Elena Vidal

About

Born in Lavapiés and never really left. Elena knows which tabernas still slice jamón by hand, which galleries open late, and where to stand at La Latina's bars on a Sunday. Ask her for the Madrid between the landmarks — the neighbourhoods locals actually eat in.

Qualifications & Experience

• •Fifteen years leading small-group food walks through Lavapiés and La Latina
• •Former sommelier at a Michelin-listed Madrid tavern
• •Contributor on Madrid's bar culture for a Spanish food & travel quarterly