La Casa del Abuelo

A must-visit in Madrid! We had an incredible experience at La Casa del Abuelo. The atmosphere is authentic and warm, and even though we came with our 2-month-old baby, the staff was extremely welcoming. The food is legendary for a reason—the 'Gambas al Ajillo' (garlic prawns) were the best we’ve ever had, perfectly seasoned and served sizzling hot. Don’t miss out on their signature sweet red wine; it’s the perfect pairing. Excellent service, amazing food, and a very heart-warming hospitality. Highly recommended for everyone, including families with little ones! 5 stars!

Came here for their famous garlic shrimp (Gambas al Ajillo). They serve it in a sizzling hot pan and the flavor is incredible, though it was a bit on the salty side for me. A few things to note: It is definitely a bit pricey, and be aware that they actually charge for the hot pan/service, which adds up. There are a few branches of this restaurant very close to each other in the same area.

Enjoying Tapas at La Casa del Abuelo was a very memorable and amazing experience🇪🇸❤️💯 The dining al fresco with all the people watching in the perfect weather was amazing. The patio area was so nice to enjoy just sitting and eating for hours. We had the Gambas Al Ajillo (their signature dish) and it was perfect! They have been making this dish for more than 100 years and it shows! The shrimp were perfect. Paired with a little vermout and some Spanish white wine this was an experience I will enjoy for years to come.

La Casa del Abuelo surely a very popular place for locals and tourist to go. As I sat there so many locals eating their Tapas and enjoying themselves. I went there for the shrimp. I was disappointed with the price €18.50. I’m sorry that was too expensive for you and I had to go around the corner to find one for €14. But I have to say that the quality looks pretty good, but the price for me was yo no! Now they have two locations just across the street from one another, and you can see the action and the vibration is a little bit higher there with the workers shouting out to one another sitting people down. You can see in the main location how they prepare the food if you want. They have these funny little tables in the middle of the room where you can place your food and drinks and stand and eat if you like Also seems like a place where locals come eat a bit drink and have a chat. For me, it’s like a local scene bar from the city To be honest with you, I just sat and had a beer and felt the vibration and had a nice time, but was disappointed that I could not try their shrimp thing because of the cost. Hopefully this review will give you a good idea of the location if you’re not worried about money go have a good time. The service just a snappy as it can be. I do recommend this place, but I warn you is expensive

We stopped at this tapas spot in Madrid and tried their prawns (gambas) cooked over fire in a clay dish with olive oil and garlic. It was the only dish we ordered, but it was excellent — full of flavor, perfectly cooked, and served in a generous portion. Simple, authentic, and really satisfying. Highly recommended if you enjoy fresh seafood tapas.

Maybe on the pricier side, but definitely one of the best things I had in Spain. From Canada! (4.5/5) I came here with my friend while we were tapas hopping and we stumbled upon this place. We ordered their ajillo (kind of like a garlic butter shrimp) and a couple shots of vermouth. The total bill came to 32 euros for two (receipt attached). It was mindblowing how delicious the ajillo was. There is soooo much garlic and buttery goodness infused with the shrimp, and it make each bite so savory. I used the bread to literally eat up all the sauce and make sure there was nothing left. The service was subpar, but I think it is worth it just to come for the ajillo and the atmosphere (it is very close to the city center). Highly recommend!

We stopped for for a glass of the house wine, La Vino del Abuelo. It was a very fun vibe inside with lots of energy from the staff. We didn't order the house speciaty, garlic shrimp because even though they looked delicious, the price was quite high (18.50 euros).

Came for the garlic shrimp! Didn’t disappoint! I don’t know why all the bad reviews! These people are crazy. The shrimp was fresh and delicious. Freshly made! Lots of garlic (bit too much even)only complaint is about the bread: it was a bit dry but at 8pm it was probably not just baked so it’s fine. The waiter is a vibe! He is whistling, shouting at people in Spanish! 😆 Loved it! He made sure I got a table as soon as I got to the restaurant. I came at 8pm so just before the dinner crowd but still only 2 tables were left outside. Inside full of locals! Very nice experience! 18€ for shrimp with bread and 3€ for a glass of wine!