Tapas Bar El Colmado

On Rathausstraße near Alexanderplatz, there's a tapas bar that avoids clichés: ham carved from the bone, croquetas, and vermouth, served at wooden barrels and at the counter.

Tapas Bar El Colmado at Alexanderplatz

Anyone looking for a tapas bar in Berlin that doesn’t hide behind clichés will find it at Alexanderplatz. El Colmado is not a slick, polished tapas bar, but a place with character and taste. You eat at wooden barrels or directly at the counter. The atmosphere is as uncomplicated as the cuisine itself.

The menu features Spanish classics rarely found in Berlin. Fine hams, sliced directly from the leg, spicy cheeses and olives, filled croquetas, Iberian specialties, as well as pintxos and tostas accompany the carefully selected drinks. The drink menu is also impressive: Dark red wines, an ice-cold sangria, vermouth with orange peel as an aperitif, or hot chocolate with pastries are all part of the offer, as are breakfast and lunch options.

Eat Well, Do Good

What sets El Colmado apart from other tapas restaurants in Berlin, however, is its social concept. For every product purchased at one of their restaurants, four children suffering from hunger are fed in cooperation with the charitable organization Mary’s Meals. So, when you come to El Colmado, you feed yourself and others at the same time. This gives the evening a dimension that goes far beyond patatas bravas.

In addition, the food can also be taken away. The preparation of the dishes is a highlight both visually and in terms of taste, and all dishes are also available for takeout. For those planning larger events: As a Spanish restaurant in Berlin, El Colmado also offers professional catering. In short, this tapas bar thinks bigger than just the next bite.