After returning from Toledo, we jumped right back into city life and stopped to have drinks and a snack. The place we went to was not worth writing home about so the biggest tip here is to check out the menu and look at the food before you sit down. There are so many places to eat that it is not worth having a bad meal. Afterwards we headed back to the hotel and prepared for our last night out on the town.
The four of us (our friends who arrived from London were still with us) got dressed up and made our way to dinner near the Plaza Mayor. There is a string of little bars all tucked away underneath the plaza, making the cave like dining experience incredibly unique. It had been pouring rain since about 8pm but that didn't stop our late dinner plans from being amazing.
We started at Las Cuevas de Luis Candelas, a very touristy restaurant but they have amazing food and the atmosphere is a lot of fun. The restaurant is made up of several intertwining caves decorated in traditional Spanish fashion. We had a bottle of wine, the best little green peppers I have ever had, cod filled croquettes, and fried chorizo. My mouth is watering just thinking about everything we had!
We moved from there to the bar next door, Meson del Champi, a tapas bar specializing in mushrooms. I don't even like mushrooms, but these little guys were unbelievable. They are fried and served with the tiniest bite of chorizo, making them irresistible. We of course enjoyed these delicious treats with another jug of wine before moving on to the next bar.
Let me also mention that since this was a Monday night all the bars we went to were virtually empty, however the atmosphere was still amazing. We were able to hang with locals, listen to karaoke and live music, and fully enjoy each others company without having to yell over a thousand people. The little caves create a very cozy place for eating and drinking with friends.
The next bar was the Meson de la Tortilla. Now, I am pretty picky when it comes to tortilla, but I have to say that this one was amazing. It was cooked perfectly, and enjoyed with yet another jug of wine.
We moved on to yet another bar, skipping the Meson de la Cava and heading straight to the Meson de los Boquerones. At this point we were so full we didn't order any food, but I am sure that everything they serve is delicious. We did order another jug of wine before heading to the last place of the night, Chocolateria de San Gines.
This chocolate shop is probably the most famous one in Madrid. Open from 6pm to 6am, it treats Madrid's nightlife to homemade "drinking chocolate" (thick, hot milk chocolate) and churros (thin pieces of fried dough, not covered in cinnamon and sugar like you might expect). The classic combination of chocolate and churros can be found almost anywhere in Madrid, but San Gines does it the best and it's old fashion decor make it a fun stop for locals and celebrities alike.
Our long day ended with a bang and it couldn't have been any better. We headed back to the hotel and went to bed before we could even pack our bags for the next destination.
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