El Cucurucho del Mar
El Cucurucho del Mar
El Cucurucho del Mar is a Galician seafood restaurant on Calle del Postigo de San Martín in central Madrid, holding a Repsol Solete. It describes itself as the work of two generations of vigueses, cooking family recipes with a contemporary turn. Zamburiñas, pulpo de Bueu with cachelos and Galician meats anchor the carta.
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From elcucuruchodelmar on Instagram
✨ Un brindis junto al mar… y unas navajas irresistibles. Jugosas, frescas y llenas de sabor, preparadas con mimo y acompañadas de una copa de vino blanco bien frío. La combinación perfecta para disfrutar de la vida en buena compañía. 🥂🦪🍋 #Navajas #MariscoFresco #GastroExperience #SaborAMar #FoodieLi
✨ Nada nos hace más felices que ver a nuestros clientes disfrutando de una buena mesa de marisco fresco 🦞🦪. Gracias por elegirnos para compartir estos momentos tan especiales. 💙 👉 El mar sabe mejor cuando se comparte. #MariscoFresco #ClientesFelices #SeafoodLovers #DelMarATuMesa #GastroExperience
🦞🦪 El mar en tu mesa 🦪🦞 Fresco, inmejorable y con todo el sabor de nuestra costa 🌊. Disfruta de esta bandeja de mariscos recién preparados, perfecta para compartir y brindar con quien más te apetezca. 👉 ¿Te lo vas a perder? Ven a saborearlo hoy mismo. #MariscoFresco #DelMarATuMesa #Foodie #Seafoo
✨ Fresco, jugoso y al punto ✨ Hoy te espera nuestro rodaballo a la brasa, un auténtico manjar del mar 🐟🔥 ¿Lo acompañamos con un buen vino blanco? 🍷 #Rodaballo #PescadoFresco #SaborDelMar #CocinaMediterránea #DelMarALaMesa #GastroLovers
Gracias amigo , un placer estar contigo nuevamente.@cznburak @cznburakdubai https://youtube.com/c/CznBurak #cznburak😉
Background
About El Cucurucho del Mar
The Story
The venue describes itself as the result of two generations of vigueses, people from Vigo, working the same kitchen. What it says it does with that inheritance is combine the family's recipes with a more contemporary touch.
The Cuisine
Galician, and produce-led. The venue names fresh zamburiñas, pulpo de Bueu with cachelos, first-rate Galician meats, pimientos de Padrón and a revuelto of Finisterre seaweed with sea urchin roe. It suggests an Albariño or a Ribeira Sacra alongside, and filloas or tarta de Santiago to close.
What to Order
Start with Galician classics: pulpo de Bueu a la gallega with cachelos (also as a half portion), fresh zamburiñas, grilled baby squid from the ría with alioli, homemade empanadas, mussels in house escabeche, and the revuelto of Finisterre seaweed with sea urchin roe. Seafood mains include a grilled mariscada for two or four people (with a lobster supplement), red-prawn skewers and spaghetti with seafood; fish runs from sole and Galician-style hake to monkfish. The Guía Repsol simply recommends the fresh fish, and to drink there's Albariño or Ribeira Sacra, with filloas or tarta de Santiago to finish.
Set Lunch, Takeaway and Hours
Alongside the carta there's a menú del día, which the Guía Repsol calls excellent, and the kitchen prepares takeaway orders for special occasions. It opens from 11:00 until midnight Tuesday to Sunday; Monday hours vary, so call ahead. Book by phone.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
El Cucurucho del Mar Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
4.1
667 reviews
Restaurant Guru
4.3
2774 reviews
4.3
2039
El Cucurucho del Mar ranks #347 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete. Diners rate it 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor (667 reviews) and 4.3/5 on Restaurant Guru (2774 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book El Cucurucho del Mar
Booking
Reservations by phone at +34 915 22 08 95.
Experience
El Cucurucho del Mar Dining Experience
The venue's own framing is a family kitchen rather than a designed room: two generations from Vigo, cooking recipes they grew up with and updating the edges. A terrace is listed as available, and a menú del día runs alongside the carta.
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El Cucurucho del Mar Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Postigo de San Martín, 6, 28013, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
El Cucurucho del Mar is on Calle del Postigo de San Martín in central Madrid, near Plaza de Callao.
Nearby
Barrio de los Austrias is Madrid's oldest quarter, a knot of narrow, cobbled streets around Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa dating to the Habsburg era. Chocolaterías, old-school tabernas and churro counters have operated here for generations, and the crowd is a steady mix of tourists and Madrileños who never stopped coming.
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Details
El Cucurucho del Mar Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00–16:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–00:00 |
El Cucurucho del Mar hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
By phone
Good to Know
Questions
El Cucurucho del Mar FAQ
What kind of food does El Cucurucho del Mar serve?
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Galician cooking: fish, shellfish and Galician meats. The venue names zamburiñas, pulpo de Bueu with cachelos, pimientos de Padrón and a Finisterre seaweed revuelto with sea urchin roe.
Where is El Cucurucho del Mar, and when is it open?
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On Calle del Postigo de San Martín 6, a few metres from Plaza de Callao and Gran Vía. Tuesday to Sunday it's open from 11:00 to midnight; Monday hours vary between listings (lunch only or closed), so call ahead.
Does El Cucurucho del Mar have a Repsol award?
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Yes, a Repsol Solete, the Guía Repsol's mark for casual and neighbourhood places rather than one of its Soles.
How much does it cost to eat at El Cucurucho del Mar?
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Around €26 to €50 per person. A grilled seafood platter for two is about €45 on the carta, while shellfish such as carabineros are priced by weight, and the menú del día is the budget option.
Does it have a daily menu and a terrace, and how do you book?
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Yes to both: it runs a menú del día alongside the carta, and there's a terrace. Book by phone at +34 915 22 08 95.
Who runs El Cucurucho del Mar?
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A family from Vigo: the restaurant describes itself as the work of two generations of vigueses, combining family recipes with a contemporary touch.