Just ret'd from Madrid. We stay on Calle de Barcelona just a few blocks from Sol. We had a kitchen, so we bought groceries, wine, beer, etc. at El Corte Inlges supermarket, on Sol. The food was excellent. We also ate out very often, our favorites was the Chorizo sausage, Jamon Iberica, Potates Bravas, & Garlic Soup. The wines were great to. Of all the major European capitals I've been to, Madrid's food was clearly the best.