El Roble
El Roble
El Roble is a bustling neighbourhood bar on Calle de Fray Luis de León, in the Palos de Moguer barrio of Arganzuela, run by Daniel Gallego, and it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol. It opens at 07:00 on weekdays for coffee and keeps going all day with tapas, raciones and a generous menú del día, served by old-school waiters with a family touch. The croquetas, ensaladilla, callos and pulpo are the dishes people come back for. There's a terrace with heaters.
Background
About El Roble
The Story
El Roble is a neighbourhood bar-restaurant in the Palos de Moguer barrio of Arganzuela, run by Daniel Gallego. It's the kind of local that opens at 07:00 for coffee and stays useful all day, with a big menú del día at lunch, and the Guía Repsol awarded it a Solete for its home cooking, well executed and even better served.
The Cuisine
Spanish bar cooking across the day: tapas, raciones and a daily set menu, with a free aperitivo alongside your drink. The carta runs to croquetas, ensaladilla, callos, aubergines, pulpo, patatas revolconas, gambas al ajillo and a revuelto de morcilla.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
El Roble Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
4.3
52 reviews
4.5
1971
Reservations
How to Book El Roble
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Experience
El Roble Dining Experience
A busy, castizo barrio bar, noisy in the best way, with family-style service from waiters of the old school. It's busy with the neighbourhood from the first coffee onwards, there's room for groups and families, a heated terrace, and step-free access at the door.
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El Roble Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Fray Luis de León, 14, 28012 Madrid, Spain
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It's on Calle de Fray Luis de León in the Arganzuela district of Madrid.
Nearby
Lavapiés is a steeply layered corner of central Madrid, a tight grid of narrow streets where the cooking comes from everywhere at once. The rooms are small, the prices are honest, and the good ones fill with regulars rather than reservations. Museo Reina Sofía and CaixaForum Madrid sit uphill from it, El Rastro at the bottom.
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Details
El Roble Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 07:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 07:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 08:00–18:00 |
El Roble hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
El Roble FAQ
Does El Roble have a Michelin star?
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No. It holds a Repsol Solete, a Guía Repsol distinction, and it isn't in the Michelin Guide.
What kind of place is it?
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A bustling, old-school Spanish neighbourhood bar run by Daniel Gallego, open from early for coffee, with home cooking, tapas, raciones and a big daily menu.
Where is El Roble?
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At Calle de Fray Luis de León 14, in the Palos de Moguer barrio of the Arganzuela district, south of the old centre.
When is it open?
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Monday to Friday from early (07:00) until late, closed Saturday, and Sunday daytime, 08:00 to 18:00.
How much does it cost to eat at El Roble?
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It's an inexpensive barrio bar, with the Guía Repsol listing it in its cheapest band, so most meals come in under €25 per person. The entrance is step-free, and there's a terrace.
What should I order at El Roble?
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Croquetas, ensaladilla, callos and pulpo, along with gambas al ajillo and patatas revolconas. On weekdays there's a menú del día at lunch.