Puntarena
Puntarena
Puntarena cooks Mexican seafood inside the Casa de México on Calle Alberto Aguilera in Arapiles, Chamberí, and it's listed in the Michelin Guide with an entry in the Guía Repsol. It's Pacific-coast Mexican cooking from the sea, from ceviches and artisanal tacos to signatures like Pulpo Enamorado and pescado a la talla. The room is modern and warm, there's a terrace, and the bar takes bookings separately from the dining room.
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La temporada que esperamos todo el año! Chile en Nogada en Puntarena 🇲🇽 Disponible durante septiembre y octubre.
Nada más mexicano que unos tacos de Puntarena🇲🇽 Ven esta semana a brindar, comer rico y celebrar con nosotros. ¡Viva México desde Madrid!
Para abrir el paladar: Tostada Pez Limón Pez limón, emulsión ibérica y guacamole sobre una tostada crujiente. Fresca, equilibrada y llena de sabor. El primer bocado perfecto para empezar la mesa en Puntarena
Saturday, served. Puntarena. Good food. Good company. No rush.
Nos vemos en Puntarena 🥂
Pesca fresca y sabores que despiertan el apetito. Te esperamos en puntarena 🐙
Background
About Puntarena
The Story
Puntarena sits inside the Casa de México on Alberto Aguilera in Arapiles, Chamberí, listed in the Michelin Guide and carrying an entry in the Guía Repsol. It bills itself as a refuge of the Mexican coast, fusing tradition and vanguard, cooking that celebrates the sea with respect for the produce. The bar alongside it runs on its own terms, with a separate booking link and hours that go later than the dining room.
The Cuisine
Mexican Pacific-coast seafood, cooking that celebrates the sea: ceviches and fresh cocktails, artisanal tacos, and specialities like Pulpo Enamorado and pescado a la talla, fish done traditional-style with some fusion. The carta is on the restaurant's own site.
From Mexico City to Alberto Aguilera
Puntarena was founded in Mexico City in 2000 by Operadora Bajo de la Tintorera, a group known there for simple dishes that highlight fresh seafood, and it takes its name from a beach. By 2018 it had several restaurants across the city, and Madrid became its first opening abroad: it opened in October 2018 alongside the new Casa de México en España, a 2,700-square-metre historic building at Alberto Aguilera 20 that promotes Mexican culture, business and gastronomy. The restaurant has its own hours and entrance, separate from the Casa's. The group, now Grupo Puntarena, also runs Ticuí in Madrid.
The Carta
The cooking is Mexican Pacific-coast seafood with some fusion, adapted to European palates. Raw and cured dishes lead: tuna and yellowtail tostadas (€16 each), clams gratinated in escabeche, several aguachiles and tiraditos, from salmon with ponzu to a black tiradito with squid ink, and a Puntarena ceviche of corvina with corn, lime and chile cuaresmeño. The Pulpo Enamorado, crispy octopus with pickles and chile de árbol, and a crispy-rice tuna tartare are house favourites, alongside shrimp tacos alambre and Rosarito.
Bigger plates include pescado a la talla, the day's fish grilled over charcoal with chile pastes (€55), fish al pastor with achiote and grilled pineapple, a Veracruz-style kampachi, tuna with bone marrow, and from the land a milanesa cantinera, a braised pork shank and a short rib barbecued in machete style. There's a €3 cover per person.
The Bar
The bar runs every day from 13:00 to midnight with its own menu and separate bookings: guacamole, clams by the piece, malanga bravas, prawn tacos, an octopus skewer and brioche sandwiches of prawn milanesa or pork shank, with a carta of signature cocktails. The room is sober, with warm lighting, natural textures and just enough colour, a modern Mexican house.
The Team
Puntarena is run by Arturo Argüelles, director and partner, who led the group's international expansion, with founding partner Federico Rigoletti, the chef behind the carta. Rigoletti has spent more than 30 years in kitchens and credits his recipes to curiosity and chance: Italian cousins, an Austrian grandmother, Sunday family lunches and summers on Mexico's beaches. At the Madrid opening, chef Ulises Montes de Oca came over from Mexico to keep the original seasoning.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Puntarena Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 7.3/10, service 7.2/10, typical spend 50€
Diner Ratings
Restaurant Guru
4.5
1741 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.1
199 reviews
4.6
1773
Puntarena ranks #112 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on Restaurant Guru (1741 reviews) and 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor (199 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Puntarena
Booking
Book online at puntarenamadrid.myrestoo.net (restoo).
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Experience
Puntarena Dining Experience
Modern and warm rather than loud, with a terrace when the weather works. The bar is a separate proposition from the restaurant, with its own booking link and its own later hours. It serves cocktails and takes groups.
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Puntarena Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C. Alberto Aguilera 20, 28015 Madrid, Spain
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Calle Alberto Aguilera 20, in Arapiles, an unshowy residential barrio sitting just above the noise of the centre. Malasaña is downhill from here.
Nearby
Arapiles is unshowy, residential and genuinely local, sitting just above the noise of the centre. The eating covers historic vermut counters and kitchens doing careful, seasonal work at fair prices. Malasaña is downhill, and Templo de Debod is the walk west.
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Details
Puntarena Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 13:00–17:00, 20:00–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–17:00, 20:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–17:00, 20:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 13:00–17:00, 20:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:00–17:00, 20:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–17:00, 20:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | 13:00–17:00, 20:00–23:30 |
Puntarena hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Puntarena FAQ
Does Puntarena have a Michelin star?
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No. Puntarena is listed in the Michelin Guide, a listing rather than a star or a Bib Gourmand, and has an entry in the Guía Repsol.
Where is Puntarena in Madrid?
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Calle Alberto Aguilera 20, inside the Casa de México in the Arapiles barrio of Chamberí. There's a terrace, and the entrance, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible.
Does Puntarena have a bar?
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Yes, and it's run separately from the dining room, with its own booking link and hours that go later than the kitchen.
How do I book a table at Puntarena?
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Online through the restaurant's booking widget, or by phone. The bar has its own separate booking link and later hours.
How much does Puntarena cost, and when is it open?
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Sharing dishes run about €16 to €28 and mains €34 to €55, so expect €51 to €100 per person. The restaurant opens daily 13:00 to 17:00 and 20:00 to 23:30; the bar runs 13:00 to midnight.
Is Puntarena from Mexico?
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Yes. It was founded in Mexico City in 2000, and the Madrid restaurant, its first abroad, opened in October 2018 inside the Casa de México en España.