El Escudo
El Escudo
El Escudo is an old-school neighbourhood bar on Calle Ponzano, in the Ríos Rosas barrio of Madrid's Chamberí district. It opens early for coffee with churros or porras, then does raciones, bocadillos, burgers and platos combinados, with a bar for tapas and dining rooms for sitting down. A workaday Madrid bar rather than a destination kitchen, at around €10–20 a head.
Background
About El Escudo
The Story
El Escudo is a classic everyday bar on Calle de Ponzano in Ríos Rosas, open from early morning for coffee and churros through to around midnight. It has no website of its own; its prices are chalked up on the boards by the front door.
The Cuisine
Classic Madrid bar food, cheap and unfussy. Breakfast is coffee with churros, porras, a pastry or a barrita, and the boards go on to salads, sandwiches, burgers, sartenazos and platos combinados, plus raciones, tapas at the bar and a menú del día.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
El Escudo Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.4
916
TripAdvisor
3.6
35 reviews
El Escudo ranks #776 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.6/5 on TripAdvisor (35 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book El Escudo
Booking
Reservations by phone at 914 42 50 05.
Experience
El Escudo Dining Experience
El Escudo is a plain, everyday Madrid tavern on Calle de Ponzano in Ríos Rosas, with a bar for tapas and dining rooms for raciones or the menú del día. It's priced for a cheap, unfussy stop rather than a night out, and it's good for groups.
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El Escudo Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Ponzano, 49, 28003 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle de Ponzano 49, in the Ríos Rosas barrio of Madrid's Chamberí district.
Nearby
Ríos Rosas is a working residential grid north of the old centre, where restaurants answer to the people who live there rather than to visitors. It sits nearer Estadio Santiago Bernabéu than anything touristic, and the eating is unhurried, mid-priced and quietly confident. This is where you go for a proper lunch without theatre.
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Details
El Escudo Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 06:30–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:30–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:30–00:00 |
| Thursday | 06:30–00:00 |
| Friday | 06:30–00:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30–01:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
El Escudo hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
By phone
Good to Know
Questions
El Escudo FAQ
What kind of food does El Escudo serve?
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Classic, inexpensive Madrid bar food: coffee with churros or porras for breakfast, then raciones, bocadillos, burgers, platos combinados and tapas at the bar, plus a menú del día.
Where is El Escudo?
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Calle de Ponzano 49, in the Ríos Rosas barrio of Madrid's Chamberí district.
When is El Escudo open?
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From 06:30 (07:30 on Saturday) through to around midnight, and to 01:00 on Saturday. It's closed on Sunday.
Does El Escudo have a website?
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No, it doesn't have a website of its own. Call 914 42 50 05 to confirm details or book.
What's on the menu at El Escudo?
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Its chalkboards list breakfast of coffee with churros, porras or a pastry for €3.20 (a €5.50 special breakfast adds fresh orange juice), sandwiches from €4.00, burgers from €6.90 and platos combinados at €12.50, plus salads and sartenazos. Prices change, so check at the bar.
How much does it cost to eat at El Escudo?
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Under €25 per person. Breakfast starts at €3.20 and platos combinados are €12.50.
Is El Escudo good for groups?
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Yes, it's good for groups.