Matador
Matador
Matador is a castizo taberna at Calle de la Cruz 39, on the corner of Plaza del Ángel in the Huertas part of Cortes. It's a small wine-and-beer bar with wooden tables, bullfighting décor and a skull-in-a-montera logo, where a caña comes with a little tapa and the carta runs to charcuterie boards, Ibérico ham, cheese, tortilla and albóndigas. It opens at 12:30 every day and stays open until 2:00, or 2:30 at weekends.
Background
About Matador
The Story
Matador is a long-running Huertas taberna that keeps its old-Madrid look. Its logo, a skull wearing a bullfighter's montera with a rose in its teeth, sets the tone for a room of wooden tables and bullfighting pictures, and it has long been known for pouring a careful caña and serving it with a tapa of ham or charcuterie and bread.
The Cuisine
Bar food for sharing: charcuterie and cheese boards, Ibérico ham, tortilla española and albóndigas, with cañas, wine and sangria.
Drinks and Tapas
The beer is draught, and a caña usually arrives with a small tapa of ham or embutido with bread or picos. The carta is built around boards of charcuterie and cheese, plus ham, tortilla and meatballs, and the sangria has its fans. It works for a drink and a few plates rather than a full sit-down meal, and it's good for groups.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Matador Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.6
4118
TripAdvisor
4.5
290 reviews
Matador ranks #490 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor (290 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Matador
Experience
Matador Dining Experience
Small, cosy and anything but formal: wooden tables, matador-themed art and a soundtrack that swings from flamenco to ska and reggae. The bar gets busy on weekend nights and tables can be hard to come by, with a mix of regulars and visitors to the barrio.
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Matador Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de la Cruz, 39, 28012, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
At Calle de la Cruz 39, on the corner of Plaza del Ángel, in the Huertas area of the Cortes barrio, Centro. The Ayuntamiento's register lists the premises under Plaza del Ángel 1.
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
Matador Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:30–02:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:30–02:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:30–02:00 |
| Thursday | 12:30–02:00 |
| Friday | 12:30–02:30 |
| Saturday | 12:30–02:30 |
| Sunday | 12:30–02:00 |
Matador hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Matador FAQ
What kind of place is Matador in Madrid?
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A castizo tapas taberna with bullfighting décor, at Calle de la Cruz 39 on the corner of Plaza del Ángel. It's for cañas, wine and sharing boards rather than a formal meal.
Where is Matador?
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At Calle de la Cruz 39, on the corner of Plaza del Ángel, in the Huertas area of the Cortes barrio, Centro.
What time does Matador close?
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2:00 Sunday through Thursday and 2:30 on Friday and Saturday. It opens at 12:30 every day.
What should I order?
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A caña, which comes with a small tapa, and a charcuterie or cheese board, ham, tortilla or albóndigas to share.
How much does it cost?
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Around €26 to €50 per person if you make a meal of it; a drink with its tapa costs much less. Cards and contactless are accepted.
Is Matador good for groups?
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Yes, though tables go fast on weekend nights.