La Madriguera de Mai is a live music bar in Macarena, Seville. Rated 4.8 stars from 1169 Google reviews. Known for live flamenco that feels real and maria's hospitality. Best for saturday night flamenco and group celebration. Ranked #3 of 15 in Macarena.
Rankings updated April 2026
La Madriguera de Mai
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Top 3 in Macarena
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Quick Verdict
Locals are split — tourists and visitors rave about the Saturday flamenco experience and Maria's hospitality, but at least one Seville native dismissed it as overpriced and tourist-focused. For what it is (intimate live flamenco with homemade food), the 4.8-star rating and repeat bookings suggest it delivers.
Book if you want an evening of live flamenco with proper performers, homemade food, and a host who treats you like family — Saturday nights fill up and require a reservation.
About La Madriguera de Mai
La Madriguera de Mai is a small tapas bar in Casco Antiguo that transforms into a flamenco venue on Saturday evenings. The owner Maria runs front-of-house with warmth that reviewers describe as genuine and unpretentious — one Canadian visitor called her "the most warm, welcoming and crazy person you will likely meet in Sevilla." Her mother Mai cooks in the kitchen, serving home-style food that reviewers consistently praise: arroz con carrillada, small plates, proper wine. The space is intimate — tight enough that you see the performers from anywhere in the room. Saturday nights (doors at 8pm, show around 9pm) feature live flamenco with guitar, singing, and dance. Reviewers note the performances feel improvisational. The performers held audiences "in the palm of their hand," according to one review. Food and drink are served throughout. During the week it operates as a regular tapas bar. Reviewers across French, Spanish, Italian, and English reviews emphasise the same thing: it feels like eating in someone's home, not a restaurant.
What Stands Out
Live flamenco that feels real
Reviewers repeatedly praised the performers' talent and intensity. One noted: "The 3 performers were simply outstanding in every way." Another mentioned "artistes improvisaient sur place, c'était impressionnant" (artists improvising on stage, it was impressive). The show runs roughly 9pm to 10:30pm with one break.
Maria's hospitality
Named specifically in 7+ reviews as the reason people came back. Described as "adorable," "au petit soin" (attentive), "incroyable," and "la gérante au top" (the manager is top). One couple celebrating their birthday wrote: "la sencillez de María y el cariño de Mai en la cocina, te hacen sentir en familia" (Maria's simplicity and Mai's care in the kitchen make you feel like family).
Home-cooked food at €30–40
Multiple reviewers praised the food as homemade and delicious. Specific dish mentioned: "Arroz con carrillada buenísimo" (rice with beef cheeks, very good). Reviewers called it "comida casera muy buena" (very good home cooking) and "cuisine réconfortante de maman" (comforting mum's cooking). Price point €30–40 for the evening including food, drink, and show.
What Customers Say
It is a tapas bar/restaurant, but on Saturday evenings when it opens at 8:00 P.M.
The most warm, welcoming and crazy 🤣 person you will likely meet in Sevilla!
it offers only an evening of authentic Flamenco song, dance and guitar!
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Madriguera de Mai
Yes, but only on Saturday evenings. The venue opens at 8pm and the flamenco show (guitar, singing, dance) begins around 9pm and runs until roughly 10:30pm with one short break. During the week it operates as a regular tapas bar without live performance.
Yes, the venue takes reservations and they're required for Saturday flamenco nights — the space is small and fills up. You can book through their Google Business profile or contact them directly.
€30–40 per person for the evening, which includes food (tapas and small plates), drinks, and the live flamenco performance. Reviewers consistently noted good value for the experience.
Home-cooked Spanish tapas and small plates. Reviewers specifically mentioned arroz con carrillada (rice with beef cheeks). The menu is prepared by Mai, the owner's mother, and described across reviews as "comida casera" (home cooking) — simple, well-made, not fancy.
No — one reviewer noted "no filming or photos allowed." This is a house rule to protect the performers and the intimate atmosphere.
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