LA ALPARGATA bar vegano — Restaurant in Madrid

Be aware that some of the reviews here are misleading—they refer to the old stand in the market, not this newly opened restaurant. All reviews before March 2025, should therefore be ignored. I was really looking forward to trying this place, but unfortunately, it didn’t live up to the expectations. The bartender was cold at best and outright rude at worst. When I was overcharged and politely asked for a refund, he got visibly upset. The food was just okay—nothing special. They rely heavily on parsley and coriander, which can add flavor, but in this case, were definitely overused. There is a TV constantly running, the serving is slow and even if you are the only ones in the bar, you still need to come to the bartender to...

A friend and I went here for the first time the other day and were really impressed. We had the burrito and the Choripan with Chimichurri - both were delectable. You can see that there is care taken in selecting the flavour combinations, and the presentation/construction of the dishes. My friend (who is not vegan!) loved it as much as I did. The IPA that accompanied our food was really good too. Highly...

Tucked away inside the Mercado San Fernando, this tiny casual eatery is a hidden vegan gem worth searching out if you are in the neighborhood. The 100% plant based food is typical Spanish fare - bocadillos, tortilla, albondigas, etc. It is handmade, delicious, and is plated elegantly despite the super affordable prices.

Note, it is super tiny and the barstool seating is limited, so perhaps not suited to...