Mesón Txistu
Mesón Txistu
Mesón Txistu is a Basque asador on Plaza de Ángel Carbajo in the Castillejos area of Tetuán, open since 1972. The kitchen is built on grilled meat and fish: kokotxas al pil pil, merluza a la vasca, txangurro a la donostiarra, old-cow solomillo and a chuletón for two. Its photo gallery is a roll call of Spanish basketball and football players and royal visits.
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✨ ¡Gracias por tu visita, Huijsen! Un honor recibir en Mesón Txistu a una promesa del fútbol y jugador del Real Madrid ⚽️🤍 Esperamos que hayas disfrutado de nuestra cocina tanto como nosotros disfrutamos tenerte en casa. ¡Te esperamos pronto! 🙌 #MesónTxistu #RealMadrid #Hudsen #Gastronomía #Madrid
Buenos días familia Os dejamos unas pequeñas noticias relevantes para estos dias Muy feliz verano a todos!!
✨ ¡Hoy os traigo al legendario Mesón Txistu en Madrid! 🌟 Este restaurante de cocina vasca es un verdadero icono. Muy visitado por famosos, destaca por producto de calidad y de temporada y sin maquillar 🍽️ No os podéis perecer: 🥩 Chuletón Txistu: Una carne como la mantequilla y sabrosa, ¡un auté
Querido Carlos, Un placer recibir a todo un número 1 del tenis y si cabe, mejor persona. Te deseamos desde la familia del Txistu toda la suerte para repetir un año más el triunfo en el Mutua Madrid Masters. A por ello campeón! Un grandísimo abrazo
Querida familia. Estos días hemos recibido una visita muy especial. Inmerso en pleno campamento de entrenamiento para el día en que en febrero te convertirás en el primer español campeón del mundo de UFC, es un orgullo poderte acoger en la que siempre será tu casa Ilia. A por ello campeón !
¿Aún no sabes dónde ver el derbi esta noche? Todos nuestros salones cuentan con Smart TV para no perdernos ni un solo partido! Vivamos la emocion juntos 😉
Background
About Mesón Txistu
The Story
Mesón Txistu opened in 1972 and is associated with Pedro Ábrego, the name also behind Asador Donostiarra. The main dining room is where it all began, and three refurbishments and nearly 50 years on, the house says it keeps the essence of the first day; the fireplace room was its first expansion.
The Cuisine
Traditional Basque asador cooking. To share there's bellota ham, Idiazábal, Cantabrian anchovies, homemade goose foie, croquetas, baby squid and clams. Fish runs from grilled bacalao, hake tail or cogote and kokotxas al pil pil (€47.50) to merluza a la vasca, monkfish in green sauce and txangurro; meat from old-cow solomillo and entrecôte to the chuletón for two (€79).
Rooms and menus
The main room seats 150, the fireplace room 55, the upper room 50 and the terrace 65. For groups there are 2026 tasting menus at €70, €80 and €88 per person plus VAT, with wine included.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Mesón Txistu Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 6.5/10, service 7.0/10, typical spend 70€
Diner Ratings
4.5
4712
TripAdvisor
3.9
1063
Mesón Txistu ranks #806 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book Mesón Txistu
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
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Experience
Mesón Txistu Dining Experience
Classic and formal, with four spaces: the bar, which the house calls the home of the faithful; the main room where it all started; a fireplace room; and an upstairs room, plus a terrace fitted out for year-round use. The house's own gallery is full of visits from the Spanish basketball team, footballers and the royal family.
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Mesón Txistu Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Plaza de Ángel Carbajo, 6, 28020 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
On Plaza de Ángel Carbajo in the Castillejos area of Madrid's Tetuán district, a short walk from the Paseo de la Castellana.
Nearby
Castillejos is northern, plain and residential, and the restaurants are the reason to be there rather than the scenery. The cooking is honest and regional, at prices that would be higher further south. Estadio Santiago Bernabéu and Cuatro Torres Business Area loom over the whole area.
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Details
Mesón Txistu Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–16:30 & 20:00–00:00 |
Mesón Txistu hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Mesón Txistu FAQ
What kind of food does Mesón Txistu serve?
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Traditional Basque cooking in the asador style, built around grilled meats and fish.
How long has it been open?
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Since 1972.
What area is it in?
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On Plaza Ángel Carbajo in the Castillejos area of Tetuán, near the Paseo de la Castellana.
When is it open?
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Every day, 13:00-16:30 and 20:00-00:00.
How much does Mesón Txistu cost?
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Around €51–100 per person. Fish mains are mostly €34 to €47.50, the chuletón for two is €79, and half-raciones to share start at about €11.
Who runs Mesón Txistu?
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It's associated with Pedro Ábrego, the name also behind Asador Donostiarra, and has been open since 1972.
What's the phone number for Mesón Txistu?
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915 70 10 06. Booking is also available online at mesontxistu.com/reservas/.
Is there a terrace at Mesón Txistu?
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Yes, there's a terrace.
Does Mesón Txistu have private rooms?
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Yes. Besides the bar and the 150-seat main room, there's a fireplace room for 55, an upper room for 50 and a terrace for 65, and it runs set group menus.