La Casa del Abuelo

Sol, Madrid

Tapas

Casual

"I love this family business—it’s the perfect place to invite friends who come to town for a visit. It’s great to watch the cooks prepare the Gambas al Ajillo by the window."

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Madrid Local

This tapas taberna has been open since 1906 and has a few different locations, but the original is near Plaza Mayor. This family-owned restaurant is famous with locals for its traditional dishes and its private label house wine. While La Casa del Abuelo features a number of Madrid's culinary staples like cocido and orejas, shrimp dishes are the house specialties.

Hours

Today: 12:00PM - 12:00AM

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Monday: 12:00PM - 12:00AM

Tuesday: 12:00PM - 12:00AM

Wednesday: 12:00PM - 12:00AM

Thursday: 12:00PM - 1:00AM

Friday: 12:00PM - 1:00AM

Saturday: 12:00PM - 12:00AM

Sunday: 12:00PM - 12:00AM

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