Museo del Jamón

Here’s the English translation: ⸻ I’m not sure whether all jamón museums are the same, but I wouldn’t recommend visiting this one. It’s possible there are better dishes, but out of the 7 dishes we tried, there was hardly anything truly enjoyable. I tend to think this is a very touristy place, since the dishes were brought out literally 2–5 minutes after ordering, which is kind of a plus, but the quality is a minus. There are much better places where you can spend the same amount of money (on average €30–40 per person) and get what you expect, or at least something close to it. From the menu, we had: • Paella – it looked good and was quite good. • Grilled salmon, served with a salad of lettuce, carrots, and corn. The salad itself was okay, if not for the expired vegetables. • Pork tenderloin, served with French fries. Overall, not bad. • Caesar salad didn’t really resemble a Caesar salad, including the dressing. Again, the vegetables were a bit tired. • Jamón with melon. A separate story — the melon was cut into cubes and sprinkled with finely chopped jamón (not thinly sliced, but finely chopped like onion for meatballs). It’s served in an ice cream bowl. For the €11 this costs, you could buy 300 g of jamón at a supermarket plus a melon and eat your fill. • Bone broth. I tried it for the first time, but if you don’t want to experience a “pork kingdom” in your mouth, try something else. • Ice cream. Instead of butter, milk, and sugar, it felt like plastic and water were probably the main ingredients. • The wine was good. • The bread served with single-use packages of olive oil and vinegar was tasty. I’ve never seen oil and vinegar served this way before. In February, when we were here, it was most likely off-season and there were few tourists. Whether that’s the reason or not is hard to say. The last time we visited this same museum, everything was 3–4 times better. This time, my wife refused to eat the melon and didn’t even look at the broth. And even I, being someone who eats almost anything, was chasing it with bread after just two spoonfuls. Maybe next time we’ll try the assortment of 5–6 types of jamón, which costs around €34.

If you're looking to enjoy prosciutto and beer at a good price, this place might be suitable. There's a set available for €7.9 which includes two beers and one plate of prosciutto. However, the prosciutto was a bit too salty for my personal taste. I think this shop is just right if you go in with the mindset of having a quick standing drink with beer and ham, then heading home.

Museo del Jamón is a charming little place that's perfect for a casual stop. The bar has a great atmosphere – lively, no-frills, and very typically Spanish. It's a fun spot to sit, have a drink, and soak in the local vibe. The food is decent – nothing too fancy, but it hits the spot if you're after something simple and traditional. The real highlight is the bar itself: quick service, affordable prices, and a wide selection of jamón and cold beers. Overall, it's a great little bar for a relaxed break. Don’t expect fine dining, but do expect a solid experience in a very local setting.

Had an amazing stay. There is a pretty nice dine-in area upstairs. The food was great and to our surprise not overpriced. Even tho it was very busy the Service was attentive and the food came quite fast. Definitely recommend it for a Madrid trip.

The experience was okay, I wouldn’t say that I was impressed or disappointed going there. The food was okay, nothing out of usual. We tried the Jamons, cheese and tortilla; they were good but not exceptional. I liked the vibe and the history of the place rather than the food. I’d suggest going there for a short stop

Everything jamon related was delicious. I was a bit disappointed by the salad, but overall a very good experience, I‘d rate it 8/10 on corresponding scale. We had a lovely experience here. Would come back.

Museo del Jamón on Calle Mayor is chaotic perfection and a touristy Madrid experience. Jamón legs hanging like art, beer flowing fast and bartenders shouting orders with charm. A caña and a plate of jamón ibérico here feel timeless and unapologetically local 😂. It’s not fancy, it’s real and that’s the point. Anyways, fun even for dropping by and just seeing it.

I stopped by Museo del Jamón for a quick bite and the food was quite good — I had a croissant with cheese and jamón along with a cold beer, and everything was fresh and tasty, perfect for a light snack. However, the service was a bit disappointing. The staff barely communicated, offered no guidance, and there was no clear explanation on where to sit or how the process worked — you basically have to figure it all out on your own. It’s a nice place if you’re just there for the food and don’t mind a self-serve vibe, but don’t expect much in terms of service or hospitality.

A must when visiting Madrid. A casual bar setting to enjoy a beer or cafe con leche and "bocadillo de Jamón" (cured ham sandwich) as called in Spain. There are several locations but this one is our family favorite. Soo much that it has become a tradition to visit on every trip. Impressive to see the deli where all the variety of cured hams are exhibited. Definitely recommend to visit in the mornings where lots of locals drop by for a quick cup of coffee or a pint of beer. Enjoy!!

Decided to walk to this restaurant for lunch since our room was not ready at the RIU Plaza Espana. A great place to sample Jamon Serrano Ham as well as other items such as Croquettes,sandwiches and local beer. There are counters in front for informal dining as well as tables to enjoy a sit down meal. Many locals came in to purchase ham to go. Ham is fantastic and there are rows of hams dangling from the ceiling or lining the walls. A great photo opportunity..lol! For a good sample of Spanish/Madrid fare,give them a try.

We were here 8 years ago and in our opinion, still a great option for amazing food at great prices. The ambience is always bustling and the service is great. Would recommend!

Part of the Spain experience is Iberia ham, and Museo del Jamon is a great spot to try it. The ham is flavorful and doesn't have a chance to loose its flavor because someone else is ordering right behind you. The present the ham individually or in numerous other ways. Try what you like. I enjoyed having a pre-dinner drink and tapas here. Tbhe staff is hustling and didn't understand we wanted a larger portion of the ham but we ordered a second tapas plate and had our fill.

We were looking for a snack to bring with us on our flight to Porto and found this place scattered throughout the city. We decided to give it a chance. We didn't get any Jamon as we were looking for a snack to bring on a flight so this may not be a helpful review. We got a pasty filled with meat and it was okay. The pastry wasn't flaky enough and there wasn't enough filling. Service at the counter was really nice and friendly. The price was also really cheap for the amount of food we got. I would come and try other things to give this place a more well rounded review.

Food is fairly decent and inexpensive although amount of ham given is very little, especially given that I ordered a chef recommended dish

This restaurant is over rated and I knew that but had to try it. I have been going to Madrid lots of times in many years. But my first experience eating in this joint. I took some friends who have never been to Madrid before and thought it will be an experience for them because they were so facinated with all those hanging ham legs. The ambiance was great. The service was not good, too many tourists like me and so few servers. We waited to be served and our food came really fast but i had asked for an extra fork, and never saw that server again. Never got my fork. Oh well! The food was expensive and was not even good. But at least experienced it once.

Perfect stop to have some cañas and Iberia ham. Plus you can bye great hams. Good prices.

Can you even say you went to Spain without eating jamon for breakfast? Do as the locals do right? But a couple euros for a breakfast meal is not bad at all. Pro tip: There is an upstairs eating area if you want more room.

Over priced. Over rated. Paid for two sandwiches (bocadillo con jamón) and two beers (cerveza) for almost $20.00. When my husband was trying to order in Spanish, the waiter waved us away. Very rude to foreigners. Think we got charged double what locals pay. It'd be rude of me to think they're hustling with foreigners. There's plenty of other shops along the streets for the same meat and sandwiches for less.

Muy tranquilo y rapido! Pedi únicamente jamón con pan (el pan es adicional). Es nice sentarse afuera a ver la gente pasar

My wife and I were on vacation from the United States to Madrid and this place was near our hotel. There are huge slabs of ham lining the wall. So awesome. It was packed when we went by and for five Euros you could get a bunch of sliced ham and two canas. The ham was good and the atmosphere was fun. If we stayed been here longer, I would have gotten a ham sandwich to go. A fun little bar hangout to get their special 5 Euro thing if you have 20 minutes.

We arrived with great expectations and it really was a real fiasco. Except for the Iberian ham, the rest of the meal was not great. The service left a lot to be desired.

Iberian ham is a must try in Spain and what better place to try than the ham museum itself...It was pretty good just slightly salty and the sangria was a bit watered down. However there is a lot of variety and a little something for everyone. There is seating upstairs but we just stood around the counter.

A terrific spot on our food tour, note that there is a downstairs with a very small seating area. At 8pm on a weeknight, both the tour and I were surprised that there was no one else here when we arrived. A couple of beers, some sliced meats and then a big plate of iberico with sliced manchego. The meats and cheeses were very good, though machine sliced and not as perfectly thin as I might see elsewhere. Still delicious though. [Review 12524 overall, 2314 of 2019.]

Museo del Jamón is on our to do list in Madrid when we planned our travel but it was an unpleasant experience. It was not that crowded and busy but no waiters tried to clean up tables for next group. You would see people just moved all leftovers from other customers to another tables and it was really disgusting that there were some tables full with leftovers and non-cleaning dishes. We ended up eating by the bar. They served a huge variety of Jamón like a museum and it was difficult to make decisions since we were not professional with Jamon. We ordered the Jamón Iberico de Bellota which was recommended by the staff with highest price among all selection. It was decent but not outstandingly different from Jamón we tried in other place.

Touristy little place, you can get decent jamones. I ordered some cheese and ham plates and coffee afterward. More like an in and out bar.

Some of the people we were with in Spain really wanted to try this place but I'll be honest I wasn't too interested in Iberian ham after trying some elsewhere but we decided to go anyway, they have other options such as chicken, seafood and beef, the ambiance is nice, upstairs has a deli looking area where you can buy whole pig legs or other cuts of meat, downstairs there is restaurant seating, one small thing but cool is they do have a chair lift for the stairs so those who have a hard time with the stairs have a great option. I had the sangria here and enjoyed it, for food we ordered the croquettes and the batata bravas, the croquettes were good but I was not a fan of the batata bravas, the sauce was thick and overpowering, we ordered half roasted chicken which came with fries, we enjoyed it, my fellow guests tried the slices of ham and enjoyed it, this place is interesting and I recommend it for those who want to try iberian ham, even though it's served nearly everywhere this I imagine has as many options as you can get.

Incredible sliced meats, cheeses and prosciutto. They serve the freshest tapas and awesome wines by the glass. The sights and smells are heavenly.

For €2 you receive a (sizeable) jamon sandwich on a crispy roll plus a beer or soft drink. My daughter and I both partook of this unbelievable deal for our lunch meal. When we asked for it, we were also given a complimentary dish of potato chips. Others chose a small dish of cured meats, but because we were eating jamon sandwiches we opted for the chips. A hearty, filling and cheap meal.

Forget any other Jamon spots, Museo del Jamon is the place to go! This place can get quite packed & it has dive bar ambiance. It's a good happy hour spot, sipping alcohol while snacking on some Jamon. They serve different varieties of jamon, ranging from super cheap to mad expensive (thousands of dollars per kg). I highly suggest their Jamon Iberico de Bellota - Cured Ham from acorn-fed black iberian pigs. I've had Jamon Iberico de Bellota in other places, but this one def takes the cake. Overall, it's a cool place to hang out: Good jamon + very affordable alcohol. You can even pack the jamon to go.

Ham falling out of the sky literally! Nothing but ham, ham sandwiches and beer going on here and it is definitely a good joint! Middle space is for standing and enjoying your meat and you can have a beer or coffee to wash it down. Seemed to be a popular place in the AM as it can get pretty packed in reference to the middle standing space. There are a couple of these around the area but this one seemed to be the main joint!

A place to stop by when in Madrid. Luckily it was not packed when we visited. The smell of the variety of jamon is heavenly. The pricing is very affiliated . You couldn't say no to try some slices when you get in. Wishing I could take out some and bring with me on my return to home. The meal by the way is very fulfilling. They have bar , take out and dine in area to choose from for the real experience of Madrid's best ham, prosciutto and others. Their cheeses and beers complimented the choices. A recommended place to try.

Food is pretty cheap, fairly salty for my simple palette. The wait to sit inside and dine can be confusing since there are two separate lines (depending on the size of your party). Not too English speaker friendly since the staff there spoke very little English. Good portions of food and for a cheap price. Seems like it's quite the spot for locals as well!

This was the first restaurant we ate at in Madrid and what a great introductory to Spain! It was super packed on a Friday night. We were lucky enough to get seated at a table when we got there. Service wasn't great, we didn't get bread like the other tables. Might be because we are clearly tourists. Also the waiter never came back with our check even though we could see him going to other tables and taking care of them. Besides the horrible service, the good was pretty good! The platters were such a great value at $7.80 euro for a large pork chop and steak. The seafood paella took about 40 minutes to come and it wasn't crispy like the ones I've had but still it was packed with lots of ingredients like chicken, shrimp, and mussels. Very yummy and that could serve way more than the 2 people they suggested. Fun ambiance overlooking the crowd on the first floor and the hanging hams from the ceiling.

Things to know: 1) Jamón is nothing like that factory processed crap we call "ham" in America. 2) €1 gets you a pretty sizable Jamón sandwich. Is it the highest quality Jamón? No. Is it delicious and only cost you a mere €1? Yes. Where was this during my broke college days? 3) €2.80 gets you a nice plate of Jamón slices...so good! 4) Less €1 can get you a beer to wash it all down. Cheaper than water! 5) Jamón...I love you...marry me...

I cannot get enough of this heavenly thing called Jamon! Ham in the states is not even close. Here you will find many options of the melt in mouth jamon. Thin slices can be found on a plate or in a baguette. I went with the Iberia. Simply walk up to the counter and let them know what jamon your heart desires. Quite the experience seeing all the meat hanging. Great value as you will see below from my selections: 1.Jamon Iberico Cebo on Baguette (acorn fed) 3.90 1 Café solo 1 euro 1 Agua 1.20 For 6,10 I had a wonderful experience at this museum of Jamon.

Countless tv personalities wiping their mouths with the fat of black hoofed Iberian pigs can't be wrong. They are not. Go for the best. The Bellota Iberico Jamon. The sweet, nutty, salty cured meat is all they say and more. By itself, with some sharp manchego or with the sweetest melon - you can't go wrong. You'll pass by many shops selling it, but Museo de Jamon was truly special.

The best of Madrid!! If you love cold cut/cured meats, and cheese this place is definitely up your alley. I literally ate here everyday while staying in Madrid, I even had it more than twice a day and took bocadillos to go..you know in case I wanted a little snack! The quality of the food is amazing, and the prices are unbeatable, I doubt you will find a less economical option at another restaurant in Madrid. The place has bar like atmosphere, not really any chairs however there is a second floor with tables where you can sit and eat. They have a full menu, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and of course tapas. Caña(beer) are only 1- 1.5 euro. so.... eat and drink up!! El mejor lugar para comer jamón Iberico en Madrid. Los precios son inigualables. Enserio, no creo que encuentren mejores precios en otro lugar en Madrid donde puedan comer super rico y sobretodo economico. Naturalment, no es en lugar lujoso pero la comida y el ambiente para mi es perfecto, no solamente turistas van ahí de hecho veran a muchos locales. Vayan todos a comer tomacas con jamon...las mas ricas del mundo mundial!!! y obviamente no puede faltar la caña!!

Food is absolutely horrible and staff is equally as bad. My food was definitely made in a microwave

Oh boy a ham lovers dream although, I don't eat pork lol. This place is awesome either way, and with every drink which I suggested you order your drink like local, house beer is called a cava an it is only $1 per glass, and red wine vino tinto $1 per glass. You also get a bunch of free tapas per drink order. If you are a lush you can easily stand there all day, having $1 cavas and eating like a king. My husband ordered a $1 cava and a $1 ham sandwich which they are known for, and they gave us a plate of assorted salami and ham. I ordered a $1 glass of tinto and they gave us a plate of mini house made beef hotdogs and potatoes, delicious! The free tapa plates get bigger and more assorted with each glass purchased. Leave the bartender 50 cents here, 70 cents there, and you will see your tapas plate get better & better. You must come here, don't be shy, find your way to bar space and stay there for a while. Enjoy, you won't be sorry it is lively, busy, full of locals, and smart tourist alike. There is seating but why do you want to sit, just stand and enjoy the fun atmosphere and vibes. Bartenders are fun and funny!

The atmosphere is fun because it draws in a lot of people, and it's like a low key gathering of people who are there just drink and have fun. My friends and I, after walking around a ton, decided to go upstairs to sit down at a table. The service was alright. We got the jamon and the tortilla espanola. The jamon was good, but I thought the tortilla espanola was just ok. It was like a egg frittatta..and I felt like I needed some additional umph to it. Maybe like salsa..? Haha. Is that too American? Oh we also tried the sangria, and that was just ok too. I felt like it was too sweet..too syrupy-like. But yeah. The cool part is that they have a lot of deals going on so it can be an affordable place for what you're getting!

I came here with a buddy from the hostel I was staying at. This is a must stop as a tourist, but there are better Cervezas + free tapas places that you can visit. Of course there was a slight wait when we got there, but I left with a full tummy.

If you're in Madrid, you MUST come here. The restaurant includes a wide selection of Iberian ham, and similar products. Cheese is also phenomenal. We recommend the semi soft. Viño blanco also pairs well with the aforementioned food items!

Best.place. I'm.town! We came here the last day of our trip because we kept forgetting since there were so many cool places in Madrid. Definitely one of the best! We came for breakfast and the price was perfect even better than we expected and the food was delicious!

Every kind of ham seems to be available here! Lose yourself wandering and admiring all the displays. There's even a bar counter for drinks to accompany your meal of ham

This place is the real deal!! My friend and I went on a mission of trying al the ham and cheese in Spain to see what the big deal was. Therefore, we decided to try el Museo del Jamon since every time we passed by it was full of people. Location and place: The place itself is very centric to everything as most tourists and locals go to it. Inside the restaurant, don't expect anything fancy. You have the option to get a quick bite or tapas at the bar or you can sit at the restaurants. You have your servers cutting up the ham and preparing sandwiches right in front of you. However, we chose to eat at the restaurant. Food: They offer flautas (sandwiches) for very cheap. All ham pricing is very reasonable. You can get jamón serrano for about 5 euros, and I'm talking about a plate. If you go here I recommend the specialty, Jamon Ibérico de Bellota. I believe it's about 20 euros per plate of this ham but wow oh wow, it's amazing. This is the world's greatest ham. They have meal entrees which I didn't try. I ordered a cheese sampler which was just as great as the ham plates. This place offers wine bottles for 4 euros. If you want to make the most of your money and get drunk go here. Obviously it's not the greatest quality of wine but it does the job. Also, they have more expensive wine if you'd like. Service: Our server was super nice. She didn't believe I was able to eat so much ham. She was attentive and suggested the salami de bellota which was excellent.

Underwhelmed. Went for breakfast on a Sunday morning so it was not very crowded, but that does not stop the waiter from ignoring you nevertheless. Being a tourist that is all ok, except the moment you bite into that baguette with jamon your TMJ is for sure to fire up again. The fresh squeeze OJ was good. Prices are very reasonable, but not necessarily somewhere you have to go just because you are in Madrid.

Forget the deli bar. All you need to get here is the Jamon Iberico Bellota. This ain't that Citterio shit you get back home. This is the real deal. That's why it costs 89 euros a kilo. Yea, you read that right. Bellota means acorn and Jamon Iberico Bellota means pure deliciousness. This animal has been doing long-distance, free-range running around oak forests along the Spanish Portuguese border feasting on acorns and I can taste it. Do everyone a favor and don't try to ask any questions in Spanish. Point at the leg, nod your head vigorously, and say "sí, sí señor!"

We walked by several Museos during our week in Madrid, but since it looked so touristy, we didn't stop in. Until our last evening. We are generally wary of places where the menu is all pictures. That just screams out "Tourist Trap". However, we were finally lured in to the trap. They do have a bunch of great specials and you definitely will not leave hungry. I loved their croquetas. The jamon is good, not the best that we've had. but good none the less. The tables are packed tightly together, and you can practically reach out and grab a taste from another table. Service was rushed, but our server warmed up to is as our meal progressed. You can wait in line for a table or order at the bar. If you are vertically challenged, like myself, a table will be the better option. Non-vertically challenged people people will just order over your head before you get a chance. :X We will consider going in again for a quick and inexpensive meal.

There is truly something very special about ham in Spain. It really does seem like it's the food of Spain since ham in Spain is everywhere. New York, on the other hand, really doesn't have a defined culinary identity. New York doesn't have a singular food it's known for, NY is known for it's great pizza, bagels, steakhouses, cheesecake, hot dogs, etc. The idea of going to Spain and not gorging yourself on ham is insane. lol So when I landed in Spain, the first thing I checked was if Yelp worked in Spain and lucky for me it did. So I searched up a bunch of places that were popular with out of towners and I bookmarked everything, considering I didn't know where anything was. So, I decided to venture out to one of the attractions which was Plaza Mayor. Plaza Major is a big, kinda like a outdoor mall if you will, with restaurants and shops along the street. While walking around, I happen to come across Museo del Jamon, which I had bookmarked, and it translates to museum of ham. Yes, Please! So going in, I already knew from watching various food shows that Jamon Iberico was the way to go, Jamon Serrano is the every day but Iberico was the reason I went. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=TlKoohP_Au0uOPnNHiwokg&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Also, you have the option to stand at the bar and eat which is cheaper or opt for the "salon" which is table service but a little more expensive. I opted for the bar since it was PACKED! I guess when in Spain, do as the locals. The food: Jamon Iberico- it's f'in awesome!!!! It was easily the best ham I ever had, and I am not even the biggest ham fan. It was so silky, velvety and unctous. The taste of the pork was extremely different from ham in the US. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=kN4uR9uzHJ7Df3uERYK0hA&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Racion de Paella- I only really got this dish because I didn't want to just stuff my face with ham. lol This dish was OK, the seafood was nice but the rice was slightly soupy, which was odd for me. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=xBNdt_iqvZWJXLRmWfMtwA&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Jamon Iberico Bellota- so I ended up going back again for dinner and decided to upgrade with the more expensive ham. The bellota or pata negra is slightly pricer but not by much. In my opinion, I am no expert, but it seemed more red as in less fat. I wasn't so overjoyed like I was at lunch, maybe I was ham-ed out, or maybe I didn't like the bellota as much or maybe it wasn't even bellota and it was something else. I dunno. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=7P4Nf1pwaFb_uM6Hl7J-8w&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Gambas al Ajillo- so it's shrimp cooked with garlic. It seems like such a simple and plain dish but it was so good. It was very nicely cooked shrimp in a oil that had roast pieces garlic. This with a piece of bread was excellent. I first thought it was going to be a boring dish until I realized i couldn't stop eating. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=gP5NV8gSaw-hL3PdjQ8oSQ&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA

Definitely a tourist trap. The menu of the day is pretty affordable but isn't really worth. The best part was jamon con melon. The paella was watery and salty. The fillete de Gambia's was shrimp omelette... mainly eggs... wouldn't recommend unless you really want a tourist vibe

One of the better dining experiences I had in Madrid. If you want good ham at a reasonable price, I highly recommend you go here. My friend and I ordered several types of ham, to get the full Spanish experience. We ordered Serrano, which was a little rubbery in texture; Ibérico de Bellota ham which was absolutely spectacular (this means the pig was fed an acorn diet); ibérico de bellota salami, which was also delicious; and we tried the cantinpalo (type of chorizo) but it was very greasy and too repulsing. We ordered the cheese plate to accompany the ham. Pretty sure it brought mild to strong manchego, as well as some blue cheese. All very good. We wanted to drink lots of wine and decided to get the $4 bottle, which was the house wine. It was absolutely terrible, yet drinkable - can't expect much from a $4 wine bottle. Our server was also friendly and helpful when it came to ordering the ham. I didn't really like the dining room, but again, can't expect much from a cheap-ish place. Great ham, though.

This was located right next to our hotel so we knew we had to try it. We went around 8:30 pm and there was NO place to order, we had to push through to even get our order in. Then there was NO place to sit. The iberico ham was hanging every where so of course we had to have some. Just a plate of simple sliced iberico ham. Then the iberico sandwich which was good. I got the wine while my husband got the beer, but no free tapas like everyone said. The place was just so packed, I was sweating in there and even the limited seating outside was taken so we stood in the middle of the room, trying to hold our plates, and our glasses and eat at the same time. Not so great, but it was good and definitely a local stop to make.

Came here for dinner at our last night in Madrid. There is a place to sit at the top while looking down on all the different cuts of ham. We ordered the sangria + 2 premium special which came with a cheese platter and Jamón iberico. On the side, we ordered the artichoke fried and chorizos. The food was quite tasty.

This restaurant is technically a chain. In my opinion, it is OFF THE CHAIN (dabs two times). Just give it a shot and walk in, it happened to be the very first place my wife and I randomly walked into off of the train in Madrid and we thought it was just a riot. ***Note we did not sit down and eat, we stood at the counter/bar. I cannot speak to the restaurant part.*** The servers are furiously whipping out plates of jamon, chorizo, cheeses, bocadillos, copious amounts of wine and beer (the tap seemed to be going constantly). The prices are out of this world and the product seems to be the real deal. For 3.90 Euro we got 2 canas (8 oz beers) and un racion (a full plate) of jamon or dried chorizo sausage. They must also have a happy hour special because one of the times we got that for just 2.00 Euro. Don't be put off by the, what could be described as, 'bluntness' of the servers. This place is packed and they WANT to take your order, but you gotta be ready when you hear the "digame" (talk to me). They're friendly enough but they also have 31 individuals asking for 2nds or 3rds of their fabulous jamon at the same time. If you are unsure, just say "dos canas y un racion" to buy yourself some time. They return the favor though as you'll get your beers and delicious meat in about a minute. This is what we did and it worked out fabulously. Counter space is hard to come by so just slowly edge your way in, some of the customers around you will eventually turn over or make space and you're set. Also, for this part of town we found the bathrooms to be quite convenient and clean. It's low-risk, so if you find you don't like it, at most you spent 8 minutes and max 4 Euro. Would recommend, we ended up going three separate times.

Small seating. Food came quick which was nice. If you sit outside they charge you more. They won't tell you but they will ask if you want to sit outside or inside. It was raining so even though they asked we still said inside. Not sure why we would want to sit outside when it's raining there were some umbrellas though.

This place is awesome. It's a little restaurant/ bar with it's own deli sections. When you walk in you see a wide selection of cured meats hanging from the ceiling and different meat selections through the glass panels from the refrigerators. We stood at the bustling bar where we ordered chorizo and ham. The two different meats came on a plate and included two beers for each meat plate. We got all this for about 10 american dollars. It's such a fun experience walking through the busy streets and stopping here for a quick snack. I would recommend this place! It was so delicious we came here twice while we were in town.

Just got taken advantage of! Charged us two much!!!!! Refused to correct the check! Location: Paseo del Prado 44