Stands inside Mercado de San Ildefonso

Mercado de San Ildefonso


This street food market on three floors has an industrial-chic vibe. Tiny stalls around the seating area serve homemade tapas and main courses from different regions of Spain, as well as other countries. There are also a few bars and a terrace, and a DJ to keep things entertaining.


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