Dakar
Dakar
Dakar cooks Senegalese food on Calle de Ave María in Lavapiés, in Madrid's Centro district. The hours could not be simpler: 12:00 to 00:00, every day, no break and no closing day. There's a terrace, it serves cocktails, and there are vegetarian options.
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From restaurantedakar on Instagram
Con el grupo MWANA PWO de n el restaurante Dakar
¡Dakar pone la comida y Caribe Café pone la SALSA... otra vez! 🔥🎶 Volvemos al Restaurante Dakar para hacerte bailar con la mejor salsa en directo. 🎺💃🏽 Una noche llena de sabor y sabrosura con los clásicos de Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón, Rubén Blades, Frankie Ruiz y más, mientras disfrutas de una exq
Background
About Dakar
The Story
Dakar is a Senegalese restaurant on Calle de Ave María in Lavapiés, open from noon to midnight every day. Its Instagram shows a room that doubles as a small stage: salsa nights with the band Caribe Café, a women-led flamenco night in February 2025, and in May 2026 a set from the group Mwana Pwo.
The Cuisine
Senegalese home cooking, with vegetarian options and cocktails.
Music Nights
Live music is a regular fixture. Past dates announced on the restaurant's Instagram include a Saturday night of live music with dinner and a drink for €20 a head, salsa evenings with Caribe Café playing Héctor Lavoe classics, and a flamenco night. Bookings for those nights are taken by phone on 632 029 934, and the account is the place to check for the next one.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Dakar Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.8
381
TripAdvisor
4.2
66 reviews
Dakar ranks #587 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.2/5 on TripAdvisor (66 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Dakar
Experience
Dakar Dining Experience
Set up for groups, with a terrace, it serves cocktails, and there are vegetarian options on the carta. It doesn't close: noon to midnight, seven days, no afternoon gap, so it works as easily for a late lunch as for a late dinner.
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Dakar Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Ave María, 32, 28012, Madrid, Spain
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Calle de Ave María 32, in Lavapiés, part of Madrid's Centro district, with a terrace out on the street.
Nearby
Lavapiés is a steeply layered corner of central Madrid, a tight grid of narrow streets where the cooking comes from everywhere at once. The rooms are small, the prices are honest, and the good ones fill with regulars rather than reservations. Museo Reina Sofía and CaixaForum Madrid sit uphill from it, El Rastro at the bottom.
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Details
Dakar Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–00:00 |
Dakar hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Dakar FAQ
What kind of food does Dakar serve?
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Senegalese home cooking, with vegetarian options and cocktails.
Where is Dakar in Madrid?
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Calle de Ave María 32, in Lavapiés, part of Madrid's Centro district.
When is Dakar open?
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Every day, 12:00 to 00:00. There's no afternoon break and no closing day.
Does Dakar have a terrace?
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Yes. There's a terrace, it serves cocktails, and there are vegetarian options on the carta. It's good for groups, and cards and contactless are accepted.
Does Dakar have vegetarian options?
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Yes, there are vegetarian options.
Does Dakar have a website?
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No, there's no website or published menu; the phone number is the only direct line.
Is Dakar good for groups?
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Yes, it's good for groups.
Does Dakar have live music?
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Yes, it regularly hosts music nights, from salsa to flamenco, announced on its Instagram. Bookings by phone on 632 029 934.