Café Melo's, Pub in Centro, Madrid, Spain
Café Melo's is a pub with wooden furnishings that serves Galician cuisine in generous portions, positioned between local dining and evening leisure. The space offers a casual gathering place where both regulars and visitors meet in the evenings.
The establishment opened in the late 1970s and has shaped the evening dining scene of the area ever since. In 2021, Rafael Riqueni, Alejandro Martínez, and Ignacio Revuelta took over management.
The menu reflects Galician cooking traditions through dishes like zapatillas, toasted bread sandwiches filled with bacon and melted cheese that are part of the region's food culture. These plates arrive in generous helpings that encourage sharing and lingering.
The pub welcomes walk-in customers without requiring reservations throughout its operating hours. Evening visits work best when the space is more active and the full menu selection is available.
The second location on Calle Andrés Mellado features a zapatilla challenge where customers who finish their sandwich in 20 minutes receive a commemorative shirt. This quirk makes the spot a draw for visitors interested in trying competitions.
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