Un clasico de toda la vida pero con una calidad excepcional. Llevo mas de 5 años viniendo a tomar sus famosas gambas, aunque recomiendo tb platos como la merluza, las navajas o las cigalas.

Fuimos por recomendación de mi hermano. Sitio pintoresco en Madrid, si te gusta el marisco es fantástico. El local es pequeño con unas 10 mesas aproximadamente. Buen ambiente pero muy ruidoso. La comida es de mucha calidad. Nos encantó. Los camareros estuvieron atentos y amables. Lo recomiendo.

Bar en Lavapiés al que voy con frecuencia. Aunque es un bar antiguo, el género es muy bueno. Las cigalas, almejas, las gambas imprescindibles. La ensalada de tomate, y la merluza con gambas también muy buenas opciones. Recomendable por su buen producto.

Deliciosas raciones de boquerones, ensalada con matrimonio, gambas y navajas a la plancha, almejas fritas, sartén de cocochas y mejillones. Se puede reservar con antelación por teléfono para sitio en las mesas o esperar a hueco en barra. Atención cercana de un equipo que está a todo. Volvemos siempre que podemos.

Un clásico del aperitivo madrileño. Marisco para tapear a buen precio en un bar de los de toda la vida de Lavapies. Servicio muy eficiente y producto de mercado fresco y bien hecho a la plancha. Imprescindibles las gambas gordas a la plancha.

El Boquerón es uno de esos bares que te abrazan apenas cruzás la puerta. Un lugar donde la barra tiene alma propia y cada gesto se siente hecho con cariño. Te atiende una señora que parece salida de la cocina de la abuela: toma pedidos, arma la mise en place y organiza todo con una dedicación que conmueve. Ese tipo de amor que no se improvisa. En la plancha, un chico que cocina en un espacio diminuto pero mágico. Se mueve con una naturalidad y una maestría que te hacen pensar que lleva toda la vida allí, regalando sabores. Ese día probé boquerones, gambas y cigala, y todo estaba sencillamente perfecto: fresco, bien hecho, sin pretensiones, como debe ser una buena tapa. El Boquerón es de esos lugares que se recomiendan sin dudar, porque lo que ofrecen no es solo comida: es una experiencia sincera, familiar y deliciosa. para volver una y mil veces.

Desmond Hui

Like the classic vibes here. Cold Beer. Good seafood, very well cooked. Great service. A unique experience.

+13

Yizhou Wu

I didn't see anyone talking about their menu so let me elaborate. It was abit confusing reading reviews because there's kind of 2 menus. One is the tapas plates that are portioned alr. Then there's the seafood menu where everything is priced per 100g. Now what's confusing is that there's seafood in the portioned menu as well In particular, what they're most famous for is their Gambas plancha which is portioned, for 4€ per portion of 5 pieces. They also do other ala carte prawns, for example tiger prawns and Gambas Rojas(red prawns) They are very busy even on weekdays, the place was almost 80% filled within 10mins(seems like a lot of regulars) I heard this is one of the best anchovies and I have to say it was very firm, and the vinegar was sharp. Nothing was too overwhelming, and the fishiness was reasonable esp when eaten with the olives. However for someone not used to eating these fishy things it's quite difficult to finish one plate by myself The Gambas plancha is what makes them legendary. It's seriously good, some of the prawn head almost tasted like carabinero head. (Although some other pieces of head didn't taste good). The prawn was super tender, with a slight bite and an intense smokiness. There's this particular aroma of salt and smoke which was super heady when people start ordering more and more since the whole restaurant smells like it. The combination of the head and the salt and the smokiness makes this insane. Ask for less salt though, they're abit too generous with the salt. The bamboo clams were superb too. Super fresh, giving that tender crunchy bite. Drizzled with parsley garlic olive oil which was potent too One for the books. It's a must try

Leonardo G.

I’ve been to this seafood gem in Lavapiés several times, and it never disappoints. The food is incredibly fresh, grilled to perfection, and you can tell it’s all about quality ingredients. The service is super friendly and personal—it’s run by the owners themselves, which makes the experience even more special. It’s always busy, which gives the place a cool and lively vibe, perfect for catching up with friends. This time, I didn’t even hesitate and went straight for my usual: the salad. The flavor of the tomatoes, anchovies, and boquerones is just insane—so simple yet so delicious. I also had the hake with shrimp, cooked to order, and it was absolutely amazing. If you love fresh seafood and a laid-back, vibrant atmosphere, this place is a must!

John Vince

Visited here 15/11/2024 We had this place recommend to us by Madrileños. We got here early before the 7.30 p.m. opening wishing not to miss out. We were 1st in & were lucky that the local couple who came in behind us kindly gave up their reserved table to us. I had local vermouth, which was excellent, & my wife had the El Aguila cerveza. To eat we had tomato salad, gambas a la plancha & merluza con gambas! All were excellent. The place was vibrant, busy & noisey with locals & tourists mixing together. I would highly recommend this as great place to visit.

Michał Zając

They have English menu (there's a QR code on the tables). The staff didn't speak English but some hand pointing did the trick just fine. We ordered a salad, three servings of hake and it was very delicious. Total was around 60 euro and it was well worth it.

Alex

Place is small but is a famous tapas bar in Madrid. We found a little space on the corner by the ledge opposite the bar, near the entrance and we didnt move for about 2hrs! Super friendly service and delicious tapas. Recommend the Prawns and Sardines! Defo will be back when next in Madrid.

Tobias R

A really authentic Spanish tavern / tapas bar with a focus on fresh good fish. Really nice atmosphere. Be prepared to stand at the bar, there are limited spaces for sitting. The hake as well as the various shrimps have been really good. The service was super friendly and helpful as well.

+2

Mariam Mariam

The tastiest seafood tapas we had! Definitely I would recommend if you like seafood. The place is very traditional and the food was bursting with flavour.

toufic tawilee

Love love love this place! This was not priority on our list but we just happened to pass by while walking towards the metro stop, and we were hungry, so we queued. Soon enough we were standing at the bar, cerveca in one hand and an oyster in the other! The ambiance here is dynamic, the aervice quick, the food amazing. The softest shrimp a la plancha i ever had! Fresh oysters, boquerones and anchovies with vinegar on a fresh tomato salad was a killer, the Cigales (langoustines) were pricey and not much meat on them (although really good), would have preferred another round of gambas! But overall, had the best seafood in madrid right there. The people behind the counter work fast and deliver the goods. The space is all standing, crowded, elbow to elbow and it was an amazing experience.

+4

Arthur Ho

Read the reviews, and tried this very popular place on a sat night. Waited for a table, got a stand up counter... And the Atmosphere was buzzing, service efficient and quick, and in English too. As a foodie, I know my Seafood... This was fresh, value for Money and an awesome experience, not comparable to other run of mill tapas bars.

Ilham Ghafour

I LOVED this place. It’s less than 5 min from the Lavapies metro station. Fresh seafood. The gambas a la plancha were the best I’ve had. I loved their boquerones en vinagre. Great house vermouth! It was my 1st meal in Madrid and it was a memorable one.

Derya Koroglu

A local place with local tastes. This small restaurant serves fresh seafood. Oysters, prawns, fish (hake) were all delicious. You may need to rezerv table beforehands. Enjoy

+1

PaulS

This place is a bar with great fresh seafood. It’s great bar food, you’re not there for a fine dining ambiance or experience. Not cheap $$$..There are only a few spare tables on the back of bar, otherwise you’ll eat and drink on your feet.

+1

Ahalya Wise

Such a great place. The food is great and the service even better. They were packed but found time to seat us and make sure we were comfortable and well fed. The seafood was super fresh and our simple salad was chock full of fresh, delicious tomatoes. It’s a must do in Lavapies, Madrid.

Mei Chi Siu

A real gem! We had a late lunch after visiting the museum. Us 5 were seated right away. All seafood ordered were so fresh, it's like we were scrapping directly from the ocean floor! Try the langostinos and langostinos (pan seared cod fish)...heavenly!

+6

Mike Chung

The sea food here is very fresh and tasty we ordered shrimp and oyster. The shrimp is very juicy and sweat. The oyster had a smell of the ocean, full with fresh salty favor, and it combine different textures. Highly recommend anyone comes and enjoy the meal here!

Great place for seafood and quite a value. We had the tomato salad with anchovies which were pickled and salted. Asked the waiter what the specialty was and he told us the Hake. And boy was he righ…

Great place for seafood and quite a value. We had the tomato salad with anchovies which were pickled and salted. Asked the waiter what the specialty was and he told us the Hake. And boy was he …

Great place for seafood and quite a value. We had the tomato salad with anchovies which were pickled and salted. Asked the waiter what the specialty was and he told us the Hake. And boy was he ri…

Great place for seafood and quite a value. We had the tomato salad with anchovies which were pickled and salted. Asked the waiter what the specialty was and he told us the Hake. And boy was he ri…

Great place for seafood and quite a value. We had the tomato salad with anchovies which were pickled and salted. Asked the waiter what the specialty was and he told us the Hake. And boy was he ri…

After seeing this on YouTube , it was on list of places to try. Super fresh seafood, reasonably priced. Staff seem stern, almost unwelcoming. But they were professional. And the food & drinks were…

After seeing this on YouTube , it was on list of places to try. Super fresh seafood, reasonably priced. Staff seem stern, almost unwelcoming. But they were professional. And the food & drinks we…

After seeing this on YouTube , it was on list of places to try. Super fresh seafood, reasonably priced. staff seem stern, almost unwelcoming. But they were professional. And the food & drinks we…

After seeing this on YouTube , it was on list of places to try. Super fresh seafood, reasonably priced. Staff seem stern, almost unwelcoming. But they were professional. And the food & drinks we…

Un clásico de Madrid con sabor a mar. Pescados y mariscos frescos, frituras bien hechas y raciones generosas. El servicio es amable y rápido, aunque el local puede llenarse bastante. Ideal para tapear con ambiente castizo. ¡Volveremos!

Un bar muy querido por uno de mis hijos. Es pequeño, y no es el más bonito, pero...tienen unas gambas rojas y blancas de lo mejor. También pedimos boquerones en vinagre, esos no los recomiendo, ese día desde luego no estaban bien hechos. Casi crudos (indica poca congelacion) sin nada de ajo, ni un buen aceite, tan solo vinagre, sé de lo que hablo, en mi oficio preparo kilos de ellos, unas ostras buenas no muy grandes también las pedimos.Eramos cuatro, poco espacio he incómodo para comer agusto, pero esas gambas...merecen la pena.

YJ Koh

Very popular and busy joint, seems to be frequented by locals and tourists. The grilled prawns are the highlight here. Yummy for sure, but they could probably go easier on the salt...

Dominika Nosková

Fantastic seafood. Everything we had was delicious, especially the shrimps. Wine was also good. Nice atmosphere, full of locals. Overall a great experience.

+3

Food: Good Price: Average Service: Average Decoration: Fond Style The Best: The quality of the seafood. The Worst: It can get very busy.

food: Good Price: Average Service: Average Decoration: Fond Style The Best: The quality of the seafood. The Worst: It can get very busy.

Food: Good Price: Average service: Average Decoration: Fond Style The Best: The quality of the seafood. The Worst: It can get very busy.

Food: Good price: Average Service: Average Decoration: Fond Style The Best: The quality of the seafood. The Worst: It can get very busy.

Food: Good Price: Average Service: Average Decoration: Fond Style The Best: The quality of the seafood. The Worst: It can get very busy.

Sitio popular y muy auténtico, aunque el género no es lo mejor, tiene su gracia, suele estar muy lleno y por eso es un poco incómodo. De todas maneras, está muy bien si pasas por Lavapies tomarte un alguito.

Fakı AKIN

The atmosphere is pleasant, but the gambas rojas are significantly overpriced. The highlight of our meal was the anchovies — incredibly fresh and delicious. We also tried the Merluza con gambas (pictured, portion for two), which was good but not particularly memorable. While the ingredients were of good quality, the overall flavors were fairly average.

Pongo 2 estrellas porque las navajas estaban muy ricas. En general me ha parecido una estafa. 30 euros por 2 cigalas que no siquiera.estaban.ricas, y una merluza con gambas que es un timo; en la foto los trozos de merluza son de un bocado.... en fin, gran decepción

Travel Cupids

Order the cheapest shrimps is fine. We thought the shrimps are good so we ordered “premium shrimps” which turned out to be exactly the same size and same dish! One is €4 and the other is €11 (menu said €11 but the board say €12)! Anyway, i guess I shouldn’t just trust these kind of local shop. Thought they r honest but not.