Asador Donostiarra
Asador Donostiarra
Asador Donostiarra is a traditional Basque grill house on Calle Infanta Mercedes in the Castillejos area of Tetuán, opened in 1976 by Pedro Abrego, who founded its sister Mesón Txistu a few metres away in 1972. The kitchen is built around the grill, from an aged vaca vieja chuletón to kokotxas al pil-pil and roast suckling pig, with a terrace and four private rooms.
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Background
About Asador Donostiarra
The Story
Pedro Abrego opened Asador Donostiarra in 1976, four years after founding Mesón Txistu a few metres along the same street, with the aim of sharing Basque food culture in Madrid. The two still share a founder and a kitchen, and when the asador takes its summer break, Mesón Txistu stays open. Abrego's motto, quoted on the house website, is that nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Today the asador opens 363 days a year, with a terrace for summer and winter and four private rooms, and it was adapted for disabled access in 2018.
The Cuisine
Traditional Basque grill-house cooking: the txuletón de vaca vieja, an aged-beef chop for two off the grill, kokotxas de merluza al pil-pil, txangurro a la donostiarra, bacalao a la bilbaína or a la vizcaína, a mixed fish grill a la bilbaína and suckling pig roasted in the oven, with set menus as well as the carta and the house's own beer.
Menus and Private Rooms
Beyond the carta there are set menus for the year and for Christmas, and a 'build your own menu' option for groups, served in four private rooms of different sizes. It's a big, traditional room, popular for business lunches and celebrations, and it has hosted plenty of athletes and public figures over the years.
Practicalities
Lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday (13:15 to 16:00 and 20:30 to 23:30) and Sunday lunch; it usually closes for a summer break from late July to mid-August, when Mesón Txistu covers. Book by email or phone on 915 79 08 71. Tetuán and Estrecho are the nearest metro stations.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Asador Donostiarra Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 7.1/10, service 7.0/10, typical spend 80€
Diner Ratings
4.6
5479
TripAdvisor
4.0
1522
Asador Donostiarra ranks #452 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.0/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book Asador Donostiarra
Booking
Reserve through the booking widget on the venue's own site (asadordonostiarra.com).
Experience
Asador Donostiarra Dining Experience
This is a big, traditional asador rather than anything experimental, with a terrace and a bar, and it sits at the higher end. It's set up for groups.
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Asador Donostiarra Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Infanta Mercedes, 79, 28020, Madrid, Spain
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On Calle Infanta Mercedes 79, in the Castillejos area of Madrid's Tetuán district.
Nearby
Castillejos is northern, plain and residential, and the restaurants are the reason to be there rather than the scenery. The cooking is honest and regional, at prices that would be higher further south. Estadio Santiago Bernabéu and Cuatro Torres Business Area loom over the whole area.
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Details
Asador Donostiarra Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:15–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 13:15–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:15–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Thursday | 13:15–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:15–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 13:15–16:00 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Sunday | 13:15–16:00 |
Asador Donostiarra hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Asador Donostiarra FAQ
What kind of restaurant is Asador Donostiarra?
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A traditional Madrid asador, or grill house, in the Castillejos area of Tetuán. It shares a founder and a kitchen with its sister restaurant, Mesón Txistu, a few metres away.
Where is Asador Donostiarra, and when is it open?
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On Calle Infanta Mercedes 79, in Castillejos, Tetuán. Lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday, lunch only on Sunday, with a summer break around late July to mid-August.
Does Asador Donostiarra have a sister restaurant?
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Yes, Mesón Txistu, a few metres away, shares its founder Pedro Abrego Velasco and, the venue says, the same kitchen and experience. It stays open during the summer break.
What's the signature dish at Asador Donostiarra?
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The Txuletón de vaca vieja, an aged-beef chop for two off the grill, at €79. The carta also runs kokotxas de merluza al pil-pil and a Txangurro a la donostiarra.
How much does dinner cost at Asador Donostiarra?
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Around €50 to €90 per person.
Does it have a terrace, and is it good for groups?
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Yes to both.
When did Asador Donostiarra open?
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In 1976, founded by Pedro Abrego, four years after he opened Mesón Txistu a few metres away.
Does Asador Donostiarra have private rooms?
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Yes, four private rooms of different sizes, plus a terrace used in summer and winter.