Experts' Choice Award Mercado San Miguel
What the experts agree on
This beautifully restored 1916 iron-and-glass market near Plaza Mayor is Madrid's premier gourmet food hall, with stalls showcasing Spanish seafood, cheese, charcuterie, and sherries. Expect crowds, but the curated tapas and specialty foods make
“Today vendors sell everything from fresh pastas and homemade pastries to cooking utensils. Stop by the cafe, tapas bar, or pastry shop for an inexpensive lunch. ”
– Frommer's
Travel + Leisure "Housed in a 1916 Beaux-Arts building, San Miguel market stood abandoned for years—until a renovation in 2009 gave it a new lease on life." Full review
Fodor's "Near the Plaza Mayor, the most exciting, and interactive, addition to the Madrid tapas scene is this old market, which has been converted into a gourmet nirvana." Full review
Afar Magazine "I went by the san miguel market for a quick look around but that quick looked dragged on, especially when I found this one stand that sold different ports and sherries." Full review
"The Mercado de San Miguel is one of my favorite spots in Madrid for tapas and for ambiance. Conveniently located next to the Plaza Mayor, it's easily accessible and right in the city..."
"Although more touristy markets like the beautiful Mercado de San Miguel or the trendy three-story Mercado de San Antón are must-sees for first-time visitors, your taste buds will thank..."
Rough Guide "Foodies will also want to visit Mercado de San Miguel and Mercado de San Antón, which offer tonnes of tasty Spanish delicacies"
Rough Guide "We also suggest devoting a few hours (at least) to exploring Madrid's markets, among them Mercado de San Miguel and Mercado de San Antón"
Lonely Planet "Try Mercado de San Miguel to taste all sorts of delicious gourmet food with stalls specializing in seafood, cheese, charcuterie and lots more"
Rough Guide "Mercado de San Miguel on the edge of Sol is a gourmet food market that shouldn't be missed"
Independent "The former is right in the tourist centre, near Plaza Mayor, and is by far the busiest. But it’s a stylish affair, a pretty cast-iron structure dating back to 1916, with prettily curated..."
