Albor
Albor
Spanish cooking on Calle Juan Martín el Empecinado in Palos de la Frontera, listed in the Guía Repsol. The room is quiet, bright and casual, the service reads attentive and efficient, and the kitchen leans modern-creative. It's open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner and closed on Mondays.
Social
From albor.madrid on Instagram
Dos clásicos de la sección de Pica Pica de Albor que no te puedes perder - Torreznos de Soria a nuestra manera con crema de boniato - Croquetas de jamón ibérico
Empezamos una semana más con las mismas ganas de compartir el arte de la cocina Y esta semana con una nueva novedad: 🆕 Dumplings de cochinillo sobre su jugo y crujiente de su piel Disfruta de este nuevo plato y más reservando en la página web
Quien conoce Albor sabe que cada plato es puro sabor Atún rojo glaseado con escabeche de pollo y chalotas a la naranja ¿Lo has probado ya?
Hoy cumple años una persona muy especial 🎂❤️ ¡Muchas felicidades Alvarito! Gracias por compartir tu arte 👨🏻🍳
🥘 Hay domingos que piden un buen arroz Por eso, cada domingo preparamos en Albor un arroz especial del día. Una receta diferente cada semana hecha para convertir el domingo en ese plan que siempre apetece. Si nos sigues, podrás consultar el arroz cada domingo por la mañana en nuestras stories. Ya
¡Ya estamos de vuelta! Y volvemos con el horario habitual: De martes a sábado 11:30 a 17:00 - 20:00 a 00:00 Domingos 11:30 a 17:00 con los arroces como plato especial del día ¡Haz tu reserva!
Background
About Albor
The Story
Albor is the restaurant of Álvaro and Borja, two friends whose names give it its own: albor also means the dawn, the beginning of something. It's on Calle Juan Martín el Empecinado in the Palos de la Frontera barrio of Arganzuela, a quiet, bright, casual room cooking Spanish food with a modern-creative bent rather than sticking to the traditional script. It's listed in the Guía Repsol.
The Cuisine
Spanish, cooked with a modern-creative bent. The menu is on Albor's own site.
The Daily Dishes
Alongside the carta, Albor runs a dish of the day at lunchtime, €17 with bread and a drink: a Caesar salad on Mondays, Galician-style ham hock with cabbage and crushed potato on Tuesdays, a fish caldereta on Wednesdays, lasagne on Thursdays, veal roast beef with creamy potato on Fridays and a rice of the day on Saturdays. Sundays are 'Domingos de Arroz', with a different rice every week, such as an arroz del señoret with red mullet (€24). Public holidays are excluded.
The Wine List
The wine list is broader than you'd expect from a neighbourhood room: manzanilla and oloroso by the glass, grower and house Champagnes from André Clouet, Nicolas Maillart, Lallier and Joseph Perrier, whites from Albillo and Tempranillo Blanco to Albariño, a tinaja-aged Malvar from the Madrid area and a Malvasía de Sitges, and Rioja reds up to La Cueva del Contador. Several bottles are poured by the glass from about €3.
The Chefs
Álvaro, Borja
The Team
Albor is run by the tandem Álvaro and Borja, whose names the restaurant is built from; the two learned the trade studying and working before opening their own kitchen.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Albor Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Julia Pérez Lozano critic score
Diner Ratings
4.8
1648
TripAdvisor
4.5
45 reviews
Albor ranks #260 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor (45 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Albor
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
Experience
Albor Dining Experience
Quiet and bright, cosy and casual, and it's good for families. Service reads attentive and efficient. The kitchen leans modern-creative rather than strictly traditional, which the Spanish label on its own doesn't tell you.
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Albor Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C/ Juan Martín el Empecinado 9, 28045 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle Juan Martín el Empecinado 9, in the Palos de la Frontera barrio of Madrid.
Nearby
Palos de la Frontera sits in Arganzuela, just south of Atocha station along Ronda de Atocha and Calle de las Delicias. It is a mixed, workaday stretch rather than a destination in itself, with restaurants serving the offices and apartment blocks that surround the station rather than passing tourist traffic.
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Details
Albor Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–17:00 |
Albor hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Good to Know
Questions
Albor FAQ
Does Albor have a Michelin star?
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No. Albor is listed in the Guía Repsol as a recommended restaurant, and it isn't in the Michelin Guide.
What kind of food does Albor serve?
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Spanish, cooked with a modern-creative bent rather than strictly traditionally, from the Álvaro-and-Borja tandem the restaurant is named after. The menu is on Albor's own site.
Where is Albor?
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Calle Juan Martín el Empecinado 9, in the Palos de la Frontera barrio of Madrid's Arganzuela district.
When is Albor open?
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Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30 to 17:00 and 20:00 to midnight, and Sunday from 11:30 to 17:00; the kitchen serves 13:00 to 16:00 and 20:30 to 23:00. Closed on Mondays.
How much does a meal cost, and can you book?
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Around €26 to €50 per person. Book online through the restaurant's own reservations page, or by phone.
Does Albor have a daily menu?
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Yes, a dish of the day at lunchtime for €17 with bread and a drink, Monday to Saturday, and a different rice every Sunday. Public holidays are excluded.