What to order at El Pescador

Must order
A centollo (spider crab) from the live tank and the pulpo a la gallega. A glass of Albarino from Rias Baixas.
Signature dishes
Centollo, Pulpo a la gallega, Croquetas de chipiron
Editor tip
Book five days ahead for weekend dinner. The bar opens 12:30 onward and is the easier door at lunch; the dining room is closed Sundays.
CuisineGalician Seafood
Price€€€
NeighborhoodSalamanca
HoursMon-Sat 13:00-16:30 and 20:00-00:30; Sun closed
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Madrid: Tapas, Taverns & History Tour★ 4.9 (109)

Guided tour · 3h 30m

Madrid: Tapas, Taverns & History Tour

Enjoy incredible local tapas and a fun, informative, private or shared walking tour of Madrid’s historic city center. Discover how the city’s food and history go together.

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Location

Address: Calle de Jose Ortega y Gasset 75, 28006 Madrid

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Casa Dani inside Mercado de la Paz in Madrid's Salamanca has cooked the tortilla de patatas (sliced thick, runny in the centre) for 40 years.

OrderThe pincho de tortilla de patatas (2 euros) and the menu del dia (13 euros weekdays).

TipWalk-in only; arrive before 13:30 or expect a queue. Cash preferred at the bar; card accepted in the dining room.

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Casa Paco ★ 4.2

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Casa Paco off Plaza Puerta Cerrada in Madrid's La Latina is the 1933 asador that pioneered the cast-iron skillet chuleton service: meat is sealed.

OrderThe chuleton de ternera for two (450g per person, 28 euros per head) and the callos in winter.

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OrderThe pincho de tortilla de patatas (2 euros) and the menu del dia (13 euros weekdays).

TipWalk-in only; arrive before 13:30 or expect a queue. Cash preferred at the bar; card accepted in the dining room.

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OrderTortilla de patatas (12 eggs and 3 extra yolks, no onion) cooked to a runny middle.

TipReservations are wise after the 2025 championship win; lunch service from 13:30 is calmer than the dinner sitting.

Taberna Antonio Sanchez ★ 4.3

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Taberna Antonio Sanchez on Calle Meson de Paredes in Madrid's Lavapies has run since 1830, with bull-fighting paintings on the wall, the rabo de toro.

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Casa Labra ★ 4.5

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Casa Labra near Puerta del Sol in Madrid has fried the bacalao rebozado in iron pans since 1860; the PSOE was founded upstairs in 1879. Located in Centro.

OrderA pincho of bacalao rebozado (1.30 euros) and a tajada de bacalao (boiled and seasoned salt cod) with a cana.

TipWalk-in only at the bar; the inside dining room takes reservations for lunch. Cash strongly preferred.

Sobrino de Botin ★ 4.6

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TipBook the cave dining room downstairs three weeks ahead. Lunch is calmer than dinner; the 14:00 service is the working-day local hour.

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