Casa Revuelta
8.3Friend Score / 10#5 of 13 Bars & Nightlife in Madrid
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A tiny, gloriously scruffy tavern between Plaza Mayor and Cava Baja, famous for one thing: boneless battered salt cod (tajadas de bacalao) that locals swear is Madrid's best. Standing room, elbow-to-elbow, paper napkins on the floor. Closed Mondays and Sunday evenings, and it packs out fast around vermouth hour.
Key facts
| Hours | Tue–Sat 10:30–16:00 Tue–Sat 19:00–23:00 Sun–Sun 10:30–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Tirso de Molina (Metro L1) or Sol, 5-7 minute walk |
| Time needed | 30-45 minutes |
| Best time to go | Tuesday-Friday right at opening or before 13:00; Sunday pre-Rastro crowds are intense |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.3/10- Value8.8
- iconic7.0
- Freshness9.2
- Crowd level4.0
- Authenticity9.4
- Accessibility8.5
Frequently asked questions
- Is Casa Revuelta open on Mondays?
- No — it closes every Monday, and on Sundays it does lunch only. Plan your visit Tuesday to Sunday before 16:00, or Tuesday to Saturday evenings.
- Is it close to Plaza Mayor?
- Yes, about two minutes' walk south of Plaza Mayor, just off the Arco de Cuchilleros steps. It pairs naturally with a wander down Cava Baja afterwards.
- How much does Casa Revuelta cost?
- Very little: a tajada, a couple of other tapas, and two rounds of beer usually lands under €15 a head. It's one of Madrid's great cheap eats.
- What is Casa Revuelta famous for?
- The tajada de bacalao — a piece of salt cod, patiently deboned by hand, fried in a light batter so it comes out crisp outside and silky inside. One tajada plus a caña is the classic order; most people go back for a second.
- When should I go to avoid the crush?
- Right at opening (10:30 works — cod for breakfast is legal) or before 13:00. Sunday midday is the wildest, since Rastro crowds pour in from the market a few streets away.
- Can you sit down at Casa Revuelta?
- Barely — there are a handful of tables but this is fundamentally a stand-at-the-bar place. Dropping your napkin on the floor is traditional, not rude.
- Do they take cards at Casa Revuelta?
- They do these days, but it's a fast-moving cash-friendly bar, so small notes speed things up. Order and pay at the bar as you go.
- What else is good besides the cod?
- The torreznos (crispy pork belly), albóndigas, and callos are all solid old-school Madrid fare. But honestly, most regulars are there for cod and beer, full stop.
Nearby in Ask Madrid
- Sobrino de BotínRestaurant0.08 km · 1 min walk
- Mercado de San MiguelAttraction0.2 km · 3 min walk
- Taberna El TempranilloBar0.22 km · 3 min walk
- Plaza MayorAttraction0.23 km · 3 min walk
- La LatinaNeighborhood0.24 km · 3 min walk
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