Best food markets in Madrid

There is a new way to enjoy your food in Madrid, and it is not the typical sit-down dinner, but rather the other way around: it's standing in a food market like no other. The markets of Madrid are very famous and fashionable throughout the city. Here you can find a guide with the best ones.

Mercado de San Miguel

Address: Pl. de San Miguel, s/n, 28005 Madrid

A typical Spanish market where you can try tapas and Spanish food. With more than 20 stalls where you can try food from all over Spain (for example, the best Iberian ham or the freshest fish imported daily from Galicia) and a wide variety of dishes to choose from.

Mercado San Antón

Address: C. de Augusto Figueroa, 24, 28004 Madrid

A smaller market with many different stalls where you can try the most famous Spanish foods in the world such as special cheeses and Iberian ham. If you feel like having an eating adventure, this market has a couple of very good restaurants where you can find some of the most famous Spanish dishes.

Mercado de San Ildefonso

Address: Calle de Fuencarral, 57, 28004 Madrid

A London-style street food market. It has 3 floors full of stalls selling food at very reasonable prices. Located in the Malasaña area, this famous market is close to the center and easily accessible by public transportation.

Yatai Market

Address: Calle del Dr Cortezo, 10, 28012 Madrid

An Asian street food market with many stalls to choose from and decorated in bright neon lights. It gives the feeling of being transported to an Asian city, but it is comfortably located in the heart of Madrid. It has a casual and relaxed atmosphere.

Platea

Address: Calle de Goya, 5, 7, 28001 Madrid

A center with many options of different foods from all corners of Spain. This place also offers a variety of shows that you can attend while enjoying your meal; many include acrobatics. In the food section of the center, you can try carefully prepared dishes served to perfection.