MADRID - MUSEO DEL JAMÓN

Sep 12

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Updated: Sep 17

MUSEO DEL JAMÓN

A few Museo del Jamón tapas bars are scattered around Madrid, and this one at Carrera de San Jerónimo 6 has always been our favourite.

They all offer an eclectic mix of traditional Spanish food, centred on ham, bread, beer & wine.

This place is a great option for those trying to save money. At the time of our visit, a beer and a ham-and-cheese bocadillo could be had for around €1, which is unbeatable. If you have a bit more to spend, consider trying one of the less expensive jamón.

The jamón is colour-coded and comes in various grades and prices. The best and most expensive is black-label Jamón Ibérico de Bellota 100% Ibérico, which costs up to €200 per kilogram.

The red, green, and white labels indicate quality.

For those willing to spend a little more, you must try the finest option: Jamón Ibérico de Bellota 100%. It comes from 100% pure-bred Iberian pigs, which roam freely and feed on acorns. This is where the traditional term pata negra originates.

There is a good selection of wine;

In this case, a very palatable Muga Crianza 2017, D.O. Ca. Rioja.

They offer tapas, including tortillas and boquerones fritos (deep-fried anchovies), etc.

Always busy and noisy, with locals and tourists alike; at some lunchtimes, you get a free tapa with your drink. This visit, the paella was decent.

There is also an extensive delicatessen for takeaway jamón, cheese, and other charcutería, where you can buy various grades of jamón to take home.

This Museo del Jamón is close to the bustling Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Santa Ana. This bar serves as a local meeting place for tapas with beer or wine, whether at lunchtime or after work.