Madrid La Latina And Lavapiés

Marimba, C. de Lavapiés, 11 Marimba is one of the more modern cafes in the Lavapiés district, offering beverages accompanied by tapas during the day and cocktails at night. You might have to stand with your drink next to Marimba's sparse seating, but super attentive service makes up for the lack of space. Lavapiés. Walk uphill on C. Lavapiés. Tapas €3.50. Coffee and tea €2. Cocktails €6. Open daily 11am-2am. Takes credit cards. No wheelchair access. Has internet. Serves alcohol. Has outdoor seating.
San Sapori, C. Lavapiés, 31 (☎91 530 89 96), With orange and green paint covering the wall, this funky little gelateria is a nice place to please your sweet tooth after dinner in Lavapiés. Get one of the delicious gelato flavors, or spring for coffee, tea, cake, or a pastry. Lavapiés. Walk uphill on C. Lavapiés. Coffee €2-5. Gelato €3-6. Open daily 11am-midnight. Takes credit cards. No wheelchair access. Has internet. Serves alcohol. Has outdoor seating.
La Bulla, C. Lavapiés, 44 If you're looking for something quick to eat, come to La Bulla for a takeout meal. Take your pick of empanadas, pizza, pies, sushi, salads, cereals and meats. You can also try one of their many coffees and teas. Try their specials of the day advertised on signs throughout the restaurant. Lavapiés. Walk uphill on C. Lavapiés. Entrees €5-10. Open daily 10am-9pm. Takes credit cards. No wheelchair access. Has internet. Serves alcohol. Has outdoor seating.
Calcuta, C. Lavapiés, 48 (☎91 530 66 76), One of the staples of Lavapiés is the variety of ethnic restaurants lining C. Lavapiés. If you're in the mood for Indian food, come to Calcuta, which specializes in typical tandoori dishes. Get the vegetable menu for two (€20) or the meat menu for two (€32). If you're ridin' solo, go for the menu of the day: your choice of an appetizer (like a vegetable samosa), entree (like chicken tikki masala), and naan (€8). You can also try one of their typical vegetable dishes like Saag Aloo, (potatoes with spices and onions; €4.95). Lavapiés. Walk uphill on C. Lavapiés Meals €8-20. Open daily 12pm-5pm and 8pm-midnight. Takes credit cards. No wheelchair access. Serves alcohol. Has outdoor seating.
El Paladar, C. Argumosa, 5 Lavapiés. Walk east down C. Argumosa. Tapas €2-5. Open daily 11am-midnight. No wheelchair access. Serves alcohol. Has outdoor seating.