Madrid · Salamanca

Taberna Txacolina

Basque-style taberna serving pintxos and traditional northern Spanish cuisine in a lively atmosphere.

About Taberna Txacolina

Basque-style taberna serving pintxos and traditional northern Spanish cuisine in a lively atmosphere. Famous for their txakoli (Basque white wine) and quality seafood pintxos displayed on the bar. The standing-room area by the bar offers the most authentic experience.

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The place

Getting there

Address

Calle del Cardenal Silíceo, 17, Chamartín, 28002 Madrid, Spain

Neighborhood

Salamanca →

Nearest Metro

Line 4 to SerranoLines 4, 5, 6 to Diego de LeonLines 2, 4 to Goya

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Good to know

Tips, answered

Order the gildas (pickled pepper, anchovy, and olive skewer) and ask them to pour the txakoli from height in the traditional Basque style.

Plan for about 1h 15m.

Taberna Txacolina is in the Salamanca neighborhood of Madrid. The address is Calle del Cardenal Silíceo, 17, Chamartín, 28002 Madrid, Spain. The area is well-served by metro.

This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.

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