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.

As the guide had it on 15 Oct 2026. Check prices and hours with the place itself before you go.

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