The food scene in Madrid is truly on the rise. With a recent jump in international offerings, food market openings and a growing focus on farm-to-table produce and fresh seafood, it’s unusual to have a bad meal in Spain’s capital city. A tried and true way to enjoy Spanish cuisine, though, goes back to basics: the tapa<\/em>. Sometimes offered for free when you order a drink, a tapa<\/em> is a small dish paired with beer or wine which can come in a variety of different ways: on stick (pincho<\/em>), on a small slice of baguette (tosta<\/em>) or stand-alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Winetraveler Tip:<\/strong> Check out some of these great hotel deals in Madrid with restaurants<\/strong><\/a> and get notifications on the best flight deals<\/a><\/strong> when they come up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are the best places to enjoy tapas in Madrid. \u00a1Buen provecho!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t