Sanchís
Sanchís
Sanchís, also listed as Sanchís Casa Esteban, is a bar and marisquería on Avenida de Menéndez Pelayo, in the Ibiza barrio by the Retiro, holding a Repsol Solete. Seafood raciones are the draw: coquinas, boquerones, cockles, mussels and snails, with callos and carrillada from the kitchen and a caña or a vermouth on the terrace.
Background
About Sanchís
The Story
Bar Sanchís has been a meeting point on Avenida de Menéndez Pelayo, a few metres from the Retiro, since 1979. The name confuses people almost weekly: the bar isn't run by the Real Madrid football dynasty, but the Sanchís family do own the premises, which they bought in 1972 and rented seven years later to Esteban Baquero, hence the 'Casa Esteban' on its listing. Esteban died in 2017; today his daughter Sara Baquero runs it with her husband Chema and her mother, Mari Carmen Alcocer, who still leads the kitchen. It holds a Repsol Solete.
The Cuisine
Seafood raciones in the bar tradition: coquinas, boquerones, cockles, mussels and snails, with ensaladilla rusa alongside. From the kitchen, the callos and the carrillada get singled out, and the portions are generous. A caña or a vermouth is the usual partner.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Sanchís Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
3.5
88 reviews
4.1
796
Reservations
How to Book Sanchís
Booking
Experience
Sanchís Dining Experience
It reads as a straightforward, group-friendly bar with a terrace, the kind of spot for a sit-down lunch near the park.
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Sanchís Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Av. de Menéndez Pelayo, 13, 28009 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
It's on Avenida de Menendez Pelayo 13, in the Ibiza barrio of Madrid's Retiro district, by Parque del Retiro.
Nearby
Ibiza is the residential edge of Parque del Buen Retiro, and it eats like a neighbourhood that does not need to impress anyone. The rooms are taverns, grills and seafood done properly, at prices that reflect regulars rather than visitors. Palacio de Cristal and the park are the reason to come early.
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Details
Sanchís Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–15:30 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:00 |
Sanchís hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Sanchís FAQ
Does Sanchís have a Michelin star or a Repsol Sol?
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Neither. It holds a Repsol Solete, a Guía Repsol distinction that ranks below a Sol and below a Michelin star.
What should I order at Sanchís?
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Seafood raciones: coquinas, boquerones, cockles, mussels and snails are the most mentioned. From the kitchen, the callos and the carrillada come recommended, and portions are generous.
Where is Sanchís, and when is it open?
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On Avenida de Menéndez Pelayo 13, in the Ibiza barrio of Retiro. Tuesday to Sunday for lunch, with dinner Tuesday to Friday, closed Mondays.
How much does a meal cost at Sanchís?
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Around €26 to €50 per person.
Is Sanchís good for groups, and does it have a terrace?
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Yes to both.
Is Sanchís a marisquería?
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Yes. It bills itself as a bar and marisquería and Google lists it as a seafood restaurant, under the name Sanchís Casa Esteban.
Is Bar Sanchís owned by the Sanchís football family?
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Not the business. The Sanchís family bought the premises in 1972 and rent them to the Baquero family, who have run the bar since 1979.
Who runs Sanchís?
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Sara Baquero, daughter of founder Esteban, with her husband Chema, who handles the seafood, and her mother Mari Carmen Alcocer in the kitchen.