http://tupalo.com/madrid/tag/restaurant.rss Tupalo en-us http://tupalo.com/spot/2176-vegaviana-madrid-spain c Oh, that's right: make reservations for dinner! You're in Spain, land of jamón, where it can be difficult to find decent vegetarian/vegan food even in the capital city. Of course, I made the same mistake twice, but it was worth sitting near the kitchen to try out the hummus and the San Jacobo, filled with seitan, mushrooms, and a kind of vegetable pâté and down two glasses of utterly delicious orange juice. For those Mexican-food-loving-expats, the "Combinación Azteca" (burritos, jalapeños, and guac) isn't too shabby. The wonderful array of salads would be best for you folks who want something lighter; my faves are the Casablanca (with couscous) and the Refrescante, which really IS as refreshing as it purports to be. Unfortunately, Vegaviana isn't too easy on the pocketbook, so I'd suggest getting the lunch deal at around 9,-EUR. restaurant macrobiotic vegetarian chueca organic veggie vegan 40.423412 -3.698208 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:38:58 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2176-vegaviana-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/47009-1917-blinis-and-vodkas-madrid-spain Vic H. restaurant tartare, vodka, copas, caviar ruso, steak blinis, 40.417477 -3.710033 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:39:38 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/47009-1917-blinis-and-vodkas-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/8313-al-natural-madrid-spain Brown C. Nice restaurant in the center of the city.Fresh vegetables and mediterranean cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. vegetarian vegan-friendly restaurant 40.416779 -3.696392 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:32:41 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8313-al-natural-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/5848-entremigas-madrid-spain c Another designer bakery/pastry shop, but TOTALLY worth it. You can't walk by without buying anything, nor without salivating at their counter. The dulce de leche croissant (they offer the homemade dulce de leche in a jar, too) is really, to die for, or try one of their empanadillas or hell, if you can afford it (financially, dietetically), try a little of everything! There's also a branch in Salamanca on Principe de Vergara, but this one is homier. restaurant pastries sandwiches empanadas argentinian chamberí 40.434498 -3.700572 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:15:12 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/5848-entremigas-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/8316-la-gallete-ii-madrid-spain Tupalot vegetarian international restaurant 40.42352 -3.692902 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:13:08 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8316-la-gallete-ii-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/8315-el-septimo-madrid-spain Tupalot vegetarian international restaurant 40.434699 -3.674669 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:13:07 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8315-el-septimo-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/8311-world-peace-cafe-madrid-spain Tupalot vegetarian salad-bar vegan-friendly restaurant 40.422069 -3.715005 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:13:03 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8311-world-peace-cafe-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/8310-teteria-vegania-madrid-spain Tupalot vegetarian vegan restaurant 40.331543 -3.760308 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:13:02 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8310-teteria-vegania-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/8309-maoz-vegetarian-madrid-spain Tupalot vegetarian vegan-friendly restaurant 40.420612 -3.700879 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:13:00 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8309-maoz-vegetarian-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/8308-la-mazorca-madrid-spain Tupalot vegetarian restaurant 40.406522 -3.686944 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:12:59 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8308-la-mazorca-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/8307-isla-del-tesoro-madrid-spain Tupalot vegetarian international indian vegan-friendly restaurant 40.311047 -3.864441 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:12:56 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8307-isla-del-tesoro-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/8306-el-vergel-madrid-spain Tupalot vegetarian international vegan-friendly restaurant 40.424054 -3.72458 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:12:55 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8306-el-vergel-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/8305-el-restaurante-vegetariano-madrid-spain Tupalot vegetarian international vegan-friendly restaurant 40.416469 -3.710518 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:12:53 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8305-el-restaurante-vegetariano-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/8304-ceres-madrid-spain Tupalot vegetarian restaurant 40.451094 -3.70449 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:12:50 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/8304-ceres-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/7403-la-gloria-de-montera-madrid-spain c restaurant gran_vía budget 40.419477 -3.700841 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:38:32 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/7403-la-gloria-de-montera-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/5849-la-piteria-madrid-spain c Ok, let me just say it straight away: if you want a "traditional," old-school pita, with falafel and all the trimmings, you're better going off to the Maoz on Fuencarral or Calle Mayor, most of all because it's hearty and MUCH cheaper. As I was very curious about this place, however, I duped my friend into eating lunch here with me on a fine Sunday afternoon. It looked nice AND it was practically deserted which, come to think of it, was probably a bad sign. The sandwiches here are original to say the least, and if I remember correctly, they had THREE vegetarian (sorry, vegans!) offerings. I chose the "Bruxelloise," consisting of raisins, Bechamel sauce, and I can't remember what else, I can't actually remember, because my mouth was watering for falafel. They also offer salads and pasta (my friend said the lasagna was "ok"). In any case, we had a filling lunch, and we're mostly disappointed because we were charged for water (ok, so we didn't specify tap, fine) and bread (although the sauce was delicious, it would've been niced to have been asked). Meh. restaurant salads trafalgar chamberí pita pasta 40.429973 -3.703706 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:42:24 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/5849-la-piteria-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/1422-artemisa-madrid-spain c It was a searing August, many moons ago. I was cranky from the heat, and weary of all the ham that would always find its way into my meals. A chance left turn onto a side street led me to dinner to this restaurant, whose welcome was more memorable than its menu, although I did have a delicious gazpacho-like soup, ON THE HOUSE. I went twice during that week-long stay in the capital, but I think another visit will soon be in order to see whether or not they're still as accommodating, and if they've become more gastronomically inspired. restaurant vegetarian vegetarian madrid 40.4163246155 -3.6988880634 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:19:45 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/1422-artemisa-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/6605-peggy-sues-american-diner-madrid-spain c If you didn't know it was there, you'd probably overlook it, unless you happen to catch a glance at the beaming pastels and realize, that yes, those lovebirds ARE sharing one shakes with two straws, and yes, that is "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" silently playing on the flat-screen TV, pretty much the only object in the miniscule room NOT from the 1950s. Be aware that you obviously won't be paying mid-century (or American, at that) prices for your grub; that aforementioned shake costs almost 4,-EUR, and that's why they only got one! If you're hungry for what some have deemed the best hamburger in the city, or are just jonesing for some Americana, this just might be the place to go. The best part is that the wallboxes DO work; just pop in a 20cent-coin and you're ready to go. Unfortunately, the locale IS super tiny that you often have to wait, and there's no room for rollerskating servers. Oh, now, THAT would be tops! restaurant bilbao american brownies retro shakes trafalgar diner 40.428748 -3.700522 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:10:01 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/6605-peggy-sues-american-diner-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/6611-dona-pulguita-madrid-spain c restaurant tapas quevedo chamberí nonpretentious arapiles 40.435249 -3.704342 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:26:35 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/6611-dona-pulguita-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/6608-el-chile-verde-madrid-spain c restaurant mexican moncloa argüelles 40.435547 -3.716665 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:58:43 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/6608-el-chile-verde-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/6607-la-cocina-de-lola-madrid-spain c restaurant homecooking argüelles budget 40.434434 -3.717097 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:52:21 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/6607-la-cocina-de-lola-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/6604-creperie-ma-bretagne-madrid-spain c restaurant malasaña crêpes budget nonpretentious 40.425605 -3.70217 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:16:11 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/6604-creperie-ma-bretagne-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/6492-areia-madrid-spain c restaurant djs hortaleza brunch beds 40.424581 -3.698137 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:44:34 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/6492-areia-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/5888-il-pizzaiolo-madrid-spain c restaurant italian hortaleza pizza alonso_martínez 40.42396 -3.698515 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:28:38 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/5888-il-pizzaiolo-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/5851-nagoya-madrid-spain c restaurant casual sushi trafalgar japanese chamberí budget 40.431263 -3.700399 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:24:42 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/5851-nagoya-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/5850-la-cantina-de-lupe-madrid-spain c restaurant Guacamole almagro nachos mexican chamberí 40.435796 -3.703317 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:19:29 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/5850-la-cantina-de-lupe-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/5845-con-mucho-amor-madrid-spain c restaurant hummus salads light_meals to_go chueca 40.421809 -3.699724 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:50:02 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/5845-con-mucho-amor-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/5844-creperie-breizh-madrid-spain c restaurant galettes cider malasaña crêpes breton nonpretentious 40.424367 -3.703593 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:47:09 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/5844-creperie-breizh-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2776-el-granero-de-lavapies-madrid-spain c restaurant vegetarian lavapiés nonpretentious vegetarian vegan-friendly 40.408181 -3.699118 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:58:04 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2776-el-granero-de-lavapies-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2759-al-natural-madrid-spain c restaurant vegetarian cortes 40.416714 -3.697242 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:46:49 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2759-al-natural-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/1845-yerbabuena-madrid-spain c One of the first veggie places that had been recommended to me, I finally checked it out with a fellow veggie friend. The lunch specials are only available on the weekdays, but we decided to go in, enticed by the very colorful menu and wonderful photographs, enhanced by the very vivid green and orange interior. (If any space oozed vegetarian, this was it.) It was Saturday lunchtime, and good thing we had reservations; 10 minutes or so after we entered, people kept piling in, and for a reason...everything on the menu was mouth-watering, but we both finally decided on some interesting cheesy spinach and mushroom "crepes," which looked more like calzones. Pricey, but filling, I think I'll go back again sometime during the week and see what's on hand for their ever-rotating specials. restaurant vegetarian vegan-friendly sol vege centro ópera 40.4163703918 -3.7077600956 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:43:22 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/1845-yerbabuena-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2517-rincon-azteca-madrid-spain c restaurant mexican salamanca 40.435177 -3.67927 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:35:47 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2517-rincon-azteca-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2430-cafe-de-las-estrellas-madrid-spain c cafe light_meals restaurant plaza_de_españa 40.424149 -3.713346 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:29:51 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2430-cafe-de-las-estrellas-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2353-american-store-madrid-spain c restaurant specialty united_states chamberí snacks 40.439645 -3.717011 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:45:22 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2353-american-store-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2352-los-chicos-madrid-spain c restaurant patatas_bravas tapas moncloa argüelles 40.433087 -3.713358 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:39:12 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2352-los-chicos-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2350-colby-madrid-spain c cafe light_meals restaurant chueca fuencarral merienda 40.423567 -3.700695 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:32:19 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2350-colby-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2337-la-herradura-madrid-spain c I always seem to come here with there's barely anyone, right at the beginning of lunchtime, and then I leave when it starts crackin'. The few times I've been here, I always order the fixed-price lunch menu, and when there's nothing vegetarian to eat, the same server always checks with the chef to see if they can't cook me up an alternative. They always do AND they still charge the same price! Now, THAT'S service! I keep coming back because of the relaxed atmosphere and the employees are friendly without overdoing it, know when to leave you alone to enjoy your food. Try the very exquisite crepes! restaurant conde_duque menú mexican tacos budget nonpretentious 40.4279 -3.709743 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:58:51 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2337-la-herradura-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2334-paraiso-chino-madrid-spain c My friend was craving Chinese, so I thought we'd head over to El Buen Gusto, which we never found. Walking back up the street, she saw a sign for Paraiso Chino out of the corner of her and eye, and after scanning the menu (cheap and veggie options), we decided to try it out. Got there right at lunch time, efficient and friendly service, nondescript decor (although they have tablecloths and cloth napkins!) though nothing really above the ordinary. The two fixed-price lunch menus (at 7 and I believe, 10,-EUR each) are only available during the week, but we spent about 10,-EUR each, anyway. Be careful with the wontons, though, as they apparently have pork and not the cheese ones. The spicy tofu is really good, as is the veggie lo mein. The desserts look mighty delectable as well; I shall have to find out next time. restaurant delicias arganzuela chinese budget nonpretentious 40.398877 -3.703104 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 22:10:26 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2334-paraiso-chino-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2305-ojala-madrid-spain c restaurant light_meals juan_pujol malasaña snacks 40.425534 -3.703945 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:36:41 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2305-ojala-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2289-with-love-madrid-spain c restaurant fusion asian salamanca 40.423624 -3.678746 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 02:43:21 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2289-with-love-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2273-sabor-a-mi-madrid-spain c restaurant chueca mexican 40.422013 -3.696851 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:52:06 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2273-sabor-a-mi-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2178-pizzeria-maravillas-madrid-spain c restaurant terraza malasaña pizza budget dos_de_mayo 40.426703 -3.70398 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:05:55 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/2178-pizzeria-maravillas-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2163-bufalino-madrid-spain c restaurant malasaña budget style nonpretentious 40.422199 -3.703304 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 08:36:47 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/2163-bufalino-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2150-ayala-japon-madrid-spain c restaurant friendly sushi japanese salamanca 40.427393 -3.676529 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:37:25 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/2150-ayala-japon-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2148-wok-delight-madrid-spain c restaurant chinese ventas nonpretentious 40.431723 -3.658094 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:31:42 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/2148-wok-delight-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2147-taqueria-del-alamillo-madrid-spain c restaurant la_latina mexican 40.413689 -3.71241 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:24:52 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/2147-taqueria-del-alamillo-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2145-la-bio-tika-madrid-spain c restaurant groceries macro huertas vege bio vegan macrobiotic vegetarian vegan-friendly 40.413259 -3.698286 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:10:08 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/2145-la-bio-tika-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2126-clan-madrid-spain c A cute place with huge flowers (hibiscus?) painted on the walls makes you feel like spring even in the midst of winter. The lunch special is reasonable (about 9,-EUR), and is a great starting (or ending) point for the Rastro. Depending on the night, you can also check out some live jazz or tablaos (flamenco) on Thursdays. restaurant cute embajadores rastro lunch 40.405492 -3.707051 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:11:30 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/2126-clan-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2125-la-mordida-madrid-spain c Near the Teatro Real, another cheerfully-decorated Mexican joint that unfortunately doesn't offer burritos! There are actually four branches of this place; this one near the Opera metro station might be the smallest. Better for drinks and dessert--try the crepe de cajeta (with dulce de leche). The nachos aren't bad either, but you could also make some at home for much less. restaurant los_austrias mexican 40.417008 -3.708808 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:01:35 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/2125-la-mordida-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2120-barriga-llena-madrid-spain c Owned by the same folks as La Panza es Primero, and located right next to it. Prepare to enter a world of colorful and cheerful design, as your utensils are served in small plastic buckets and assorted Mexican paraphernalia scream at you from every angle. Yes, there are nachos (and very good ones, at that), but if you're looking for burritos/tacos/fajitas or--dog forbid--SOPAPILLAS, you're at the wrong place, because none of this is available here. But (if you're meat-friendly) you can have a whack at their specialty, steak fillet with huitlacoche. restaurant chueca mexican 40.422123 -3.697289 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:01:08 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/2120-barriga-llena-madrid-spain