Madrid, Spain
Discover Restaurante El Lagar, a cozy tapas bar in Madrid offering a variety of Spanish small plates, coffee, wine, and a casual dining atmosphere.
4.4 / 5
Guest rating
1,158
Reviews
Tapas Bar
Cuisine
Madrid
City
€10–20
Price level
Closes at 11:00 PM
Restaurante El Lagar is a tapas bar located in the Moncloa - Aravaca district of Madrid, known for serving a range of traditional Spanish small plates and beverages. The setting is casual and cozy, attracting both college students and groups looking for relaxed dining experiences throughout the day.
The menu features popular dishes such as Albóndigas, Paella, Calamares Fritos, and Tarta de Santiago, with offerings including coffee, beer, wine, and hard liquor. Visitors can enjoy meals on-site with table service or opt for takeout; delivery is not available.
Typical visit duration ranges from 30 minutes to 2 hours, suitable for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert. The bar onsite and restroom facilities cater to guests’ convenience, while paid street and lot parking options are nearby. Reservations are accepted, and payment methods include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
The atmosphere here is lively yet relaxed, with a reputation for a great coffee selection and friendly service. Accessibility for wheelchair users may be limited due to parking arrangements.
Signature dishes, shareable plates, and the items regulars keep coming back for.
Grouped by category — each group lists what's available and what isn't at Restaurante El Lagar.
When Restaurante El Lagar is open during the week.
Closes at 11:00 PM
Central Madrid, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.
A look at the food, the dining room, drinks, and the exterior of Restaurante El Lagar.
What recent guests say after dining at Restaurante El Lagar.
Based on 1,158 guest reviews
Pimchanok Smith
Jun 13, 2026"Good food - local vibes. First day in Madrid I walked around my hotel looking for a quick lunch, and took a chance walking to this place. I don't speak any Spanish, but I manage to order meatball and lemon beer. It was so delicious! The food portion is perfect. Making you full, with some room for desert."
Lee Gaya
May 07, 2026"I ordered two tapas and couldn't finish it because it was such a big amount. I went back two days later and ordered two tapas again but they told me that this is too much food because they remembered that I couldn't finish it last time. So I ordered what they recommended me. This is for me more than enough to give 5 stars"
Marc Berry
Apr 30, 2026"Small tapa bar - not called El Lago anymore. Now is restaurant Ferraz 39 or something. But free tapa with a drink. I got potato . I was happy"
Lon Lo
Apr 30, 2026"A small place at the back of a bar, but some of the best tapas we have tried in the area. Complimentary potatoes too, but the steak was a real beautiful dish. Everything was fresh. You know its a local favourite when it has poker players at the back."
Miklós Bruncz
Mar 31, 2026"Very friendly waiter, and really delicious authentic food with a cheap price(only 11 EUR for the menu - 2019 january). I can only recommend this place!"
Jonnie leung
Mar 06, 2026"the shop owner and the chef lady all are nice, they served me well and gave me a warm hospitality. the tapas are delicious and the lemon beer is wonderful. I feel so grateful to come across El Lagar on the first day of my journey in Madrid."
Peter Burke
Mar 04, 2026"Small dining room at the back. Delicious sepia and padron peppers. Good portions. Amstel on tap, not a beer I like. The russian salad is really tasty. We got a huge portion on the house even though they knew we were going to eat."
Common questions about dining at Restaurante El Lagar and its services.
The restaurant offers traditional Spanish small plates including tapas like Albóndigas, Tapitas de Jamon, Paella, and desserts such as Tarta de Santiago and Tarta de Queso.
Reservations are accepted and can help to secure a table during busy times, but they may not be strictly necessary depending on the day and time.
The establishment has restroom facilities, but parking options do not include wheelchair accessible spaces, which might affect accessibility for some visitors.
Takeout options are available; however, delivery service is not provided.
Payments can be made using credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payment methods.
Prices generally range between €10 and €20, suitable for quick bites and small plates.
The restaurant serves throughout the day including breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, though opening hours can vary and should be confirmed before a visit.
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