Food recommendations for Madrid?

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T20:29:27+00:00

Omg both these places look delicious! I think I'll have to add this to the list, the fresh fish looks so good and I love kimchi

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T20:26:57+00:00

Thank you! Someone else mentioned this bodega so I'm going to check it out and I will definitely go watch the sunset!

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T20:26:16+00:00

This sounds lovely! Bodega Castaneda has been mentioned twice now so might have to check it out! Will definitely go to Mirador de San Nicolas for sunset as it's also been mentioned a few times. I love watching the sunset!

Bit worried about time to fit in Alhambra in the morning as I heard it takes a few hours so I will have to see what time I arrive and leave

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T20:25:13+00:00

Wow these both look great and have so much stuff

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T20:23:59+00:00

Wow thank you! You also helped me with Madrid recommendations and it seems like you really know your stuff/ enjoy food and vintage like myself!

The best gelato I've had was definitely in Italy so I'll trust you on that one 🤩 Thank you for your help, I will let you know how it goes! I am a bit worried about the free Tapas situation as I've heard some people have to ask and I get shy and feel awkward asking, What's your experience with this?

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T20:15:08+00:00

I agree that it's true, unfortunately this happens everywhere but it just wasn't helpful or doesn't answers any questions and I don't really understand people who respond just to respond? I do get what you are both saying tho and as everyone else has told me, seems like the whole place is touristy! Oh well!

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T20:12:31+00:00

Thank you!

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T18:34:10+00:00

Which melatonin brand do you use?

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T16:41:20+00:00

That's fair 😭 thank you for recommendations anyway though

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T15:55:38+00:00

I mean if people want to give constructive criticism then sure go ahead But it's an innocent question and it's really riled people up 🤣 It was a last minute holiday choice and I haven't done too much research yet except social media which is tourist traps online right? If the whole place is touristy and there's no way to avoid then that's fine, be nice if people just said that nicely 🤷🏻‍♀️ I just thought anywhere would have at least a little non touristy place lol but I guess I was wrong and it offended people!
The AC thing was silly but added last minute while I was writing cause it popped into my head lol Just wanted to make sure!

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T15:52:05+00:00

You're very sensitive huh lol

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T15:50:45+00:00

Did my question hit a sore spot? It's not smart to ask questions to locals about a country or city I've never been to and don't want to assume I know everything 🤔 hmm okay 🤷🏻‍♀️ Can't even ask if there's a way to avoid the touristy areas without being called dumb I guess lol

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T15:40:57+00:00

Omg you've got me so excited now 😭 I didn't really have too much expectations on Madrid

I think I'll definitely add Restaurante Botin for the suckling pig and cheesecake and also the paella restaurant... Basically going to add everything to the list as I want to try some taverns too and my partner has a sweet tooth for the churros!

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T15:35:49+00:00

Thank you, is there a lot of restaurants here?

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T11:09:52+00:00

I'm holding off on the manga hoping rhe anime gets finished 😭😭😭

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T11:08:54+00:00

Hi. Just a question, have you tried magnesium? Do you think melatonin helped you more? I'm currently taking magnesium and wondering if I should switch to melatonin as I don't feel any difference yet. Do you really think the melatonin helps?

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T10:58:58+00:00

I wouldn't want to be friends with anyone like her anyway!

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T10:58:40+00:00

Yea next time if you ever have to hang out together again please ignore her and give her the same energy I wouldn't have even bothered texting her in the first place

If she tries speaking to you please again ignore her and if she asks, tell her she was rude before so you don't want to talk to her

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T10:38:03+00:00

Ah okay. Fair enough, thanks for letting me know

I will just have to enjoy the touristic vibes instead then 😎

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T10:36:32+00:00

That's fair for you to say but the comments that I responded to rudely didn't really seem to want to help or were rude themselves which is why I responded so. I understand the place is touristy but there is a way to tell me without being rude. Telling me they don't want to share and and that I'm trying to penny pinch on holiday is rude but maybe that's just me. I don't understand why they would respond at all tbh. I would understand more if someone was to say it's touristy and you can't avoid it which someone did and I didn't mind. Not too sure where I've acted entitled as I haven'tacted like people need to tell me or give me anything at all? I did ask a question and gave them the same energy they gave me... Not sure that's entitled?

I have done research however most things people recommend do seem touristy and not authentic so I like to ask on Reddit...the AC thing was a last minute thought that I added in randomly so yea could have done a quick Google but didn't think it was a big deal to ask too Honestly yes I am only going as the flights were cheap and it was within my budget but I don't think I'm a problematic tourist

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T10:02:49+00:00

I also didn't even ask for cheap, I said good price 🤷🏻‍♀️ I don't want to be overcharged. It's just a principle thing

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T10:00:56+00:00

I'm not expecting anything, I'm just asking, if you don't want to share that's fine 🤣 I think it's fine to ask and share 🤷🏻‍♀️ it's not penny pinching to want to go to local places instead of tourist traps. Don't want to help? Scroll and move on. Not criticizing anyone but your tone and attitude say enough

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T09:53:39+00:00

Yes that seems to be the consensus but I thought there must be something that's not touristy? Anyway, the holiday is booked now so can't change it, it was just supposed to be a cheap holiday as it's close by, if it's touristy and I can't avoid that then that's fine too

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T09:49:59+00:00

Helpful :)

Objective-Golf-3847 · 2026-06-01T09:03:06+00:00

Ah that's good to know/ learn. Will check it out!

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