Taberna La Mina
Taberna La Mina
Taberna La Mina has been pouring cañas on Calle del General Álvarez de Castro, in the Trafalgar quarter of Chamberí, since 1949, and it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol. The founder's grandson, Gonzalo, brought it back to life while keeping the marble bar, the old ceramic wine jars and the two dishes that made its name: grilled prawns and pinchos morunos. The rest of the order leans on the sea, with zamburiñas, navajas, boquerones and cazón, and there's a terrace out front.
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Background
About Taberna La Mina
The Story
La Mina opened in 1949 in the heart of Chamberí and became the barrio's place for a caña with a plate of prawns. It later found new life under Gonzalo, the founder's grandson, who chose to change as little as possible: same prawns, same pinchos morunos, same cold beer. Today a new generation is at the helm, it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol, and the name has grown to three addresses in Madrid.
The Cuisine
Spanish taberna cooking, more seafood-forward than most. Grilled prawns and pinchos morunos are the signatures, and the Guía Repsol singles out the gambas, boquerones and cazón. Diners also mention zamburiñas, navajas, salpicón, cockles, coquinas, white prawns and cocochas, with callos and calamares from the classic tapa list.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Taberna La Mina Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
GastroRanking
4.11
4.3
3235
TripAdvisor
3.5
173 reviews
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How to Book Taberna La Mina
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Experience
Taberna La Mina Dining Experience
An old taberna that never turned into a museum. The room is much as it was in the middle of the last century, with a gres floor, a classic marble counter and the big ceramic tinajas that once held wine sold by the jug, and you can eat standing at the bar by the door or sit at the tables inside. The crowd is the neighbourhood, younger than you might expect, with groups on the terrace and dogs welcome.
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Taberna La Mina Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C/ del Gral. Álvarez de Castro, 8, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid, Spain
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La Mina is on Calle del General Alvarez de Castro, in the Trafalgar quarter of the Chamberi district, a quiet residential pocket of central Madrid.
Nearby
Trafalgar is the calm shoulder between Malasaña and the wider avenues, residential enough to feel lived-in and central enough to walk out of. The eating skews to neighbourhood favourites and small confident kitchens rather than destinations. It gets quieter, and better value, the further you go from Gran Vía.
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Taberna La Mina Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:00–01:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–01:30 |
| Thursday | 11:00–01:30 |
| Friday | 11:00–02:30 |
| Saturday | 11:00–02:30 |
| Sunday | 11:00–02:30 |
Taberna La Mina hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Taberna La Mina FAQ
Does La Mina have a Repsol Sol?
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No. La Mina holds a Repsol Solete, the Guía Repsol's everyday recommendation, which is a lower distinction than a Sol. It isn't a Michelin star.
What should I order at Taberna La Mina?
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Where is La Mina in Madrid?
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On Calle del General Álvarez de Castro, in the Trafalgar quarter of the Chamberí district in central Madrid.
When is La Mina open?
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It's closed on Mondays and opens from 11:00 the rest of the week, staying open late, especially on Friday and Saturday. Closing times vary between listings, so check the bar's Instagram before a late visit.
Does La Mina have a terrace, and is it good for groups?
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Yes to both, and it's dog-friendly, with cards and contactless accepted and paid parking nearby.
How much does La Mina cost?
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Around €26 to €50 per person.
How old is Taberna La Mina?
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It was founded in 1949 in Chamberí. The founder's grandson Gonzalo later revived it, keeping the original marble bar and ceramic wine jars, and a new generation is at the helm today.
Does La Mina have other locations?
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Yes. Besides the original at Calle del General Álvarez de Castro 8, there are bars at Calle Padre Damián 21 and Calle Velázquez 17, the latter opened at the end of August 2026.