Uskar
Uskar takes its name from what the Moors called the Granada town of Huéscar some 800 years ago, and the kitchen leans on that land's sheep-farming tradition and spiced, Moorish-tinged flavours, with an international touch. It's run by José Miguel and Rita, a married couple who built their life around hospitality, on the corner of Calle Alonso del Barco and Sebastián Elcano near the Glorieta de Embajadores, and it holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol. The Guía Repsol recommends the IGP Segureño lamb and bluefin tuna from the Strait; the wine cellar has grown to more than 100 references and over 170 grape varieties, and service runs straight through from 13:00 to midnight, Tuesday to Saturday.
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Background
About Uskar
The Story
José Miguel came to hospitality as a teenager, in a summer of dish-washing in Menorca that started, as he tells it laughing, as a punishment and became a vocation; kitchens, dining rooms, hotels and bars in Valencia, Málaga and Madrid followed. His wife Rita later left her own profession to join the project and now runs the numbers as well as the floor. Their motto is 'cocina con alma', cooking with soul. The name is a tribute to Huéscar, a frontier town in the Nasrid kingdom of Granada whose cooking still carries centuries of Moorish spices, techniques and lamb. Uskar holds a Solete in the Guía Repsol.
The Cuisine
De mercado, de autor: market-driven, chef-led cooking that refers back to the owners' southern roots, to traditional food and to slow cooking, with modern and international touches. IGP Segureño lamb and Strait of Gibraltar bluefin tuna are the headline products.
What to Order
Start with a gilda with pickled-mussel pipirrana, croquetas of baby squid, ham or txuleta by the piece, tortillitas de camarón and a board of cheeses from Huéscar. Then roast peppers with boquerones, the 'chino-cordobesa' roast aubergine, crisp torreznos with kimchi mayonnaise or a beef tenderloin tartare with a fried egg. The big plates are a roast shoulder of IGP Segureño lamb for two, an arroz del senyoret, cannelloni of cheek in red curry with coconut béchamel, Iberian presa from the grill and bluefin tuna sold by weight. Recent off-menu dishes have included bluefin tuna parpatana and stuffed lamb shoulder.
Wine and More
The cellar has grown alongside the kitchen to more than 100 references and 170-plus grape varieties, with the aim of representing every corner of Spain; wine is the passion of Raúl on the team. Aperitifs include an Andalusian PX vermouth, manzanilla, cava, crémant and Taittinger by the glass. Uskar also runs tastings and tasting-menu gift vouchers, and sells its Segureño lamb shoulder to finish at home.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Sourcing
Where Uskar sources its ingredients
Menu cites a protected lamb designation and names its egg and cheese sources.
Formal recognitions
Consensus
Uskar Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 6.0/10, service 6.6/10, typical spend 35€
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
4.3
199 reviews
4.5
2084
Uskar ranks #335 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete. Diners rate it 4.3/5 on TripAdvisor (199 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book Uskar
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
Experience
Uskar Dining Experience
An intimate, brightly lit front room with a lively energy, attentive and quick service, and a terrace where the full carta is served. Rita looks after guests at the bar and in the dining room. Dogs are welcome, and it takes groups.
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Uskar Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Alonso del Barco, 11, 28012, Madrid, Spain
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Uskar is on Alonso del Barco in Embajadores, the dense, unpolished stretch of old working Madrid that runs uphill into Lavapiés, near the Reina Sofía.
Nearby
Embajadores is old working Madrid, dense and unpolished, and it rewards anyone willing to walk its side streets. The eating runs from taverns that have been there for generations to newer rooms doing something quite different. El Rastro spills through it on market days, and Lavapiés is the same conversation continued uphill.
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Details
Uskar Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Uskar hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Available online
Good to Know
Questions
Uskar FAQ
Does Uskar have a Guía Repsol distinction?
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Yes, a Solete in the Guía Repsol. A Solete is separate from the guide's Soles, and no Soles are recorded for Uskar.
When is Uskar open?
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Tuesday to Saturday, 13:00 to midnight with no afternoon break. Closed Sunday and Monday.
What kind of food does Uskar serve?
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It describes its style as de mercado, de autor: market-driven and chef-led, traditional cooking with a modern turn, with the wine list singled out as a strength.
Where is Uskar?
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At Calle Alonso del Barco 11, on the corner with Sebastián Elcano, next to the Glorieta de Embajadores in central Madrid.
What's on the menu at Uskar?
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Gildas, croquetas and tortillitas by the piece, a Huéscar cheese board, roast peppers with boquerones, torreznos with kimchi mayonnaise, then roast Segureño lamb shoulder for two (€70), arroz del senyoret, bluefin tuna by weight and Iberian presa from the grill. Around €26 to €50 per person.
Does Uskar have a terrace?
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Yes, and the full carta is served there. Dogs are welcome.
What does the name Uskar mean?
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Uskar was the name the Moors gave to the town of Huéscar, in Granada, about 800 years ago. The restaurant draws on that area's lamb-rearing tradition and Moorish-influenced cooking.
Who runs Uskar?
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José Miguel and Rita, a married couple: José Miguel came up through kitchens and dining rooms in Valencia, Málaga and Madrid, and Rita runs the floor and the business side.