El Madroño
A bustling, historic tavern famous for its signature strawberry liqueur served in chocolate wafer cups and hearty portions of traditional Spanish seafood and meats. This local favorite offers a quintessential atmosphere where police and travelers alike gather for oxtail and cider-cooked chorizo.
Pl. de Prta Cerrada, 7, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain
best for your goal
Solomillo de Ternera
€22.50Grilled veal sirloin.
the take
480 cal and 55g protein — a fantastic, high-protein, relatively low-calorie choice for cutting.
Vegetarian · Vegan · Pescatarian
Halal · Kosher
Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Lactose-free · Keto · Low Sodium
Sepia a la Plancha
€16.40Grilled cuttlefish.
the take
280 cal and 40g protein — a fantastic, low-calorie, high-protein choice for cutting.
Vegetarian · Vegan · Kosher
Low Sodium
Pescatarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Lactose-free · Halal · Keto
Lacón Plancha o Gallega
€12.00Cured pork shoulder, grilled or Galician style.
the take
320 cal and 38g protein — a fantastic, high-protein, relatively low-calorie choice for cutting.
Vegetarian · Vegan · Pescatarian · Halal · Kosher
Low Sodium
Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Lactose-free · Keto
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known for
Pulpo a la Gallega
€25.00Spanish octopus, Galician style.
450 cal · P 32g · C 25g · F 24g
⭐ It is the high-trust specialty that regulars and menu data consistently highlight.
Croquetas de Jamón (8ud)
€12.00Homemade ham croquettes (8 units).
580 cal · P 18g · C 42g · F 36g
⭐ These are the quintessential Madrid starter that every table seems to share.
Huevos Rotos con Chorizo a la Sidra y Pimientos de Padrón
€18.00Broken eggs with chorizo in cider and Padrón peppers.
890 cal · P 42g · C 45g · F 62g
⭐ Reviewers rave about the Chorizo Madroño as a standout flavor winner.
Carrillada Estofada
€19.50Pork cheek stew.
680 cal · P 42g · C 12g · F 50g
⭐ The restaurant is famous for hearty, traditional meat dishes like this and the oxtail.
the move
You absolutely cannot leave without the Licor del Madroño in an edible chocolate glass for dessert. The portions are huge, so start with the croquettes and one ración to share before over-ordering.
nutrition insights
The Tapas Breakdown
Average Macro Balance
How It's Cooked
Calorie Landscape
Where the Calories Hide
Most dishes (43%) land in the 400-600 calorie range, making them substantial but manageable.
Budget-Friendly Bites
Menu Prices
€5 – €25
Best Value Protein
dietary compatibility
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