Mesón del Champiñón
Mesón del Champiñón
Mesón del Champiñón is a long-running tapas mesón on Cava de San Miguel, the arcade of cellar bars beside Plaza Mayor in central Madrid. It has grilled its namesake champiñones, mushrooms cooked with garlic, parsley and diced chorizo, since 1964. It is a casual, group-friendly spot in the Sol area.
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From mesonchampinonmadrid on Instagram
¿Y el champi? 🍄 Donde siempre: en la Cava de San Miguel, a un paso de la Plaza Mayor, dando guerra desde el 64. Champiñón a la plancha hecho delante de tus narices, jamón cortao al momento, Padrón de los que unos pican y otros no… y un comedor en cueva con más historia que el propio Madrid. Welco
Felt like we’d been welcomed to a family gathering🫶💃🍄🟫🕺Our trip kicked off with a tough eve to beat 21.08
Aquí no falta de na’: croquetas caseras, su tabla de jamón y queso, unos pimientos de Padrón que unos pican y otros no, y los champiñones que le dan nombre a la casa. Pa’ mojar pan y quedarse toa’ la tarde. 🍄🥖
Background
About Mesón del Champiñón
The Story
Mesón del Champiñón opened on Cava de San Miguel in 1964 and has built its name on one dish, grilled mushrooms, among the cellar mesónes that line the arcade beside Plaza Mayor.
The Cuisine
Traditional Madrid tapas, with the grilled champiñón, mushroom caps cooked with garlic, parsley and diced chorizo, as the house specialty.
The carta
It's a short list. The house champiñón is €9.90, as are the pimientos de Padrón; croquetas and chorizo a la sidra are €11.90, boquerones en vinagre €11.90, calamares €15.90 and merluza €16.90. For something heavier there's solomillo at €26.90 and 100% Ibérico de bellota ham at €25.90, plus cured-meat and Manchego boards from €15.90 and pinchos of ham, lomo, chorizo or cheese from €5.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Mesón del Champiñón Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.4
6196
TripAdvisor
4.3
1,094 reviews
Mesón del Champiñón ranks #626 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.3/5 on TripAdvisor (1,094 reviews).
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Experience
Mesón del Champiñón Dining Experience
Mesón del Champiñón has grilled its namesake champiñones, mushroom caps cooked with garlic, parsley and diced chorizo, on Cava de San Miguel since 1964, one of the cellar mesónes lining the arcade beside Plaza Mayor. It's a traditional, casual Madrid mesón, good for groups, built for sharing tapas standing at the bar or seated at a table.
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Mesón del Champiñón Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Cava de San Miguel, 17, 28005 Madrid, Spain
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On Calle Cava de San Miguel in the Sol area of Madrid's Centro district, beside Plaza Mayor.
Nearby
Sol is the dead centre of the city and behaves like it, busy and walked through by everyone heading somewhere else. The trick is knowing which doors are worth stopping at, because rooms built for visitors sit right beside ones locals have used for decades. Círculo de Bellas Artes and Edificio Metrópolis mark the smarter edge, towards Chueca.
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Details
Mesón del Champiñón Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 11:00–01:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–01:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–01:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–01:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–02:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–01:00 |
Mesón del Champiñón hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Mesón del Champiñón FAQ
What is Mesón del Champiñón known for?
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Its grilled mushrooms: champiñones cooked with garlic, parsley and diced chorizo, a dish it has served on Cava de San Miguel since 1964.
Where is it?
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On Calle Cava de San Miguel, beside Plaza Mayor, in the Sol area of Madrid's Centro district.
When is it open?
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Daily from 11:00, closing at 01:00 and at 02:00 on Friday and Saturday.
How much does it cost?
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How much is the signature mushroom dish?
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The Champiñón is €9.90 on the current carta.
Is Mesón del Champiñón good for groups?
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Yes, it's listed as good for groups.
Can you pay by card at Mesón del Champiñón?
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Yes, card and contactless are accepted.
Is there a menu online for Mesón del Champiñón?
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Yes, on the venue's own site.