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A coil of churros beside a mug of thick hot chocolate topped with cream
A cup of tea alongside a plate of golden churros, seen from above
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Golden fried churros piled beside a cup of dark hot chocolate on a tiled café table
A paper-wrapped bundle of churros drizzled with chocolate sauce

Chocolatería La Encarnita

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#42 in Madrid Brunch & CafésRanked #42 of 52 in Madrid brunch & cafés on Guidavera, ranked within their own category. Click to see the ranked list./GoodGuidavera tier, our editorial classification combining ratings, accolades, and source consensus across the Madrid dining scene./BakeryBakery: the kind of venue this is — we classify and rank it within Madrid's brunch and café scene, not against restaurants./€€€€/Chamberí/

Chocolatería La Encarnita is a neighbourhood churrería and café on Calle de Meléndez Valdés, near Moncloa. It serves churros and porras with chocolate, tortilla, tostadas, coffee and fresh orange juice, opening at 06:00 on weekdays; closed Monday.

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Background

About Chocolatería La Encarnita

The Story

Chocolatería La Encarnita is a neighbourhood churrería and café on Calle de Meléndez Valdés, near Moncloa, opening before dawn on weekdays.

The Cuisine

Churros and porras with chocolate, tortilla, tostadas, coffee and fresh orange juice: a classic Madrid breakfast counter.

Highlights

What Diners Say

ClassicCasualGood for FamiliesWarm ServiceEfficient ServiceTraditionalLocal FavouriteNot TouristyNeighbourhood Gem

Consensus

Chocolatería La Encarnita Ratings & Reviews

Diner Ratings

Google

4.2

370

TripAdvisor

3.7

34 reviews

#42 in Madrid Brunch & CafésGood

Reservations

How to Book Chocolatería La Encarnita

Booking

Experience

Chocolatería La Encarnita Dining Experience

A local café-churrería built around the breakfast counter; air-conditioned, with free wifi.

Navigate

Chocolatería La Encarnita Location & Neighbourhood

Address

Meléndez Valdez, 45, 28015, Madrid, Spain

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Getting There

Chocolatería La Encarnita is on Calle de Meléndez Valdés, 45, in the Moncloa area, in Madrid's Chamberí district.

Nearby

Moncloa is a mixed student-and-residential district in the northwest, anchored by Ciudad Universitaria and the green spaces around Parque del Oeste. The eating nearby is casual and youth-oriented, with long-running cafés and bars serving students and locals.

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Where to stay nearby

Hotels we rank within walking distance of Chocolatería La Encarnita.

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Meliá Madrid Princesa

5★ · Argüelles

630 m · ~8 min walk
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Details

Chocolatería La Encarnita Reservations, Hours & Contact

Opening Hours

DayHours
MondayClosed
Tuesday06:00–14:00
Wednesday06:00–14:00
Thursday06:00–14:00
Friday06:00–14:00
Saturday07:00–14:00
Sunday07:00–14:00

Chocolatería La Encarnita hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.

Contact

Phone+34 915 494 859
WebsiteNot listed
InstagramNot listed
Emailenruparty@hotmail.com

Good to Know

Churros and porras with chocolate, plus tortilla
Tuesday to Friday 06:00 to 14:00, weekends 07:00 to 14:00; closed Monday
Breakfast basics too: tostadas and fresh orange juice
Air-conditioned, with free wifi; family-friendly
Under €25 per person; cards and cash accepted

Questions

Chocolatería La Encarnita FAQ

What is Chocolatería La Encarnita?

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A classic neighbourhood churrería and café near Moncloa, serving churros, porras, chocolate and breakfast from early morning.

What should I order at La Encarnita?

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Churros or porras with chocolate, tortilla, tostadas and fresh orange juice.

Where is Chocolatería La Encarnita?

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On Calle de Meléndez Valdés 45, near Moncloa, in the Chamberí district of Madrid.

When is it open?

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Tuesday to Friday 06:00 to 14:00, and Saturday and Sunday 07:00 to 14:00. Closed Monday.

How much does it cost?

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Under €25 per person; cards and cash are accepted.