This place is a must visit when in Madrid, it is exciting and buzzing with lots of great food. It is a great location to sample Spanish delicacies with wine and socialise. There is limited seating so I wouldn't recommend going with kids as it can get very crowded. To avoid busy periods, and if time allows, go on a Sunday evening.

Whenever we are in Madrid, the Mercado is always high on our list. The iberico ham from pigs fed acorns was more expensive but well worth the price. We sampled a variety of sangrias throughout Madrid and their sangria was our favorite. It is just fun to sample the local cuisine.

This impressive historic market located in the square of the same name next to the Plaza Mayor has the original iron structure from the early 20th century. It has more than 10 million visitors a year. It is always very crowded and it is hard to find a spot to enjoy the delicious-looking items on sale.

It's a beautifully re-done mercado and conveniently located in the central Plaza Mayor area. The stalls are mostly operated by corporate joints rather than more traditional mom-and-pop owners at other mercados. It's not quite McDonald's but it also doesn't feel truly authentic. Pricing also is at a premium. The food is decent but nothing outstanding compared to other places within walking distance. But it's convenient and not a bad place to go if time is limited or as an introduction.

The place is very touristy and pricey, but the food it's still good. Not many gluten-free options on tapas, but the paella and tortilla will do and are yummie. If you don't want to spend too much looking for food in Madrid this is an option. There nowhere to sit though.

Decided to give it a try with our two young sons for a small meal and some drinks. A lot of different food vendors in a small space, pretty crowded midday during the week. Food was okay and drinks good but prices seemed expensive and not a lot of places to sit. It was a good experience but wouldn’t be on my top places to go if I went back to Madrid.

The Markets are great and certainly worth a visit. They do get very busy though and it’s difficult trying to find somewhere to sit. However, the food looked amazing and we tried multiple tapas, but they looked better than they tasted. Nothing was bad, it was just style over substance. The food is expensive by comparison too.

The Mercado San Miguel which is smack in the centre of Madrid in the old part of town is a must visit place for foodies. The market (which is actually more like a food galleria) is teeming with cuisine from all regions of Spain and more. The colors and display of what is available from plant based foods to fresh seafood and meats are a feast for the eyes. There is also wine, cocktails and all manner of drinks. The place is chock a block with tourists sampling the food and drinks and most of the food is a little pricey, considering its all self service and the tables are limited in numbers. Having said that, if you are in Madrid and never been there, its worth a visit.

Fun experience, but not sure the best food in Madrid. As other reviewers have noted, this is a feast for the eyes - great selection of different bites, and decent food quality, but portions are generally small and prices are significant premium . It was completely packed with tourists, few locals, which is usually never a good sign. That said, I would recommend going once for the experience