MARKET OF SAN MIGUEL

Located in Plaza de San Miguel, the Market Of San Miguel is one of the most must-visit whole sale markets with an original 20th-century. The market has iron structure designed as a first-class gastronomic establishment. It has many varieties of tapas that are run by many famous Michelin star chefs as it is one of the major food market in the city.

The Market Of San Miguel,a wholesale food market is located on the site of the San Miguel de Octoes church and was demolished after it was destroyed by a fire in the 18th century. May years later, people started setting up food stalls in the open square which was left by the church. The building was built in 1916 and was first used as a main grocery market in the city. In 2000, the building was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in the monument category. The building was again refurbished in 1999 and was reopened with a new concept with both original stalls and also at-in tapas stalls with upmarket cuisine. You can stroll around the market and look at over 30 stalls that sell many traditional foods from the city and from all over the country. One of the most popular food here are the rice dishes and the most popular ‘fideuà’ by Michelin star chef Rodrigo de la Calle. 

Highlights

• Discover the famous wholesale food market of San Miguel in Madrid should not be missed.
• Located on the site of an old church, witness the original 20th-century iron structure and architecture.
• Stroll around the market which has over 30 stalls and restaurants from world-famous Michelin star chefs.
• Head over to a traditional stall called Horno de San Onofre if you are looking to try deserts.
• Try some of the most popular food like a gourmet fishmonger, seafood rice, vegetable rice, black rice, and many more.