La Tienta
La Tienta
La Tienta is a taurine taberna on the corner of Alejandro González and Alcalá, by the Las Ventas bullring, open since 1952 and refurbished in 2018. It holds a Repsol Solete, its torreznos won the Mejor Torrezno de Madrid in 2026, and the carta runs from rabo de toro and oreja to a Thursday cocido. During San Isidro it's one of the busiest bars around the plaza.
Social
From @latientataberna on Instagram
¡𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗢 para el inicio de la Feria de Otoño en Taberna La Tienta y Las Ventas. 𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗗𝗢𝗦 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗦 𝗘𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗗𝗘𝗟 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗗𝗢 𝟴 para la Corrida del 3 de Octubre en @plazalasventas. Corrida para @emiliodejusto @victorhernandez1989 @marcop_perez7 . Por si esto fuera poco, 𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗻
Una casa con mucha vida. Detalles que hablan de nosotros y rincones pensados para quedarse un rato más.
Hablamos de la gran reforma que nos ha permitido poder llegar a más gente y ampliar nuestra carta. En 2018 se dio uno de los grandes cambios de la Tienta. Sin perder nuestra esencia. La feria de otoño está a la vuelta de la esquina, aunque tenemos mucha capacidad con la reforma no esperes hasta el ú
El producto es uno de nuestros grandes pilares. Calidad por encima de todo.
Aquí hay mucho más que una mesa y un plato. Hay producto, recuerdos, conversaciones, fotografías y una forma muy nuestra de entender el disfrute.
Estos son algunos de nuestros imprescindibles de La Tienta.
Background
About La Tienta
The Story
La Tienta opened in 1952 on the corner of Alejandro González and Alcalá, one of the bars ringing the Las Ventas bullring, and the name itself is a bullfighting term: the tienta is the test breeders run on young cattle to gauge their bravery. Seventy-odd years of cañas, tapas, afternoons of bullfights, flamenco and tertulia later, it's still standing while other historic bars near Las Ventas have closed. Rather than play it safe, the owners took on a major refurbishment, reopening in spring 2018 with modern fittings that kept the feel of a classic taurine tavern. It's run today by Ángel Martín, whose family roots in Ávila show in the torreznos and the patatas revolconas.
The Cuisine
Madrid taberna cooking with a Castilian accent. The torreznos come stacked in a tower as a welcome, and were named the best in the Comunidad de Madrid in 2026. Beyond them: ibérico boards, the house tomato 'La Tienta', ensaladilla with tuna belly, ham croquettes, oreja al ajillo with brava sauce, lamb sweetbreads, cazón en adobo, rabo de toro stew, callos with chickpeas and grilled meats up to a 40-day-aged Simmental chuletón. Cocido is on every Thursday.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Tienta Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
3.5
215 reviews
4.2
3750
Reservations
How to Book La Tienta
Booking
Book online at https://www.covermanager.com/reservation/module_restaurant/restaurante-tabernalatienta/spanish# (covermanager).
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Experience
La Tienta Dining Experience
Taurine through and through, with bullfighting on the walls and a crowd of aficionados and regulars, but it isn't only for the afición: it's a football and after-work bar too. Expect a crush during San Isidro and an easier pace the rest of the year, from noon to one in the morning.
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La Tienta Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C. de Alejandro González, 7, Salamanca, 28028 Madrid, Spain
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Calle de Alejandro González 7, 28028 Madrid, on the corner with Alcalá in the Salamanca district, in the Fuente del Berro area. The Las Ventas bullring is the landmark the venue itself uses to place the place.
Nearby
Fuente del Berro is a mostly residential barrio in the eastern reach of the Salamanca district, named for the park of the same name nearby. The eating is local and low-key, serving residents rather than visitors.
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Where to stay nearby
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Details
La Tienta Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12:00–01:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–01:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–01:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–01:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–01:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–01:00 |
La Tienta hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
La Tienta FAQ
Does La Tienta have a Michelin star?
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No. There's no Michelin distinction. It holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol, a Repsol recognition rather than a star or a Sol.
What kind of food does La Tienta serve?
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Madrid taberna food: torreznos, ibérico boards, ensaladilla, croquetas, oreja al ajillo, lamb sweetbreads, rabo de toro and callos, plus grilled meats and a Thursday cocido.
How old is La Tienta?
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Its own site says the taberna opened in 1952, more than seventy years ago. It's one of the bars ringing the Las Ventas bullring, several of which have since closed.
Where is La Tienta, and when is it open?
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On the corner of Alejandro González and Alcalá, by Las Ventas in the Salamanca district. Closed Mondays; Tuesday to Sunday 12:00 to 01:00, straight through.
What should I order at La Tienta?
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The torreznos, which won the Mejor Torrezno de Madrid in 2026, then the rabo de toro, the oreja and the patatas revolconas. On Thursdays, the cocido.
Can you book, and does it have a terrace?
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Yes, through the restaurant's website; a WhatsApp booking isn't confirmed until they message back. There's a terrace, with wheelchair access to entrance, restroom and seating.
Did La Tienta win the best torrezno award?
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It won the Mejor Torrezno de Madrid in February 2026, beating eight other restaurants in a blind tasting, and represented the region at the national final in El Burgo de Osma in March 2026, which Bar El Volante of Ólvega won.
What does 'La Tienta' mean?
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A tienta is the test cattle breeders run on young animals to gauge their bravery before the ring, a nod to the bar's bullfighting identity.