7 Best Tapas Bars on Cava Baja | Madrid's Most Famous Tapas Street

Cava Baja is Madrid’s most famous tapas bar street! It’s in the La Latina neighbourhood and has about 50 tapas bars in only 300 metres! But how do you avoid the tourist traps. Come with us and we’ll show you the 7 best tapas bars on Cava Baja! Including Taberna La Concha, Casa Lucas, La Posada de la Villa and more! Venga, let’s go! 🥝

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Calle Cava Baja is a fantastic street for a tapas crawl in Madrid. It’s got about 50 tapas bars in just one street, and is in the heart of the famous La Latina neighbourhood. But with so many tapas bars, how can you pick the good from the bad? That’s where this video comes in? Yoly and I decided to hit 7 of our favourites.

1. Taberna La Concha: I love this spot for a pre-lunch vermouth. They make their own vermouth, and serve it with a few extra ingredients to give it extra kick. They always pair it with a delicious tapa. And their cooked tapas and wine list are also excellent. A great start!

2. Diaz y Larrouy: The wine bar has been around since 1992 and so is one of the grandfather’ of this street. They have 30-40 wines per glass, and serve delicious tostas. An excellent option for cava by the glass.

3. La Posada de la Villa: There has been a posada (or inn) here since 1642, and I adore hitting the bar in this old tavern. It’s more of a restaurant, but the bar is a great place to grab a glass and even just enjoy the free tapa. It’s just full of history!

4. La Posada del Dragón: These guys do more modern tapas, and I love their tomato salad. But beyond the food, this place is extra special as beneath the glass floor you can see the remains of the medieval walls that once surrounded Madrid.

Honourable mention: La Perejila - great little tapas bar that just didn’t make the final cut.

5. Casa Lucas: Famous on Calle Cava Baja. This place is always packed, but does delicious modern tapas and tostas, and they have an excellent wine list. Don’t worry if you can’t get a table - just squeeze on up at the bar!

6. Taberna Tempranillo: Another classic wine bar that’s been around for a number of years. These guys do an eclectic selection of modern dishes, as well as tostas. And of course great wine by the glass. Also - the wine rack against the back wall is spectacular!

7. Los Huevos de Lucio: Opposite is a famous restaurant called Casa Lucio. And in that restaurant they’re famous for their huevos estrellados (aka. Huevos rotos or broken eggs). Opposite Los Huevos de Lucio is their tavern, and you can get the same dish there. It’s simple, but it’s delicious!

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Hola, Spain lovers! We're James and Yoly. James is a New Zealander, and Yoly is from Spain. And we both live in Madrid. This channel is all about giving you a local insight into life in Spain, and helping you experience this country like a local when you come to live (or visit!).

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[denisecavalcante]

Hi, I'm just saying I love your videos. I am preparing for my next trip to Spain by the end of the year with your videos. I love the way you talk about the food with information and details. I've seen other videos, but you speak in a way that is more trustworthy, clearer, and professional. I love that you are a Kiwi speaking such good Spanish. I visited NZ and loved it. keep doing this!! I'm listening!! Great Job!

[tonydeltablues]

You guys really suffer for your art....you give so much! ;-) lol love your enthusiasm and passion for Madrid and Spain!
Gracias
Tony

[santiagoroo]

I love these two. Simple, honest, passionate, interesting content. Makes me miss my days in Spain. Greetings from London.

[originworldlabsowl]

This is some of the best content on youtube - specific, expert, authentic!

[carlapyron]

We followed your instructions today! I was with my 15 yo daughter but we loved the Rabo de toro at Casa Lucas! Also stopped for a wine at Posada del Dragon to take pictures of the historic wall! Did not stop but took a picture with f Posada de La Villa and La Perejila! You were spot on! The area was teaming with people and a tapas jubilee.:) amazing! Thank you! This is nearing the end of a 30 day trip to Spain for us!

[gazbradster]

Spent 2 weeks in Madrid last year and totally agree with you, Amazing places to eat and drink. Going again next year for the from Manchester England

[yorchibus]

As a madrileño I enjoy so much watching you discovering and enjoying the city! Cava baja is one of the coolest streets (for me) to have a great time eating, drinking and enjoying with your couple, friends and relatives.

[JackR]

This is why I like to watch your videos, I’ve lived in Madrid for years but have never heard of this place, thank you for opening my eyes!

[pakodegites]

Weber been 3 data on Madrid and we'll leave tommorow morning. Taka a lot for mamy usefull tips aspecially for info about tapas. We were on cava baja street. It's great place to try a od it. To your list I'd like to add La Taba for nice service and nice tapas. And one tip from me: od you wants to find good tapas bar go there after 8 pm. Obecne again, thanks for your help and many mamy usefull info.

[crossbowzoom]

Your videos make me so excited to visit Spain. Thanks for taking the time to make them and share them with all of us!

[josejose]

Mi abuelo transportaba, con un carro y mulas, las uvas a Madrid. Tras vender las uvas en el mercado, los animales y él reponían fuerzas en alguna posada de la Cava Baja, antes de regresar al pueblo al día siguiente. Y eso mismo hacían muchos otros campesinos y ganaderos que llevaban sus mercancías a Madrid (fruta, carne, vestidos, etc). Una posada era un hotel tanto para personas como animales. En la posada, los viajeros encontraban comida y cama, y los animales encontraban agua, comida y reposo. La Cava Baja forma parte de la zona más antigua de Madrid. Enhorabuena por tu vídeo.

[kristinabeck]

James, your videos are wonderful! I went to La Concha, had amazing Vermut and met a group of people that were there based on your recommendation as well! We ended up visiting 5 of your other recommended places together that day. Similar thing happened in Sevilla 👍🏼 you’re bringing people together! Thank you.

[lenswork]

La Perejila and Tempranillo! And always get the ciperones at Tempranillo. Thanks again for a great vid. Can’t wait to return to Spain and Madrid soon!

[thewneguy]

My wife and I are in Madrid and did this tapas crawl tonight! So good! Only made 5 of the 7 because a couple were closed for Easter. Taberna Tempranillo was really special. Go and order the Pulpo special... Muy Rico!

[suec]

These 2 have so much fun doing these Tapas Crawls. I love watching them ❣️

[coldtrader]

It a hard job but somebody has to do it ☺ You two have really inspired us to go to Madrid and explore a bit planning a train journey around Spain...from UK

[ritaavalos]

Your vídeos are awesome James! I love to watch them because it remembers me were my father came form. He is Spanish and my mother mexican. And I remember when I was down there with my aunt during the summer. Saludos a Joli! 👋

[Taito]

Buenas James y Yoli, estoy 99% seguro de que os vi el miércoles pasado tomando algo en el bar que hace esquina del metro Lucero, habría entrado a saludar pero me daba corte jajaja recién salía de currar de una tienda que tengo cerquita de ese bar jajaja que coincidencia! os he reconocido al instante. Me encantan vuestros videos y la vibra que transmitís.

[patteegee]

We had the Rabo de Toro at Casa Lucas at your recommendation when we visited in September! Absolutely delicious! We will always remember the experience!

[HKDAVIS]

Enjoy watching this video, i am planning to re visit Spain in a few years, this help me greatly with my research !