La Casa del Abuelo

amazing place, one of the most popular places i madrid known for their shrimp n wine. we ordered Gambas al Ajillo and the sauce was amazing, the Gambas a la Gabardina were my favorite, specially dipped in the ajillo sauce. They have vermut on tap and the house wine is a sweet red wine with blackberry and blackberry primary aromas, low tannins, perfect to have w the shrimps. the price is a bit higher than other places but understandable for being such a well known place.

Came here for the Garlic Shrimp 🦐 and I was not disappointed. Until I had it, I was doubtful about the look of the dish. But it was as good as it gets. You'll definitely enjoy it! The servers don't speak much English. But take a seat and they'll serve you very quickly. Enjoyed the location and the food very much.

Went this place a late night for the famous garlic shrimp. It was not too busy, and the cool greeted us very warm and friendly. I love the vibe and atmosphere and how people just standing at the table to have their tapas. Very nice cozy interior and a lot of history. The garlic shrimp was good. The sangria was not some good ones compared to others we had in Spain. Its a bit overpriced and a bit touristy but still worth a try.

Service 5/10: Service is very casual here and not the greatest. Took long to put in my order and they forgot to bring out one of my dishes and went to bring me the check without noticing. Quick to fix it when I brought it up. Very limited English skills. Not organized when seating you. No real line. You have to proactively flag them and then awkwardly wait there, which seems to be normal. Food: - Garlic Shrimp 8/10: Very tasty and simple! I have had better dishes, but it is a unique dish to order and try in Madrid. - Grilled Octopus 8/10: Simple grilled dish that is good for sharing. Taste a lot better next day!

An overrated place riding on its history. For €17, they serve you a very small portion of tiny shrimp in basic garlic oil. For that price, they could at least take 2 seconds to clean them properly. It’s really unpleasant to feel the grit of sand in your teeth while eating tender shrimp. Overpriced for tiny, dirty shrimp. At any other restaurant, you’d get a full plate of pasta with more shrimp, properly cleaned, and for €5 less.

Food was amazing especially garlic shrimp. We ordered garlic shrimp which you have to try! Grilled squids and the local wine. Thought we wouldn’t be full, but we were soo full. The service was lovely and friendly. Atmosphere is very close to the centre. It was a bit pricey but we enjoyed the food.

Awesome spot for a quick bite. House wine is sweet and pairs very well with their shrimp in garlic 👌🏽You MUST dip bread in the garlic sauce. They have seating inside as well as outside of their 2 buildings.

When you visit La Casa del Abuelo, try to visit this location and not the other next to Plaza Mayor. You can avoid the hustle and bustle of the tourists. What I love about this place is how casual it is. It's all about the classic Spanish tapas! I highly recommend the gambas al ajillo y jamon iberico. Pro tip; if you're still hankering for more traditional tapas, walk down a half a block and visit Casa Toni!

amazing place, one of the most popular places i madrid known for their shrimp n wine. we ordered Gambas al Ajillo and the sauce was amazing, the Gambas a la Gabardina were my favorite, specially dipped in the ajillo sauce. They have vermut on tap and the house wine is a sweet red wine with blackberry and blackberry primary aromas, low tannins, perfect to have w the shrimps. the price is a bit higher than other places but understandable for being such a well known place.

Came here for the Garlic Shrimp 🦐 and I was not disappointed. Until I had it, I was doubtful about the look of the dish. But it was as good as it gets. You'll definitely enjoy it! The servers don't speak much English. But take a seat and they'll serve you very quickly. Enjoyed the location and the food very much.

Went this place a late night for the famous garlic shrimp. It was not too busy, and the cool greeted us very warm and friendly. I love the vibe and atmosphere and how people just standing at the table to have their tapas. Very nice cozy interior and a lot of history. The garlic shrimp was good. The sangria was not some good ones compared to others we had in Spain. Its a bit overpriced and a bit touristy but still worth a try.

Service 5/10: Service is very casual here and not the greatest. Took long to put in my order and they forgot to bring out one of my dishes and went to bring me the check without noticing. Quick to fix it when I brought it up. Very limited English skills. Not organized when seating you. No real line. You have to proactively flag them and then awkwardly wait there, which seems to be normal. Food: - Garlic Shrimp 8/10: Very tasty and simple! I have had better dishes, but it is a unique dish to order and try in Madrid. - Grilled Octopus 8/10: Simple grilled dish that is good for sharing. Taste a lot better next day!

An overrated place riding on its history. For €17, they serve you a very small portion of tiny shrimp in basic garlic oil. For that price, they could at least take 2 seconds to clean them properly. It’s really unpleasant to feel the grit of sand in your teeth while eating tender shrimp. Overpriced for tiny, dirty shrimp. At any other restaurant, you’d get a full plate of pasta with more shrimp, properly cleaned, and for €5 less.

Food was amazing especially garlic shrimp. We ordered garlic shrimp which you have to try! Grilled squids and the local wine. Thought we wouldn’t be full, but we were soo full. The service was lovely and friendly. Atmosphere is very close to the centre. It was a bit pricey but we enjoyed the food.

Awesome spot for a quick bite. House wine is sweet and pairs very well with their shrimp in garlic 👌🏽You MUST dip bread in the garlic sauce. They have seating inside as well as outside of their 2 buildings.

When you visit La Casa del Abuelo, try to visit this location and not the other next to Plaza Mayor. You can avoid the hustle and bustle of the tourists. What I love about this place is how casual it is. It's all about the classic Spanish tapas! I highly recommend the gambas al ajillo y jamon iberico. Pro tip; if you're still hankering for more traditional tapas, walk down a half a block and visit Casa Toni!

On our way to La Casa del Abuelo for lunch at the end of the street, we noticed one of the sister locations on the same street (Calle de la Victoria). The location we went to may have been the smaller of the two, but it was inviting and reminded me of a French brasserie/bistrot. We ordered the Garlic prawns, Tortilla española, and Black paella (just be aware of the black lips afterward) and everything was absolutely delicious and so rich in flavors! Probably my favorite meal in Madrid! Great price and service as well. 100% recommend!!

Gambas al ajillo were the best we had in Spain - a must try here; rest of the food was decent. Grilled squid was good but they serve it with a lot of raw garlic which was a bit overpowering for us. Croquettes had nice flavor but the texture was almost a bit too goopy. The iberian pork tasted good but was a little drier than expected. Overall the food was good but nothing special; the garlic shrimp though were amazing. Shrimp texture was perfect and the garlic butter was so well salted, it was simple, high quality, and delicious. We literally were mopping up the butter with bread. I'd recommend giving this place a shot and definitely getting the shrimp

Visited to try their famous garlic shrimp. Ended up ordering the Jamon, chorizo and deep fried shrimp as well. Ordered beer and vermouth to drink. The garlic shrimp was garlicky and soft-tasty but nothing mind blowing. The bread it came with seemed a bit stale. Enjoyed the deep fried shrimp more than I thought I would. Jamon and chorizo were just as how they look. Underwhelming.

Really good, whole, fresh shrimp. Rip the head of off, suck the brains out, eat the body, spit away the shells in the trough on the floor next to the counter. The shelled shrimp in oil and garlic was absolutely delicious. Use some bread to soak up the garlic and oil. Excellent sangria too

his was the third stop on our Tapas tour. We were actually going to come here for dinner yesterday but decided to go to another spot so this worked out well. Medium sized with some outdoor seating. Empty as it was early with all customers sitting outside. Name means Grandfather's house and they've been around since 1906. They are known for their sweet wine-El Vino del Abuelo. Also, for their Garlic Shrimp and for their Calamari sandwich. The tasting was for their House sweet wine. It was tasty and not too sweet. They do have bottles for sale from the restaurant only. No online purchase available. We also had their Garlic Shrimp (Gambas Al Ajillo) Very good. Service was fast and friendly. We also got a complimentary post card from their collection which was a nice touch. Another one for a return.

Not recommended. Food was basic. The gambas al ajillo were mediocre. Better food at other restaurants in the same area.

Note: some of the Yelp photos for this business do not reflect the actual interior as it is now. This is the correct Google maps address: C. de la Victoria, 12, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain Mark Wiens was here. That means the food will be good. I visited in November 2023. They were so busy that the two of us were crammed at the bar by the register. Directly in front of the bar, there is a narrow moat where servers were throwing trash like used napkins. I thought that was interesting. It made me have to lean over to reach the food at the bar. Of course I ordered garlic shrimp. This was so tasty, especially with the bread that they provided. This is the only remarkable dish that I would come back for. You can see the guy busily cooking them in little dishes at the corner by the window. I spent about $28 USD for two people here. The food we ordered was definitely not a full meal.

We love love loved Casa del Abuelo. We found it from a Netflix show and so happy we did. The entire menu was fantastic and even the knife we used to cut the tomato salad was so sharp and delightful to cut, such a tiny detail but really made an impression. We ordered in our struggle Spanish and enjoyed every bite. The waiters have such personality and this was truly a highlight of the trip.

I walked by this place on my last night in Madrid, which also happened to be Thanksgiving. It was packed with people, and the gambas (shrimp) looked so good. The last thing I hadn't eaten on my trip yet was gambas al ajillo, and this place clearly specialized in that. I walked up to the crowded standing-only bar and ordered a gambas and a glass of white wine. I heard her telling the Cook that I wanted a double, but I ignored it. A barrel table ended up opening up outside, and I moved out there. The gambas came out quickly, and they were delicious. The garlic sauce was perfect to sop up with the bread. Overall, great food, but I was disappointed when I got my check and realized that they had given me the larger size which was €17.50. I think that's generally the price of shrimp in Spain, but seemed expensive after what I've been paying. Still, I would recommend this place!

Amazing tapas at a restaurant that is over 100 years old. The shrimp here are absolutely fantastic. Lots of garlic and butter, and served piping hot with delicious baguette bread. Try the vermouth. It can get very crowded, but there is a larger location directly across the street. The waiters were super friendly, but work quickly.

Watched Somebody Feed Phil and knew I had to try this place when I came to Madrid. Exactly what I wanted. So good. Shrimp do not disappoint- and that bread! Perfection. The jamon and manchego is also excellent. Old world Spain at its best.

Visiting La Casa del Abuelo was the best decision I made in Madrid. The garlic shrimp is to die for. After visiting multiple other restaurants in Madrid and Barcelona, it's still mine and my boyfriend's favorite thing we ate. The prawns were also delicious. It's worth waiting for a table. You can order some wine and bread while you wait. The service was very good and watching people walk by on the streets is entertaining and adds to the ambiance.

There are 3 locations in the same area, but for some reason I feel the experience at each might be different. Upon entry you will be seated and given a menu, overall the staff is nice and welcoming. We ordered the Sangria, one of the best I've had. Followed by the Gambas (you have to order the bread separately), we also had the papas bravas, steak, and chicken & rabbit paella. *Gambas, had nice flavor BUT it was very over cooked imo, and a bit mushy. *The papas bravas were excellent, crispy and the sauce full of flavor. * the steak was great, the bring it out slightly seared on the outside, and you cook it yourself on a hot plate. It's severed with potatoes and peppers. *the paella was also good and flavorful, they charge per person, so maybe ask them for just 1 if you are full and looking to share.

This place is unbeatable when it comes to garlic shrimp--a Madrid staple. I tried this dish in many places on my last trip but none make it like they do here. It is served in a sizzling terracota dish, with loads of garlic flavor. It's served with bread which turns into garlic bread with a small dip. It's literally the perfect snack. I find myself thinking about this dish far too often! Highly recommend if you're in Madrid.

my wife wanted to check this place out due to the garlic shrimp pictures on google maps. interestingly enough, we walked by this place on our first day in Madrid and didn't notice it until our last day of our europe trip. service is quick and we got seated very quick. We ended up getting the tomato salad, and the garlic shrimp with some bread. if you end up getting the garlic shrimp dish, make sure you get some bread to soak up the garlic bread juice. both dishes were great and tasty. Both dishes were heavy on the garlic, but just the way i like my food. lol. we also got sangria and soda. The sangria is small and very light, but then again, it was very cheap for a glass. They have seating inside and outside. The indoor seating is almost broken down into two separate sections.

DO NOT COME TO THIS ESTABLISHMENT We ordered the garlic shrimp for $17 euros?!?!!!! And they were disgusting, tiny, pre frozen and there was poop floating around in the thick layer of butter (nothing like that shown in some of the other photos or in the show Somebody Feed Phil) . That's not even the worst part....the shrimp was SPOILED. I thought it smelled weird and did some research online to see what it was and realized it smelled like ammonia aka the shrimp was BAD (at this point we had eaten a good amount of it as we were starving) so we knew we were done for. This place gave my bf and I both food poisoning avoid at all costs and do not trust these 5 star reviews. Maybe they treat foreigners and locals differently but pls avoid if you are a foreigner at least and save your stomachs.

I ordered Calamari de bocadillo. The calamari was very chewy and need a lot of jaw power to finished the sandwich. The bread was good. That was best part of the sandwich. I wish that there was hot sauce. This place was recommended by the walking tour guide.

We came in during the afternoon. The service was so hospitable to my toddler in a stroller and husband. I'm vegetarian but my husband said the shrimp was the best he's ever had, so flavorful with garlic and oil. The tomato salad was so fresh and satisfying. Wine was slightly chilled and sweet. This place lives up to the hype.

I will start with the only good thing, the soup. We ordered the garlic shrimp and the grilled shrimp, both horrible. It really came down to the quality of the shrimp (mush). the majority of the bill was the shrimp and required table bread that was as hard as a rock. The staff also didn't remember 2 drinks we ordered. We wouldn't come back.

I stopped by here on my solo trip in Madrid (thanks to Matt James on Tiktok) and it was perfect! Great location in central Madrid with indoor/outdoor seating. The staff were very friendly and this place didn't feel too touristy, yet was delicious. I was only hungry enough for the garlic shrimp and sangria, but both were amazing! Cant wait to go back

Other than the guy behind the counter being a complete Richard, this place was really good. My wife and I were on vacation in Madrid and we saw this place on Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix, one of the best shows ever. I ordered the garlic butter shrimp, which was the highly recommended dish. I ordered a cana and they actually had their own craft cream ale beer, which was pretty good. The shrimp comes out it its own dish and is bubbling garlic butter surrounding the perfectly sized shrimp. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. The guy behind the counter was shouting at me while I perused the menu when I walked in. "What do you want!? Do you want a red wine" I had to turn around and tell him to give me a minute. I want to think I am one of the nicest people on the planet, but it was ridiculous. I should take one star off because of how much of a Richard he was, but the garlic butter shrimp was really good. Plus they let this dude selling flowers come in and bother us and they didn't seem to care. I am trying to enjoy my meal, shoo this guy out!

I love watching Phil Rosenthals "somebody feed Phil" & he recommended this place. I sat at the exact restaurant he did as the other places were super packed ! I believe there are three. Of course had to start with Gamba's Al ajillo which was the best I've ever had. I added mushroom croquettes (croquettas) and a glass of wine. This meal was a good amount to keep you going as you explore Madrid. Here's a tip: tip your servers well. Coming from the US, it's usually 20% or double the tax. Here, people are tipping with a few coins & being that they are sooo busy, please tip well and make their day as they made yours with amazing food. Madrid is a VERY busy area with absolutely amazing food, if not the best food in the world. They deserve it.

You can't miss Abuelo's. You just can't. From The appetizer paella del Domingo, to the shrimp, calamari, croquetas, piquillo peppers, wine and dessert, you can't do better! Seriously, try it. Don't go the all American route. Try the real thing. You won't disappoint. The service was amazing, Julia was attentive and kind. The ambiance is typical, but you have to find a place if you don't have reservations. So do it!

Came here for lunch Pros: - Shrimp in sizzling garlic shrimp was delicious! But for the price, I agree with others that they should've been deveined - Jamon Iberico and Chorizo were delicious - Relatively clean bathrooms Cons: - They charge for each piece of bread, and they were rock hard - Waiters are not nice

One of the better tapas in madrid! We found out about this place by watching Feed the Phil and his recommendation was spot on! You gotta try their garlic shrimp and dip the bread in the butter. Finish it off with sangria (one of the best I ever had) and enjoy the evening people watching.

This place came highly recommended in several travel blogs and I am just realizing that it was featured in the show Somebody Feed Phil. We were heading to an evening of Flamenco performance in this neighborhood and the venue was 2 blocks from here, so decided to grab some early dinner/tapas before the show. Seating is mostly outdoors on a busy street with lots of foot traffic, good for people watching but some vendors did try to sell us flowers/candy etc which we didn't expect. We ordered their famous Gambas al Ajillo, mushroom croquettes and some red vino. The prawns was served sizzling hot in the clay tapas dish it's cooked in and it likely continues to cook a bit more in the butter/olive oil once brought out. It is served with bread which dipped in the garlicky, buttery sauce was so good and we devoured it. Husband enjoyed the prawns and said they were juicy and fresh. The mushroom croquettes were creamy and a great snack. Food arrived promptly but the check took a while. Staff appeared super busy but service was friendly and welcoming.

Food was delicious. Had the delicious gambas al ajillo! Saw them on YouTube before going and they did not disappoint. Great service. Several locations to go to.

We came here because we saw some people on TikTok and bloggers recommend this place because of the garlic shrimp. This place does take walk ins but I'm glad we made reservations because they were busy, so I would definitely recommend making reservations beforehand. Our waiter was very nice and made a lot of recommendations for us because the menu definitely had a lot of options. The bread they bring out is amazing! Make sure you save it for when the garlic shrimp comes so you can dip it in the garlic butter, it is so good with that! The garlic shrimp was also very tasty, however I was expecting better because of all the hype around it. I definitely have had better garlic shrimp, but this was still very good. We had their sangria pitches, which was very refreshing and I highly recommend it. We also got the tuna belly salad and croquettes, both of which were fairly good! We unfortunately could not try their paella because they had run out, but it did look good and I have read that it is worth a try.

We did a bunch of fun tapas here on our tour! We got patatas brava, manchego bread and sangria! It was highly recommend on our tapas tour to go! The service is fast! Ambiance is great for people watching. Live music is all around!

Another Anthony Bourdain hot spot. The shrimp arrive in a terracotta hot plate with boiling hot garlic butter. The aroma will make your mouth water as you wait for the butter too cool down. The food is exactly how good you think it would be and the best part mopping everything up with a fresh baguette. This old restaurant is delightfully fun and the food os delicious. Grab lunch here if you have time.

Excellent food in Madrid by Puerta del Sol. The service was also very good. We tried "Cocido Madrileño" and it was fantastic!

Amazing food and service. You need to try gambas al ajillo. They are espectacular!!! Ambiance is great too!

the garlic prawns were amazing and full of flavour. some of the best i've had the garlic is so flavourful without being too overpowering.

I went tonight to Casa del Abuelo for dinner,I wasn't disappointed.Let's first start with jamon which was superb,it was thin sliced with just right amount of fat.The jamón melt in your mouth when you ate it.The star of the show are the Gambas Al Ajillo to the uninitiated those are shrimp with garlic and olive oil.Let me tell you,succulent doesn't even start to describe those shrimps.Those shrimps were garlicky and with right amount of spice,they were beyond superb.And make sure you use that bread to soap up that garlicky olive oil goodness.And also order their house wine Vino del Abuelo which is so good.And ask for Luis,he was one amazing waiter and he will help you understand the menu.Just go you won't be disappointed.

Best grilled shrimp "gambas al ajillo" in garlic olive oil sauce. Good service with a smile and lovely place in a corner to enjoy the best gambas and sangria. the mushroom croquetas were great too

This place is just ok. If you happen to be walking by and would like to stop for a bite and a drink, it's pretty decent. We had the shrimp croquettes and Iberian ham. They charge extra for bread. Overall on the pricey side for what you get. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.

Callos were terrible shrimp in garlic was ok I am from Spain but the callos were bad

If you want to try the shrimp with the garlic olive oil most turn off, come here. it comes sizzling - be sure to dip the bread. Beer or sparkling water. Cute little standing tables- two tier

As others have noted, the food is pretty damn good. We ordered the customary shrimp dish recommended here and it does indeed come out sizzling. We also ordered the Morcilla, Pulpo, and grilled mushrooms. All were exceptional dishes, with the mushrooms being my favorite with how much garlic there was. Server was very friendly and charming, but I will say that the prices here are definitely high for what you're getting. Dishes that taste just as good can be found for cheaper with a little more walking.

Food and ambiance good. Clearly very popular. Get the tomato salad. Also, CHECK YOUR BILL. If you get Dr. Dimples for your server, you may discover some "errors."

I am pretty sure I went to the original(?) location - it was small and had no seating. As soon as you entered, you are hit with a wave of beautiful garlic oil and shrimp aroma. Not a surprise since that is what they are known for. We were greeted immediately by a very friend staff member. We ordered two shrimp in garlic oil, a plate of tomatoes to cleanse our palate, and a beer. We don't speak Spanish, and our server did not speak English, but he was so friendly and nice and just overall so happy for us to be there. Everything came out quickly and you get plenty of bread to soak up the garlic oil. The shrimp are small but well cooked and bouncy, and they are the perfect receptacle to soak up the garlic oil. The tomatoes are so fresh, so juicy, and so perfect to complement the shrimp. I am not a beer drinker, but I enjoyed the one I had here. We stood and ate and felt like locals. It was such a fun and yummy experience!

Great place that came recommended through a YT channel i kept watching before making the journey to Madrid. I can see why it became highly rated, its delicious!! We started with some sangria and white wine, and immediately had to order the gambas al ajillos, which are worth every penny. The sauce is so tasty, the gambas were sweet, which is something i wasnt expecting, and the drinks were just the icing on the cake. We got some bread and demolished the sauce that was left. Waiters were on point, then again I'm a native spanish speaker so had no problems anywhere. Service was good, and was so good, we came twice. We will be back again!!

The staffs were friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was clean, had both indoor and outdoor dining options. I took the staffs' recommendation and had grilled white shrimp and it was tasty. Though I didn't order the pork, the staff would carve in front of the customers and i found it fascinating.

Food is great! We went there on a late dinner, 11 pm. They have a few other restaurants of the same name around the corner and they seemed pretty busy. The service was slow though. Only one person taking orders and busing. However, the food wasn 't that memorable.

Served food freshly cooked. Loved friendliness of the waiter/server. Was the first person in when they opened so it was very clean and cute inside. Sangria was a little to strong for me, but the free olives that went with were delicious, Be careful biting down they are not pitted Spanish omelet which is made with egg and potatoes was fresh and delicious.

Liked but didn't love this place Got the following: Shrimp with garlic: 1 stars, the shrimp was over cooked thoroughly. Garlic helped though but wouldn't get again Squid with garlic and lemon: 4 stars, this was much better and appropriately cooked. Would get again Won't come back for the shrimp which funny enough is what they are known for. Great location though! As long as you hang on to your pockets and purses (right on a busy corner)

Food was okay. Was charged $4 for bread that was suppose to be complimentary. Worker was rude, smoked outside the whole time, hardly checked on us. When we asked to split the check he said no because he didn't want to, the other worker argued with him that they could. He just didn't want to. Will never be back.

Just landed in Madrid and wanted to try this place. We were seated order drinks and the Garlic Shrimp. It took for ever to get just shrimp cooked in olive oil and garlic. Our waiter was so racist. I watched others come sit down and he brought them bread and then the same dish we ordered. I finally left. If your of the darker complexion (African American) AVOID at all cost. Your money or your patronage is not WELCOMED here! Don't spend a dime here.

Always our first stop when Madrid. Great way to kick off and end your stay while here. Of course, order the gambas and soak up the goodness with the bread. Perfection!