Tacoctelería
Tacoctelería
Tacoctelería is a Mexican taquería and cocktail bar on Calle Valverde, a short walk from Gran Vía. Owner Jimmy Lozano, a former professional dancer, opened it during the pandemic and brought his parents over from Mexico City to cook. Expect tacos al pastor, cochinita pibil and carnitas, enchiladas mineras and chilaquiles, with margaritas, mezcalitas and micheladas to drink.
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From tacocteleria on Instagram
🔥 ¿CÓMO PUEDO ESTAR TAN OBSESIONADA CON MÉXICO SIN HABER PISADO MÉXICO TODAVÍA? 🇲🇽😂💀 Día 2 creando Catrin@s en el stand de restaurante @tacocteleria del recinto de @shakira … y yo FELIZ en mi mundo. 🎨🔥 Gracias, mi querido @jimmlozan , por confiar en mí y regalarme estos 3 días de jornadas intensa
Nos vemos este fin de semana en Macondo Park @shakira y @tacocteleria, trayendo un pedacito de México en Madrid…
¡Qué fin de semana vivimos! 🇲🇽❤️🇪🇸✨ Todavía seguimos con la emoción de ser parte de la residencia de Shakira en Europa y, sobre todo, de haber compartido este espacio con otros restaurantes latinoamericanos que todos los días ponemos un pedacito de nuestra tierra en esta ciudad. 🌎🫶🏼 Nos sentimos e
Esta noche estaremos dando más que el Grito de Independencia 🇲🇽 porque tenemos noticias… ¡y noticias GRANDES! 👀🔥 ¡Nos vamos a la residencia de @shakira durante sus 12 conciertos! 🐺💃🏻🌮 Aunque este año no tendremos nuestra fiesta de siempre en el restaurante, los seguiremos atendiendo con el persona
Verde que te quiero verde. 🇲🇽💚 No es sólo un color: en nuestra bandera, el verde representa la esperanza. Y en Tacoctelería, es parte de nuestra esencia. Este Mes Patrio nos enfocamos en cada color y cada esquina desde nuestra bandera a nuestro loca. Que empiece la fiesta. 🇲🇽
Septiembre se celebra en grande. 🇲🇽✨ En Tacoctelería ya estamos listos para vivir el mes patrio como se debe: con buena comida, buenos tragos y, sobre todo, con la gente que hace que todo esto pase. 🌮🍸 De parte de todo el equipo, la invitación está hecha: vengan a brindar, a comer rico y a armar l
Background
About Tacoctelería
The Story
Jimmy Lozano grew up in Mexico and worked as a dancer, first with a company in France and later with the Madrid folk-dance group Leyendas de México. Touring Germany, Austria and Denmark, he was unimpressed by the Mexican restaurants he tried and decided to open one in Madrid, which he chose for its close ties to Mexico and what he called Europe's largest Mexican community. Lower rents during the pandemic gave him the chance to take the space on Calle Valverde, and running it eventually meant giving up dancing.
The Cuisine
Mexican home cooking: tacos al pastor, cochinita pibil, carnitas and chicken tinga, quesadillas and burritos, enchiladas mineras, chilaquiles and tortilla soup, with vegan versions of the al pastor and a carrot tinga.
A Family Kitchen
The move also brought Lozano's parents and brother to Madrid. His parents had cooked for a living in Mexico City and agreed to come and run the kitchen, and Lozano credits much of the restaurant's success to them. The aim, in his words, is authentic Mexican food, made with good produce and, where possible, ingredients from Mexico. One of the house specials is listed on the menu as My Dad's Alambre.
The Menu
Tacos come by the plate or as tastings: a six-taco tasting, an eight-meat tasting and a taquiza for three or four to share. The fillings include al pastor, carnitas, cochinita pibil and chicken tinga, with a vegan al pastor and a carrot tinga for non-meat eaters. Beyond tacos there are nachos and guacamole, cochinita pibil croquettes, choriqueso, flautas, red chilaquiles, enchiladas mineras with chorizo or chicken, a grilled-beef cazuelita and tortilla soup. Desserts include pan de elote.
Margaritas, Mezcal and Micheladas
The bar side, which the house brands 'mixología mexa', runs to margaritas (lime, passion fruit, mango spicy, jalapeño), mezcalitas, palomas and a Mexican mule, plus micheladas and other beer-based miches. There's a short list of mezcals and sotol, with an agave-spirits tasting, and tequilas from blanco to reposado. Agua de horchata, tamarind and hibiscus are sold by the glass or the bottle, and the beers include Pacífico, Modelo and Negra Modelo.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Tacoctelería Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.7
3477
TripAdvisor
4.7
152 reviews
Tacoctelería ranks #474 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on TripAdvisor (152 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Tacoctelería
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
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Experience
Tacoctelería Dining Experience
Lively and sociable, built around tacos and cocktails, and good for groups and families. The owner has said that more than half of his customers are Mexican. It's dog-friendly and vegetarian-friendly, and evenings run late.
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Tacoctelería Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle Valverde, 7, 28004, Madrid, Spain
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On Calle Valverde in the Universidad barrio of Centro, a short walk from Gran Vía.
Nearby
Universidad is the student-facing edge of the centre, young and busy and cheap in places, ambitious in others. The eating shifts block by block, from taverns pouring vermut to kitchens doing genuinely contemporary cooking. It runs into Malasaña and Gran Vía, and the mood changes with it.
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Details
Tacoctelería 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 | 13:30–17:00 & 19:30–01:00 |
| Saturday | 13:30–17:00 & 19:30–01:00 |
| Sunday | 13:30–17:00 & 19:30–00:30 |
Tacoctelería hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Tacoctelería FAQ
Who runs Tacoctelería?
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Jimmy Lozano, a Mexican former dancer who opened it during the pandemic. His parents, who cooked for a living in Mexico City, run the kitchen.
What should I order?
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Tacos al pastor, carnitas or cochinita pibil, or one of the taco tastings, plus enchiladas mineras or chilaquiles. To drink, a margarita, a mezcalita or a michelada.
Where is Tacoctelería?
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At Calle Valverde 7, in the Universidad barrio of Centro, a short walk from Gran Vía.
When is it open?
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Monday to Thursday 19:30–00:00, Friday and Saturday 13:30–17:00 and 19:30–01:00, and Sunday 13:30–17:00 and 19:30–00:30.
Can you book a table?
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Yes, online up to an hour ahead. Online bookings stop after 14:00 at lunch and after 20:00 at dinner; after that, walk in, or call 914 445 330. Groups book by email.
Is there vegetarian or vegan food?
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Yes: vegetarian nachos, chilaquiles and enchiladas, plus a vegan al pastor and a carrot tinga for tacos, quesadillas and burritos.