Cafe Madrid

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My wife and I went to Cafe Madrid this past Saturday in hopes of eating authentic tapas, but were very disappointed in the quality of the food. The food was ok but nothing like what you get in Spain. The only thing authentic to the Spanish culture and tapas bars was the slow service and the fact they charge you for bread. My wife is is from Madrid so this was a big disappointment for her. They can at least use the right kind of rice for the paella and $26 for a waterdowned pitcher of sangria is a little ridiculous!

My dinning partner & I are big fans of tapas restaurants & have also traveled to Spain & tried it first hand. We have heard the hype about Cafe Madrid & finally tried out. We were extremely disappointed to say the least in comparision to another tapas restaurant in Addison. The atmosphere was "ok" - no music, just the rumblings of people talking. Minimal parking at best & were blocked in when we departed. The fresh bread was good & the squid was tasty, but the sweet breads, cheese plate, shrimp with garlic all fell flat. The olives stuffed with "anchovies" were stuffed with paste not anchovies & the olives were picked too early - not buttery as expected & small. Overall very disappointed & will not return.

Cafe Madrid is perhaps my most favorite restaurant in Dallas, and has remained such for over eight years - where do I begin? FOOD: Definitely start with a pitcher of their secret-recipe Sangria. Tapas are consistently wonderful - I've never tried anything there I didn't like. When I go, my tapas staples include the Potato Tortilla with Aioli, Garlic Shrimp, and Spinach Croquettes (a little piece of heaven in your mouth!). SERVICE: Service has always been pleasant, but can be slow at times - especially when it's crowded. But if you've ever been to tapas cafes in Europe - Spain Italy or France - you'll know that's the norm. ATMOSPHERE:Small, quiet, low-lit. It's like stepping into a little european cafe. Definitely a place to go with good friends - tapas are better when their shared! Everyone orders 2 or 3 items, put them all in the center, and have a mix & match family-style grazing feast.

Huge selection of tapas. Plus, really tasty Sangrias. Come hungry!

Outside seating in nice,best pitcher of sangria I have had in a while. Try a potato pancake.