Restaurante El Capricho Extremeño — Restaurant in Madrid

I was visiting El Rastro one week and saw a line that was so long. I couldn’t do the line up but decided to come early the following week to check out the hype. I ordered two tostas (breaded fried chicken and jamón ibérico). I ate the chicken one and ordered the jamon to take home (para llevar). I think the allure of this place is that is only open on weekends and during El Rastro. You get a huge tosta for the price. The service was friendly and obviously fast. Nothing mind blowing and if you come early and are on a budget or can wait in a long line on a Sunday, sure. But it’s nothing I would go back for. My fried chicken tasted better when I heated it up at home. Also hours may close earlier than stated due to...

The line up is huge but it moves very, very fast. Once you get inside, it's chaotic. There are no more lines inside. Just make your way patiently to order. You got time right? You're not in a hurry? If you're on vacation, relax and enjoy yourself :) Don't let crazy tourists get you down! Even locals stop here, it's not a tourist spot.

And once you place your order and paid, you get your food right away. And you're done! And it's good!!! I like it. It's a big portion too, soooo...

If you like bocadillos or tostadas and you are in the El Rastro area, a must-visit place. Very popular on Sundays when the sunday market is there and locals as well as tourists stop by here. There was a long queue in and looked hectic inside, but service is very quick. They offer a range of open sandwiches/toasts. I noticed jamon, smoked salmon, prawn or tortilla fillings while I was stuffing my face outside. We got the gorgeous looking pulpo (octopus) with...