La Oreja de Jaime
La Oreja de Jaime
La Oreja de Jaime is an old-school tapas bar on Calle de la Cruz, a few streets from Puerta del Sol in central Madrid. The house signature is oreja a la plancha, grilled pig's ear dressed with paprika and olive oil, a classic castizo tapa, with padrón peppers another regular order. It splits weekdays into lunch and dinner sittings and runs straight through from Friday to Sunday.
Background
About La Oreja de Jaime
The Story
La Oreja de Jaime is a castizo tapas bar in the streets behind Puerta del Sol, the kind of small central Madrid spot people return to for one dish in particular.
The Cuisine
Traditional Madrid tapas, built around oreja a la plancha (grilled pig's ear) with paprika and olive oil; padron peppers are a staple too.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Oreja de Jaime Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.2
3282
TripAdvisor
3.9
583 reviews
La Oreja de Jaime ranks #927 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor (583 reviews).
Reservations
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Experience
La Oreja de Jaime Dining Experience
A small, lively room a few streets from Puerta del Sol, best for a quick round of tapas rather than a long sit-down.
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La Oreja de Jaime Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de la Cruz, 15, 28012 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
La Oreja de Jaime is on Calle de la Cruz, in the Sol area of Madrid's Centro district, a short walk from Puerta del Sol.
Nearby
This barrio sits at Puerta del Sol, Madrid's official kilometre zero and the symbolic centre of the city, where the streets are dense, pedestrian and constantly busy. The eating mixes classic tabernas and churrerías with tourist-facing spots, and the crowd is a steady mix of residents and visitors.
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Details
La Oreja de Jaime Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–17:00 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–17:00 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–17:00 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–17:00 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–00:00 |
La Oreja de Jaime hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
La Oreja de Jaime FAQ
What is La Oreja de Jaime known for?
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Its signature dish, oreja a la plancha, grilled pig's ear dressed with paprika and olive oil, a classic castizo Madrid tapa. Padron peppers are another regular order.
Where is La Oreja de Jaime?
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It is on Calle de la Cruz, in the Sol area of central Madrid, a few streets from Puerta del Sol and a short walk from metro Sol.
When is La Oreja de Jaime open?
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Monday to Thursday it serves lunch and dinner (12:00 to 17:00 and 19:00 to 00:00); Friday to Sunday it runs continuously from 12:00 to 00:00.
Is La Oreja de Jaime a bar or a restaurant?
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An old-school tapas bar: small and built around one signature dish rather than a full sit-down menu.
Is La Oreja de Jaime near a metro station?
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Yes, it's a few streets from Metro Sol.