Madrid: Local Flamenco Show With Tapas

I would highly highly recommend this experience with Flamenco and Spanish food. There are many Flamenco options out there. I took a lot of time looking at them and comparing them. I finally chose this one and I'm so grateful that I did. It was a highlight of my time in Madrid. The flamingo show alone was outstanding. But what put it over the top was the delicious food. I would highly recommend you book this.

Skip this. There was barely any food. They do not take into account any dietary restrictions although they say they do. It was far from the city center. The show was ok the performers gave their all but it was not worth the uber ride. It lasted 90min in total. Not at all worth the price.

Fantastic show. Simple venue and food. The performers were absolutely fabulous!

Excellent show we enjoy a lot we will come back

This place is way out in the suburbs!!! If you are staying any where central, it is far! The people were friendly, the food, is subpar, the entertainment so so. The three of us do not recommend!

Loved the flamenco show. Lovely dancers. Most enjoyable. Just missed the dancers using castanets. Also was hoping we would get the soup as advertised but the food was good.

We loved this show! The singing and dancing were amazing! The food was just okay and there was a bit of a language barrier between us and the waiter. Some confusion as to what we could order; it seemed as though there was a different menu for folks on a tour. Notwithstanding, we had a wonderful time!

Amazing show tonight at El Cortijo in the heart of of Vallecas, Madrid. It was so fresh, energetic and full of character! Brilliant trio of dancers, terrific singer and guitarist made for a special night. Worth every penny and will be back 👍❤️

Melody, one of the owners, put on a fantastic workshop that I attended a couple of weeks ago with some of my Spanish students. She gave us a hands-on introduction to several components of flamenco -- the palmas (clapping in rhythm), the cajón (wooden box drum), and some basic flamenco dance steps. Melody was amazing - my students talked for the rest of the tour about how much they enjoyed working with her! After the workshop, we had dinner and front-table tickets for the show. The tapas we had were delicious--patatas bravas (potatoes with a romanesco sauce), tortilla española (thick Spanish potato omelet made in a cast iron pan), jamón and queso (Spanish ham and cheese), salad with bread, and calamares (fried squid). When the show started, we were enthralled by the exquisite performances by the musicians and dancers (both owners of the tablao and guest artists). My students mentioned how they loved the intimate setting of the tablao and how they felt really connected with the performers. I love flamenco, having seen many shows over the years and currently studying it...this was a special experience. I love that my students came away with a deeper understanding and appreciation for this beautiful and powerful art. ¡Olé!

Poor show with a terrible singer. Tab dancers were good as was guitarist. Food was poor—overcooked. I would not recommend this show to anyone!

I would highly recommend anyone visiting Madrid to partake in the Flamenco Show, Dinner and Workshop at Taberna Flamenca El Cortijo. Tired from a day of sightseeing, we declined to participate in the workshop part, so I cannot comment on it but I'm sure it would have been great based on everything else. The tickets included the show as well as an appetizer, entree, and a drink per person...so there was no extra or hidden charges at the end. We both started with the plate of Ibéricos (a delicious selection of local charcuterie). My husband had the Calamari and I had the Tortillia Española-- both were delicious. The real draw, though, is the show, which is by itself worth the full price of the ticket. We saw a group of 4 Flamenco performers (including two from Sevillia). All were supremely talented. The guitarist was epic, flawless really. The vocalist was an 18-year old (could not believe the pipes, control, and dexterity this kid had)! Both dancers were extremely talented not only musically but as storytellers... moving at times with the lightness of a butterfly and at other times-- the zapateado felt and sounded like a pack of 10 horses galloping. So exciting! There were two sets with a short break in between (#costumechange). This place is outside of the center of Madrid, but not by much. It was extremely fast, safe, and inexpensive to take an Uber to and from the venue from our hotel in the Center (The Westin Palace). Highly recommend!!!

The pre show workshop was fun and educational. The show was excellent and lots of food and celebrations.

Excellent show, highly recommend the workshop. You learn the history and have a greater understanding of Flamenco. Food was just okay. Good Sangria.

The owner was warm and friendly and took the time to explain the history and what would happen in the show. We had a front row seat. The place was clean and quaint. We enjoyed the show.

Great show but check distance from your hotel. Friendly staff. Good food for price and free drink included too. Neighborhood a bit scary..

Had a wonderful time. Thoroughly enjoyed the performance. The dancers were brilliant. The singer's voice was amazing and the guitarist was a pleasure to hear. Regarding the food, there aren't much options for vegetarians. Spanish omelette was good. Would suggest this people who visit Madrid.

WE were there at the place at 7 45 Pm because the ticket indicated that the dinner-show was at 8 Pm. There was no body at the white front door. We knocked the door several times and no body answered. We felt like we were ripped off and a waste of our time .

Great way to experience Flamenco. Melody was awesome explaining the art behind the dance. Without the workshop before the show, we would have been totally lost and likely left early. Highly recommend. Close to METRO.

This was such an amazing experience. It was intimate and beautifully done. Highly recommend. The dancers came up to the tables and greeted us and were very friendly. The food was great and was of perfect proportion.

My flamenco experience was awesome! If your looking for a authentic, intimate show, I highly recommend! I had read reviews about the food portions being small, but I believe they must of changed things because i recieved a appetizer and main! Lots of food! The staff was great! And my dance lesson after the show was so fun! Thank you thank you!!

The Flamenco show was great. Very entertaining. The food was a let down. There was a fish or beef option, however I am vegetarian. They served me carrot & cucumber sticks with hummus as my main. While tasty, it was not filling. We paid for the additional workshop which was fun, however, it could have been longer and more serious.

Not recommended! The location is far outside the main area of Madrid in a location that looks unpleasant at night. In fact, the address provided in the ticket information was not accurate. We were lucky to see a sign on top of a store indicating the actual location was around the block. The place itself is in a basement that looks gloomy and unpleasant. We were struck by the unpleasant smell of spices coming from the kitchen area located behind a tiny 5-foot bar that was poorly stocked with a sprinkling of liquor bottles. The dancers included 3 ladies. One was the owner. She was well past her prime but took up half of the dance time. The food was bland. The salad was mediocre with no spicing or taste. The mashed potatoes were cold. The chicken was not tasty at all. Needless to say we ended up eating two mouthfulls and no more. I have no idea where the positive reviews are coming from. There was an Indian couple next to us who left immediately after the half time. We left soon after. While in the besement which was not well lit nor decorated we actually felt unease. I recommend going somewher else and make sure it's close to the central area of Madrid's Gran Via.

Great Flamenco in intimate setting with fantastically friendly host . Authentic music and dancing ie not a tourist show . Good priced food and drinks also.

The Flamenco portion of the tour was beautiful. I give the dancers and the musicians 5 stars! There is so much passion and artistry during the performance. One of the dancers even stayed and talked with my friend after the performance and gave us some much info regarding the history and art of Flamenco. I can’t say enough about the dancers and musicians. They were great! Now the food, left a lot to be desired. The wait staff was very nice and drinks we good. I would recommend I would just say eat dinner first!

The flamenco show was very good. The dancers were excellent. The food was mediocre. A drink, salad and entree was included. Its a nice cozy place owned by a couple of the dancers. Very friendly. Before the show they have an optional workshop for the guests of flamenco dancing - conducted by one of the owners, who moved from England decades ago to take up flamenco dancing.

Dancing was amazing and the workshop sharing the history of flamenco informative. Was a little difficult to find the entrance but the show was great. Food was not actually dinner but more shared snack.

The hostess and staff is very friendly. She explains everything in perfect english and with a sense of humour. It was an amazing experience!

The history lesson in the beginning was very interesting, and it was cool to learn some flamenco steps. The performance was so passionate and beautiful. Would definitely recommend. The included meal was also lovely.

The workshop was great for the kids. The meal isn’t actually a meal but more like a snack. Overall we enjoyed it very much.

This experience felt so personal. We had such a great time and learned a lot history about the dance.

The flamenco dance workshop prior to the show was very informational and fun. There was a group of 6 of us that participated and the dancer/facilitator did an excellent job of engaging everyone. I would definitely recommend it for a better understanding of the flamenco art form.

We visited on a Sunday, I was excited to see a Flamenco show and this one included tapas which we were also looking forward to. Unfortunately my excitement turned to disappointment once we arrived at the venue. The location was dark and dingy, there were only three customers including my husband and I. The tour /excursion was supposed to be 3 hrs but it was done within 1 1/2 hrs, the tapas were not great at all. The staff /performers as were friendly and really tried their best, hence why I gave it three stars. Do I think it was worth my time, absolutely not.

The entertainment was great. The location was way out in the boonies. finished late, and it was very difficult to get a taxi for lunch. Party The food was awful.

The workshop was fun and fabulous and enabled greater appreciation for the artistry of the performers. The show was mind-blowing, especially learning that each dance was spontaneous. Don't go there for the food because that is a lowlight and not really neccesary in my opinion, but the atmosphere, energy and local community vibe is why you should go. Perfecto!

The place is too old, the stage is old also. The food that was included was not good at all. The show and artist were excellent

Great experience but overpriced. No need to book ahead, plus is not really a dinner but appetizers. I just noticed the locals pay for their meals and enjoy the show for free. Great performance, it’s a must see.

These performers gave their all in a fantastic show. Very good dancers as well as the musicians. I would do this again.

Fantastic performance! Very nice & accommodating service. The food was more than I expected. Big servings. Two thumbs up!

It was a great experienced for our family. The performers were amazing. The main performer even indulged as in joining our family for photos. One exceptional experienced that we will remember. It was late for us and we were worried for our safety. The owner offered to call an Uber or taxi for us. Overall, an amazing night ❤️

The show was absolutely amazing and my friend and I had a great time. We really enjoyed the workshop before the show, learning the history and music of the dance and a few steps as well. This definitely felt like a more authentic flamenco show with the smaller intimate setting and realizing most of the other patrons were locals. Definitely give this show a try, you'll have a great time.

This was our first time watching a live Flamenco show, so, that in itself was huge for us. What made it interesting was the "workshop" where one of the performers walks you through the origins of the dance and teaches a few moves. They are not very difficult, but for me personally, who is not good at dancing, it was all an effort, but it was all fun!! The actual show was just riveting!! After a few minutes, you really start to appreciate the art of Flamenco dancing as the stage comes alive with rhythmic thumps of the dancers shoes orchestrated with singing and clapping by the fellow performers!! That was just fascinating to watch! The dinner included a drink, appetizer, entree and dessert. There was some confusion as to whether the dessert was included or not, according to the management, it's not, but our confirmation from Viator had the dessert included. In any case, the management took orders for dessert and served them to us. I would definitely recommend this!

Wonderful experience, highly recommend! The venue was small and intimate. Food was good and portions were large. Drinks also good and reasonably priced. Definitely recommend coming for the workshop before the show as it was a fun intro to Flamenco. The Flamenco show was great too! Our six year old had a great time and was attentive throughout the entire show. Only very minor issue was a mix up on what the Viator voucher said was included. This mix up was resolved quickly and wasn’t a problem at all.

Melody is awesome workshop and we loved the show. Only thing was it was done in Spanish so couldn’t understand much during show. The workshop she spoke so it was extremely wonderful. Loved it

As first time visitors to Madrid, we wanted to experience more than the simply tapas and beer. This flamenco experience did not disappoint. The staff was great. The language barrier didn’t impede the experience. We used the translator app and hand gestures to communicate. We didn’t skip a beat. So glad we came! The polyrhythmic hand clapping was awesome!!

Enjoyed the show but there was no workshop. We arrived on time but waited an hour and the show began. The food was just ok.

It is totally worth the money spent, amazing evening slent close to the culture of Spain. The experience is amazing, full of energy. Hosts are amazing, very hospitable. The combination of food and wine in the package adds the cherry on top of the experience. Very well organised and you feel absolutely welcomed. We were allowed onto the stage to dance which was pretty cool of the hosts. The dance lessons in the beginning were very nice and helps you connect to the experience. A must do in Madrid. Paula is a great host and ensures you are comfortable. Look for her.

Absolutely amazing, best flamenco 💃 show I’ve ever seen. “Wonderful place to go” outstanding performance – who, by the way, were exceptional. La Rubia Melody who really went out of her way to make sure everyone had a lovely experience.

We had a great time. Melody gave.a great course on Flamenco and tje show was fire. Best way to start vscation

This experience was amazing! I came solo and ended with 3 new friends and learned a lot about Flamenco! The instructor Melody was amazing! She was knowledgeable and had excellent energy! The food and service were fabulous! I am very glad I went!