A family taberna opened in 1977, the obligatory stop before or after the Rastro on Sunday: grilled sardines by the dozen, pimientos de Padrón, calamares, gambas, a well-poured beer or vermut, décor barely changed since opening.
- Address
- Plaza del General Vara del Rey 14, 28005 Madrid
- Hours
- Wed-Sat 12:00-16:00; Sun 09:30-16:00; closed Mon, Tue (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 45 min
- Price
- A dozen grilled sardines EUR 3.60 (Time Out 2026)
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Sunday it opens at 09:30 for the Rastro crowd (Google).
- Lunchtime only on most days; closed Monday and Tuesday.