Mercado de la Reina 12 — Restaurant in Madrid

We always come here when visiting Madrid, often more than once. In fact it is our standby choice of tapas bars. But worth noting that we have only ever eaten at the counter not in the restaurant. The selection of big and small plates is extensive, and I don't understand the comments regarding price. In our experience their prices are similar to most tapas bars in the centre of Madrid. The quality is always good. We found the seafood choices such as octopus and squid to be perfect. Meat is well cooked. The plate of jamon served at the correct temperature. If there is a quibble it is that like many bars they no longer serve sherry. A cold glass of fino would always start off the evening on the right note. On the other hand we have no quibbles about the service. It is always swift and done with a smile even when the place is crowded. We've always found a mix of customers, though it is true that it attracts tourists. Neither does it have an olde world traditional Madrid vibe. Go elsewhere for that. But if you want dependable food and service, an English menu, and value for money, this should be...

Appreciation for Excellent Service at Mercado de la Reina

Dear Mercado de la Reina 12 Team,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt appreciation for the wonderful experience my family and I recently had at your establishment.

The brunch we enjoyed at the bar was truly delightful, thanks to the exceptional hands of the Jonays. We were thoroughly impressed with the skill and attention to detail they demonstrated in preparing and serving our food.

Moreover, the assistance provided by Barista Wendy added a special touch to our experience. Her expertise in crafting the finest beverages truly left us in awe. We are grateful for her warm and welcoming demeanor.

I'd also like to commend Eunice, the manager, for her exemplary leadership in ensuring everything ran smoothly. Her dedication to maintaining a high standard of service clearly reflects in her team's performance.

Thank you once again for providing us with such a premium service. We look forward to returning to Mercado de la Reina for another memorable experience.

Warm...

We had a fantastic time at el Mercado de la Reina 12.

The Mojitos were refreshing. Before we ordered our food, we were offered some tasty appetizers. Our starters, Patatas bravas and Fried Calamari, were a great start to what was to follow. We had 2 mains: The Angus grass-fed steak was tender, yet flavoursome as were the accompanying fries. The oxtail ravioli over a light potato cream offered a new twist on oxtail as filling in a ravioli. The gravy was abundant and a fine example of perfectly simmered and reduced beef stock. The accompanying wine, red and white, tasted fantastic. As dessert, we enjoyed a warm apple tart with caramel ice cream, and a slice of melt-in-the-mouth cheese cake.

The staff were all very attentive and courteous.

For us, it was a great way to experience a typical Sunday lunch in downtown Madrid at a reasonable price.

Muchas...