Zara
Zara
Zara is a Cuban-Spanish restaurant on Calle de Barbieri in Chueca, founded in 1964 by Inés and Pepe, Cuban exiles, on nearby Calle de las Infantas. Three generations on, it serves home-style Cuban dishes with a Spanish touch: ropa vieja, picadillo, yuca frita and its daiquiris, from recipes created by Inés and reworked by her daughter. It's open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.
Background
About Zara
The Story
The tradition goes back to El León de Oro, a bakery-patisserie in old Havana that belonged to the parents of Inés Llanos Braña, Asturian emigrants. In the 1960s Inés and her husband Pepe, exiled from Cuba, opened a Spanish place with Cuban touches on Calle de las Infantas with her brother Santiago and his wife Mariuca, and worked there for 50 years until a rent-law change forced them out. Their daughter Inés and her husband Jorge then reopened a few blocks away on Calle de Barbieri.
The Cuisine
Home-style Cuban dishes with a Spanish touch and Spanish produce: ropa vieja, picadillo, yuca frita, tropical plates and typical starters, plus the daiquiris that have been on the list since 1964, wines and desserts.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Zara Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 6.0/10, service 6.5/10, typical spend 30€
Diner Ratings
4.3
698
TripAdvisor
4.0
207
Zara ranks #852 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.0/5 on TripAdvisor.
Reservations
How to Book Zara
Booking
Reservations by phone or online via the website.
Experience
Zara Dining Experience
Small and discreet, with chequered tablecloths and white crockery, wood, indirect light and a bit of a cave feel, the kind of room where you can talk openly. It closes for a summer break from late July to the end of August.
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Zara Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Calle de Barbieri, 8, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
Zara is on Calle de Barbieri 8 in Chueca, a few blocks from its original home on Calle de las Infantas.
Nearby
Justicia is the quieter, better-dressed half of the Chueca side of town, all narrow streets and small shopfronts. Mercado de San Antón anchors the eating, and around it sit grill rooms, wine bars and places that fill late. It is central without ever feeling like the centre.
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Details
Zara Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Zara hours verified 2026-08-10. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Zara FAQ
What kind of food does Zara serve?
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Home-style Cuban cooking with a Spanish touch: ropa vieja, picadillo, yuca frita and tropical plates, with daiquiris.
How long has Zara been open?
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Since 1964. It started on Calle de las Infantas and moved to Calle de Barbieri 8 when the second generation took over.
Who runs Zara?
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The founders' daughter Inés and her husband Jorge, the second generation of a family that's run it across three.
When is Zara open?
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Tuesday to Saturday, for lunch (13:00–16:00) and dinner (20:00–23:00). It closes for summer from 30 July to 31 August.
Where is Zara?
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Calle de Barbieri 8, in Chueca.
How do I book?
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Online or by phone on 91 532 20 74.