El Cacique
El Cacique
El Cacique is an Argentine restaurant on Calle Félix Boix, in the Nueva España barrio of Chamartín, going since 1972; the house calls it the first Argentine restaurant in Spain. It specialises in grilled meat, with empanadas, baked provolone, milanesas and a dulce de leche cake, in a restored room of about 250 square metres with a terrace and a quieter lower floor. Its casual sibling, El Caciquito, is round the corner.
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From elcaciquerestaurante on Instagram
Las mejores celebraciones empiezan alrededor de una buena mesa. 🥂 En El Cacique nos encargamos del resto. #delcacique
Nuestro punto favorito para disfrutar de un buen entrecote. ¿Y vosotros de qué punto sois? #delcacique
Nuestro provolone al horno, fundente, intenso y perfecto para abrir el apetito como se merece.✨ #delcacique
Desde 1972, compartiendo mesa, historias y buenos momentos. #delcacique #restaurantes #restaurantesmadrid #gastronomia #goodfood
Si hay algo que representa la tradición argentina en cada bocado, son unas buenas empanadas. ¿Te animas a probarlas? #delcacique
Un buen steak tartar empieza mucho antes de llegar a la mesa. Empieza con un gran producto y con el cuidado de prepararlo al momento. #delcacique
Background
About El Cacique
The Story
El Cacique has been part of Madrid since 1972, and describes itself as one of the capital's classics and the first Argentine restaurant in Spain. It shares an owner and a website with El Caciquito, a block away in Nueva España; this is the larger, more formal of the two, and its own site says the room was restored to blend traditional and contemporary.
The Cuisine
Argentine, specialising in grilled meat: entrecôte and other cuts, empanadas, baked provolone and steak tartare made to order, with fish such as monkfish, Friday milanesa napolitana, and a dulce de leche cake that's also sold to take away.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
El Cacique Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 7.0/10, service 7.2/10, typical spend 50€
Diner Ratings
4.4
283
TripAdvisor
3.8
279
El Cacique ranks #589 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.8/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book El Cacique
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
Reserve
Experience
El Cacique Dining Experience
By its own account the room was restored to sit between traditional and avant-garde: a champagne façade, steel and wood, an imposing steel bar and discreet gold touches, with a terrace for Madrid's long evenings and a quieter lower floor of sofas and imperial tables.
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El Cacique Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Felix Boix, 18, 28036, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle de Félix Boix 18, in the Nueva España barrio of Chamartín, north Madrid. There's a terrace.
Nearby
Nueva España is northern, residential and thoroughly un-touristed, which is exactly why the cooking is worth the trip. The rooms here answer to regulars, and the standard is higher than the setting suggests. Estadio Santiago Bernabéu and Cuatro Torres Business Area are the fixed points on the skyline.
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Details
El Cacique Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:00 |
El Cacique hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Available online
Good to Know
Questions
El Cacique FAQ
What's the difference between El Cacique and El Caciquito?
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They're a pair in the Nueva España barrio of Chamartín, run under the same delcacique.es site. El Cacique, on Félix Boix, is the larger and more formal room; El Caciquito, round the corner on Pedro Muguruza, is the casual all-day sibling.
How old is El Cacique?
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It has been running since 1972, and the house describes it as the first Argentine restaurant in Spain.
Where is El Cacique?
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Calle de Félix Boix 18, in the Nueva España barrio of Madrid's Chamartín district, with a terrace.
When is El Cacique open?
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Lunch and dinner most days, roughly 13:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to midnight, with Sunday lunch only, per the hours.
What food does El Cacique serve?
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Argentine cooking built around grilled meat, from entrecôte to steak tartare, plus empanadas, baked provolone, milanesas and a dulce de leche cake.
How much does it cost to eat at El Cacique?
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Around €26 to €50 per person.
How do I book a table at El Cacique?
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By phone or online via the venue's own site, delcacique.es, per its reservations information.
Does El Cacique have a terrace?
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Yes.
How big is El Cacique?
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Around 250 square metres, across a main room, a terrace and a lower floor, per its own site.
Is El Cacique dog-friendly?
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Yes, it's dog-friendly.