Things to Do in Malasaña and Chueca Madrid

By Damian Corrigan, About.com Guide

What is El Tigre?

The cheapest, most chaotic example of free tapas in Madrid. Buy a round of drinks and you'll get three plates of food to go with it.

Where is El Tigre?

On Calle de las Infantas (no. 30) in Chueca (parallel to Gran Via).

Metro: Gran Via or Chueca

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Useful Information About El Tigre

After seeing the chaos that goes on in El Tigre, many suspect the place to be unhygienic. I beg to differ. The food is served up and eaten so fast that there isn't time for bacteria to grow. I'd trust the food here far more than I'd trust a bar that has a plate of meatballs that has been festering on the counter for heaven knows how long.

See also:

• 100 Things to Do in Madrid
• Ten Things to in Chueca and Malasana