Lonely Planet

"Casa Labra has been going strong since 1860, an era that the decor strongly evokes. Locals love their bacalao (cod) and ordering it here as croqueta de bacalao – is a Madrid rite of initiation. As the lunchtime queues attest, they go through more than 700kg of cod every week."

Frommer's

"Stop in the taberna (really, the bar) for a small plate of bacalao croquetas."

Lauren Aloise

"Stand in line for their fried cod."

Lauren Aloise

"Stand in line for their cod croquettes, and wash it down with the house vermouth."

Time Out Madrid

"This legendary bar is worth a visit for its house speciality: 'bacalao' (cod) in the form of croquettes."

Time Out Madrid

"This legendary bar, is worth a visit not only for its history but also for its house speciality: fried slices called 'tajadas'."

Silver Travel Advisor

"The tapas was delicious: the fish tasty and fresh and the batter on the fritters, golden and crisp."

Madrid Me Enamora

"It's specialty are cod and Croquetas de bacalao. Appetizing croquetas snacks whose cod is perfectly integrated in the bechamel."

Melvin Böcher

"Stepping into Casa Labra is like stepping back in time. Order your delectable croquetas from the small counter to the right, then head to the bar to order a thimble-sized glass of beer or wine to accompany the oozy, creamy morsels."

Xtreme Foodies

"The morsels of golden fish arrive steaming hot from the kitchen and are intensely flavored and succulent."