El Cubanito
El Cubanito
El Cubanito is a Cuban restaurant and bar at Calle Cartagena 5, in the Guindalera barrio of Salamanca. It bills itself as authentic Cuban cooking with standout mojitos: pork ribs with crackling skin are a house favourite. On Saturday afternoons and evenings it hosts descargas, live sets by Cuban musicians. It's open Tuesday to Sunday.
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Background
About El Cubanito
The Story
El Cubanito is a Cuban restaurant and bar on Calle Cartagena, in Guindalera, which describes itself as authentic Cuban cooking with unique mojitos. Its social side is a big part of it: Saturday descargas bring Cuban singers and bands to play in the room.
The Cuisine
Cuban home cooking, with house favourites such as pork ribs with crisp, crackling skin, and a cocktail list led by mojitos.
Saturday Descargas
On Saturdays El Cubanito turns into a small music venue, with descargas, informal live sessions, by Cuban artists. Recent line-ups have included singer María Maestre and the duo Joma, and William Vivanco was announced for Saturday 3 October 2026, from 17:00 to 20:00. Follow the restaurant's Instagram for the current programme.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
El Cubanito Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.9
729
TripAdvisor
4.9
20 reviews
El Cubanito ranks #514 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor (20 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book El Cubanito
Booking
Reservations by phone at +34915561579.
Experience
El Cubanito Dining Experience
Lively and sociable, a neighbourhood Cuban bar as much as a restaurant, good for groups and families. Saturdays bring live Cuban music, and it's become a meeting point for local groups, from a Thursday running club to friends coming for the music.
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El Cubanito Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Cartagena, 5, 28028, Madrid, Spain
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Calle Cartagena 5, 28028 Madrid, in the Guindalera barrio of the Salamanca district. Seating is wheelchair accessible, and there's paid parking nearby.
Nearby
Guindalera is the quieter, more residential half of the Salamanca district, east of Avenida de América rather than in the boutique core. The eating along streets like Biarritz and Cartagena is local and unshowy, closer to a neighbourhood canteen than the glossier dining nearer Calle de Serrano.
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Details
El Cubanito Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| 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 | 12:00–17:00 |
El Cubanito hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
By phone
Good to Know
Questions
El Cubanito FAQ
What kind of food does El Cubanito serve?
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Cuban home cooking, with house favourites like pork ribs with crackling skin, and mojitos at the bar.
Where is El Cubanito?
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Calle Cartagena 5, 28028 Madrid, in the Guindalera barrio of Salamanca.
Is there live music?
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Yes, on Saturdays: descargas, live sets by Cuban musicians. Check its Instagram for the line-up.
When is El Cubanito open?
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Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday.
How much does it cost?
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Around €10–20 per person.