Malacatín
In a side street between La Latina and the Rastro, Malacatín has been run by the same family since 1895. People come for one dish: the cocido, served in its courses until no one can eat more.
- What it is
- Tavern
- Opened
- 1895
- Area
- La Latina
- Nearest museum
- Plaza Mayor, 600 m
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What Malacatín is known for
The cocido
Madrid's stew of chickpeas, meats, sausage and vegetables, served in the old way, first the broth with noodles, then the rest.
Four generations
The same family has kept the tavern for four generations.
Near the Rastro
It is a few minutes from the Ribera de Curtidores, which makes it a lunch for a Sunday at the market.
What to know
- The house dates its cocido to 1895
- Book for lunch, when the cocido is served
Where Malacatín is
Address
Calle de la Ruda 528005 Madrid, Spain
Nearest station
La Latina, on line 5, about five minutes away
Museums and sights nearby
- Plaza Mayor600 m
- Royal Palace of Madrid1.0 km
- Museo Reina Sofía1.1 km
- Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum1.3 km
- Museo Nacional del Prado1.4 km
Distances are in a straight line from the restaurant.
A family's cocido since 1895
Malacatín was opened in 1895 and has passed down through four generations of the same family, who still run it.
It is a castizo tavern, the word Madrileños use for what is most their own, and its cocido is among the best known in the city.
Malacatín: common questions
- Where is Malacatín?
- At Calle de la Ruda 5, in the Centro district of Madrid. The nearest station is La Latina, on line 5, about five minutes away.
- Which museums and sights are near Malacatín?
- Plaza Mayor is 600 m away, Royal Palace of Madrid is 1.0 km away, Museo Reina Sofía is 1.1 km away. Distances are in a straight line from the restaurant.
- What is Malacatín known for?
- The cocido, Four generations, Near the Rastro. A family tavern of 1895 near the Rastro where four generations have served cocido madrileño.
- When did Malacatín open?
- In 1895. The house dates its cocido to 1895.
What visitors say about Malacatín
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Tickets and tours near Malacatín
Things to do near Malacatín
The nearest of this site's best things to do in the city. Distances are in a straight line.
- 16Hunt for bargains at the Rastro on a Sunday morning150 m awayWalk, 1 to 2.5 hours, free to walk, pay for what you buy
- 7Go from bar to bar on the Cava Baja in La Latina250 m awayWalk, 1.5 to 3 hours, pay for what you eat and drink
- 6Walk from the Plaza Mayor through Habsburg Madrid600 m awayWalk, 1 to 2.5 hours, free
- 8See flamenco danced in a tablao600 m awayShow, 1 to 2.5 hours, ticket, with a drink or dinner as you choose
Artists to see near Malacatín
The museums nearest to here, and the most famous artists on show in each.
Museo Reina Sofía, 1.1 km away
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, 1.3 km away
Hotels near Malacatín
The five-star hotels closest to it, of those this site lists in Madrid. Distances are in a straight line.
- Gran Hotel Inglés4.7Five-star hotel, Barrio de las Letras900 m away
- JW Marriott Hotel Madrid4.6Five-star hotel, Canalejas1.0 km away
- Four Seasons Hotel Madrid4.6Five-star hotel, Canalejas1.0 km away
- Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá4.7Five-star hotel, Ópera1.1 km away
Where to eat near Malacatín
The nearest of the famous tables this site lists in Madrid. Distances are in a straight line.
- Casa Lucio4.2Restaurant, La Latina250 m away
- Taberna de Antonio Sánchez4.3Tavern, Lavapiés250 m away
- Posada de la Villa4.5Restaurant, La Latina300 m away