La Charca Taberna
La Charca Taberna
La Charca Taberna is a bar-restaurant on Calle de Juan Álvarez Mendizábal in Argüelles, with a bar and a dining room and an Asturian accent to the carta: Asturian cheese boards, chorizo a la sidra, merluza a la sidra, fritos de pixín and a cachopo the house bills as Spanish champion in 2020. It runs from breakfast to midnight on weekdays, and bookings are held for 90 minutes.
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From lacharcataberna on Instagram
Pulpo y zamburiñas, dos imprescindibles para disfrutar del mejor sabor del mar. Al centro de la mesa y… ¡a compartir en la Charca Taberna! #TabernaAsturianaMadrid #TabernaPlazaEspaña #ComidaAsturianaMadrid
Siempre decimos que hay que dejar un hueco para el postre... y por algo será. 😉Nuestra tarta de queso es la forma perfecta de terminar una buena comida. Y tú, ¿eres de los que siempre deja sitio para un final dulce? TabernaAsturianaMadrid TabernaPlazaEspaña ComidaAsturianaMadrid
Nuestra cocina recupera el sabor de siempre con recetas tradicionales, guiños a Asturias y carnes seleccionadas como este chuletón de vaca vieja madurada, acompañado de patatas fritas caseras y pimientos del padrón. Lo servimos ya cortado para compartir... si es que quieres ;). #TabernaAsturianaMad
Si vienes a picar algo, las croquetas son una apuesta segura.Crujientes por fuera, cremosas por dentro y de esas que desaparecen antes de que te des cuenta. 🤤 ¿Eres de pedir una o una ración? #TabernaAsturianaMadrid #TabernaPlazaEspaña #ComidaAsturianaMadrid
No todas las ensaladas son iguales. Esta lleva queso de cabra a la plancha, tomate, nueces... y suele ser una de las favoritas de la casa. Ideal para estos días de calor. #TabernaAsturianaMadrid #TabernaPlazaEspaña #ComidaAsturianaMadrid
Una copa de vino siempre es un buen plan. 🍷 Para empezar la comida, para alargar la sobremesa o simplemente porque sí. Pásate por La Charca y encuentra ese vino que te apetece hoy. #TabernaAsturianaMadrid #TabernaPlazaEspaña #ComidaAsturianaMadrid #BardecopasPlaza
Background
About La Charca Taberna
The Story
La Charca Taberna is a bar, restaurant and afterwork spot in Argüelles run by Viga Mars Hostelería, with a bar for tapas and a dining room for sit-down meals.
The Cuisine
Spanish taberna cooking with an Asturian streak, from cider-braised chorizo and Asturian cheeses to cachopos and hake in cider.
From the carta
To start: Cantabrian anchovies (€19), ensaladilla 'La Charca' (€13), homemade ham croquetas (€12), chorizo a la sidra (€16), pulpo a feira (€22) and artichokes stuffed with oxtail. Fish includes merluza a la sidra and turbot a la bilbaína (€26) and fritos de pixín (€24); meat runs from Iberian pork cheeks (€18) to aged beef loin (€28). The cachopos are €34: one of Asturian veal with ibérico ham and three Asturian cheeses (Vidiago, Gamoneu and La Peral), which the house calls the 2020 Spanish champion, and one with León cecina.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Charca Taberna Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
comida 6.8
Diner Ratings
4.5
4592
TripAdvisor
4.0
416
La Charca Taberna ranks #693 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.0/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book La Charca Taberna
Booking
Book online at lacharcataberna.myrestoo.net (restoo).
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Experience
La Charca Taberna Dining Experience
The taberna is set up for groups and cocktails, keeping long hours on weekdays that run from breakfast through to midnight on Calle de Juan Álvarez Mendizábal in Argüelles. Tables are booked in 90-minute sittings for both lunch and dinner, run by Viga Mars Hostelería.
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La Charca Taberna Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Juan Álvarez Mendizábal, 7, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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On Calle de Juan Álvarez Mendizábal, 7, in the Argüelles area of Madrid's Moncloa-Aravaca district.
Nearby
Argüelles is green-edged and residential, with a student population that keeps the prices honest. The eating runs from careful traditional cooking to small creative kitchens and good bars. Templo de Debod, Plaza de España and Jardines de Sabatini are the reason to walk it at sunset.
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Details
La Charca Taberna Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 08:30–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–00:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–00:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–17:00 |
La Charca Taberna hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
La Charca Taberna FAQ
Where is La Charca Taberna?
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On Calle de Juan Álvarez Mendizábal, 7, in Argüelles, part of Madrid's Moncloa-Aravaca district.
When is it open?
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08:30 to midnight Monday to Friday, from 13:00 on Saturday, and Sunday lunch only.
Is it good for groups?
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Yes. There is a dedicated group menu, and tables are booked in 90-minute sittings.
Does La Charca Taberna have a daily menu?
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Yes, at €20, including dessert or coffee, bread and a drink (IVA included), served Monday to Thursday from 13:00 to 15:00.
How much does a meal cost at La Charca Taberna?
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Expect roughly €20-40 per person off the full carta, on top of the €20 daily menu option.
How do you book a table at La Charca Taberna?
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Book online via the venue's restoo widget. Tables are held for 90 minutes, with a 15-minute grace period on reservations.
How long are tables held at La Charca Taberna?
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Tables are held for 90 minutes, with a 15-minute grace period on reservations, per the venue.
What is La Charca known for?
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Its Asturian-style dishes, especially the cachopo of Asturian veal, ibérico ham and three Asturian cheeses, which the house bills as the 2020 Spanish champion.