Madrid has neighbourhoods for everyone: those that shine on Instagram and those that need no filters. Cava Baja belongs to the second kind.
At number 26 you'll find Txakolina, a Basque restaurant where the food speaks for itself, with no need for neon signs.
At Cava Baja 26 you'll find a place where Madrileños really eat. No menus in several languages, no app discounts, none of the usual photo-menu tricks.
No tourist menu
Authentic neighbourhood atmosphere
Honest prices, no surprises
Our philosophy is simple: excellent produce, recipes with character and an atmosphere where you can tell people come here to really eat.
If you are looking for where to eat in Madrid without tourists, this is the address Madrileños pass on to each other.
What makes Txakolina special is not a single dish but the combination:
Market pintxos made every day with the best of the season. If you like pintxos, discover our castizo cooking with a Basque touch.
Portions to share that make you stay longer than planned.
A cellar with wines from the north that truly match our castizo cooking with a Basque touch.
And above all: a family-style welcome that brings customers back week after week.
At Txakolina there is no welcome menu in five languages. There is no table overlooking the tourist circuit. There is a kitchen that respects its produce and service that respects the customer.
The restaurant is at Cava Baja 26, a short walk from the Rastro and the Mercado de la Cebada. If you want to explore more options, take a look at our guide on where to eat on Cava Baja.
If you are looking for where to eat in Madrid without the usual tourist trap, we look forward to welcoming you at:
📍 Cava Baja 26 – La Latina, Madrid
Txakolina is the restaurant of Madrileños who know where to eat well. No tricks, no traps, with all the flavour of the neighbourhood.
“The best bar in all of Cava Baja. The atmosphere is incredibly cozy and the staff are very friendly and attentive. The best part is the homemade food they prepare…”
“…great atmosphere, lovely people and excellent service. The food is outstanding and the beers are always perfectly cold. A place I would 100% recommend!”
“A classic spot in Cava Baja that has successfully reinvented itself while keeping the great atmosphere that has always defined it.”
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