Best Madrid Drunk Food

Your big night out in Madrid isn’t complete without a taste of the city’s best drunk food. 

After spending your night partying until dawn at Medias Puri or Ochoymedio, these late-night drunk food spots are everything your stomach needs to wrap up the night. 

From warm tortilla de patatas to tangy shredded pork tacos, this city has everything your taste buds might crave. 
Here’s your essential guide to the best drunk food in Madrid.

Nothing screams drunk food in Madrid more than tortilla de patatas. Also dubbed as Spanish omelet, this Bodega la Ardosa staple is a traditional dish made with eggs, potatoes, and onions.

Bodega la Ardosa is situated in the hipster neighborhood of Malasaña, a four-minute walk from Tribunal subway station. With its bright neon sign lighting up the dark street, the eatery has become an icon of Madrid’s nightlife scene.

Founded by Rafael Fernández in 1892, the bodega is part of the ‘La Ardosa’ chain, so you might stumble upon one of its many variations. But the one we’re talking about is nestled in Calle Colón No. 13. 

It’s unique selling point besides the savory tortilla de patatas? The eatery kept the old building’s decoration, aka the engraved glass sign and tiled skirting.

Besides tortilla de patatas, check out the other food items, such as cured meats, duck ham, and garlic soup. Rinse it all off with an Irish beer if you feel international or a fine wine for a more local vibe.

A Madrid tour wouldn’t be complete without indulging in an assortment of yummy Spanish tapas. We know the perfect place for that –  the charming Taberna Malaspina, an old-fashioned bar famous for its ham and fried peppers platters.

This hidden jewel is only a stone’s throw away from the Sol subway station. Thanks to its rustic appeal and intimate atmosphere, Taberna Malaspina is a great place to cherish Spanish cuisine at its fullest.

Featuring distinct mustard-colored walls and wooden beams filled with glossy wine bottles, Taberna Malaspina serves delicious tartines, sangrias, and mojitos to keep you rolling until the wee hours of the night.

Nothing beats the feeling of tacos and tequila at Taquería Mi Ciudad. Its classic Cochinita Pibil, featuring shredded pork prepared in achiote with purple onions and habanero pepper, will deffo get your taste buds tingle – in the good sense of it.

The Mexican-style restaurant is only three minutes away from the bustling Plaza Mayor. Famous for its array of tacos, quesadillas and boozy tequila-based concoctions, Taquería Mi Ciudad it’s the fuss-free eatery when you’re hunting for a late-night meal.

With this plethora of taco variations, how could one possibly choose? No worries – the owner can give you a professional piece of advice on which taco will bring Heaven down on Earth for you.

Another in-house recommendation at Taquería Mi Ciudad is the Tinga De Pollo, a spicy taco filled with shredded chicken prepared with tomato, onion, and chipotle y espacios.

Have a bite of one of Los Montes de Galicia’s signature dishes – buñuelos de bacalao. For those of you who don’t speak Spanish, it means codfish doughnuts with ali-oli of roasted garlic. 

The Galician eatery gives drunk food in Madrid a more upscale twist, thanks to its lavish environment and penchant for high-end cuisine. Located in La Guindalera, the restaurant attracts seafood lovers from all over the world.

Los Montes de Galicia was founded by restauranter Jose Espasandín back in 1997. Committed to whipping quality Galician cuisine from the very beginning, the restaurant serves traditional dishes, but it adds a dash of extravagance.

As the recipient of the Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best 2021 award, Los Montes de Galicia isn’t here to disappoint you. With a menu consisting of Galician octopus with paprika and potatoes and foie mousse, you shouldn’t expect anything but the best.

Who doesn’t love a churros place that’s open 24 hours? The hot chocolate’s sweet and rich flavor complements the light and crispy churros as if they are a match made in heaven. Not into churros? Good news is that coffee and cakes are also part of the menu. 

Be it early morning, lunchtime, or the witching hour, Chocolatería San Ginés’ crunchy chocolate churros will get you hooked instantly. 

The chocolate cafe has a lot of character to it – and history, too. Chocolatería San Ginés is a legendary late-night eatery in the west of Puerta del Sol that has been churros-focused for more than a decade.

Chocolatería San Ginés has been named a Historic Tourist Site by Madrid City Council. With its wood panels, marble tables, and green velvet seats, this late-night food spot is a true remnant of Madrid’s past.