“ We ate there in 2023 and the food was amazing. It was not a tourist restaurant We ate outside and had many meals there. I know the gambas ajillo is wonderful but I also ate the rabo de torro which I usually will not eat and it was so good. They also have an eggplant dish that is so beautiful it looks like a desert. We also enjoyed talking with the owner in Spanish. Even if you are not fluent in Spanish at least try say a hello and the food is mucho bueno, We are returning to Spain this April and will make sure we visit several times. Laura Tilipko now from New Hampshire ”

“ On our way to La Casa del Abuelo for lunch at the end of the street, we noticed one of the sister locations on the same street (Calle de la Victoria). The location we went to may have been the smaller of the two, but it was inviting and reminded me of a French brasserie/bistrot. We ordered the Garlic prawns, Tortilla española, and Black paella (just be aware of the black lips afterward) and everything was absolutely delicious and so rich in flavors! Probably my favorite meal in Madrid! Great price and service as well. 100% recommend!! ”

“ We love love loved Casa del Abuelo. We found it from a Netflix show and so happy we did. The entire menu was fantastic and even the knife we used to cut the tomato salad was so sharp and delightful to cut, such a tiny detail but really made an impression. We ordered in our struggle Spanish and enjoyed every bite. The waiters have such personality and this was truly a highlight of the trip. ”

“ Amazing tapas at a restaurant that is over 100 years old. The shrimp here are absolutely fantastic. Lots of garlic and butter, and served piping hot with delicious baguette bread. Try the vermouth. It can get very crowded, but there is a larger location directly across the street. The waiters were super friendly, but work quickly. ”

“ Really good, whole, fresh shrimp. Rip the head of off, suck the brains out, eat the body, spit away the shells in the trough on the floor next to the counter. The shelled shrimp in oil and garlic was absolutely delicious. Use some bread to soak up the garlic and oil. Excellent sangria too ”

“ his was the third stop on our Tapas tour. We were actually going to come here for dinner yesterday but decided to go to another spot so this worked out well. Medium sized with some outdoor seating. Empty as it was early with all customers sitting outside. Name means Grandfather's house and they've been around since 1906. They are known for their sweet wine-El Vino del Abuelo. Also, for their Garlic Shrimp and for their Calamari sandwich. The tasting was for their House sweet wine. It was tasty and not too sweet. They do have bottles for sale from the restaurant only. No online purchase available. We also had their Garlic Shrimp (Gambas Al Ajillo) Very good. Service was fast and friendly. We also got a complimentary post card from their collection which was a nice touch. Another one for a return. ”

“ Note: some of the Yelp photos for this business do not reflect the actual interior as it is now. This is the correct Google maps address: C. de la Victoria, 12, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain Mark Wiens was here. That means the food will be good. I visited in November 2023. They were so busy that the two of us were crammed at the bar by the register. Directly in front of the bar, there is a narrow moat where servers were throwing trash like used napkins. I thought that was interesting. It made me have to lean over to reach the food at the bar. Of course I ordered garlic shrimp. This was so tasty, especially with the bread that they provided. This is the only remarkable dish that I would come back for. You can see the guy busily cooking them in little dishes at the corner by the window. I spent about $28 USD for two people here. The food we ordered was definitely not a full meal. ”

“ I walked by this place on my last night in Madrid, which also happened to be Thanksgiving. It was packed with people, and the gambas (shrimp) looked so good. The last thing I hadn't eaten on my trip yet was gambas al ajillo, and this place clearly specialized in that. I walked up to the crowded standing-only bar and ordered a gambas and a glass of white wine. I heard her telling the Cook that I wanted a double, but I ignored it. A barrel table ended up opening up outside, and I moved out there. The gambas came out quickly, and they were delicious. The garlic sauce was perfect to sop up with the bread. Overall, great food, but I was disappointed when I got my check and realized that they had given me the larger size which was €17.50. I think that's generally the price of shrimp in Spain, but seemed expensive after what I've been paying. Still, I would recommend this place! ”