Casa Mingo
8.4Friend Score / 10#4 of 16 Restaurants in Madrid
Known forchorizo a la sidrafabada asturianaempanada de bonitoqueso Cabrales
An 1888 Asturian cider house by the river: wooden barrels, communal benches, and a menu that begins and ends with spit-roast chicken, chorizo cooked in cider, and bottles of their own sidra. Cheap, loud, cash-efficient, no reservations. It sits next door to Goya's frescoes at the Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida — do both.
Key facts
| Hours | Daily 11:00–23:59 |
|---|---|
| Price | $ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Príncipe Pío (Metro L6, L10, R; Cercanías), 8-minute walk |
| Time needed | 1-1.5 hours |
| Best time to go | Weekday lunch at 13:00 or early dinner; sunny weekend lunchtimes draw long waits for the terrace |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.4/10- Value9.2
- iconic7.0
- Freshness9.1
- Crowd level6.0
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility8.0
Frequently asked questions
- What do you order at Casa Mingo?
- The order is practically preset: a whole or half spit-roast chicken, chorizo a la sidra, maybe a cabrales cheese or empanada starter, and a bottle of their house cider. Two people eat and drink well for around €20-25 total.
- Is Casa Mingo good for groups and kids?
- One of the best in Madrid — long shared tables, fast service, food every kid eats (roast chicken and chips), and nobody minds noise. Big groups should aim for off-peak hours since they can't book.
- Is there anything for vegetarians?
- Slim pickings — salads, cheese, empanada variations — this is a chicken-and-cider house at heart. Vegetarians in the group can eat, but nobody comes for the vegetables.
- What are Casa Mingo's hours?
- Daily from 11:00 to around midnight, with continuous kitchen service — a lifesaver when you want a real meal at 17:00. No closing day, though holidays can vary.
- Is it true Goya's frescoes are next door?
- Yes — the Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida, with Goya's dome frescoes and his tomb, is literally next to the restaurant and free to visit. Chapel first, chicken after: one of Madrid's perfect small itineraries.
- Does Casa Mingo take reservations?
- No — it's first come, first served, which keeps things democratic. Put your name in, have a cider at the barrels, and turnover is fast enough that waits rarely drag.
- What's the deal with the cider?
- They brew their own Asturian-style sidra on the premises, sold by the bottle at near-supermarket prices. Pour it in small splashes from a height (or ask staff to show you) — flat cider is meant to be aerated.
- How do I get to Casa Mingo?
- Walk 8 minutes from Príncipe Pío station (Metro L6/L10/R and Cercanías) along Paseo de la Florida. From the city center it's about 20 minutes on foot downhill from Plaza de España through Oeste park's edge.
Nearby in Ask Madrid
- Parque del OestePark0.62 km · 8 min walk
- Templo de DebodAttraction0.67 km · 8 min walk
- Plaza de EspañaAttraction1.05 km · 13 min walk
- Royal Palace (Palacio Real)Attraction1.25 km · 16 min walk
- Federal CaféCafé1.4 km · 17 min walk
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