La Cabrera
La Cabrera
La Cabrera is the Madrid outpost of Gastón Riveira's Buenos Aires parrilla, opened in February 2023 on Calle Velázquez in the Salamanca district. Over two floors with an open kitchen facing the grills, it serves Argentine cuts such as ojo de bife, entraña and bife de chorizo, cooked fast over strong heat, with chimichurri, criolla and a spread of small side dishes.
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¡Celebremos la amistad! 20 de julio. Día del Amigo. Hoy celebramos con los que importan y buena carne para compartir. #LaCabrera #ParrillaArgentina #Compartir #ParrillaMadrid #PlanMadrid
En La Cabrera no solo entendemos de carne. Langostinos a la parrilla, el punto justo de brasa y todo el sabor del mar en cada bocado. Una propuesta pensada para compartir, abrir el apetito o acompañar un buen asado argentino. #LaCabrera #ParrillaArgentina #LangostinosALaParrilla #Brasas #Parrilla
Los cortes argentinos son el alma de La Cabrera. Bife de chorizo, ojo de bife, asado de tira, vacío o entraña: seleccionamos cada pieza y la trabajamos con el respeto que merece una auténtica parrilla argentina. Fuego, técnica y el punto exacto que elige cada comensal. Así trabajamos en Velázquez, 6
Cuando cae el sol, la terraza de La Cabrera se convierte en una de las más demandadas del barrio de Salamanca. Los mejores cortes argentinos a la parrilla, entrantes para compartir, cócteles de autor y el ambiente perfecto para disfrutar del verano madrileño. En Velázquez, 61. #LaCabrera #Terraza
Che, hoy es de todos. Celebramos Argentina como se merece: en buena compañía y mejor carne. #LaCabrera #carne #ParrillaMadrid
Background
About La Cabrera
The Story
La Cabrera began in Palermo, Buenos Aires, as chef Gastón Riveira's life project more than two decades ago, and became one of the city's best-known parrillas: named the city's best parrilla in 2018 and on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list from 2013 to 2016 and again in 2021. Riveira brought it to Spain in 2023, with this two-floor 'casa de carnes' on Calle Velázquez and a Barcelona sibling, and the Spanish restaurants are run with the Grupo Los Lirios.
The Cuisine
Argentine parrilla. The grill is fixed and the fire strong, and the meat keeps moving so it seals fast, crisps outside and takes on smoke as the fat drips onto the embers. Cuts include ojo de bife (Riveira's favourite, lomo alto in Spanish terms), bife de chorizo, entraña, lomo, tapa de cuadril, a less usual cut from the foreleg, pork churrasquitos and chorizo de rueda, from Hereford, Aberdeen Angus and Wagyu, some brought from Argentina and some sourced locally.
The Grill and the Sides
On arrival you're shown a chart of cooking points so you can pick your own; Riveira's own preference is just short of medium. The meat comes with the house sauces, chimichurri, an emulsified criolla, persillade and provenzal, and with the small dishes La Cabrera is known for, hot and cold, built on Riveira's techniques: old-style mustard foam, a sweetcorn crème brûlée, beetroot hummus, pear chutney or cauliflower purée.
The Room
The Madrid restaurant seats around 75 over two floors, with the kitchen open to the grills, plus a bar and a terrace. The wine list leans Argentine. It's open from noon to 23:30 Monday to Saturday and to 21:00 on Sunday, and has stayed open through August in past years. Book online or call 671 28 08 78.
The Chef
Gastón Riveira
The Team
Founded by Buenos Aires chef Gastón Riveira, who trained at Alicia Berger's school in Argentina and at Lenôtre in France, with stages in Italy, London, São Paulo and with Alex Atala in Brazil.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Cabrera Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 7.3/10, service 7.0/10, typical spend 50€
Diner Ratings
4.8
435 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.6
181 reviews
La Cabrera ranks #413 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.8/5 on Google (435 reviews) and 4.6/5 on TripAdvisor (181 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book La Cabrera
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
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Experience
La Cabrera Dining Experience
Stylish with an industrial edge, built around the open grills, with attentive service, a bar and a terrace. It's a meat occasion more than a quick lunch, and priced like one.
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La Cabrera Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Velázquez, 61, 28001, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle de Velázquez 61, in the Salamanca district on the grid east of the Paseo de la Castellana; Velázquez metro (L4) is the nearest station.
Nearby
Castellana is the business spine of the city, where the eating is built for lunches that are really meetings. The rooms are confident and well run rather than experimental, and they hold their prices without apology. It runs on past Salamanca and Puerta de Alcalá without ever relaxing.
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Details
La Cabrera Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 12:00–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–21:00 |
La Cabrera hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
La Cabrera FAQ
Is La Cabrera Madrid related to La Cabrera in Buenos Aires?
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Yes. It's chef Gastón Riveira's parrilla from Palermo, Buenos Aires, which he brought to Madrid in February 2023. The Buenos Aires original was on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list from 2013 to 2016 and again in 2021.
What kind of food does La Cabrera serve?
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What sides come with the meat at La Cabrera?
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Chimichurri, criolla, persillade and provenzal sauces, plus small hot and cold sides such as mustard foam, sweetcorn crème brûlée, beetroot hummus, pear chutney and cauliflower purée.
Where is La Cabrera, and when is it open?
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On Calle de Velázquez 61, in the Salamanca district, near Velázquez metro (L4). Monday to Saturday noon to 23:30, and Sunday noon to 21:00.
Does La Cabrera have a terrace?
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Yes, it has a terrace and a bar, and seats around 75 over two floors.
How much does it cost to eat at La Cabrera?
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Around €51 to €100 per person.