Food place in Madrid
La Casa del Abuelo
Huertas, Madrid
Trading since 1906 on garlic prawns and its own sweet red wine, in a room barely wide enough for two people to pass.
Area
Huertas
Food type
Non-veg
Price range
€12–25
About
What is La Casa del Abuelo famous for?
Standing at the bar with a plate of gambas and a small glass of the house wine is the entire intended experience; the floor is meant to have prawn shells on it.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at La Casa del Abuelo
Non-veg · €12–25
Make a morning of it
Photo spots near La Casa del Abuelo
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Azotea del Círculo de Bellas Artes
Best photo · The hour before sunset, when the light turns gold on the Metrópolis dome and runs the length of Gran Vía below
Best combo: Photos here, then callos a la madrileña at La Casa del Abuelo.
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Museo del Prado
Best photo · Outside only — the Velázquez door on the north façade in the morning, when the sun is off the stone
Best combo: Photos here, then callos a la madrileña at La Casa del Abuelo.
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Plaza Mayor
Best photo · Just after sunrise, when the square is empty and the frescoed north façade catches first light
Best combo: Photos here, then callos a la madrileña at La Casa del Abuelo.
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Why La Casa del Abuelo
Trading since 1906 on garlic prawns and its own sweet red wine, in a room barely wide enough for two people to pass. Meat and fish lead the menu. This sits at the easy end of the scale - figure €12–25.
🥘 The order to make
The fish side of the menu runs on the local catch - asking what came in that morning beats choosing from the printed list.
The sweet counter is the institution here - boxes by weight, and the freshest batches going first.
🕐 Hours and timing
Hours are not published to the minute here - treat any timing as a guide and confirm locally.
📍 Where it is
Find it in Huertas, Madrid (Comunidad de Madrid).
💡 Good to know
Go with the house rhythm rather than against it - order in rounds, take the table you are given, and let the staff steer.
Questions
La Casa del Abuelo — FAQ
What is La Casa del Abuelo famous for?
Trading since 1906 on garlic prawns and its own sweet red wine, in a room barely wide enough for two people to pass.
What are the must-try dishes at La Casa del Abuelo?
Don't miss Callos a la madrileña and Tortilla de patatas.
Where is La Casa del Abuelo located?
La Casa del Abuelo is in Huertas, Madrid.