Tapas y Fotos
Tapas y Fotos
Tapas y Fotos is a tapas bar in Lavapiés, on Calle Doctor Piga, in a century-old building whose walls are covered with photographs by Miguel Pérez Pardo. The kitchen does traditional Spanish tapas (salmorejo, papas arrugás, peppers with anchovies) and the room doubles as a cultural spot, with live music, poetry readings and film screenings. It opens evenings, into the early hours.
Background
About Tapas y Fotos
The Story
Tapas y Fotos sits in a century-old building on Calle Doctor Piga in Lavapiés. The walls are hung with photographs by Miguel Pérez Pardo, and the place runs as much on culture (music, poetry, film) as on food.
The Cuisine
Traditional Spanish tapas, think salmorejo, papas arrugás, peppers with anchovies and garbanzos.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Tapas y Fotos Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.2
394
TripAdvisor
4.2
18 reviews
Reservations
How to Book Tapas y Fotos
Booking
Experience
Tapas y Fotos Dining Experience
It's as much a cultural hangout as a tapas bar: walls of photography, blues, jazz and rock on the speakers, and regular poetry readings, film screenings and book launches. It's set up for groups and families, dogs welcome, and it runs late.
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Tapas y Fotos Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Doctor Piga, 7, 28012, Madrid, Spain
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It's on Calle Doctor Piga in the Embajadores barrio (Lavapiés) part of Madrid's Centro district.
Nearby
Embajadores is old working Madrid, dense and unpolished, and it rewards anyone willing to walk its side streets. The eating runs from taverns that have been there for generations to newer rooms doing something quite different. El Rastro spills through it on market days, and Lavapiés is the same conversation continued uphill.
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Details
Tapas y Fotos Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 18:30–02:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:30–02:00 |
| Thursday | 18:30–02:00 |
| Friday | 18:30–02:30 |
| Saturday | 18:30–02:30 |
| Sunday | 16:00–01:00 |
Tapas y Fotos hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Tapas y Fotos FAQ
What is Tapas y Fotos?
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A tapas bar in Lavapiés, Madrid, known for walls covered in photographs and a programme of live music, poetry readings and film nights, alongside traditional Spanish tapas.
Where is Tapas y Fotos?
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On Calle Doctor Piga in the Embajadores barrio (Lavapiés) of Madrid's Centro district.
What food does it serve?
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Traditional Spanish tapas, including salmorejo, papas arrugás and peppers with anchovies, by the venue's own account.
When is Tapas y Fotos open?
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Tuesday to Thursday 18:30 to 02:00, Friday and Saturday 18:30 to 02:30, and Sunday 16:00 to 01:00. Closed Monday.
What should I order at Tapas y Fotos?
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Traditional tapas such as papas arrugás with red and green mojo, salmorejo, peppers with anchovies and chorizo.
Why is it called Tapas y Fotos?
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The walls are hung with photographs by Miguel Pérez Pardo, in a century-old Lavapiés building, which gives the bar its name.
Does Tapas y Fotos host live events?
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Yes, it runs live music, poetry readings and film screenings alongside the food.
Is Tapas y Fotos dog-friendly?
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Yes, it's dog-friendly and good for groups and families.