La Chata
La Chata
Taberna La Chata is a traditional Madrid taberna on Cava Baja, one of La Latina's oldest tapas streets, recognised for its painted-tile facade. It serves classic tapas like tortilla, croquetas and torreznos over wine and beer, the kind of room where, in its own words, the clock runs slower.
Background
About La Chata
The Story
Taberna La Chata sits at number 24 on Cava Baja, the street that in the 12th century was the moat defending the Christian wall and from the 15th to 17th centuries filled with inns. The taberna sees itself as part of that everyday old Madrid, a bubble where, in its own words, the clock runs slower.
The Cuisine
Classic Madrid cooking: knife-cut Iberian ham, huevos rotos with ham, Burgos morcilla, Soria torreznos, tortilla, homemade croquetas and bravas; padrón peppers, artichokes with romesco and fried aubergine with cane honey; slow-cooked callos and rabo de toro in red wine; a half-kilo chuletón and solomillos; calamari, octopus, battered cod and clams; and flan and cheesecake to finish.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Chata Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
3.5
582
TripAdvisor
3.8
519 reviews
La Chata ranks #957 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.8/5 on TripAdvisor (519 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book La Chata
Booking
Reservations by phone at 647 79 83 00.
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Experience
La Chata Dining Experience
The taberna trades on old-Madrid tradition on one of La Latina's busiest tapas streets, the kind of room where, in its own words, the clock runs slower. Expect classic tapas over wine and beer rather than anything modern.
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La Chata Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de la Cava Baja 24, 28005 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle de la Cava Baja 24, on the La Latina tapas street in Madrid's Centro district.
Nearby
Palacio is the grand, historic western edge of the centre, wrapped around Palacio Real de Madrid and Plaza de Oriente. The eating runs from tavern cooking that has not changed in generations to small rooms doing something quieter and more modern. Teatro Real and Jardines de Sabatini set the pace, which is slower here.
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Details
La Chata Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–00:00 |
La Chata hours verified 2026-09-27. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
By phone
Good to Know
Questions
La Chata FAQ
Where is La Chata?
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Calle de la Cava Baja 24, on the La Latina tapas street in central Madrid.
What food does it serve?
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Traditional Madrid tapas: tortilla, homemade croquetas, torreznos and morcilla, over wine and beer.
When is it open?
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Every day from 12:00 to midnight.
How much does a meal cost at La Chata?
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Expect roughly €26–50 per person off the carta, which runs from tapas like torreznos de Soria at €13.95 up to a 500-gram chuletón at €33.95.
How do you book a table at La Chata?
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Reservations are taken by phone, at 647 79 83 00.
What wine does La Chata pour?
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The list runs Rueda Verdejo, Ribera del Duero (including Protos and Arzuaga crianza), and Rioja (including Muga crianza), by the glass or bottle.
What is La Chata's building known for?
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Its painted-tile facade.