Bar Melo’s is a well-known bar specializing in Galician rations and tapas, founded in 1979 in the Lavapiés neighborhood of Madrid. It is recognized for its signature dishes, including croquetones de lacón and the famous bocadillo “La Zapatilla.”
After a temporary closure in 2020, the bar reopened in 2021 under new management, maintaining its quality and essence. In 2023, a second location was opened in Moncloa.
The establishment aims to expand its brand through franchising, offering its iconic Galician tapas and rations across Spain.
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Calle Ave Maria 44
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