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Where to Eat in Centro, Madrid: Churros From Mark Wiens
This guide turns Spanish Food Tour - ULTIMATE FOOD TOUR in Madrid!! Best Restaurants + Tapas in Spain!! from Mark Wiens into a practical food map with 6 saved spots around Centro. The mapped places include a bar, a chocolate shop, a cafe stop, and a hotel. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Mark Wiens was deeply impressed by the artisanal process at Chocolat, where he witnessed Alfonso making churro batter by feel rather than a set recipe. He particularly enjoyed the contrast between the thin, crispy churros and the fluffier, doughier porras dipped in dark chocolate. Another major highlight was tasting the legendary garlic shrimp at a century-old family tavern, which he described as silky and perfectly infused with garlic.
What this map is good for
- Planning a bar stop or short itinerary in Centro.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 6 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Restaurante Casa Amadeo Los Caracoles
Bar in Pl. de Cascorro, 18, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain, Centro, Madrid, Spain
Price level: Medium - Malacatín
Coffee Shop in C. de la Ruda, 5, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain, Centro, Madrid, Spain
Price level: Expensive - La Casa del Abuelo
Bar in C. de la Victoria, 12, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain, Centro, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Chocolatería San Ginés
Chocolate Shop in Pasadizo de San Ginés, 5, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain, Centro, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Hours: Hours available - Casa Toni
Spanish Restaurant in C. de la Cruz, 14, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain, Centro, Madrid, Spain
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Posada de la Villa
Hotel in C. de la Cava Baja, 9, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain, Centro, Madrid, Spain
Price level: Medium
Food notes from the video
- churros
- thick hot chocolate
- porras
- coffee
- gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp)
Experiences captured
- met with James from Spain Revealed
- visited Plaza Santa Ana
- watched churro batter being made by hand
- attempted to muscle the churro dough
- observed churros being fried in sunflower oil
- visited the historic La Casa del Abuelo
- watched shrimp being cooked on a traditional grill
- ate standing up at a traditional tapas bar
Planning notes for Madrid
The Municipality of Madrid, the capital of Spain, is situated in the center of the Iberian Peninsula. Its historical development is marked by its designation as the seat of the Spanish Court in 1561 by Philip II, which transformed a small fortress town into a political and administrative center. The city's layout preserves various architectural eras.
Must-try foods nearby
- Tortilla de Patatas (Runny Style)
The Spanish potato omelet is a local obsession, but the 'Betanzos style'—intentionally undercooked and runny—is the 2026 gold standard in Madrid. - Huevos Rotos
Literally 'broken eggs,' this dish features fried eggs with liquid yolks served over a bed of hand-cut fries and topped with premium Jamón Ibérico or chorizo. - Callos a la Madrileña
A robust, smoky tripe stew that is a masterclass in 'casquería' (offal) culture. Slow-cooked with chorizo, morcilla, and pimentón, the 2026 trend focuses on achieving a gelatinous. - Churros and Porras with Chocolate
The quintessential Madrid breakfast or late-night snack. Porras are the thicker, airier version unique to the capital. - Alex Cordobés Cheesecake
Representing the 'new wave' of Madrid's dessert scene, this specific style of cheesecake has become a viral sensation in 2026.
When to go: The best time to visit Madrid is during the shoulder seasons of April to May and September to October.
Local tips
- Adjust your schedule to local meal times by planning for lunch between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and dinner no earlier than 8:30 p.m.
- Always wait to be seated at restaurants and cafes rather than choosing your own table to avoid disrupting reservations or service flow.
- Tipping is entirely optional and not expected, though rounding up the bill or leaving small change for exceptional service is a common local gesture.
- Keep your belongings in front of you and avoid using back pockets in crowded areas like Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor to prevent pickpocketing.
What travelers are noticing
- Pilla Tortilla: A viral, controversial new spot on Calle de Fuencarral using Lay's potato chips to reinvent the classic Spanish tortilla.
- Bistro by The Little Big Café: A trending 2026 opening in Chamberí specializing in slow-paced morning foods, house pastries, and specialty coffee.
- Jade Matcha Gallery: A new 'matcha grammar' spot in Chueca that serves ceremonial-grade tea inside a minimalist art gallery setting.
Extra place context
- San Ginés
Known for: Churros and Porras with Chocolate. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Churros and Porras with Chocolate
Official tourism resource
The official city guide to Madrid, providing comprehensive visitor information for the central district and surrounding neighborhoods.
Planning questions
Where did Mark Wiens eat in Centro, Madrid?
This guide maps all 6 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Centro, Madrid.
What are the must-try foods in Centro, Madrid?
Creator picks from the video include churros, thick hot chocolate, porras, coffee. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this food map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.