espacio, la tarta de queso que tienen. Es bastante contundente pero esta bastante rica. Como nota la tortilla estaba buena pero tenia las expectativas muy altas y no las cumplió. Aun asi super agradable y relacion calidad precio 8/10

(Translated by Google) Highly recommended (Original) Muy recomendable

(Translated by Google) Dinner was appetizing I recommend it (Original) Estuvo apetitosa la cena lo recomiendo

(Translated by Google) Good people (Original) Buena gente