Baco y Beto

Chueca


Some of the tastiest tapas in Madrid is what you'll find here. Tapas might include quail’s eggs with salmorejo cordobés (cold, tomato-based soup from Córdoba), or raciones (larger tapas servings) such as aubergine with parmesan. The clientele is predominantly gay.

The croquetas are wonderful and they’re not averse to bringing international influences into their dishes.


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