Comments on: Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid

By: Perri

Perri — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:10:13 +0000

Hi,
Just to mention that the “no touching” signs doesn’t apply all round the Mediterranian area. I’ve lived in the South of France for 26+ years and have never seen “no touching” signs on fruit or vegetables – only on breakables such as glassware and ceramics.

By: Julie Gilley

Julie Gilley — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:52:28 +0000

I literally stumbled on Mercado de San Miguel and had the best lunch and most fun on my recent trip to Madrid. It impressed me so much, I wrote a post about it too: https://juliegilley.typepad.com/my_far_and_away_blog/2011/02/mercado-de-san-miguel-the-best-lunch-in-madrid.html

By: Sherry

Sherry — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:10:10 +0000

We just came back from Spain. We went to this market and tried quite a few things. Stupid me thought the Percebe Gallego were turtle feet. :). We tried quite a few olives there and some of the pastries. Got some new ideas for tapas. Had a great time in Spain. Loved Sevilla especially.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:32:20 +0000

kikas head, yes, it’s a European thing. But it makes sense really, so customers don’t bruise more fruit while they pick what they want. It actually highlight the suki system as locals who are known to the vendors will inevitably be given the finest fruit. However, if you have a bionic eye, you can point out the fruit you prefer and they will have no choice but to give those to you when you buy them… :)

By: kikas_head

kikas_head — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:23:12 +0000

Is not touching the fruit a European thing? I noticed it almost everywhere in Italy whereas here and the US one is always allowed to pick up items, smell them, etc.

By: chinachix

chinachix — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:23:24 +0000

beautiful market, great food selection!

By: kurzhaar

kurzhaar — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 06:45:30 +0000

I like the Mercado de San Miguel’s reincarnation… which is not as a regular “market” and the shops/hours clearly reflect that. It’s a good place for noshing with decent wines.

By: Isa Garchitorena

Isa Garchitorena — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 05:00:22 +0000

Madrid is definitely on my to do list! Perhaps 2011 will be the year to connect with my roots :-)

By: witsandnuts

witsandnuts — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:20:26 +0000

The pyramid like arrangement of cherries is wonderful!

By: quiapo

quiapo — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:23:44 +0000

We have our share of ugly fish in Australia, but they taste quite nice. One of the ugliest is the flathead, which is also difficult to clean, is so delicious.