{"id":653,"date":"2025-05-22T09:35:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T09:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madridetch2025.com\/?p=653"},"modified":"2025-05-22T09:35:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T09:35:31","slug":"seven-must-try-delicacies-in-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madridetch2025.com\/en\/seven-must-try-delicacies-in-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven must-try delicacies in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Madrid is a paradise for food lovers, and while we could list countless culinary gems, these seven dishes best capture the city\u2019s gastronomic soul.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those visiting Madrid during the European Team Championships, you\u2019re in for more than just world-class athletics. From June 26 to 29, the city\u2014host to Europe\u2019s top athletes\u2014offers a vibrant food scene that ranks among the best globally. Whether it\u2019s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Madrid\u2019s culinary offerings are a highlight not to be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a global capital, Madrid boasts cuisines from every corner of the world. However, we invite spectators at Vallehermoso Stadium, where thrilling races, jumps, and throws unfold, to savor the authentic flavors of Madrid\u2019s traditional dishes before, during, or after the events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Madrid region\u2019s flag features seven stars, so we\u2019ve curated seven iconic dishes, guided by Joaqu\u00edn Felipe, a world-renowned chef born in the city, and Gloria Se\u00f1aris, both of Atocha 107 Restaurant, located on one of Madrid\u2019s most famous streets. You can sample some of these dishes at their restaurant or explore the city\u2019s countless eateries to indulge your taste buds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COCIDO MADRILE\u00d1O<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crown jewel of Madrid\u2019s cuisine, cocido madrile\u00f1o<\/em> is the dish most locals would choose if forced to pick just one. Though summer may not be its traditional season, this hearty stew is worth trying. A humble broth that transcends social classes, it\u2019s served in three stages (or vuelcos<\/em>, in local slang): first, a rich soup made from boiled ingredients; then, chickpeas, cabbage, potatoes, and other vegetables; and finally, a medley of meats\u2014beef, chorizo, pork fat, and ham. With endless variations, each kitchen adds its own touch. If you manage dessert after this feast, you deserve a standing ovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BOCADILLO DE CALAMARES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Known locally as bocata de calamares<\/em>, this squid sandwich is a Madrid classic\u2014surprising for a landlocked city. Its origins trace back to Catholic Church bans on meat centuries ago, boosting demand for seafood. Today, squid rings are coated in a chickpea-and-wheat flour batter, lightly salted, and fried in extra virgin olive oil (Spain\u2019s \u201cliquid gold\u201d). Tucked between two hearty slices of bread, biting into this sandwich is as exhilarating as sprinting 100 meters in under 10 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CALLOS A LA MADRILE\u00d1A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A winter favorite that holds its own year-round, callos<\/em> is a bold stew of beef or ram stomach, served piping hot in clay pots with chorizo, morcilla (blood sausage), and ham. Alongside cocido madrile\u00f1o<\/em>, it vies for the city\u2019s gastronomic gold medal. Whether it takes the top spot depends on your taste, but it\u2019s undeniably a podium contender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BOCADILLO DE ENTRESIJOS Y GALLINEJAS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another bocata<\/em> makes the list, reflecting Madrid\u2019s love for street food that\u2019s easy to eat on the go. This dish is not for the faint-hearted: entresijos<\/em> and gallinejas<\/em> are parts of baby lamb intestines\u2014gallinejas<\/em> being the thicker, entresijos<\/em> the softer, milder portion. Fried in their own fat until golden, they\u2019re served in bread or on a plate with fries. After indulging, a run in Parque del Retiro or Casa de Campo will keep you feeling light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BOQUERONES EN VINAGRE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A quintessential appetizer, these marinated anchovies (boquerones<\/em>) are found in nearly every Madrid bar. The small fish are filleted and soaked in vinegar, garlic, and parsley, creating a tangy, refreshing bite. Pair them with beer, water, or soda\u2014wine isn\u2019t the best match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BACALAO EN TEMPURA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madrid\u2019s love affair with seafood shines in this dish. Cod is lightly coated in flour (not batter, which includes egg) and fried to perfection. Compared to the richer dishes on this list, it\u2019s practically a \u201clight\u201d option, yet its flavor is anything but understated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOLDADITOS DE PAV\u00cdA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another cod-based delight, these battered strips are served cold with roasted red peppers. Often found in Madrid\u2019s traditional taverns, they\u2019re paired with a glass of wine. Their name\u2019s origin is debated, but one theory links it to the red-jacketed hussars of General Pav\u00eda, whose 1874 actions dissolved the First Republic. Keep an eye on red-uniformed teams at Vallehermoso\u2014they might inspire a renaming if they dominate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BONUS: CHURROS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Madrid food journey is complete without churros<\/em>. These golden, fried dough sticks\u2014made from water, wheat flour, oil, and salt\u2014are shaped into rods or loops and sometimes dusted with sugar or dipped in thick hot chocolate. Perfect for breakfast with coffee or as an afternoon snack, they\u2019re also the ideal way to cap off a night out, whether celebrating a victory or consoling a defeat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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