A small old family bar with no pretensions in the heart of Madrid, between Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa, which is always full of locals any day of the week and, despite its modest appearance (with small tables and wooden benches) is one of the best kept secrets of the city, a wonderful taste "tapa" of codfish. The... More

This small, cramped and unassuming bar is close to the Plaza Mayor. Indeed, it is always packed with madrileños - even on a weekday just after 19.00 when it reopens for the evening shift - and yet there always seems to be standing room to enjoy a delicious chunk of salt cod fried lightly in batter. Salt is a misnomer... More

The place is packed. Almost always. Pay no heed. Just squeeze on in and order a vino tint (glass of red wine) or a caña (small glass of beer). You might get some freshly fried pork rinds as a tapa (torreznos). Now order your salt cod (bacalao). Madrileños know that the chief competitor of this place, Casa Labra, up off... More

A very small tapas bar, the Bacalao was great.... I ended up having two portions before I left. I had fried peanuts and crocettas, which were ok but the fish was fantastic. Lots of locals (good sign). A couple of glasses of wine and I was very happy. For sure, this is on my list for return trips. I was... More

I consider Casa Revuelta in the center of Madrid near Plaza Mayor as a must. I know they have many things to offer, but in my opinion I will go there over and over again to eat the fried cod. My wife and I ordered two glasses of wine and one piece each of the fried cod, it came fried... More

This is a tiny tapas bar serving the most mouth watering, melt in your mouth bacalao (cod fritters). The place is about the size of a shoebox and the floor along the bar is littered with tiny napkins. Patrons line up alongside the bar or sit on the few select chairs and table near the door. No decorum here; just... More