Malacatín
Malacatín
Malacatín is a centenarian taberna in La Latina, one of Madrid's Restaurantes Centenarios, serving cocido madrileño the way the family has made it since the 1890s. The cocido comes in three vuelcos, built on chorizo from León, Asturian morcilla and Zamora chickpeas. The room is small, rustic and cosy, the service warm, and tables are hard to come by.
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From @malacatin on Instagram
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¿Sabíais que entre las muchas curiosidades que esconde Malacatín hay una auténtica joya? Este dibujo nos lo regaló el gran Antonio Mingote durante una de sus visitas. Y aquí va una anécdota que nos encanta: el color rojo que veis tanto en las mejillas del personaje como en el vino del porrón no lo
🚨 ¡Última llamada antes de las vacaciones! 🚨 Si llevas tiempo diciendo “tenemos que ir”, este es tu momento 😜. El próximo 5 de julio bajamos la persiana para descansar, recargar pilas y dar por cerrada esta temporada. Pero antes, nos encantaría compartir unos cuantos servicios, brindis, risas y bu
Anoche vivimos una noche muy especial. Los Restaurantes y Tabernas Centenarios recibieron el Premio Planes Gourmet 2026, el galardón más importante de la noche, en la entrega organizada por Mediaset. Un reconocimiento que pone en valor la historia, la tradición y el trabajo de todos esos estableci
Background
About Malacatín
The Story
Malacatín traces back to the end of the 19th century, when Julián Díaz came to Madrid from Horcajo de Santiago, in Cuenca, and went to work in a small drinks shop on Calle de la Ruda; when the owner died he left Julián the business. His wife was a cook whose cocido was so good he put it on the menu, and it stuck. The next generation, Florita and her husband Isidro, a Leonese, added León chorizo and Asturian morcilla to the pot. The name came from a wandering musician who sang 'Tin, tin, tin, Malacatín' at the door, and the taberna is now run by the fourth generation of the family, one of Madrid's Restaurantes Centenarios.
The Cuisine
The specialty is cocido madrileño, served in three vuelcos and built on chorizo from León, morcilla from Asturias and chickpeas from Zamora. Around it the carta keeps to traditional pot cooking: callos, rabo de toro, carrilleras and lechal lamb chops.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Malacatín Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 6.5/10, service 7.2/10, typical spend 35€
Diner Ratings
4.3
4267
TripAdvisor
4.1
1290 reviews
Reservations
How to Book Malacatín
Booking
Book online at https://www.covermanager.com/reservation/module_restaurant/restaurante-malacatin/spanish# (covermanager).
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Experience
Malacatín Dining Experience
The room is small, rustic and cosy, its decoration barely changed in decades. Service is warm and attentive, the cooking resolutely traditional. It's a hard table to get, so book ahead.
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Malacatín Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de la Ruda, 5, 28005 Madrid, Spain
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On Calle de la Ruda in La Latina, the slope of narrow streets by El Rastro in central Madrid.
Nearby
La Latina is where the city goes to graze, a slope of narrow streets built for moving between bars rather than sitting still. The eating is social and unhurried, and El Rastro brings the crowds on market days. Mercado de San Miguel and Plaza Mayor are the polished edge; the good stuff is further in.
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Details
Malacatín Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 11:00–17:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–17:00 |
Malacatín hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Malacatín FAQ
Is Malacatín a Michelin restaurant?
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No. It's an unranked historic taberna in La Latina, one of Madrid's Restaurantes Centenarios, best known for cocido madrileño.
What is Malacatín known for?
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Cocido madrileño, Madrid's chickpea-and-meat stew, served in three vuelcos. The family has made it since the 1890s and it's famously abundant.
Where is Malacatín?
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On Calle de la Ruda in La Latina, near El Rastro in central Madrid.
When is Malacatín open?
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From 11:00 every day. It closes at 17:00 on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, and stays open for dinner until 23:00 Wednesday to Saturday.
How much does cocido cost at Malacatín?
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The cocido completo is €28 per person on the current carta.
What does the name Malacatín mean?
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It comes from a wandering musician who used to sing "Tin, tin, tin, Malacatín" at the door of Julián Díaz's original shop on Calle de la Ruda, and the name stuck.
Is it hard to get a table at Malacatín?
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Yes, it's hard to book. Reserve ahead through CoverManager, the platform linked from the venue's own site.
Who founded Malacatín and when?
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Julián Díaz, who came to Madrid from Horcajo de Santiago in Cuenca, took over a small drinks shop on Calle de la Ruda at the end of the 19th century.
What goes into the cocido at Malacatín?
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Chorizo from León, morcilla from Asturias and chickpeas from Zamora, served in three vuelcos.
Is Malacatín run by the same family today?
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Yes, it's now run by the fourth generation of the founding family.
What else is good at Malacatín besides the cocido?
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The carta also runs to callos a la madrileña, rabo de toro, carrilleras and suckling-lamb chops.