Cocido, Madrid hot pot

Without a doubt, the most typical dish in Madrid is "El Cocido".

Cocido comes in many varieties but is basically a wholesome stew, predominantly consisting of chick peas, cabbage, chorizo, blood sausage or pudding and vegetables, stewed in broth. Chicken, beef or pork varieties exist also. Usually, a bowl of the broth is first eaten as a soup appetizer, followed by the solids.

Here we list, in no particular order, some of the traditional cocido houses of Madrid, though their menus are much more varied than just cocido. With a certain bias, we recommend the Latina zone of the city for its abundance of traditional cuisine.