Best Gambas al Ajillo in Madrid, ES

Sizzling shrimp cooked in a small clay pot with olive oil, garlic, and dried chili peppers.

La Casa del Abuelo

Sol

4.4 / 5

The sizzling clay pot of gambas al ajillo is a rite of passage in Madrid. The garlic is perfectly toasted and the shrimp are succulent.

Local LegendClassicHistoricMust Visit

9.8Flavor

7.5Value

9.5Vibe

Sol / Huertas

4.5 / 5

Real deal tapas. The gambas are spicy, garlicky, and served with plenty of bread to soak up every drop of that infused oil.

Hidden GemAuthenticLocal FavoriteNo Frills

9.2Flavor

9Value

8.2Vibe

Chueca

4.2 / 5

The quality of the shrimp here is superior. You can taste the freshness of the Cantabrian sea in every bite.

InstagrammableHistoricHigh QualityCharming

9.4Flavor

7Value

9.6Vibe