Insurgente
Insurgente
Insurgente is a Latin American food stall inside the Mercado de Chamberí, in Madrid's Almagro neighbourhood, run by chefs Genaro Celia, from Colombia, and Agustín Mikielievich, from Argentina. Both trained at Le Cordon Bleu Madrid and worked together at the now-closed Fayer before opening Insurgente. The menu blends Latin American cooking with Asian influences, served stand-style with no reservations.
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From insurgente.cocina on Instagram
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Hoy se comen arepas en @insurgente.cocina !🫓 Si se está así de feliz cocinando no se imaginan cómo va a estar la comida 😋 Nos vemos esta tarde desde las 16:00 hasta acabar existencias!
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Esta es tu última oportunidad para probar alguno de tus favoritos de Insurgente. Cerramos por vacaciones del 10 al 18 agosto, ambos incluidos. ¿Es poco tiempo? Sí, pero lo suficiente para que nos eches de menos #restaurantesmadrid #comerenmadrid #madridfoodguide
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LA NOCHE DE LA AREPA @insurgente.cocina x @gustoomad x @gdavidbracho El miércoles 5 de agosto os esperamos en el Mercado de Chamberí desde las 16:00 hasta el cierre para celebrar el verano con una fiesta llena de arepas hechas a nuestra manera, vino y música. Como siempre: sin reservas y unidades
Background
About Insurgente
The Story
Insurgente is the first project of their own for Genaro Celia, from Colombia, and Agustín Mikielievich, from Argentina, who trained at Le Cordon Bleu and cooked in restaurants including Álbora and the now-closed Fayer. The idea was to bring fine-dining technique to an informal market counter, at prices for every pocket, without the corsetry of haute cuisine.
The Cuisine
The stand serves crispy chicken tacos with a tandoori hint and a spicy mango glaze, grilled beef gizzard, Mexican-style stewed meat pasties, and a shredded meat focaccia, the Latin American base pulled toward Asian technique throughout.
Two Cooks, Two Countries
Each chef's roots show on the plate. Agustín brings the Argentine grill: the stall cooks over a kamado, the Japanese ceramic grill that lets the team roast, smoke or cook low and slow. Genaro brings Colombia, and the creamy plantain under the grilled sweetbreads is a recipe from his mother's kitchen. Most of the menu is designed to be eaten with your hands, which suits a stand-up market counter, and the drinks list leans on characterful wines such as dry palominos and godellos.
What to Order
The fixtures are the grilled Chinese aubergine with pistachio romesco and tamarind-miso sauce, a cured-fish tiradito with spicy labneh, lulo gel and sumac, a homemade bao of slow-cooked beef brisket with fermented chilli sauce, and beef sweetbreads grilled with a spiced panela glaze over creamy plantain with herb mustard. Around them sit crispy tandoori chicken tacos with spicy mango glaze, grilled-rib croquetas with lime gel, crispy pork belly with smoked huancaína, crispy papas criollas with a low-temperature egg, an Ibérico al pastor focaccia with pineapple stracciatella, tuna tartare with miso mayo and corn arepitas, and chorizo udon. For dessert, the dulce de leche chocotorta with hazelnut cream is one of Agustín's proudest creations.
The Chefs
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Insurgente Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 6.5/10, service 6.6/10, typical spend 35€
Diner Ratings
4.7
963
Insurgente ranks #367 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid.
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How to Book Insurgente
Experience
Insurgente Dining Experience
Latin and Asian influences meet at a tiny market stall. The venue calls its own atmosphere authentic and close, shaped by market and Latin American culture: a counter where the team talks you through the dishes and the wines, casual and lively.
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Insurgente Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Alonso Cano 10, 28010 Madrid, stall inside the Mercado de Chamberí, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Insurgente runs out of Puesto 6 inside the Mercado de Chamberí, on Calle de Alonso Cano in Almagro. It's a stand-up, casual counter with no reservations, Latin American food shot through with Asian touches.
Nearby
Almagro is embassy Madrid: broad streets, old money, and a hush the rest of the centre does not have. The restaurants match, with polished rooms, careful service and kitchens that do not need to shout. It sits between Chueca and Salamanca without quite belonging to either.
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Details
Insurgente Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:00 |
Insurgente hours verified 2026-08-11. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Insurgente FAQ
Who are the chefs at Insurgente?
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Genaro Celia, from Colombia, and Agustín Mikielievich, from Argentina. Both trained at Le Cordon Bleu Madrid and worked together at the now-closed Fayer before opening Insurgente, their first venture of their own.
Where is Insurgente, and what does it serve?
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A stall (Puesto 6) inside the Mercado de Chamberí, in Madrid's Almagro neighbourhood. It serves Latin American market cooking with Asian influences, like crispy chicken tacos and grilled beef gizzard.
Can you book a table at Insurgente?
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No. It runs stand-style with no reservations at Puesto 6, so you show up and wait for a spot.
When is Insurgente open?
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Tuesday to Thursday 1pm–4pm and 8pm–11pm; Friday and Saturday 1pm–4pm and 8pm–midnight; Sunday 1pm–4pm only. Closed Mondays.
What's on the menu at Insurgente?
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Latin American cooking with Asian touches, mostly built to eat with your hands: grilled Chinese aubergine with pistachio romesco, a cured-fish tiradito with spicy labneh, brisket bao, grilled sweetbreads with plantain, crispy tandoori chicken tacos and a dulce de leche chocotorta.
How much does a meal cost at Insurgente?
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Roughly €26 to €50 per person. Most plates on the carta are €10 to €24.