Retiro · €€€
La Cocina de Frente
Cocido gets a leisurely procession of courses here, including ropa vieja with a fried egg.
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Cocido madrileño and flan de huevo de caserío; leave the afternoon free.
Not for you if
you want a quick, cheap bowl of stew: the cocido is a whole sit-down occasion.
Local trick
Order the cocido at least 48 hours ahead; it already includes a croqueta and four vuelcos, so leave the starters alone.
Good for
A short walk away
- 01
Maison Glacée
Violet sweets and leche merengada become ice cream at this little Bulbiza dessert stop.
1 min walk - 02
Doble Uve Obrador
An obrador café where cardamom rolls and pistachio spirals make a morning off feel properly earned.
3 min walk - 03
Oso Café
A little Peruvian coffee specialist where a cup and a bag of beans matter more than a breakfast spread.
4 min walk - 04
Taberna Laredo
Miguel Laredo's packed product bar by the Retiro: great croquetas, better wine, zero pretension.
4 min walk