Juana La Loca
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Pintxo snacks on sticks & a renowned Spanish omelet at a chic modern tapas bar with stylish tiling.
attractions: El Retiro Park, Museo Nacional del Prado, Puerta de Alcalá, Cibeles Fountain, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Great Pond of El Retiro, Círculo de Bellas Artes, National Archaeological Museum, Mercado San Antón, Mercado de San Ildefonso, restaurants: Restaurante Bel Mondo, El Tigre Sidra Bar, Villa Capri, Oven Mozzarella Gran Vía 6, SteakBurger Bar, Restaurante Casa Suecia, Yakitoro by Chicote, Casa Dani, Amazónico, Florida Park Bar & Restaurant
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Pintxo snacks on sticks & a renowned Spanish omelet at a chic modern tapas bar with stylish tiling.
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tl;dr: some amazing food for fair prices. Nice little shots on the house after a meal. Exceptional service. The decision to rate Juana with five stars wasn’t an easy one, but some factors like the exceptionally friendly service eventually won me over. If you want to come here on busier days, book well in advance. It gets packed 😄 If you are vegetarian, ask the servers for help picking a dish. There aren’t thaaaat many options and in spain it appears to be common to consider dishes that contain seafood as vegetarian. One of our friends ordered something vegetarian only to find out it contained eel 😂 another friend asked if a dish was vegetarian, got told yes, received a meal with bacon in it. Miscommunication issue, dish was replaced without issue. My spinach cheddar buñuelos were predominantly cheddar, I would’ve preferred a more balanced spinach mix (less cheddar so the flavor wouldn’t overpower the spinach) but it was good. Our friends artichoke dish takes the crown. Excellent flavor. Bruschettas were very good too. For dessert I had the dulce de leche lava cake with banana ice cream. Delicious! The white chocolate sablé with red berries was also marvelous. We got offered shots on the house after our meals, and could pick from a variety of options. The red one is the tastiest, while the one which resembles water is dry and strong. We got lovely service from everyone, with jokes and laughs exchanged. For the quality of the food and wine, I thought prices were quite good. I’d come back.
Matheus QueirozMatheus Queiroz
20
Imagine the regular Spanish Tapas bar reimagined and elevated. You can still see the tradition but in a format that is more interesting and "chic" than the other bars you will find. You can tell the local people love it because of the line that forms even before opening. The place is small, crowded, and loud, so be prepared to wait if you don't have a reservation. You can always opt to sit at the bar. Despite all that the food is heavenly good. The staff is attentive and will try their best to communicate in English if you need to. To start don't miss the Dulce the Leche Volcano desert and order it first thing WHEN you arrive so they can save you one! It will disappear fast and there's only a limited number. The food is varied and mostly small plates. The dishes are thoughtfully crafted, everything has very pronounced flavors, and is aggressively seasoned (in a very good way), so not the place if you have the tastebuds of a toddler. The highlight is the Oxtail with potatoes, it's to die for! Also don't forget to try their version of the Spanish tortilla. This is probably one of the few places where you can get the "tapas" experience, not requiring a sit-down arrangement, and still enjoy a fun bar that put as much effort on the food side of the equation.
Gustavo SouzaGustavo Souza
00
The tortilla is the star of the show at Juana la Loca, and it is easy to see why. It is made with the freshest ingredients, and it is cooked to perfection. The tortilla is crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. It is served with a side of roasted peppers and onions, and it is the perfect dish to share with friends. In addition to the tortilla, Juana la Loca also serves a wide variety of other traditional Spanish dishes. I The service at Juana la Loca is good however, in the evening is so crowded. The staff is friendly and attentive, and they are always happy to make recommendations. They also speak English, which is helpful if you are not fluent in Spanish. The atmosphere at Juana la Loca is cozy and inviting. The restaurant is located in a charming old building, and the interior is decorated with traditional Spanish elements. There is a small bar area, and there are also several tables both indoors and outdoors. Overall, Juana la Loca is a great restaurant that serves delicious traditional Spanish food. The tortilla is the star of the show, but there are also many other dishes that are worth trying. The service is excellent, and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. I would definitely recommend Juana la Loca to anyone visiting Madrid.
Romina KabooraniRomina Kaboorani
30
I would definitely suggest making a reservation just to make sure you experience this place, specially if you are visiting Madrid. If you can’t make reservations, be sure to arrive within 30 minutes of opening, even for lunch. Amazing tapas, good service (depends on who you get), reasonable prices. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. This is a great place for more modern pintxos and tapas. The Soft Shell Crab is spectacular, but the best of them all is the Hatzu Tuna. The Hatzu Tuna is probably among the top 10, if not top 5 dishes I ever had in my life! The presentation, the quality of the ingredients, the balance of texture and flavour. Went there two times just to enjoy it again and order not one, but two Hatzu Tunas. Juana La Loca is a must if you a looking for pintxos! The reason i gave them 3 stars for service is because the second time we went there, the waiter was horrible. He was super rude, seemed tired, messed up our order and when we ordered like 7 different dishes he was like “that is too much, don’t order. I will just bring you these 5 dishes”. Hey, you are not paying, so if we want 10 dishes go ahead and bring them.
Jorge Jauregui ArrietaJorge Jauregui Arrieta
10
My husband and I spent 2 weeks traveling throughout Spain and this was one of THE BEST meals we had while we were there. First of all, we didn't have a reservation. We arrived at 7:30pm (a half hour before they opened). The door was slightly opened and I asked if we would be able to get a table. We were told that if we waited until 8 and were the first ones in line that they would seat us. We were lucky enough to get in and get seated right at 8. The host was so nice and really cared about our experience. Our waiter was also super friendly and made great recommendations. Our favorite foods were the mussels, the seabass tiradito, the soft shelled crab burger and the rabo taco. We also had the lava cake dessert. Everything we ate made us smile. This place is the real deal. LOVED IT! Will definitely be back.
Shareen GreenbaumShareen Greenbaum
00
After reading some reviews on this place, we stumbled in while visiting Madrid on a packed Wednesday night. If possible, and you’re going on a weekend, do yourself a favor and make a reservation. We got lucky and snagged bar seats but the place was packed beginning to end. The atmosphere is cute and quaint. The food is simple and amazing. By far, the favorite was the tortilla. Not sure how they make this heavenly delight but it’s served atop bread, tapas style, rather than on its own. I presume its also cut on the bread because the bread rests in the buttery oniony juices of the tortilla filling while soaking it all in. This is a must must just try and try again. Before taking my first bite of the tortilla, the baby eel was my favorite but this changed everything. Run don’t walk and eat up.
Victoriya StolyarVictoriya Stolyar
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Nearby Attractions Of Juana La Loca
El Retiro Park
Museo Nacional del Prado
Puerta de Alcalá
Cibeles Fountain
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Great Pond of El Retiro
Círculo de Bellas Artes
National Archaeological Museum
Mercado San Antón
Mercado de San Ildefonso

El Retiro Park
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Museo Nacional del Prado
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Puerta de Alcalá
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Cibeles Fountain
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Nearby Restaurants Of Juana La Loca
Restaurante Bel Mondo
El Tigre Sidra Bar
Villa Capri
Oven Mozzarella Gran Vía 6
SteakBurger Bar
Restaurante Casa Suecia
Yakitoro by Chicote
Casa Dani
Amazónico
Florida Park Bar & Restaurant

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El Tigre Sidra Bar
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Villa Capri
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