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1€€€
Mesón del Champiñón
Cave-like tavern on the Cava de San Miguel steps, known for garlic-grilled mushrooms with a toothpick.
Where to eat near the Royal Palace
Hungry after visiting the Royal Palace? Here are 23 places nearby, 10 of them cheap and quick. Every place lists its cuisine, price and the walk from the Royal Palace.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
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Quick and cheap (€)
2€€€
Bodegas Ricla
Tiny old-style bodega on Cuchilleros with a long wine list by the glass and simple tapas.
3€€€
Casa Revuelta
Standing-only tavern famous for fried cod bites and crispy torreznos, with a loyal local crowd.
4€€€
Taberna La Concha
Small bar at the top of Cava Baja, popular for tapas and a caña before lunch.
5€€€
Lamiak
Basque pintxos and txakoli bar on Cava Baja, busy at weekends.
6€€€
Bar La Campana
Standing-room classic for the bocadillo de calamares, a fried-squid sandwich, steps from Plaza Mayor.
7€€€
Mercado de los Mostenses (food bars)
Working food market behind Gran Vía with small bars for tortilla, jamón and a cheap lunch
8€€€
Casa Puerto Rico
Next door to Bar Postas: another local favourite for the calamari sandwich, cash only.
9€€€
Bar Postas
Standing bar between Sol and Plaza Mayor, a classic for fried-squid sandwiches and a quick caña.
10€€€
Casa Labra
Historic tavern since 1860 (the PSOE was founded upstairs), known for fried cod croquettes and cod bites at the bar.
Good value sit-down (€€)
11€€€
Casa Ciriaco
Family tavern from 1887 known for gallina en pepitoria (hen in almond sauce) and old-school stews.
12€€€
La Musa Latina
Modern-tapas restaurant on a small La Latina square, with a relaxed terrace.
13€€€
Taberna Almendro 13
Classic tavern known for huevos rotos with ham and roasted lamb in a lively room near Cava Baja.
14€€€
Taberna Tempranillo
Cava Baja tapas bar with 40 or so wines by the glass, hams and cheese boards.
15€€€
Casa Lucas
Creative tapas, including its famous truffled omelette sandwiches, on Cava Baja; a bar counter takes walk-ins.
16€€€
La Chata
Tiled tavern on Cava Baja with classic tapas and a cosy dining room.
17€€€
Los Galayos
Veteran restaurant under the Plaza Mayor arcades, with a terrace and classic roasts, croquetas and fried eggs.
18€€€
Taberna Úbeda
Bib Gourmand tavern with dishes from Jaén between the Liria Palace and the Temple of Debod
Treat yourself (€€€)
19€€€
Café de Oriente
Elegant café-restaurant with a terrace facing the Royal Palace and a vaulted dining room below.
20€€€
Taberna La Bola
Since 1870 it has served cocido madrileño slow-cooked in individual clay pots over charcoal.
21€€€
Sobrino de Botín
Said to be the world's oldest restaurant (1725): cochinillo and cordero asado from a wood oven.
22€€€
Posada de la Villa
A 17th-century inn on Cava Baja, serving cocido madrileño and roasts from a wood oven.
23€€€
Casa Lucio
The reference for huevos rotos (fried eggs over potatoes), a favourite of Madrid's elite since the 1970s.
Breakfast and coffee nearby
24€€€
The Diner (La Latina)
Diner on a small La Latina square with weekday breakfasts, pancakes and eggs.
25€€€
Faborit (Plaza de España)
All-day café on the Plaza de España with breakfast plates, toast and fresh juice.
26€€€
Adorado
Brunch spot a few steps from the Temple of Debod with eggs, pancakes and good coffee.
27€€€
La Mallorquina
Historic pastelería on the Puerta del Sol, known for napolitanas and ensaimadas.
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