Casa Paco
Casa Paco
Casa Paco is a traditional taberna at Plaza Puerta Cerrada 11, on the edge of La Latina, holding a Solete in the Guía Repsol along with the Ayuntamiento de Madrid's Comercio Centenario plaque. The Casa Paco name dates from 1933, and the house dishes are callos a la madrileña, cocido madrileño, cebón de buey and patatas Casa Paco. At the bar, it's vermouth with chicharrones and olives.
Background
About Casa Paco
The Story
Casa Paco began in 1870 as a classic wine taberna of cards and dominoes on Plaza de Puerta Cerrada. On 3 March 1933 Francisco Morales, Paco, and his wife Rosario refounded it under the Casa Paco name and turned it into a casa de comidas and meeting place for cattle dealers, jewellers, coal merchants, bullfighters, writers and the antique dealers of the Rastro, who are credited with starting the Entierro de la Sardina procession from here. The founder's line is still quoted: give quality and good food, and don't worry about charging. It carries the Ayuntamiento de Madrid's Comercio Centenario plaque, Establecimiento Centenario status from the Comunidad de Madrid and a Medalla al Mérito Artístico, and holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol.
The Cuisine
The house dishes the venue names are callos a la madrileña, cocido madrileño, cebón de buey and patatas Casa Paco: the traditional Madrid taberna register, done straight. At the bar it's vermouth, chicharrones and gordal olives with a cold beer, plus pinchos, roquefort and huevos rotos; there are daily set menus at lunch.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Casa Paco Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
3.7
460 reviews
3.8
1207
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How to Book Casa Paco
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Experience
Casa Paco Dining Experience
Small and snug, and lively with it. Cosy and traditional with the energy high, which in practice means a room that fills fast and stays loud, and it's fair value for what it charges.
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Casa Paco Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Plaza Puerta Cerrada, 11, 28005 Madrid (La Latina), Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Casa Paco is at Plaza Puerta Cerrada 11, in La Latina, in Madrid's Centro district. Go by the Puerta Cerrada address.
Nearby
Sol is the dead centre of the city and behaves like it, busy and walked through by everyone heading somewhere else. The trick is knowing which doors are worth stopping at, because rooms built for visitors sit right beside ones locals have used for decades. Círculo de Bellas Artes and Edificio Metrópolis mark the smarter edge, towards Chueca.
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Details
Casa Paco Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:00–16:00 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–16:00 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–16:00 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–16:00 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–16:00 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 12:30–16:00 |
Casa Paco hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Casa Paco FAQ
How old is Casa Paco?
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The house dates from 1870, when it opened as a wine taberna; Francisco Morales and his wife Rosario refounded it as Casa Paco on 3 March 1933, and it holds Madrid's Comercio Centenario plaque and Establecimiento Centenario status.
What does Casa Paco serve?
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Its own site names callos a la madrileña, cocido madrileño, cebón de buey and patatas Casa Paco as the house dishes, the traditional Madrid taberna repertoire.
Does Casa Paco have a Michelin star?
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No. It holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol, and it isn't in the Michelin Guide.
When is Casa Paco open?
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Closed Monday. Tuesday to Saturday it runs 12:00 to 16:00 and 19:00 to midnight, and Sunday is lunch only, 12:30 to 16:00.
How much does a meal cost at Casa Paco?
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Roughly €26 to €50 per person. There's no online booking, so call 913 663 167.
What should I order at the bar at Casa Paco?
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A vermouth or a caña with the classics: chicharrones, callos and gordal olives, plus pinchos and huevos rotos. At the table, the house dishes are callos, cocido and cebón de buey.
When is the cocido at Casa Paco?
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Cocido, served in individual pots as the house has done since the post-war years, is the Tuesday dish. Callos, cebón de buey and patatas Casa Paco are on every day.
Who runs Casa Paco?
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The Morales family. Founder Paco Morales was followed by his son and daughter, and his grandson David Morales, the third generation, has been in charge in recent years.