Lavapiés · Since 1949 · €€
El Boquerón
A family seafood bar where anchovies, draught vermut and the old zinc counter still do the talking.
Open on the 3D mapOrder
Boquerones en vinagre, gambas a la plancha and vermut de grifo.
Not for you if
fish isn't your thing, or you expect coffee and dessert after your seafood.
Local trick
Phone if you want a table for a seafood lunch; messages on Instagram aren't the way to book here.
Good for
A short walk away
- 01
La Falda
A very runny Galician tortilla is the headline; squid gyozas make a strong case for staying for dinner.
1 min walk - 02
La Fisna Vinos
A wine shop turned intimate bar, with a croquetón that deserves as much attention as your glass.
1 min walk - 03
Los Chuchis
British home cooking in a tiny Lavapiés dining room; the roast pork makes a persuasive case for staying.
1 min walk - 04
Juan Raro
A sociable neighbourhood restaurant where teriyaki sneaks into the carrilleras and supper can drift into drinks.
1 min walk