Chulla
Chulla
Chulla is a creative Ecuadorian restaurant on Calle de Longares in Las Rosas, out in San Blas-Canillejas, and is Recomendado in the Guía Repsol. Chef Pablo Maldonado runs yuca, peanut, achiote oil and plantain through fine-dining technique; Mayra Gramal runs the floor. There are very few tables, so book ahead.
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From chulla.madrid on Instagram
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Background
About Chulla
The Story
Chulla is Quichua for 'unique', and the name also carries the Ecuadorian phrase chulla vida, the one life you get, which is how Pablo Maldonado and Mayra Gramal describe the moment they decided to go for it. They opened in 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, in a small former neighbourhood bar in Las Rosas, between Barajas airport and the Metropolitano stadium; Maldonado sold his car and put in all their savings. They started with coffees, cañas and aperitivos and built up to the cooking he'd always had in mind. It entered the Guía Repsol in 2025 and received its first Repsol plaque as Recomendado in 2026. The room is dressed to match the name: paintings by Oswaldo Guayasamín, reproductions of Valdivia-culture pieces and a large Andean condor mural.
The Cuisine
Seasonal Spanish fish, meat and vegetables run through the flavours and techniques of Ecuador's highlands and coast. There's no literal nostalgia, it's reinterpretation: shrimp ceviche with tree tomato, an Andean salteado with slow-cooked egg, mote pillo, corvina ceviche, sango, figs with cheese, and a house smoked butter with truffle, peanut and achiote oil. Dishes the Guía Repsol has pointed to include Andean corviches, 'diosas' (gyozas) mar y montaña, ceviche, a sauté of Andean grains, a brownie and a plantain sponge. The carta changes weekly with what's good, and the tasting menus are reworked roughly every two months.
The Tasting Menus
Two tasting menus, both for the whole table and by reservation. Menú Esencia Ecuatoriana, at €70, runs to seven passes: two snacks, two starters, a main from the sea, a second from the land and dessert. Menú Raíces Andinas, at €80, has eight: one snack, two starters, two mains from the sea, two from the land and dessert. Both travel between Ecuador and the Mediterranean, and there's a wine list of several references alongside.
A Small Room
The kitchen serves at most 28 diners a day, and the couple say the limited capacity is what keeps the service calm and personal. Regulars book weeks ahead. Allergies and intolerances are recorded when you book, by phone or online, and the whole restaurant can be hired for a private event with a closed tasting menu, on dates agreed with the team.
The Chef
The Team
Maldonado is from Quito. He learned to cook from his grandmother Emilia, worked at a Burger King at 16, and on arriving in Madrid got his first job at a greengrocer's near Cuzco, where he learned Spanish produce. A neighbour gave him a trial at her French restaurant; from there he made pasta daily in an Italian kitchen, trained under Rogelio Barahona in a Basque kitchen, worked at the Asturian Asgaya, where fish became his territory, and became head chef at Inclán. A stage at a two-Michelin-star restaurant in Belgium taught him consistency and discipline. He studied haute cuisine and pastry at the Casa de Campo school, and fine art and photography, which shows in the plating. Mayra Gramal, also from Quito, left a corporate career to run the room as administrator and maître.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Chulla Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.9
756 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.9
86
Chulla ranks #178 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.9/5 on Google (756 reviews) and 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book Chulla
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
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Experience
Chulla Dining Experience
Small room, few tables, and the venue is upfront that the limited capacity is the point rather than an accident: it's what lets the service stay personal. The walls carry paintings by Oswaldo Guayasamín, reproductions of Valdivia-culture pieces and a large mural of an Andean condor. It isn't set up for small children, and the venue takes twelve and over.
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Chulla Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C. de Longares, 34, 28022 Madrid, Spain
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Chulla is at Calle de Longares 34, in the Rosas barrio, in the San Blas-Canillejas district on Madrid's eastern edge.
Nearby
Rosas is a residential barrio in the Ciudad Lineal district, in eastern Madrid, quiet and largely self-contained, with a modest, local eating scene serving the streets around it.
Nearby landmarks
Landmarks within walking distance of Chulla.
Details
Chulla Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 13:30–16:30 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:30–16:30 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:30–16:30 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 13:30–16:30 & 20:30–23:30 |
| Sunday | 13:30–16:30 |
Chulla hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Chulla FAQ
Where is Chulla, and does it hold an award?
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On Calle de Longares in Las Rosas, out in San Blas-Canillejas. It's Recomendado in the Guía Repsol, the guide's entry-level distinction; it holds no Michelin star or Bib Gourmand.
When is Chulla open?
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Closed Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday to Saturday it serves lunch and dinner, and Sunday lunch only. It posts summer-holiday closures in August, so check before booking.
How much does dinner cost at Chulla?
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€51 to €100 per person. Its two tasting menus are the seven-course Menú Esencia Ecuatoriana at €70 and the eight-course Menú Raíces Andinas at €80, both by reservation; the carta changes weekly.
Does Chulla take children?
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Only from twelve years up. The dining room isn't recommended for younger children, and there are no highchairs and no space for a pram.
What makes Chulla distinctive?
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Its name is Quichua for 'unique,' and the small room is dressed with paintings by Oswaldo Guayasamín, reproductions of Valdivia-culture pieces and a large Andean condor mural. The whole place can also be hired privately with a set tasting menu.