Pituka y Petaka
Pituka y Petaka
Pituka y Petaka is a Mexican bar-restaurant on Calle Francisco Silvela in the Lista barrio of Salamanca. The kitchen cooks traditional Mexican slow, from pozole and tacos al pastor to nachos con cochinita, birria and chilaquiles. It's colourful and loud, with live mariachi, tequila and cocktails, a terrace, and room for groups and families.
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Background
About Pituka y Petaka
The Story
Pituka y Petaka pitches itself as a little piece of Mexico in the heart of Madrid, on Calle de Francisco Silvela, and by its own count has been cooking here for more than 15 years, with colour, live mariachi and a bar built on tequila and cocktails.
The Cuisine
Traditional Mexican cooking, prepared slow, from pozole and tacos al pastor to nachos con cochinita, birria, aguachile and chilaquiles.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Pituka y Petaka Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.6
986
TripAdvisor
3.9
15 reviews
Pituka y Petaka ranks #659 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 3.9/5 on TripAdvisor (15 reviews).
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Experience
Pituka y Petaka Dining Experience
The room is colourful and full of music, with live mariachi and a bar leaning on tequila and cocktails rather than a quiet setting. It pitches itself as a little piece of Mexico on Calle Francisco Silvela, set up for groups and families with a terrace, while the kitchen cooks its traditional dishes slow.
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Pituka y Petaka Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Francisco Silvela, 71, 28028 Madrid, Spain
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It's on Calle Francisco Silvela in the Lista barrio of Madrid's Salamanca district.
Nearby
Lista is quiet, residential Salamanca, where the restaurants trade on produce and consistency rather than novelty. The eating is seasonal, careful and priced for people who come back. Parque del Buen Retiro and Puerta de Alcalá are the walk south.
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Details
Pituka y Petaka Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–16:30 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 11:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 11:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 11:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | 11:00–17:00 |
Pituka y Petaka hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Pituka y Petaka FAQ
What kind of food does Pituka y Petaka serve?
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Traditional Mexican. Think pozole, tacos al pastor, nachos con cochinita, birria and chilaquiles, cooked slow.
Where is Pituka y Petaka?
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On Calle Francisco Silvela in the Lista barrio of Madrid's Salamanca district.
Does Pituka y Petaka have live music?
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Yes, it has live mariachi, plus tequila and cocktails at the bar. There's also a terrace.
When is Pituka y Petaka open?
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Tuesday and Wednesday 11:00 to 16:30 and 20:00 to 23:30, Thursday to Saturday 11:00 to 23:30 straight through, and Sunday 11:00 to 17:00. Closed Monday.
What's on the menu at Pituka y Petaka?
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Traditional Mexican dishes: machete tortillas topped with queso, cochinita or tinga de pollo (€13 each), birria, nachos con cochinita (€16), pozole rojo, chilaquiles verdes or rojos, aguachile, and desserts like tarta de queso y maracuyá.
How much does it cost to eat at Pituka y Petaka?
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Around €20 to 30 per person.
Does Pituka y Petaka have a terrace?
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Yes, a terrace is available.
Does Pituka y Petaka have vegetarian options?
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Yes, it's listed as vegetarian-friendly.