Al llegar a Madrid dimos una vuelta por la plaza Mayor y nos entró un poco de hambre,así que decidimos tomar unas tapitas y dada las reseñas pobramos aquí y no nos defraudó, sobretodo los torreznos estaban buenísimos. También probamos los huevos rotos con jamón y un salmorejo fresquito que estaba riquísimo. Sitio turístico con producto y elaboración de calidad, precios acordes a ello.

El sitio muy bien, cuando llegamos fue un poco caos, porque te hacen esperar arriba hasta que suben a buscarte, y hay gente tomando allí, los camareros pasando y parece que estorbas un poco, pero una vez que nos bajaron a la planta de abajo el servicio impecable. El chico que nos atendió estuvo pendiente en todo momento de lo que necesitábamos. Respecto a la comida; pedimos los tacos que para mí gusto les faltaba un poco de sabor, y luego pedimos el cachopo que estaba buenísimo, súper crujiente por fuera y tierno por dentro, una delicia. En las fotos se puede apreciar que lo empezamos antes de hacerla. Por último, pedimos de postre la tarta de queso que estaba muy buena!

Llegamos a este restaurante por su puntuación en Google y el premio al mejor cachopo. Hemos probado las croquetas (increíbles), los tacos de rabo de toro (muy ricos) y la ensaladilla. Luego también probamos los calamares típicos de la plaza mayor (se notaban que eran de muy buena calidad) con una mahonesa de ajo negro riquísima. El cachopo estaba muy bien aunque creo que faltaba algo de queso personalmente. Las tarta de la abuela muy rica también. El servicio fue muy profesional y los tiempos de espera correctos.

Gran descubrimiento en la plaza mayor de madrid. He vivido aqui mas de 20 años y muy pocas veces hemos comido en la plaza mayor y nos ha sorprendido. Un 10 las croquetas. El cachopo muy rico aunque quizas un poco caro, aunque para 2 es perfecto. La tarta de queso estaba muy rica tambien. 100% recomendable

Lucie Lea

We had lunch at this lovely restaurant and it was such a wonderful experience. The staff were so attentive and accommodating - a big thank you to Erena! The food was absolutely delicious too. We had the jamon, seafood paella, burrata salad and cheesecake for dessert and it was all delicious. The restaurant itself is amazing - you really feel like you're in an underground cave.

Jerry Zhao

We ordered scallop, potato salad, pork rib and grilled octopus and everything tasted great. Laura was vey helpful to accommodate my daughter’s need for gluten free dishes. Her English is very good and easy to communicate with.

sanath kommineni

Loved the food. Seating underground and a very cozy setting.

Daniel Benbow

We had a really good meal for Christmas, served by Irina. We had two entrecots, a paella and ribs. All the food was really good quality and tasted very nice.

Ed Solomon

It was chucking it down but Abraham was amazing and kept us dry! Great food and beer, would recommend

Russ Lawson

Great food and service. Could have done without the panhandlers and people selling stuff to us while we are trying to eat but otherwise great. Laura was great!!

David Markley

This was a great place to sit outside and enjoy Plaza Mayor. The server, Laura, was very helpful and fun to speak with. The food was quite good. The only downside with sitting outside is that this is the smoking area. There was a nasty cigar that lit up just as our food arrived. I wish Arrabal would have a “no cigar” policy, but I know that is not entirely their fault.

Hayk Amirkhanyan

The calamari was really fresh, and the seafood paella was absolutely delicious, making it the best one we’ve ever had! Service was very professional and caring from start to finish. The outdoor atmosphere is very nice, offering views of Plaza Mayor. We’ve had a great experience overall. Totally recommended!

+1

Maria Palacios

We (me, my husband and 2 teenagers) picked this restaurant based on the variety of options on the food board. We weren’t disappointed. Everything we ordered was delicious but the 2 standouts were the puerco Iberico dish and the calamari. The tinto de verdano was a nice and refreshing drink. Abraham, our server was very pleasant and provided us with great service. We highly recommend!

Melisa Landfried

We were visiting from California, USA, and found this wonderful restaurant. The food was delicious and our server Abraham was amazing. He was patient as I spoke Spanish from Mexico and I had questions about the menu. My teenager was so very happy with the Paella de pollo y verduras! Thank you for the hospitality!

Leidy Rolón

Excellent experience—the food, the place, and the service. Traditional Madrid cuisine right in front of Plaza Mayor. The Cachopo is delicious. Thank you Luis for your attention.

Mary Carol Murphy

Really enjoyed sitting on the patio of Plaza Mayor for lunch at Arrabal! We took our chances on the Russian salad with rustic bread rolls and ended up liking it. The oxtail tacos were very flavorful and a little messy. Overall very pleased with the food and our experience!

Mateo de Colón

We had a fantastic experience at Arrabal. Our server Abraham was wonderful, very attentive and friendly. In fact, I think he may be the best server we've ever had. I had questions about the Cachopo, since the menu said it had won awards and Abraham not only let us know what it was but that it is large so if we were not full afterwards, we should then order more. He was right, it was delicious filled us up, and although, it is the only time I've ever had it. I'm certain it is the best in the world. The ambiance was superb and we got some great people watching in. I highly recommend this place especially because of wonderful Abraham.

Fuimos a probar el cachopo premiado como mejor del mundo 2025. Y la verdad que muy rico. Una carne muy tierna, con buen relleno y un rebozado crujiente y poco aceitoso. Se nota mucho el sabor al queso ahumado.

El mejor sitio de Madrid para comer un autentico cachopo. Tiene más variedad de platos pero recomiendo totalmente el cachopo, que está crujiente con la carne perfecta y sabor a queso asturiano. El sitio está en pleno centro, en la Plaza Mayor, por lo que suele estar bastante concurrido, pero el local es grande y tiene muchas mesas.

El servicio y el lugar bien. Pedimos el cachopo nos defraudó un poco mucho nervio la carne . El rebozado y la salsa de queso buena Las patatas congeladas y los pimientos buenos. De postre nos pedimos una torrija y no estaba muy acertada. A nuestro gusto y somos de los que hemos probado bastantes y en diferentes sitio. Resumiendo para probar una vez aprobado para repetir no. Servicio y lugar muy bueno .

Ahmed Bu Asali

Arrabal Madrid is an amazing spot located right in the heart of the city, at Plaza Mayor — one of the most beautiful and iconic areas of Madrid. The location alone makes it worth a visit, with incredible vibes and a lively atmosphere all around. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed and very well renovated, blending modern style with a classic touch. However, I definitely recommend sitting outside — the outdoor terrace offers an unbeatable view of Plaza Mayor and lets you soak in the full charm of the area. As for the food, it was excellent. I had the fried calamari sandwich, and it was honestly one of the best I’ve ever had! It comes with two sauce options — mayo or aioli — and I highly recommend going for the mayo. In addition, you must try their seafood paella, which was rich in flavor and perfectly cooked. The calamari and squid dishes are also a must-try for seafood lovers. Overall, Arrabal Madrid is a fantastic restaurant with great food, beautiful surroundings, and a perfect location. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Madrid — especially if you want to enjoy authentic Spanish flavors in one of the city’s most iconic squares.

+12

Ralph Aguilera

Right in the corner of plaza Mayor, super chill order anything and a drink of choice and people watch. Beautiful inside plaza makes the experience even better.

+2

Guo YH

Tasty food, good speed of dishes delivery, very good location which can see at the terrace watching people at the square. Must try the baked cheese cake with dulce de leche!

+3

Guillaume Slama

Great location and decent prices. The food is ok, but it's such a busy touristy place, it would be preposterous to expect fine dining and good service. The servers are too busy running around and the place doesn't need to be great to survive. To be fair, it was pretty good. We had some croquettes, peppers, artichokes and a glass of wine. It was a wonderful way to enjoy Plaza Mayor and get some rest before continuing on our Madrid excursion.

+2

Sagi Geva

Nice option for tapas, drinks and people watch at Plaza Mayor. Had dinner with colleagues on a Monday evening. Easy to get a table. Service was relatively quick and pleasant. Tried different tapas and beers. Overall experience was good and food pretty tasty. I would come back.

+1

Un poco decepcionada, la verdad. Probamos el cachopo y el merluzo. En la página web, el cachopo se presenta con un espectáculo de fuegos y llamas, algo que en el restaurante no ocurrió. El merluzo debía venir con una rejilla de patata, pero tampoco apareció. Servicio normal, local un poco polvoriento. No hay guardarropa, así que absténganse las damas con abrigo de piel. La cuenta, un poco salada.

Sitio muy agradable y con buena cocina,tenho que mencionar que el camarero(andaluz)que nos antendio,muy amable y profesional,cosa que el resto NO!! También el ambiente no fue el más adecuado para mi familia y para mi,muchos gritos y gente pasada de vinos y cervezas muy mal educadas y el an cargado no hizo ni el esfuerzo en llamarles la atención,entiendo que estaban en cena de empresa,pero gente ya entrada en edad(40-50 años)era para haberles grabado….pues eso,personajes…. Por último,nos cogieron 25 min más tarde de la hora reservada y tardamos casi 3 horas en cenar 4 cosas,espero que mejoren en todos estos aspectos porque el local lo merece!!!

Seba sherif

Unfortunately, Arrabal Madrid was one of the worst dining experiences we’ve had. While the staff was friendly, the food was very disappointing. The entrecôte was literally rubbery, the squid was overcooked and dry, and only the paella was acceptable. The value for money did not match the quality at all. The restaurant was supposed to be almost fully booked when we made the reservation, yet it was completely empty when we arrived. There was also an unpleasant smell throughout the place, and we were seated in what felt like a literal basement, which made the experience even worse. Overall, very disappointing and not a place we would return to.

Mufaddal Alaithan

The paella was terrible. One of the worst for sure. Service was not that great either. Location is great but I doing recommend the paella.

El peor cachopo que he probado, muy muy aceitoso, carne demasiado dura que incluso me duele la mandíbula al masticar tanto. La ensalada de tomate es una coña, 15 pavos y te cortan un tomate en láminas y en trozos sin más. No se que son los criterios para valorarlo como el mejor, pero para mi está malísimo. Para engañar a los guiris, NO vengáis