Tapas Crawl on Madrid’s Famous Calle de Ponzano (5 Bars)

[@spainrevealed]

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[@kK-ox7rk]

Spain really is the best

[@spainrevealed]

Totally!

[@asuntosvarios7456]

Gracias, majete.

[@jblondon1327]

"Pulpo a la gallega" soooooo gooood! Another great video. Thank you guys!

[@Sihva96]

It all looked delicious, but as a Spaniard from the south, it seemed sooo expensive to me! I will take into account when visiting Madrid though, so thanks for the tips

[@tiffz_travelz]

Just came back from Spain and I could only make it to two of the restaurants on this list (Fide & El Doble). The food and drink recommendations were amazing. Can’t wait to go back to Spain and try the others on the list. Than you for the great recommendations.

[@joshcamerino6773]

Hola James, te quiero decir que tus videos me han ayudado muchísimo! Me matricule en un intercambio a España en el verano y tus videos me han enseñado la belleza del país. Gracias!

[@spainrevealed]

ole!

[@LC55-gr8]

You guys are so entertaining! Between laughing, drooling from the exquisite food and repeating your Castilian Spanish words- it’s my morning and cocktail hour ritual. We’re heading to Spain & Portugal next spring!

[@Littleartist30283]

I love spain is one of the best land my dad has lived there for 23 years ❤ spain is the best❤

[@isabelmontori5157]

I want to say smthg: I lived in madrid for 25 years (my best ones of my near 32) now I live in Zgz, where I was really born, and I’ve compared prices and 🤯 SO EXPENSSIVE!! Come to Zaragoza and try Ámbar beer and any other local tapas as migas a la pirinaica or costillas de ternasco so you can make a comparisson and enjoy differences between other cities. I love your videos, you both are funny and a lovely couple 😊

[@franamor]

In Puerta Cinegia Market you'll find amazing food for half price

[@zzmcno1]

el bar de los champiñones en el tubo!

[@glenmorris8389]

James, your website is my favourite. Great videos , full of great food, information and character. Great fun . Don't stop.

[@ivetter.2443]

I love Spain for their tapas and gastronomy. Is the only country in Europe that can make me feel like home because of the language. I should go more often 😍

[@ArnulfoZepeda]

I’ve learned so much about Spain thanks to your videos. I plan on visiting Spain next month for the first time ever. Keep up the good work. Thanks for all your tips and suggestions.

[@rosam.irizarry3347]

I am curious to know what is the bag you carry around. And what is in it.

[@RudraDirtTrails]

A tomato, onion, pepper and tuna salad that costs 15€ got my head spinning. Truely ridiculous prices

[@eynat4642]

It's his business logo bag.

[@oskarobit]

@@RudraDirtTrails when you live here you can considere that price abusive. 15-20 € is a regular price in a restaurant with first class ingredients for a salad. North Spain is where you can eat absolutely fabolus with a lot of good restaurants and a complete collection of Michelin Starred ones. BTW, because of my former job I've travelled Spain and a half and Madrid is one of the worst places to have a drought beer: too much froth, no consistence, poor gas and tiny glasses. Second BYW: usually potatoes go UNDER the octopus so they can get all flavours.

[@kimberlysmith5273]

Thanks!

[@spainrevealed]

Thank you!

[@annehenderson7911]

It all looks so appetizing. Another fabulous presentation. Keeping the dream alive!

[@goodboybuddy1]

James, your Spanish has improved exponentially! Good job.

[@sandrafong6964]

Hola! Really good informative and entertaining videos you have, i''ve been watching them during office hours, haha! My sister and i will be travelling to Spain in a weeks time! We are still a bit apprehensive and worried about the Covid situation there, more so on the fact that we are travelling from an Asian country and definitely do not want to cause any trouble at all :) But your videos have made us more at ease and sparked an excitement and an adventurous spirit to explore and immerse ourselves in the Spanish culture and WE CANT WAIT!

[@spainrevealed]

Fantastic Sandra! And to give you peace of mind, daily life continues here in Spain as normal :)

[@windblaze8]

Love your vids! We did three different Devour tours in Barcelona last year and are planning a Madrid trip early next year. Can’t wait to sign up for some food tours!

[@bkm2797]

Always look forward to James and Yoli taking us to the best Tapas bars. James, I see your Devour Tours advertisements here in San Francisco, Ca. Great job as always, Thank you for sharing.

[@spainrevealed]

Thanks Brenda!

[@matthewparrott8369]

Looking forward if you do further down Spain around the javea area

[@janetlombardi2314]

A good variety of foods look yummy. Good job u and yoli are big foodies enjoy thanks for sharing a good informative video

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Visiting Florence & Athens in a month’s time... hope I will love it like how i love visiting Madrid & Barcelona

[@spainrevealed]

Enjoy!!

[@Ari-ld9hi]

Got to hand it to you guys - your energy and passion for food is palpable - - - thanks for all the info as always !!!

[@Kyla.T]

Another amazing video James. Jose and I are here in Madrid right now so we will probably give one or two of these a try. Great job y'all always make me laugh too. 😁

[@spainrevealed]

Go for it!! Yoly loved her tour with you both!

[@EM-nu2lb]

Hello :) I traveled many times in Spain and I'm a big fan of your channel, but I'm kind of surprised by the prices here... are tapas usually that expensive ?

[@asuntosvarios7456]

Realmente no. Las tapas se regalan con la bebida. Lo que se cobran son las raciones (y las medias raciones). En algunos bares especialmente "modernos" los precios de raciones o medias raciones son más elevados. Si vas a un bar tradicional, un bar normal, los precios son mucho más asequibles y sin embargo la calidad es excelente. El plato de pulpo a la gallega del video, por ejemplo, tiene un aspecto sensacional y está a muy buen precio. Cuando lo he visto no he podido evitar salivar, la verdad. Por cierto, lo propio en Madrid es acompañar las raciones con cerveza Mahou (la que toma casi todo el mundo aquí). Se hace con agua de Madrid -que es muy pura- y es una cerveza magnífica.

[@MSW9]

Made the wrong choice to watch this just after 10:30pm!! Ya tengo mucha hambre!! Another great video, love them! Saludos desde Escocia!

[@alexoh4699]

Currently living in Castilla y Leon! Your videos are helping a lot to understand the Spanish people. Thanks mate!

[@spainrevealed]

I’m pleased!!

[@davesaunders7080]

Next time in Madrid will browse the offerings. nice to see the "newer' tapas. Oh and have a great time in Orlando, look forward to the trip report.

[@lesleysmith8300]

Love your tours in video. You guys are so funny with it. It helps in lockdown.

[@vaikusvaikus3488]

No se como llegué a tus vídeos pero ahora es un vicio, no paro de verlos, me ayuda mucho con el ingles !! Una pregunta, que camara usas para tus videos, un abrazo !!

[@laurawenrickvinovin]

Great video James ! about what time did you start the tapa crawl? I could never get the timing right?

[@davids.martin1811]

Thank you so much James and Yoli for your videos!!! Ohhh.. I'm basque, so you can imagine what food means for me.., I really enyoy your videos, and at the same time, I practice my English listening!!!

[@kK-ox7rk]

Tbh the 2 traditionals were the best and the only one I would go to. Nothing beats a traditional spanish bar

[@philiplyons8388]

Totally agree with you. I didn't like the modern cuisine tapas at all.

[@fibonnaxsolomon8824]

Absolutely. Those nr.2 and nr. modern thingies, being all inventive and "posh" - no way. Absolute no-go.

[@nataliekelly6270]

We just booked our tour with Devour Tours for September 2022. We can't wait. Thanks James, Yoli and Lucia!

[@pedromp5715]

Me encantan tus videos, soy de Canarias, ojala pudieran venir por aqui. Tambien vivi en Madrid. Los videos tambien me sirven para preparar el listening del examen B2. Saludos!

[@audunx925]

Hi James. Appreciate your awesome videos, very informative:) Everytime Im in Madrid or Barcelona I struggle to find which tapas places are open after 12AM, as my flight almost always arrives late. I know most tapas bars close at 12, but some are open and serve food later. Can you do a guide on those? Cheers.

[@spainrevealed]

hmmm that is a tough one. Traditional places don't really open their kitchen after that, especially in Barcelona. I'll keep it in mind!

[@audunx925]

​@@spainrevealed Yeah. I Barcelona we went to a tapas bar called Navia at the end of Carrer del Comerc which served food until 3 AM. In Madrid there was a place called Matador where we also had some food after 12 AM. Its just hard to search on google maps for late night tapas bars. Dont think its possible to filter and search places with opening hours. If you are able to find some and make a list/ video it would be awesome:) Have a great day!:) Cheers

[@spainrevealed]

Good idea!

[@dissolvedgirl6778]

In Madrid, try Taberna La Ardosa (calle Colón 13), great food and open until 2 am!

[@kelliewallace5686]

Can you do a video on international food in Madrid? I’ve noticed a ton of restaurants with food from around the world here and I want to know what’s good!

[@spainrevealed]

Will do at some point yes

[@fe504]

Another great video. Food and bars look incredible. Thanks for sharing

[@courtcomposer]

Gracias James and Yoly. Un fuerte abrazo.

[@bobettemccann8497]

I'll be in Madrid in March thanks to you and Yoli. I'll also be in Seville for Christmas and New Year's - thanks to you and Yoli. :) Please try to do another Seville episode before I arrive! Love you guys.

[@spainrevealed]

Enjoy!! It plans for Seville before then I’m afraid

[@2weekendtravelers]

We will be in Madrid in January. Any advice on where to and not to stay? We plan on staying near the city center. We want to experience the small towns and villages outside of the big city also. Any advice would be truly appreciated! Great videos!!!

[@ingrideuceda1987]

i live in salamanca and every time i go to madrid im really hopefull in eventually running into you guys on one of the bars youve posted here lol!

[@markfairman162]

Hi James. Love the channel. Do you have any episodes in Granada? It's famous for free tapas

[@nicolaspierard3617]

Hey James, I followed your advice and ended up at El Doble, I was very surprised to see that a ración of cold gambas (1/4, about 7-8 pieces) costs €30 there. Are you sure it is not a (tourist and local) trap? I felt robbed honestly, especially when I saw in another of your videos that in Lavapiés there is a place called El Boquerón where 4 gambas cost €3,50... Would be please to know your opinion. Thanks cheers, Nico

[@spainrevealed]

Hi Nico - there are different types of gambas. The ones you saw at el doble were probably gambas blancas de Huelva. VERY famous and very expensive. The ones at boquerón are cheaper. El doble possibly had the cheaper ones too.

[@tomjones307]

Hey James and Yoly! I'm in Madrid right now for a short stay and have been using your videos to inform my food choices for days! Reading up on flamenco now (on Yoly's website) and happened upon this video just minutes after it was posted! Looks like I might be changing my plans for tonight/tomorrow!!

[@spainrevealed]

haha have a great time!

[@clanjabali9392]

Gracias, madrileño y no sabia de estos sitios, iré.

[@E36Paradise]

Great video again. You guys are such a great couple..now you are a family… congrats

[@Christ-qk7or]

Wow, when I started watching you earlier this year, i think you were at 6k subscribers, now you're over 5k! Congrats!!!! 😁👍🎈🎈🎈 totally well deserved. Love your vids and you and Yoly are the best.

[@spainrevealed]

Thanks Chris!

[@micasteer8851]

Fabulous. Thank you guy's. Amazingly good video. Thank you. Big hug to you both

[@Marciap17]

I'm starving now James! What beautiful tapas! I have to go to Madrid now, all your fault. I'm going to Barcelona in December, Xmas time. I should be following some of your advices (Barri Gothic historic places including those Christopher Columbus steps ...), and I'm going in one of your Devour tours, Evening Tapas & Wine Tasting. Have a lovely evening, Salut!

[@spainrevealed]

enjoy!!!!

[@ancascar]

15€ for a tuna salada, holly virgin. Mother of the beautiful love.

[@robert111k]

It wasn't vulgar tuna, but "ventresca" (tuna's belly), wich is the best part of the fish. Google "lata de ventresca de bonito" and you'll see its price. It's quite expensive.

[@ancascar]

@@robert111k I'm a local. It was really ventresca? Not regular bonito? Quite expensive though.

[@robert111k]

@@ancascar, yeah. Fíjate en las capas. Creo que él lo decía expresamente también, pero hace rato que lo oí y no te lo puedo asegurar al cien por cien.

[@GENRTS]

Yes and 18€ for the pulpo...vaya tela...

[@LullabiesandAllies]

Love this!! Will try some when I’m there next week:) can you make a video about desserts in Spain??

[@terrapinalive8686]

Each time James says "venga!"..the subtitles go "bingo"!

[@Cinzepp]

Haha, that's right

[@Shichman]

I'm really enjoying your vids! Funny to hear "ali-oli" instead of A-Oli hehe. good stuff.

[@TravelworldonlineDe]

I like, how you explain what's in each dish. That's something, a foreign visitor to tapas bars wants to know. At least, I do. The names of the dishes don't usually tell you much, the more so, if you don't speak Spanish.

[@dylangustafson783]

You should do a video about craft beer in Madrid. I'm moving to Madrid next year and will need to know where to find a good IPA (or 10)!

[@vladimirl8753]

James, great video! Every time I watch any of your clips about tasting of Spanish food, I am getting hungry! Have you ever come across of any bad examples of Spanish food you would not recommend? Any idea? Perhaps, in a separate video? Thanks!

[@AngelaGarry]

Love it, another great video. Need you to venture to Valencia please, and also to some of the small towns near it - I am moving to Oliva (from England) really soon... 😁😁😁

[@paulinetan781]

thanks for putting in the price. Useful info. TQ

[@nigel8499]

Great video. Your enthusiasm is infectious btw🙂

[@spainrevealed]

Thank you!

[@pablodiablo1716]

Thanks on my way and salivating very helpful

[@KellySanders-Amergrl]

Hello! We’re coming to Spain in December so we’ve been watching ALL your videos. We’ll be visiting Madrid, Sevilla, Cordoba and Granada. I have a quick question. We don’t drink. What are some good non-alcoholic beverages served at all these tapas and pintxo bars? Thanks for all the great info. ❤❤

[@asuntosvarios7456]

Probad el mosto sin alcohol. Seguro que os gusta.

[@TheRikyaguilar]

0the more I see your videos, the more I want to just move to Spain for the food!

[@lesenculinario6133]

Muy buenos James y Yoly, when I lived in Madrid many years ago, fitting out an Irish Pub in Calle del Principe, 12, we were sitting out the rain in a bar/cafe just outside Sol around Calle Jeronimo/Calle Alcala. It was a bar called Roma or A Roma or something....the streets were awash with the rains and the gutters were full. As the cars dro slowly out of Plaza de Sol they drove waves of water waist high in the direction of the pedesrians. Then something magical happened, the pedestrians fended off the wave of water with a Mexican Wave of their umbrellas...a lasting image of the street life of a city that refuses to be tamed by nature

[@raymondlaracuenta746]

As always, wonderful trip.

[@eynat4642]

Very informative video, as always! What are some Spanish key words that would signal that the meat is served raw? I know tartar, but if I would have seen the tbone steak on the menu I would have thought it's cooked.

[@dianajames4717]

Wait a minute i thought tapas is what you eat before your main dinner. How do you eat tapas on top of a maindinner?

[@spainrevealed]

Not at all! Tapas is whatever you want. It’s not an appetizer. It’s a much looser concept than that. Check out my old video about what is tapas (just search on KZbin for that)

[@dianajames4717]

@@spainrevealed thanks I will check out the other videos. I love your videos. They make you feel like you are actually there with you eating in Spain ha ha.

[@jamesstolich7053]

A lo mejor quisieras ver un sitio nuevo al final de Ponzano. Se llama Charnela y especializa en el mejillon. Es un sito muy agradable, dirigido por una pareja joven con mucha pasion y energia...

[@kristoffortie5601]

LOOOOOOVE Ponzano... :-D for the friendly people, the food,... and (a bit of topic,) my favourite trailrunning shop used to be there + the Suunto repairservice too. You've got to do some sports after all that eating, no?! ;-)

[@alexisbaughman8484]

I’m currently studying abroad in Madrid and live in the malasana neighborhood, any recommendations!? Thanks love your videos!

[@sunilpatel217]

Fantastic. Loved it.

[@spainrevealed]

Thank you!

[@ermi4973]

Great vlog!!! What is up with the red shoulder bag tho?

[@jorgeroman20]

Ojala hagais video de los pueblos de españa, por ejemplo de carmona en sevilla

[@franciscocastro7916]

You may be a “kiwi”,but your soul is Spanish my friend. Wonderful videos. Great job , thanks for promoting “our” country so wonderfully. Un fuerte abrazo.

[@alexeiromanov2250]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Awesome video. I will be in Madrid in Feb/Mach 2020. I am taking notes. Saludos desde USA.

[@spainrevealed]

Enjoy!

[@kikechiriboga2481]

Wow!!! What a place. I think many Japanese might get jealous with that kind of sashimi

[@nasere1744]

Gracias por los recomendaciones. Todo fue 5 estrellas. Only update to the list is sainete no longer brews the vermut cerveza. Thanks again for the amazing recommendations. It was amazing to experience Madrid as the locals do. Also everyone get the pulpo at Fide and vermouth from Concha (another video). Incredible!

[@sksk270]

Love your videos, James!!! Thanks for sharing all of the awesome food explorations. Keep 'em coming! Also think I spotted your vlogs used for some shots in the Devour madridfoodtour.com ads in youtube. So so cool!

[@spainrevealed]

Thank you!!!

[@MrJimbo327]

I did a shorter version of this tapas crawl in November 2019. Tried Vermut at El Doble and El Fide. Had a definite licorice flavor. Loved it. Do you know the brand? I'm trying to find it here in the States and all I get are dumb looks and open mouthed stares. Thanks.

[@asuntosvarios7456]

Prácticamente todo el vermut que tomamos en España se hace en Reus, una localidad de aquí. Si encuentras una botella de cualquier marca pero que en la etiqueta ponga "Reus" puedes comprarla con tranquilidad, seguro que te gusta.

[@randyschwaggins]

Why oh why was I born in the UK where bar food consists mainly of a packet of crisps, nuts or pork scratching and after drinking all night the best food you can get is a doner kebab that Turkish authorities would say is illegal if it was served in Istanbul

[@asuntosvarios7456]

Dicho así... suena horrible.

[@armandodiaz3485]

I see there are Costco membership stores in Spain. Are they popular among the residents or are they strictly for foreigners? Thanks!

[@asuntosvarios7456]

En España ni las conocemos.

[@caleblewis4692]

You have to make a video of EL RASTRO de Madrid, what a wonderful place!!!! :-)

[@spainrevealed]

I disk :) about 3 years ago. If you scroll back you’ll see it

[@spainrevealed]

I mean. I did

[@matthewparrott8369]

Missed you great vlog love your energy

[@spainrevealed]

Thank you!

[@devotioiberica3273]

en cuanto ví las etiquetas con los precios de las tapas me quedé roto. Vete a León o Ganada, por poner dos ejemplos, los pinchos son gratis con la consumición, y aunque no tan elavorados como algunos que muestras ahí, son buenos.

[@barbara3977]

Hey James I will be staying close to metro sol where should I stop to go there

[@spainrevealed]

Hello! Details in the video description below :)

[@barbara3977]

I see it now thank you 🙏

[@mikedee171]

Totally with James on the Boquerones.

[@spainrevealed]

They were killer at El Doble!

[@gatamadriz]

This is near the lost station of Chamber? what's the Metro stop?

[@asuntosvarios7456]

Las que mejor te vienen son Ríos Rosas (Línea 1) y Alonso Cano (Línea 7) La estación fantasma de Chamberí queda un poco apartada (no mucho).

[@owenriddle1572]

Shame this just uploaded. Just back from Madrid. Did you go to Tapapies this weekend? 😄 Was my first time having Cochinillo in Segovia yesterday 😋

[@spainrevealed]

Didn 't have a chance. How was the cochinillo?

[@owenriddle1572]

@@spainrevealed Amazing! Similar to most roast pork but really tender. My girlfriend found the flavour very strong and "buttery". She is from Valencia 😊

[@skeptigal8899]

Me encanta boquerones en vinagre! Tengo ganas de regresar a España.

[@navas1138]

How about a Trip to Italy, Belgium, or Suiza?

[@DiggingNorway]

I need to go back to Madrid!!@ ahora!

[@chookyboy1]

Are there any good tapas bars in or near the salamanca district ?

[@scentlover4841]

Lemon Jelly tapas galore El Barrio de Salamanca is great Check out La Cruz Blanca

[@rsnankivell1962]

Off the beaten (tourist) path but Ponzano is just 2.5 km. from Puerta del Sol...

[@peterreevesreeves6733]

enjoying the vid as usual .....but must we all be rich to enjoy some of the tapas ?

[@kylie-mareebaldwin4672]

What's it with the red carry bag dude? How about a stylish leather carry all. Love the energy of you two. God bless you both. I am so into Spanish culture.

[@spainrevealed]

Thank you!!

[@timothyminton9435]

I'm trying to find out if I can become a spanish citizen because my mother is Cuban. We live in miami. Having trouble finding the answer via google.

[@theopinion9452]

Am Cuban too and my dad was born in Galicia and I could be a citizen because one of my parents is Spanish by birth,but am ok with US citizenship...anyway,go to www.expatica.com/es/moving/citizenship.....good luck.

[@asuntosvarios7456]

Si tu madre es cubana... no te van a dar la nacionalidad por ello. No rebusques que no hay más. Si tienes tú la nacionalidad cubana y resides legalmente dos años en España puedes pedir la nacionalidad española, eso sí.

[@nicolaushess8816]

Oh yeah, indeed, eating, drinking, bars and restaurants are not your first topic? However sweeties, you are good and it is a pleasure to watch your reports, go on this way and good luck to both of you!!!

[@spainrevealed]

Thank you!

[@martinquinn9007]

Love your vids

[@marcelfernandezromero8905]

¡Madre mía que precios! me quedo en canarias.

[@GerarddeVries]

Great video and also thank you for adding the addresses in Google maps. You might want to consider putting all the bars and restaurants you recommend in a Google map list that you then can share.