Wondering where to find gluten free dining in Madrid? Have no worries, as there are plenty of excellent gluten free restaurants in Madrid – both completely gluten free and approved by local Celiac organizations – along with at least five dedicated gluten free bakeries for your pastry and bread desires.
We spent a week enjoying the cuisine in Madrid on our month-long trip to Spain, and fell in love with the capital city of Spain. Over a decade of living and travelling with Celiac disease, it is among the top few cities with many gluten free options.
Madrid is often underestimated compared to other Spanish cities like Barcelona, but we think it deserves your consideration. Especially if you need gluten-free options.
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While Spanish cuisine generally poses little risk, there are a few things to be mindful of. Small kitchen spaces where bread crumbs may linger, fryers used for multiple foods, and beer labeled “gluten free” but made from barley instead of safer grains.
In this guide, we’re going to provide you with everything required to easily navigate Madrid while avoiding gluten. We’ll go through some helpful tips for traveling while avoiding gluten in Madrid (which highlights some things to watch out for), then explore the best dedicated gluten free restaurants, gluten free bakeries, and Celiac Association-accredited restaurants for your enjoyment.
We dined at almost all of them – with one or two exceptions – and also included our selections for the five best dishes we sampled in Madrid, for those with less time.
Sound good? Let’s get into it!
PS: if Madrid is included in a broader trip to Spain, be sure to check out our guide covering gluten free dining options in Barcelona, which features recommendations for the city’s top restaurants and bakeries suitable for a gluten free diet.
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Tips for Traveling Gluten Free in Madrid (and Spain in General)
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Beer labeled gluten free actually contains reduced or removed gluten.Or reduced gluten, relying on wording customary where one resides, such as the US and Canada.
Oddly, despite being ahead of the US and Canada in labelling in many ways (no “gluten free” oats, barley and rye must be emphasized in the ingredients list, etc), in the EU, beer brewed with barley can legally be called gluten free.
In the EU, every last gluten free beer I came across was gluten-reduced. You can imagine my frustration when I sat down at dinner in Florence, saw gluten free beer on the menu, and spent 6 Euros on it only to find out that malted barley was the first ingredient. Infuriating.
Individuals with celiac disease shouldn’t consume beer with lowered levels of gluten. See here for the reason. Or here.
Support from celiac organizations. There are several helpful resources for Celiacs in Madrid – FACE (Spain’s celiac association), Madrid Sin Gluten (the local FACE chapter for Madrid), and Celiacos Madrid, the celiac association for Madrid.
They do an excellent job of educating and certifying restaurants (among other establishments) that can safely serve individuals with Celiac Disease.
Celiacos Madrid, in particular, has a nice guide to navigating Madrid gluten free, which you can find here. Here’s what their symbols looks like – you’ll often find it on the door of the establishment
Tapas restaurants have small kitchens. Watch out for cross-contamination. Even if they pull out an allergen menu that says the tortilla is gluten free, that does not mean it’s prepared in a way that is safe for Celiacs.
This is particularly accurate with fried foods, which are often made in a contaminated fryer (except for a few locations, this was the case at nearly every location where I inquired).
Luckily for you, the restaurants endorsed by the associations above have knowledge to minimize cross-contamination.
Invest in a Gluten Free Restaurant Card if You Don’t Speak Spanish
There are likely going to be times in Madrid (and Spain as a whole) where you have inquiries like “is this deep fried in the same cooking equipment as the croquettes?” or “do you toast this bread in the same toaster as the regular bread?”
If you don’t speak Spanish, asking those questions is tough. Which is why I always recommend investing in a gluten free restaurant card that details your needs in Spanish. That way, you can show it to the server or chef and not wonder if they understood you or not.
There are numerous free cards accessible in general, but the biggest issue is that exactly none of them specify cross-contamination IN ANY RESPECT. Which is somewhat of an issue, given that cross-contamination represents about 90% of the challenge.
Fortunately for us, Jodi from Legal Nomads has created a set of gluten free restaurant identification cards – including a card specifically for Spain – to help Celiacs travel stress-free and get safe meals in spite of language barriers.
They provide a detailed mention of cross-contamination risks in the local language as translated by a local person with Celiac disease.
I personally have used these cards in Germany, Latin America, and Spain, and highly recommend them. It’s well worth the $9 to have a backup plan if your language skills can’t quite get your needs across.
I do speak Spanish – at least at a fifth grade level (ish) – and I still made sure to purchase a gluten free restaurant card before our month-long Spain adventure.
The mental comfort is completely worth it for me to know that I’ll be covered if, for some reason, I’m unable to ask the questions I need to ask.
The Best Gluten Free Restaurants and Bakeries in Madrid
Now that we’ve covered some of the things you need to know to navigate Marid gluten free, let’s get into specific gluten free restaurants and bakeries in Madrid where you can find Celiac-safe food.
These restaurants are separated into three different categories for clarification.
- First, we’ll discuss restaurants entirely dedicated to gluten free options, where the entire kitchen is gluten free and the risk of cross-contamination is minimal.
- Next, we’ll cover establishments specialized in gluten free pastries, where you can get your hands on all sorts of gluten free baked goods, again with minimal risk of cross-contamination.
- Last will be restaurants that are NOT 100% gluten free, but are accredited by certified organizations for celiac disease.
It bears repeating – your experience may differ from mine. So much of being able to obtain safe gluten free food when traveling hinges on your capability to convey your needs to servers and other attendants – whether it’s asking if the plantains are fried in the same deep fryer as tequenos, or inquiring if the gluten free bread is toasted in the identical toaster as regular bread.
This is particularly accurate in locations that aren`t dedicated gluten free, where the risk of cross-contamination is higher.
You will need to be able to communicate those things in Spanish. We, luckily, are able to put together enough Spanish to get by, but I still invested in a gluten free restaurant card in Spanish just in case my fifth grade Spanish wasn’t sufficient.
If you’re unsure about your ability to speak Spanish, I’d recommend doing the same. It’s well worth $9 for peace of mind and reducing the food-related stress when traveling, in my opinion.
We made it to ALMOST every place on this list, though not completely all of them. In each section, you’ll find our thoughts on the food and recommendations on what to order if we did visit.
If you’re curious about our process for discovering and vetting gluten free locations, you can read our gluten free FAQ.
The Five Best Things We Ate in Madrid
If speed is important, here are the top five gluten free dining spots we encountered in Madrid, in order of recommendation.
- Any and every pastry from Sana Locura. Fluffy and buttery croissants. A delicious apple crumble. And we haven’t even gotten to their superb bread selection!
- Gluten free bread from the establishment known as LAIB.
- Gluten free pizza at Grosso Napoletano Sin Gluten.
- The Japanese-style curry served at Okashi Sanda.
- Venezuelan-style Arepas at Guasa.
Dedicated Gluten Free Restaurants in Madrid
There are numerous dedicated gluten free restaurants in Madrid where you can receive everything from traditional Spanish cuisine to gluten and dairy free Japanese food.
Okashi Sanda: Gluten & Dairy Free Japanese Food
Perhaps our favorite place on this list, I was not expecting to discover 100% gluten free and dairy free Japanese cuisine in Madrid, but here we were. I actually can’t recall the last time I had chicken katsu or ramen, but you can get both here at Okashi Sanda.
It is located in the heart of Malasaña, which tops our list of the best areas to lodge in Madrid.
Their slogan is “Japan for all” which I appreciate – I enjoy when chefs and restaurateurs aim to make a hard-to-find cuisine like Japanese food accessible for the Celiac community, and am nearly always eager to support them in their endeavor.
Highlights here include gyoza as a starter dish – something I haven`t had in over a decade since my celiac diagnosis – okonomiyaki (a savory egg and cabbage pancake), and Japanese curry called “Kare Raisu.”
They also have karaage – Japanese-style deep fried chicken – yakisoba noodles, and pork and rice bowl, all of which look absolutely delicious. We wanted to go a second time a few days later, but we were stopped by the frustrating mid-week closure that happens fairly often in Spain.
As the menu conveyed, they provide alternatives for nearly every dish on their extensive list to accommodate the choices of vegans and those wanting to avoid gluten, like carrot cake and chocolate peanut butter biscuits.
And, like the main menu, there are also vegan options for dessert, including a “cake without cheese” (cheesecake without the cheese).
Solo De Croquetas: Where to Get Gluten Free Croquettes in Madrid
If you communicate in Spanish, at that point you can likely deduce precisely what Solo de Croquetas is completely about. The name decodes to “just croquettes.” About as straightforward a name as you can possibly get.
Croquettes are a quintessentially Spanish dish, but they’re usually coated in breadcrumbs AND fried in the same oil as other gluten-containing foods, so they’re almost always off-limits for Celiacs.
At Solo de Croquetas, you can try allllll the croquettes your heart yearns for. They established to make croquettes accessible to a range of different dietary restrictions – gluten free, lactose free, and vegan, mostly.
They offer innovative sweet and savory snacks, with vegetarian and vegan selections too.
We tried a selection of six dishes, and really enjoyed the chocolate brownie (not surprisingly, difficult to ruin a fried ball with chocolate inside), the arroz con leche (which had some nice baking spice flavors occurring) , and the Mojo Picón, a vegan croquette with a spicy filling.
There are two places in Madrid serving croquetas, but the one you want is located on Calle de Echegaray in Barrio de las Letras ( here on Google Maps), just west of the Prado Museum (a MUST on any visiting Madrid). There’s another location further north, but it’s probably too far for most tourists to go to.
Grosso Napoletano Senza Glutine: 100% Gluten Free Pizza
Having arrived from Italy before landing in Spain, we were a bit pizza`d out at the beginning of our Spanish adventure. However, by the time we had gotten to Madrid, it had been about two weeks since our last pizza and the pizza cravings were starting to resurface.
Grosso Napoletano has a couple of locations, and one of them completely excludes gluten. There are no gluten-containing pizzas prepared in the kitchen, or cooked in the wood-fired pizza oven.
It’s traditional Neapolitan-style pizza straight from Naples. It took them four years, but now you are able to savor their pizzas even if you have Celiac Disease.
This pizza ranks among the finest gluten-free pizzas we sampled in Italy. In fact, I`d say it would be in the top two or three if Madrid was an Italian city. It is genuinely excellent.
The outer layer, because it’s prepared in that wood-fired oven, is satisfying and bubbly. The toppings – which are somewhat inadequate in Italy – were heaped on without the outer layer becoming sodden and soggy.
We decided we had to sample the calzone and the pizza, since calzone isn’t something we had seen much in Italy (at least offered gluten free). Both were really delicious.
The calzone contained spicy salami and ricotta cheese, possessing a somewhat different texture than the pizza crust – a little thicker and fluffier.
One should note – only one of their locations provides a gluten-free option! This is the location in the Chueca neighborhood ( here on Google Maps).
Restaurante Vegetariano Artemisia Sol: 100% Vegetarian & Gluten Free
Restaurante Vegetariano Artemisia became the US`s very first 100% gluten free AND vegetarian eatery in 2016, maintaining that distinction. Everything goes without gluten or meat, boasting extensive vegan selections too
Both restaurants of theirs are situated in close proximity, with one found in the Huertas neighborhood and another in the heart of Sol-Gran Vía.
They offer a deal where patrons save 20% by taking away meals, so we grabbed dinner to consume back at our apartment.
We shared two dishes – zucchini stuffed with pistachio sauce and Greek moussaka. Both options held flavor, but might have shone brighter had we consumed them fresher rather than the 15-minute trip back home. The walk slightly detracted from enjoying the dishes at their peak.
We’d advise dining in, even though it is more costly.
They had some delicious-looking gluten free desserts like tiramisu and a mango peach cake (available at the time of our visit), but we had already consumed two pieces of cake from a nearby bakery and were too full to sample them. That doesn’t imply you shouldn’t try them, though!
As de Bastos: Upscale Spanish Tapas
We did not make it to As de Bastos as it is quite far north, deciding instead to focus on visiting restaurants and bakeries in the city center prior to traveling there.
Which is unfortunate, because it looks fantastic, and is a great place to go if you’re craving Spanish cuisine in a 100% gluten free environment.
Start with sampling appetizers like jamon, patatas bravas, and croquetas, then move to larger (yet still shareable) dishes like octopus and fried calamari. Yes, gluten free.
They also have some larger main dishes, like meat and fish options, but we’d probably have stuck to the shareable plates.
After dinner, they offer a selection of gluten free desserts that varies, so you’ll be surprised by your choice when you sit down.
It’s a 25 minute metro ride from the Gran Vía metro station on Line 1, which really isn’t too far for a nice dinner that’s completely safe for Celiacs.
Dedicated Gluten Free Bakeries in Madrid
There are seemingly five dedicated gluten free bakeries in Madrid, each offering something somewhat diverse. If you can`t tell based on reading the brief descriptions below, we appear to have some fairly clear preferences.
Sana Locura: Our Favorite Gluten Free Bakery in Madrid
While some bakeries below focus on pastries or bread exclusively, Sana Locura excellences in both, qualifying it as not only one of the top gluten free bakeries in Madrid but also as a highlight among the foods we enjoyed in Madrid.
Upon entering the establishment, visitors are greeted with an abundant assortment of baked goods – sweet pastries, tarts, savory pastries, breads of varying shapes and sizes, and even panettone (a type of sweet bread eaten around holiday seasons).
The croissants are spectacular – buttery, flaky, and everything wanted out of a croissant. They may be the closest to a regular croissant experienced since diagnosis – they’re that good. The other standout was the Napolitana filled with cream.
The Napolitana pastry is one of our favorite bakery discoveries in Spain – it`s somewhat like a pain au chocolat found in Paris, but it can contain various fillings (cream and chocolate are most common). It`s partly croissant, partly filled pastry.
Last, but certainly not least, was the apple crumble tart that we had, which was also great and was gone so fast that I completely forgot to take a picture of it.
The only downside is that it’s a little far from the center of Madrid. It’s up in the Salamanca neighborhood, which is northeast of the city center.
It takes around 20 minutes to arrive there by metro, and I would strongly recommend making the journey. It`s a lovely, leafy neighborhood, and the bakery is worth the cost of admission (which in this case is the price of metro tickets and whatever pastries you choose).
It was so good, we returned a second time despite the distance. This time, we loaded up on croissants to enjoy in Granada, where we were headed later that day, and ventured into the savory pastry case to try a couple of filled savory pastries – one with cheese and onion, one with spinach and raisins.
This examination may or may not be impacted by the reality that the woman behind the counter complimented my Spanish, AND recalled me when I displayed up once more a couple of days after with Alysha in tow. Everybody inside was very friendly, and very useful in explaining exactly what each solitary pastry in the case was (in Spanish).
Pastelería La Oriental: All the Pastries!
Pastelería La Oriental has two places immediately next to one another. Why, you ask? Because one fully incorporates gluten (the one on the right, in green), and one 100% avoids gluten.
They aimed to introduce their pastry skills to the gluten-free community but recognized the sole method was dedicating an entirely separate bakery and kitchen.
They are endorsed by both FACE and the Madrid Celiac Association, which is a positive sign that they’re carrying out standards right regarding generating protected non-wheat pastries.
The whole, relatively small space is full of pastry displays, which themselves are full of all sorts of pastries. The pastries are the highlight here, though they additionally have breads and cakes, among other things.
While Sana Locura had the best gluten free croissant we`ve had in a while, this one was a close second. We also sampled a Berliner, a new favorite, which is a German doughnut deep fried and then stuffed with cream (though I`m sure other fillings are options).
And, of course, we had to get a beloved Napolitana, which was every bit as good as any other version we had in Spain.
We tried their bread, which was satisfactory, but if you want the best gluten free bread in Madrid, you should probably go to LAIB (in our humble opinion, anyway).
LAIB: Best for Gluten Free Bread
We obtained a baked good item at LAIB, and its internal moisture and external crust exceeded expectations in regards to texture, taste, and consistency.
Their main focus is to demonstrate that fantastic bread can be made with alternative grains – namely rice, millet, and buckwheat. They were producing sourdough (which is added to their breads to provide a little tanginess, which we enjoy) much before it became trendy in 2020.
We tried their Hogaza, a substantial round loaf of bread with a crisp exterior and chewy interior. Those accustomed to gluten-free bread know how difficult it can be to achieve that texture consistency, yet we feel LAIB accomplished that feat.
I love how they have a dedicated machine for cutting the bread – when I requested sliced bread, the man behind the counter had it sliced perfectly within about 15 seconds using this machine. It was almost like magic.
We were hungry upon stopping by, so we obtained a baguette con pasas (raisins) to enjoy at Parque el Retiro, a short distance away. Whoever devised the concept of incorporating raisins into bread ought to be consecrated as a saint, or potentially awarded a Nobel Peace Prize, or something comparable.
You are able to view a selection of their products on their online store. Their bakery is located south of Parque El Retiro, near Madrid’s main train station, Atocha ( here on Google Maps).
Celicioso: Gluten Free Cakes and Cafe
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They are among the earliest gluten free bakeries established in Spain, opening their doors in 2012 during the formative period for gluten free foods. Since then, they have expanded into a small gluten-free empire across Madrid.
They have many places around the city at this point, after broadening significantly over the past several years.
Each one has a large pastry display case filled with various cakes and pies – some vegan – and cupcakes. Items like carrot cake, cheesecake, and more traditional Spanish cakes. All the cakes!
We sampled a slice of berry cheesecake and a slice of Tarta de Santiago, which is a traditional almond-citrus cake from Galicia in northern Spain and proved to be the clear top performer in terms of the cake tasting competition at Celicioso.
Apparently it’s usually made with lemon, but this one heavily featured a citrus flavor. Give us anything with citrus in it please.
While the cheesecake was good, the Tarta de Santiago we had was truly exceptional.
They also have more of a cafe-style menu with items like sandwiches and salads, which would make it a good stop for lunch or an afternoon snack.
0% Gluten: Solid Gluten Free Cafe
0% Gluten is part cafe, with a menu that includes sandwiches and toasts among other things, and part bakery, with pastry cases full of handmade pastries.
You can see straight into the open kitchen, at least at the location we found up in Chamberí. They also have spots all over Spain, like in Barcelona and Cádiz.
All of their locations specially focus on being 100% gluten free, and they do extensive R&D (and have their own flour blends) to make certain they’re developing the best possible product for Celiacs.
We found their bakery items to be quite good. We sat outside in the sun on a leafy lane in northern Madrid, enjoying their fare, such as a flaky, puff pastry morsel in an amusing form, and our favorite kind of pastry from Spain filled with cream (though we prefer the chocolate version).
Other Gluten Free Restaurants in Madrid (NOT Dedicated Gluten Free)
With the exception of one restaurant – Guasa, where I engaged in a lengthy discussion about cross-contamination and am assured they undertake due care – all these restaurants are accredited by the Celiac Association (though they are not completely gluten free).
In these cases more so than at dedicated gluten free restaurants mentioned earlier, you will need to clearly communicate with waiting staff that gluten free options are required.
If communicating dietary needs solely in Spanish presents challenges, I highly recommend obtaining a card for gluten free dining from Jodi at Legal Nomads. The card addresses all relevant details, such as potential cross-contamination that many comparable resources fail to mention.
Though my Spanish skills are basic, I still purchased one for my trip. It was very worthwhile at just $9 for peace of mind, in my view.
LaLina Tapas & Copas: Celiac-Friendly Tapas in La Latina
I ventured out solo to LaLina on a Saturday afternoon, and by the time I was leaving around 2:00 pm, their outdoor area was completely packed. Which generally indicates success.
It`s in the heart of La Latina – the neighborhood in Madrid most known for incredible tapas – which is a lovely place to spend an afternoon.
If gluten-free tapas in Madrid is what you`re inquiring about in regards to locations, this is likely the first place I`d refer you to.
Another positive sign? All of the menu items have gluten free versions available, and they are served with a little “gluten free” flag inserted to distinguish between the different options and prevent mix ups. Their menu is clearly labeled so you can view which dishes are offered gluten free.
Be sure to tell restaurant staff that you have celiac disease. Say “Soy Celiaco” if you’re a man or “Celiaca” if you’re a woman).
Since I was alone, I only ordered a couple items to enjoy on their sunny patio. I opted for the patatas bravas (of course), which come in a surprising number of styles (I went with the classic bravas sauce – the delicious tomato-based spicy sauce) and a cheese board, which includes some gluten free crostini.
One extra thing – I’d recommend making reservations in advance. Nearly every table had patrons booked in.
Taberna La Concha: Old School Tapas Spot
📍 Google Maps | Phone: (208) 898-0900 | Website | Hours: 11 am – 11 pm Friday – Saturday, 12 pm – 8 pm Sunday and Wednesday – Thursday, Closed Monday and Tuesday | Entrance: Costs vary depending on Ticket
It’s approved by Madrid’s Celiac Association, and it serves as an excellent place to experience gluten free tapas in a conventional setting. You’ll have the ability to sample things like cured duck with orange slices on toast and anchovies in pesto sauce, among various other tapas options.
Guasa Madrid: Venezuelan-Style Arepas!
If you have followed us for any length of time, you know we often enjoy arepas.
If you aren’t familiar with arepas, here’s a preliminary overview.
In this case, we’re discussing specifically the Venezuelan version, which are stuffed with various fillings (our preferred is usually avocado, beans, cheese, and sweet plantains).
The element that made me somewhat wary at Guasa, a restaurant serving up a modernized version of traditional Venezuelan arepas, is that they sell tequeños, which essentially are fried and crusted dairy sticks.
My initial question was “do you deep fry the tequeños in the same oil as other foods” which they explained, no, they do not.
My second question was “are there any other menu items containing gluten.” Regrettably, yes is the answer to that question. The crispy onions – used on one of the arepas, contain gluten, though requesting politely could see that particular arepa made without them.
Their menu clearly indicates allergens (though that does not necessarily mean items are safe from cross-contamination, which is why I asked about the fryer). Aside from the tequeños and fried onion topping, I do not see anything else containing gluten at the moment.
However, this could potentially change based on new or different needs, so be sure to communicate your dietary requirements so they can suggest options safe for consumption.
Maestro Churrero: Gluten Free Churros & Chocolate
Look, if you want churros con chocolate, this establishment is an ideal choice. While regular churros are sold, they are certified by the Celiac Association and use separate work areas for preparing gluten-free churros. Here is the description from their website regarding the gluten-free churros.
“We are the only ones offering gluten-free churros. Made in a separate workspace and taking utmost care of any potential cross-contamination.”
However, before embarking, you should be aware that you may leave feeling let down.
With both the elongated wait time (which I didn’t mind, though it was likely around 20 minutes to receive our food), the below average chocolate quality (we’ve certainly had much better in Spain), and the undercooked churros, the overall experience was less than ideal.
I say that as someone who went in with fairly low anticipations after reading some rather scathing reviews.
It’s worth going if you REALLY want to try gluten free churros, but I would say find a place that has gluten free hot chocolate and just sip on that instead if you’re not too worried about missing out on churros.
Oh, and if you visit Maestro Churrero, I`d recommend this location, as the customer service was much better there.
Where to Find Gluten Free Groceries in Madrid
If you’re planning on spending your time in Madrid in a place with kitchen access and are wondering whether or not you’ll be able to find gluten free products at the supermarkets in Madrid, let me alleviate your concerns right away.
Indeed. You will. In our experience, the grocery store selection in Spain, especially if one knows where to search, is the best in Europe.
If you’re wondering what to look for on packaging in Spain to see if something is gluten free, head over to my guide to eating gluten free in Spain, which has an entire, detailed section on just that.
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One, I really like food, specifically gluten free food, and more specifically new gluten free food.
Secondly, I once worked in the food industry, and enjoy seeing what different grocery stores appear like in different countries (for inspiration in case I end up back in that world).
We had a few grocery store chains we loved, returning to them again and again all over Spain. Most had a completely separate gluten free section where one could find a collection of the best gluten free products available.
Though it’s mostly bread, pasta, and such things, and you’ll actually find even more items labeled “no gluten” if you search the aisles a bit.
Here are the grocery store chains we loved. Though, you should know, you’ll find gluten free items at just about every grocery store in Madrid. Especially at more health-oriented stores.
El Corte Inglés: This is a massive department store, with all sorts of different sections ranging from electronics to clothes (they have a whole section exclusively for Nespresso machines). And they have a supermarket. Though the selection generally varies by location, the gluten free section is extensive, and stocked with all sorts of valuable items. Seriously, you should visit at least once. It’s amazing.
Carrefour (and Carrefour Express): While the Express version of Carrefour found within the city center has a decent selection of gluten-free options despite its compact size (though not quite comparable to El Corte Inglés), they typically stock items like gluten-free bread and pasta but might not always carry more specialty products like baguettes or cookies depending on the specific location. Larger standard Carrefour stores (not labeled “Express”) generally boast a better selection.
Mercadona: The least extravagant store here offers the best prices. Their selection varies more widely by location and is typically smaller. They’re usually situated on the outskirts of Madrid, so you’d likely need to go out of your way to find one if you’re lodging in the center.
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