La Taberna de Paula
La Taberna de Paula
La Taberna de Paula is a traditional taberna on Calle Vallehermoso in the Arapiles barrio of Chamberí. Cook-owner José Manuel Marina Puig, known as Pepote, builds a menu of seasonal pinchos and raciones, from callos to slow-cooked carrilleras al oloroso and the house empanada. There's a terrace, and the room runs warm and unfussy.
Background
About La Taberna de Paula
The Story
La Taberna de Paula is the project of cook and owner José Manuel Marina Puig, known as Pepote, who by the venue's own account left an office career to run a bar in the Chamberí barrio where he grew up.
The Cuisine
The kitchen leans traditional and seasonal: pinchos and raciones alongside house dishes like the empanada, Basque-style artichokes, callos, carrilleras estofadas al oloroso and rabo de toro, with a house Cariñena wine and Rioja and Ribera labels.
The Two Queens and the Stews
The house calls its empanada and its seasonal Basque-style artichokes 'the two queens of the house'. Around them are slow-cooked, traditional dishes made with care for the raw materials: carrilleras stewed in oloroso, rabo de toro Córdoba-style, the house beef stew and a 'lacón con sorpresa', alongside callos and a fresher avocado salad with blended tomato and Dijon mustard. From the sea there's fried hake, ajoarriero and chipirones to order.
Aragonese Roots and the House Wine
Pepote's Aragonese roots show in his recipes and above all in the wine: the house pour is a Marqués de Tosos reserva from Bodegas Gran Ducay in Cariñena, alongside Riojas, Riberas and other denominations. The bar opens Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, with a terrace in good weather.
The Chef
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Taberna de Paula Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.8
1450
TripAdvisor
4.6
349 reviews
La Taberna de Paula ranks #470 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.6/5 on TripAdvisor (349 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book La Taberna de Paula
Booking
Reservations by phone at 609 84 43 21.
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Experience
La Taberna de Paula Dining Experience
The venue describes a warm, welcoming room with careful lighting and simple, comfortable decor, plus a terrace for good weather. It works for groups and families, run by cook-owner José Manuel Marina Puig, known as Pepote, who left an office career to open a bar in the Chamberí barrio where he grew up.
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La Taberna de Paula Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Vallehermoso, 74, 28015, Madrid, Spain
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On Calle Vallehermoso in the Arapiles barrio of the Chamberí district, Madrid.
Nearby
Arapiles is unshowy, residential and genuinely local, sitting just above the noise of the centre. The eating covers historic vermut counters and kitchens doing careful, seasonal work at fair prices. Malasaña is downhill, and Templo de Debod is the walk west.
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Details
La Taberna de Paula Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:00 & 19:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
La Taberna de Paula hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
La Taberna de Paula FAQ
What kind of food does La Taberna de Paula serve?
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Traditional Spanish tavern cooking: seasonal pinchos and raciones, plus dishes like the house empanada, Basque-style artichokes, callos and slow-cooked carrilleras al oloroso.
Where is it, and who's the chef?
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On Calle Vallehermoso in the Arapiles barrio of Chamberí. Cook-owner José Manuel Marina Puig, known as Pepote, who left an office career to open a bar in the barrio where he grew up.
When is La Taberna de Paula open?
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Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner (13:00–16:00 and 19:00–00:00); closed Sundays.
How much does dinner cost at La Taberna de Paula?
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Around €30 to €40 per person.
How do you book La Taberna de Paula?
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Online at latabernadepaula.es/reserva.html, or by phone on 609 84 43 21.
Does it have a terrace, and is it accessible?
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Yes, there's terrace seating; it's good for groups and families, wheelchair accessible, with paid parking nearby.