Acholao
Acholao
Acholao is a Peruvian pisco bar and restaurant on Calle Almirante, on the Salesas side of Chueca. Pisco drives the bar, from classic and passion-fruit pisco sours to longer cocktails, and the kitchen does Peruvian cocina criolla: ceviche and tiradito, lomo saltado, anticuchos, causa limeña and ají de gallina croquetas. Evenings on weekdays, from 13:30 at weekends.
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From @acholao_madrid on Instagram
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En Acholao nunca es mucho porque no se quedará nada en el plato 👀🍸 #saborperuano #ambiente #nochemadrileña #acholao #comidaperuana
Enfoca bien porque se te va a entojar en cuanto lo veas 👀 #brioche #saborperuano #nochemadrileña #ambiente #comidaperuana
Un 4 manos inolvidable ✨ @jorge_munoz_castro y @jeremias_urrutia_ x Quispe cooks. Gracias a todos los que nos acompañasteis en este menú que recorría de Lima a Madrid. Una experiencia gastronómica única.
Feliz día del Pisco 🍸 Hoy celebramos el día del Pisco y les enseñamos cómo lo preparamos en el grupo Quispe.
Two sides to every story… but they both have Pisco 🍸 #pisco #cocktail #acholao #madrid #noche
Background
About Acholao
The Story
Acholao is a Peruvian pisco bar and restaurant on Calle Almirante, in the stretch of Justicia known as Salesas. Pisco is the organising idea, with Peruvian cocina criolla on the menu alongside it.
The Cuisine
Peruvian cocina criolla to go with pisco: ceviche above all, tiradito, lomo saltado, anticuchos, causa limeña and ají de gallina croquetas, with classic and passion-fruit pisco sours and other pisco cocktails.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Acholao Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
4.9
54 reviews
4.8
794
Reservations
How to Book Acholao
Booking
Book online via the restaurant's website.
Reserve
Experience
Acholao Dining Experience
Elegant but lively and roomy enough for a group, with pisco as the organising idea of the bar and a kitchen geared to sharing.
Navigate
Acholao Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle del Almirante, 20, 28001 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Acholao is on Calle Almirante in Justicia, the quieter, better-dressed side of Chueca, in the stretch also known as Salesas, south-west of Plaza de Colón.
Nearby
Justicia is the quieter, better-dressed half of the Chueca side of town, all narrow streets and small shopfronts. Mercado de San Antón anchors the eating, and around it sit grill rooms, wine bars and places that fill late. It is central without ever feeling like the centre.
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Details
Acholao Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 19:00–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 19:00–01:30 |
| Wednesday | 19:00–01:30 |
| Thursday | 19:00–02:00 |
| Friday | 19:00–02:00 |
| Saturday | 13:30–02:00 |
| Sunday | 13:30–18:30 |
Acholao hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Acholao FAQ
What kind of place is Acholao?
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A Peruvian pisco bar and restaurant on Calle Almirante in Madrid, serving cocina criolla alongside pisco cocktails.
What should I order at Acholao?
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A pisco sour, classic or passion fruit, with the corvina ceviche, then tiradito, anticuchos, causa limeña, the ají de gallina croquetas and the house lomo saltado.
What are Acholao's opening hours?
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Monday 19:00 to 23:30, Tuesday and Wednesday 19:00 to 01:30, Thursday and Friday 19:00 to 02:00, Saturday 13:30 to 02:00 and Sunday 13:30 to 18:30.
Where is Acholao?
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At Calle Almirante 20, in Justicia, the quieter side of Chueca sometimes called Salesas, south-west of Plaza de Colón.
Is Acholao expensive?
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It's mid-range, with a typical spend around €26–50 per person.
Can I book a table at Acholao?
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Yes, online through the reservations page on Acholao's own website.
How much is the ceviche at Acholao?
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The classic corvina ceviche is €24, and a trio of three ceviches is €26.