Restaurante San Mamés — Restaurant in Madrid

Located in the Chamberí district of Madrid is San Mamés. This bad boy has been open since 1913 and it is a neighborhood spot. As with most places in Madrid good luck parking lol.

We walk in and get hit with another Madrid staple, do you have a resi? We did not but luckily they were able to accommodate us. This place at most sits 25 people and you’re literally shoulder to shoulder.

Anyways we get sat and get brought a little chorizo tapa and receive premium service. They did tell us you need to leave by 3 but please drink all the wine haha

Chorizo Tapa 7.5/10 - would be more but it was only one bite and one for each of us lol

Callos 8.8/10 - holy shit was this immaculate. This is basically Spanish menudo. Unlike that unholy concoction, this was amazing. My god. The meat disintegrates in your mouth and is PACKED with the flavor from the broth.

Solomillo con Patatas Fritas 9/10 - holy shit was this maybe the best beef I’ve ever had. A vegetarian would say it was great.

This was an Anthony Bourdain spot as well and I can see why. Another place bae and I were able to share a meal where he ate. What a delight!

Follow me on IG...

I saw this restaurant on a list of recommended restaurants somewhere online. I can't even remember where. I made a reservation online and I chose this to be where we'd go our first night and Madrid which also happened to be my gf's birthday. In hindsight is it a bit pricey like someone else said? Yes. HOWEVER, OH MY GOD THE FOOD IS DELICIOUS.

I had the callos and mind you that I'm from the southern United States. Having pork/beef intestines and stomach is nothing new for me. Yet, the lack of gaminess was crazy, I even sopped up the juices. My gf had the dados de solomillos and it had to be one of the best things I'd ever tasted.

The ambiance was incredible, great lighting, great location, they brought a candle out and I felt like he went the extra mile because I told him it was my girlfriend's birthday. If you're reading this and you're on the fence. Don't think...

Come and eat traditional Spanish food. Not a cheap place but well worth the price. I am not going to give you a description of the food or of what I ate. Suffice to tell you it is worth the trip here. Look at the menu before coming. Just remember, for my Fellow American, like every place in Europe, this place has it’s own pace. Don’t expect fast service or you typically American waiter. Food comes when it is ready not when you want it. Believe me, worth the wait. Pedro was really friendly. Have the house wine. You can’t go wrong. Drink...