Taberna del Chato
Taberna del Chato
Taberna del Chato is a tapas taberna on Calle de Andrés Mellado, in the Argüelles end of Chamberí. The gimmick is in the name: many of its tapas come in small glasses, or chatos, alongside Basque pinchos, montados and plates to share. The brand started in 2012 in the Barrio de las Letras with an affordable, informal take on tapas, and runs group menus with drinks included from €26.
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Brocheta de pollo crujiente con salsa agripicante. Una tapa que está en nuestra carta desde que abrimos nuestra primera taberna y que es con diferencia nuestro "chato estrella" 🏅por su rebozado súper crujiente, el delicioso sabor del pollo marinado en salsa de soja y su adictiva salsa . 📷 @rest.sh
Muy fans de los vinos de Madrid @vinosdemadrid Compañeros perfectos de nuestros chatos #vinosdemadrid #tabernadelchato #pecadooriginal #vino #vinoytapas #garnacha #negral #spanishtapas #spanishwine #wine #winelover #terraza #comerenmadrid #madridtapas
Unas berenjenas con miel para endulzar la vuelta a la normalidad y acabar con el #stress postvacacional. Lo que ya no sabemos si es la antigua normalidad, la nueva normalidad o la nueva, nueva normalidad. Estamos deseando veros y que nos contéis vuestro verano. #tabernadelchato #chatear #tapas #sp
Background
About Taberna del Chato
The Story
Taberna del Chato calls itself a personal project that began in 2012 in a small tavern in the Barrio de las Letras. Its take on tapas, served in small glasses called chatos, is where the name comes from. The idea, in its own words, is simple, honest, affordable food where people feel at home and share a good time.
The Cuisine
The menu is built to share: a wide range of tapas served in chatos, Basque pinchos, montados and plates. Traditional standards like huevos con jamón, croquetas and calamari sit next to more gourmet turns such as the house steak tartar, with Spanish beers, wines by the glass, cocktails and sangría to go with them.
Groups and the Huertas space
Groups of 8 to 70 are a big part of the business. Three sharing menus include drinks through to dessert: the Cocktail at €26 (bravas, ham croquetas, duck gyozas, crispy chicken), the Casa at €34 (adds prawn skewers, secreto ibérico and golden cod) and the Especial at €40 (with bellota ham and artichokes with ham). Intolerances and vegetarian or vegan diets are adapted case by case. The group also runs La Escuela Taberna del Chato, an industrial-style cooking classroom on Calle de las Huertas 43 for team-building, birthdays and tastings.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Taberna del Chato Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.3
1610
TripAdvisor
4.4
1,756 reviews
Taberna del Chato ranks #633 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on TripAdvisor (1,756 reviews).
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How to Book Taberna del Chato
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
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Experience
Taberna del Chato Dining Experience
It's an easy, informal tapas spot with a bar for standing and tables for eating, built for sharing with friends. It's good for groups, dog-friendly, and serves cocktails.
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Taberna del Chato Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Andrés Mellado, 88, 28015 Madrid, Spain
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It's on Calle de Andrés Mellado in Gaztambide, the Argüelles side of Chamberí, a few minutes' walk from Islas Filipinas metro (L7).
Nearby
Gaztambide is a quiet residential grid that has quietly become interesting to eat in. The rooms are small and independent, and several are doing genuinely inventive cooking without any fuss about it. Faro de Moncloa and Malasaña frame it on either side.
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Taberna del Chato Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 19:30–00:00 |
| Tuesday | 19:30–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 19:30–00:00 |
| Thursday | 19:30–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:30 & 19:30–01:00 |
| Saturday | 12:30–16:30 & 19:30–01:00 |
| Sunday | 12:30–16:30 & 19:30–00:00 |
Taberna del Chato hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Taberna del Chato FAQ
What kind of food does Taberna del Chato serve?
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Shareable Spanish tapas served in small glasses called chatos, plus Basque pinchos, montados and plates. Standards like croquetas and calamari sit next to its steak tartar.
Why is it called Taberna del Chato?
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It serves many of its tapas in small glasses known as chatos, which is where the name comes from. The brand started in 2012 in the Barrio de las Letras.
Where is Taberna del Chato?
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On Calle de Andrés Mellado 88, in the Argüelles end of Chamberí.
When is Taberna del Chato open?
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Dinner only Monday to Thursday, and both lunch and dinner Friday to Sunday.
How much does it cost to eat at Taberna del Chato?
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It's a budget-friendly tapas bar; group menus with drinks included run €26, €34 and €40 per person.
What's on the menu at Taberna del Chato?
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Tapas served in small glasses (chatos), Basque pinchos, montados and plates to share, from huevos con jamón and croquetas to calamari and a house steak tartar.
Is Taberna del Chato dog-friendly?
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Yes, it's listed as dog-friendly.
Can you pay by card at Taberna del Chato?
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Yes, cards and contactless are accepted.
Can you book Taberna del Chato for a group?
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Yes. It takes groups from 8 to 70 with three sharing menus that include drinks, and adapts them for intolerances and vegetarian or vegan diets.