Rocablanca Madrid

Croquettes paradise of Madrid

Cesar from Madrid

""Rocablanca" in Madrid's Malasaña is a restaurant that make amazing croquettes, and believe me, a croquette that tastes right is not easy to find..."

Nestled in the middle of the bustling streets of Malasaña, Rocablanca may seem like an unpretentious place. Its façade doesn't scream "tourist attraction," which is why, like many, you may overlook it if you walk by. But if you love croquettes as much as I do, you should check out this bar.

The magic of Rocablanca lies in its diverse croquette menu. From the classic serrano ham to the exquisite cabrales cheese – a robust blue cheese native to Asturias – to the unexpected fried garlic shrimp, there's a flavor for every palate. And let's not forget the fried eggs with chorizo and the delicate salted cod variations.

In a city dotted with tapas bars, one might assume finding a good croquette would be a cinch. But the reality is different. A truly delectable croquette is a rarity – one that's generously sized, brimming with flavor, and authentically reminiscent of its ingredients. Rocablanca ticks all these boxes.

After numerous visits, even though the reason I go to is their croquettes, I always end up ordering some other tapas (I love their fried calamari!).

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Madrid Spotter Cesar

About me I was born in Madrid, but I've lived here and there due to my job in the tech industry, having spent half my life traveling the world. Thanks to that, I've had the chance to meet people from all sorts of cultures and with diverse tastes. This sparked my curiosity to learn more about how people live in their own countries. Eventually, I left the tech industry and spent more than a decade traveling the world, camera in hand, exploring cuisines that were new to me - I'm that friend who always gets asked for restaurant recommendations. My passion for gastronomy l...

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Calle de Fuencarral, 71

1 croquette:

€

1.70

+34

910179549

Nov 16, 2025

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