Tita de Buenos Aires
Tita de Buenos Aires
Tita de Buenos Aires is an Argentine empanada shop on Avenida de Menéndez Pelayo, across from the Retiro, the first of a Madrid chain founded by Marcelo Settimo and Ana Antolini in 2021. It sells handmade empanadas, triple sándwiches de miga and Argentine desserts made in the group's own obrador, to eat in, take away or order for delivery, open every day from late morning to about 23:00.
Social
From tita.debuenosaires on Instagram
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Que ganas de unas BUENAS EMPANADAS 🤤 #empanadas #madrid
La 3era es invendible 🤫#empanadas #viral
Creo que así no era el juego…😅 #empanadas #viral
Si adivinas te llevas todo 👀 #reto #premio
Es Verano ☀️y en TITA se vive de FIESTA!🥳🥳🥳 #verano #empanadas #madrid #calor
Background
About Tita de Buenos Aires
The Story
Marcelo Settimo and Ana Antolini, an Argentine couple from families tied to bakeries and restaurants, moved to Madrid in 2020 and opened their first shop in March 2021 on Menéndez Pelayo, facing the Retiro. Tita has since grown into a network of shops across Madrid, from Chueca and La Latina to Goya, Moncloa, Chamartín and Plaza Mayor, supplied by a central obrador near the Estadio Metropolitano, and it now offers franchises. It received an honourable mention for best gourmet shop at the Premios Gastronómicos Metrópoli.
The Cuisine
Argentine empanadas made by hand, plus sándwiches de miga and homemade Argentine desserts such as alfajores de Maicena, chocotorta and cheesecake.
How the Empanadas Are Made
Everything except the final bake happens in the central obrador: doughs and fillings are made by hand following recipes the company says it has used for 50 years, many with raw materials imported from Argentina, and the empanadas are frozen and thawed under control before going into the shop ovens. They're on the large side by local standards. The range covers traditional and sweet beef, spicy shredded beef, BBQ rib, curried chicken, ham and cheese, onion and cheese, spinach, Caprese, provolone, calabresa, tuna, humita and vegetable, plus two vegan versions made with Heura.
Sandwiches, Sweets and Catering
Alongside the empanadas there are triple sándwiches de miga (ham, ham and cheese, serrano, vegetable, chicken and tuna) and homemade Argentine desserts: alfajores de Maicena, chocotorta and cheesecake. For parties and offices, catering packs run from 24 mini sandwiches for four to six people to 72 empanadas for around 25, for pick-up or delivery, and the full allergen table is published online.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Tita de Buenos Aires Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.8
423
TripAdvisor
4.9
16
Tita de Buenos Aires ranks #375 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book Tita de Buenos Aires
Experience
Tita de Buenos Aires Dining Experience
Tita de Buenos Aires is a compact empanada shop across from the Retiro on Avenida de Menéndez Pelayo, geared to handmade empanadas and sandwiches to take away or eat simply rather than a sit-down restaurant. Founders Marcelo Settimo and Ana Antolini opened it in 2021 after moving to Madrid, supplying it from the group's own obrador.
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Tita de Buenos Aires Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Av. de Menéndez Pelayo, 17, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, España
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It is on Avenida de Menéndez Pelayo in the Ibiza area of Madrid's Retiro district, across from the Parque del Retiro.
Nearby
Ibiza is the residential edge of Parque del Buen Retiro, and it eats like a neighbourhood that does not need to impress anyone. The rooms are taverns, grills and seafood done properly, at prices that reflect regulars rather than visitors. Palacio de Cristal and the park are the reason to come early.
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Details
Tita de Buenos Aires Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 12:30–23:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–23:00 |
Tita de Buenos Aires hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
Tita de Buenos Aires FAQ
What does Tita de Buenos Aires serve?
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Handmade Argentine empanadas, sándwiches de miga and homemade Argentine desserts like alfajores, chocotorta and cheesecake.
Where is Tita de Buenos Aires?
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On Avenida de Menéndez Pelayo in the Ibiza area of Madrid's Retiro district, across from the Parque del Retiro.
Who founded it?
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Marcelo Settimo and Ana Antolini, an Argentine couple who moved to Madrid in 2020 and opened the first Menéndez Pelayo shop in 2021.
What empanada flavours does Tita de Buenos Aires make?
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The carta lists traditional and sweet beef, spicy shredded beef, BBQ rib, curried chicken, ham and cheese, onion and cheese, spinach, Caprese, provolone, calabresa, tuna, humita and vegetable empanadas, plus two vegan options made with Heura.
Has Tita de Buenos Aires won any recognition?
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Yes, an honourable mention in the best gourmet shop category at the Premios Gastronomicos Metropoli, per the venue's own account.
Does Tita de Buenos Aires have more than one location?
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Yes, it's grown to several locations with its own obrador since opening its first shop in 2021.
Where can you find Tita de Buenos Aires' menu?
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Online at its own site, and on Instagram @tita.debuenosaires.
When is Tita de Buenos Aires Retiro open?
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Every day: Sunday to Tuesday 12:00 to 23:00, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00 to 23:00, Friday 11:30 to 23:30 and Saturday 12:30 to 23:30, per the shop's own listing.
Does Tita de Buenos Aires do catering?
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Yes. Packs range from 24 mini sándwiches de miga for four to six people up to 72 empanadas for around 25, for pick-up at a shop or delivery.