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A spread of Spanish tapas, jamón and small plates on a busy Madrid bar counter

Food & tapas Updated 16 October 2026

Madrid Food and Tapas: What and Where to Eat

How to eat well in Madrid: tapas to order, dishes the city invented, when locals eat, the best neighborhoods for a crawl and how to skip tourist traps.

A bowl of cocido stew with chickpeas, carrot and meat in Madrid, Spain

Food & tapas Updated 7 February 2026

Cocido Madrileño: The Three Course Lunch That Is One Pot

Madrid's own dish is a chickpea stew served in three separate courses from the same pot, eaten at lunchtime in winter, and it takes an afternoon.

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Madrid Food and Tapas: What and Where to Eat

Cocido Madrileño: The Three Course Lunch That Is One Pot