Citorah PickRestaurant · La Latina
Casa Lucio
Research-ledBuilt from current sources, not a visit. Checked .
Citorah says
Lucio Blázquez opened it in November 1974, in the old Mesón El Segoviano, where he had started work at the age of 12. esmadrid calls its huevos rotos legendary: on the menu they’re huevos estrellados, at €16.50.
From Where to Eat in Madrid 2026: Meal Times, Tapas Barrios, Markets and Six Restaurants, under “The restaurants worth knowing”.
The catch
Closes for the whole of August, and on the nights of 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January.
Good to know
- Where
- Cava Baja 35
- What to order
- Cocido madrileño is a Wednesday dish, at €32.
- When
- every day for lunch, from 13:00 to 16:00, and dinner, from 20:00 to 23:30
- Booking
- Book by phone or WhatsApp. Email is only for groups of 12 or more.
- Directions
- Google Maps Apple MapsLocation from © OpenStreetMap contributors
As the guide had it on 15 Oct 2026. Check prices and hours with the place itself before you go.
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Where it is
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Where to Eat in Madrid 2026: Meal Times, Tapas Barrios, Markets and Six Restaurants
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