La Quinta Cocina
La Quinta Cocina
La Quinta Cocina is the café and restaurant of Espacio Abierto, in the Salvador area of Madrid's San Blas-Canillejas district, and it holds a Repsol Solete. It's a hospitality-training project run by the NGO CESAL as part of a city programme, where more than 150 young people a year learn kitchen and dining-room work by doing it. It sits in the central patio of the palacete, open Wednesday to Sunday, with a terrace.
Background
About La Quinta Cocina
The Story
La Quinta Cocina is the café and restaurant of Espacio Abierto, run by the NGO CESAL as part of a Madrid city-council programme that trains more than 150 young people a year in kitchen and dining-room work. They learn by doing, preparing and serving every plate. It's set in the central patio of the palacete, connected to the park, and it holds a Repsol Solete.
The Cuisine
Eclectic Spanish home cooking: dishes like cachopo de ternera or de pollo, risotto de setas, tataki de salmón con gazpachuelo and arroz negro con chipirones, mostly €12 to €16, with a wine list and a kids' menu. It runs continuous service through the day.
The Carta
The May 2026 carta is broad and affordable. 'Starters of the world' run from €3 morcilla-and-pumpkin samosas and pinchos of tortilla to ajoarriero cod croquetas with coriander alioli, ham croquetas with an oriental mayo, a teriyaki chicken bao and huevos rotos with ham. From the garden come a house salad, vegetable rolls, guacamole with totopos, quiche, boquerones salad, a curry vegetable wok and vegetable lasagne. Mains cost €12 to €16: black rice with baby squid, mushroom risotto with crisp ham, chicken ravioli in pepitoria sauce, corvina with confit peppers, beef or chicken cachopo, pork knuckle with quinoa, beef ribs with sweet-potato cream, salmon tataki with gazpachuelo and pork cheek with chaufa rice. There are sandwiches and bocadillos, a gourmet burger, a children's menu, and desserts such as cheesecake and a house torrija with ice cream.
Visiting
It runs continuous service Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00, until 21:00 in July and August, and takes a short summer break in August. Book by phone on 910 44 07 77, between 10:00 and 19:00 on opening days. A visit pairs well with a walk through the Quinta de los Molinos, famous for its almond trees in late winter.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Quinta Cocina Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.4
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La Quinta Cocina ranks #303 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete.
Reservations
How to Book La Quinta Cocina
Booking
Reservations by phone at +34 910 44 07 77.
Experience
La Quinta Cocina Dining Experience
The venue's own line is that you eat well and without rush here, in the palacete's central patio next to the park. It's good for groups and families, with a terrace.
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La Quinta Cocina Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena, 20, 28027 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Calle de Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena 20, inside the Parque de la Quinta de los Molinos, in the Salvador area of San Blas-Canillejas. La Quinta Cocina sits in the central patio of the park's palacete, home to the cultural centre Espacio Abierto, and opens onto the park.
Nearby
Salvador is a residential barrio in the Ciudad Lineal district, quiet and largely self-contained, with local bars and kitchens serving the neighbourhood around it.
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Details
La Quinta Cocina Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–20:00 |
La Quinta Cocina hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
By phone
Good to Know
Questions
La Quinta Cocina FAQ
Does La Quinta Cocina have a Michelin star?
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No. La Quinta Cocina holds a Repsol Solete, and it isn't in the Michelin Guide.
What is La Quinta Cocina?
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The café and restaurant of Espacio Abierto, a hospitality-training project run by the NGO CESAL for Madrid's city council. More than 150 young people a year train in its kitchen and dining room, learning by preparing and serving every plate.
Where is La Quinta Cocina in Madrid?
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At Calle Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena 20, in the San Blas-Canillejas district, set in the central patio of the Espacio Abierto palacete, next to the park.
When is La Quinta Cocina open?
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Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 20:00 continuous, and to 21:00 in July and August; closed Monday and Tuesday.
What's on the menu at La Quinta Cocina?
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A broad, affordable carta: samosas, tortilla, croquetas and a teriyaki bao to start, salads and vegetable dishes, mains from €12 to €16 such as black rice, mushroom risotto, cachopo, salmon tataki and pork cheek with chaufa, plus sandwiches, a kids' menu and homemade desserts.
How much does it cost, and how do you book?
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Mains cost €12 to €16 and starters from €3, so most meals come in under €25 per person. Book by phone on 910 44 07 77; there's free parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.