How To Eat Like a Local in Madrid
Mercado San Anton and Mercado de la Paz
Mercado San Anton
Located in the city of Chueca, the Mercado San Anton is a lively place filled with delicious food and the friendly locals who maintain it. The rooftop restaurant and bar makes a convenient spot to relax during a warm, sunny day. The food there is mainly for home-cooking, but there are tasty tapas to be found in the Mercado. Wifi is available throughout the Mercado, and credit cards are accepted at most registers.
Mercado San Anton
Mon.-Thurs.: 10AM-12AM
Fri.-Sun.: 10AM-1:30AM
Cocido MadrileƱo
This traditional Spanish stew wafts through the streets of Madrid as the cold rolls through the streets. But who says you can't enjoy a hot delicacy during the summer. The dark flavorful broth contains vegetables, chickpeas, chorizo sausage, and pork, making it a meat lovers paradise.
Mercado San Miguel
Mon., Tues., Wed., Sun.,: 10AM-12AM
Thurs., Fri., Sat.,: 10AM-2AM
Mercado San Miguel
Located in the neighborhood of Centro, this bustling Mercado is filled with amazing seafood and drinks, with a not so kid friendly atmosphere, from the wide variety of alcoholic drinks being served. For those looking for the true Spanish experience, this Mercado will surely be up to the plate; however most owners do not speak English and prices can be very high.
Address
Mercado San Anton
Calle Augusto Figueroa, 24, 28004, Madrid, Spain
Mercado San Miguel
Plaza de San Miguel, s/n, 28005, Madrid, Spain