Los Chanquetes
Los Chanquetes
Los Chanquetes is a traditional taberna and mesón in Madrid's Barrio de las Letras, serving home-style Spanish cooking such as stewed rabo de toro, callos a la madrileña, croquetas and patatas revolconas. The house has served the area for decades and takes its name from the small Málaga fish that was once its speciality. It keeps old habits like a free tapa with each drink at the bar.
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¡YA ESTAMOS DE VUELTA! 🍺❤️ Se acabaron las vacaciones y toca volver a lo que más nos gusta: veros al otro lado de la barra🍻 Nuestra taberna vuelve a encender las luces, a llenar las mesas y, por supuesto, a servir buenos momentos🥂 🕐 Nuestro horario: De Domingo a Miércoles de 12:00 a 23:00 Jueves
Hoy hemos tenido el honor de servir en nuestra casa al gran flamenco Juan Luis Cano (goma espuma), y al excelente bailaor José Maya en la grabación del programa de TVE (ahora o nunca). Todo ello organizado por un buen amigo como es Joaquín San Juan (director de la academia de baile Amor De Dios) #
Siiii, ya te habrás dado cuenta que hemos estado cerrados & de obras y Siiii, nos hemos hecho unos pequeños retoques 😉. Pero es que…no todos los años se celebran los 50 años de existencia!!, así que había que ponerse guapos para este aniversario de celebración. ¿Quieres venir a ver nuestro clásico p
Queridos clientes y amigos, a partir del 10 de junio estaremos cerrados por obras de acondicionamiento y mejoras del local. Volveremos a estar con vosotros a primeros de agosto. Feliz verano.
Background
About Los Chanquetes
The Story
Los Chanquetes, the taberna-mesón of Pedro Miguel, sits in an 1857 building in Madrid's Barrio de las Letras and has served the area for decades. It was built on the home recipes of Carmen Puentes and takes its name from the small Málaga fish that was once its speciality.
The Cuisine
The kitchen is home-style and traditional. Its first success was stewed rabo de toro, followed by callos a la madrileña, croquetas, boquerones en vinagre and patatas revolconas con torreznos.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Los Chanquetes Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.3
1091
TripAdvisor
4.0
339 reviews
Los Chanquetes ranks #598 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid.
Reservations
How to Book Los Chanquetes
Experience
Los Chanquetes Dining Experience
The mood is that of an old-style taberna, casual and traditional, with home cooking and a bar where a small tapa still comes with your drink. It sits among the streets of Las Letras named for Cervantes, Lope de Vega and Quevedo.
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Los Chanquetes Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Moratín, 2, 28014 Madrid, Spain
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Calle de Moratín 2, in the Barrio de las Letras, a minute from Antón Martín metro.
Nearby
Cortes sits between the parliament and the museums, so the pavements carry politicians, visitors and locals in roughly equal measure. The eating covers everything from cocktail rooms to serious kitchens, often behind doors that give nothing away. Congreso de los Diputados and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza bookend it.
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Details
Los Chanquetes Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 10:30–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 10:30–00:00 |
| Friday | 10:30–00:00 |
| Saturday | 10:30–00:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30–23:00 |
Los Chanquetes hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Los Chanquetes FAQ
What food does Los Chanquetes serve?
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Home-style Spanish cooking: rabo de toro, callos a la madrileña, croquetas and patatas revolconas, among others.
Where is Los Chanquetes?
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Calle de Moratín 2, in the Barrio de las Letras, a minute from Antón Martín metro.
Why is it called Los Chanquetes?
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It takes its name from chanquetes, the small Málaga fish that was once its speciality, according to the venue's own history.
When is Los Chanquetes open?
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Every day, from 10:30, closing at 23:00 Monday through Wednesday and on Sunday, and at midnight Thursday through Saturday.
How much does it cost to eat at Los Chanquetes?
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It's under €25 per person.
How old is the building Los Chanquetes is in?
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It dates to 1857, and Los Chanquetes has served the area for about fifty years.
Does Los Chanquetes give a free tapa with drinks?
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Yes, a free tapa still comes with each drink at the bar.