La Chimenea
Sierra de Guadarrama, Guadarrama
Restaurant in Guadarrama, Spain
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Book La Chimenea for a casual Sierra de Guadarrama meal built around croquetas, grilled meats, familiar Spanish cooking. It is a better choice for lunch, families, group sharing than for a tasting-menu night or polished destination dining. Eat on site rather than treating it as a takeout play.
About La Chimenea
La Chimenea is a Guadarrama dining option for diners looking for a traditional Spanish grill rather than novelty. It works when the brief is direct Spanish cooking in a casual setting. Go for the strengths: croquettes, grilled meats, migas con huevo, rabo de toro, homemade desserts.
The clearest case here is focus. La Chimenea is listed as a traditional Spanish grill in the Sierra de Guadarrama, with a casual dress code and a price of $30 per person. That makes it a practical choice for diners who want familiar, hearty dishes rather than a restaurant built around a more formal or experimental premise.
Choose it for croquettes, grill cooking, traditional Sierra de Guadarrama comfort
First-timers should treat the meal as a classic Spanish grill order: start with croquettes, build around grilled meats, keep room for homemade desserts if the table wants a longer, more traditional finish. Migas con huevo and rabo de toro add useful range beyond the grill, while staying within the same traditional lane.
It is especially easy to understand for diners planning around Guadarrama rather than chasing a destination tasting format. The dress code is casual, the appeal is direct: traditional Spanish cooking, a Sierra de Guadarrama context, recognizable dishes.
Plan around the schedule. As of July 2026, La Chimenea is closed Tuesday; open Wednesday and Thursday from 11:30 to 16:00; open Friday and Saturday from 11:30 to 16:00 and 19:30 to 23:00; and open Sunday and Monday from 11:30 to 16:00 only. Daytime hours are therefore the easiest to plan, while dinner is limited to Friday and Saturday.
The value is in comfort, not culinary surprise
La Chimenea has the right profile for diners who want a grounded Sierra de Guadarrama meal without turning the decision into a production. The price is $30 per person, its Macarfi 6.5 Food Rating in 2026 gives diners a concrete recognition point without overstating the restaurant as a high-award destination.
The tradeoff is clear. Diners looking for contemporary plating, a detailed drinks program, or a restaurant defined by a chef personality should not assume those are part of the offer from the information available. Diners who want croquettes, grilled meats, migas con huevo, rabo de toro, homemade desserts, a casual Guadarrama meal have a much clearer reason to choose it.
For restaurant research, compare La Chimenea with other dining in Guadarrama based on timing, price, whether you want a traditional Spanish grill. The information supports a simple decision: choose it for casual Spanish grill cooking in Guadarrama, not for a specific format or specialty beyond the dishes.
If the real goal is to compare classic Spanish comfort food more broadly, keep La Chimenea as the reference point here: a Guadarrama traditional Spanish grill at $30 per person, with daytime hours most days it is open and dinner only on Friday and Saturday.
Planning details
- Location
- Sierra, 20, 28440 Guadarrama, Madrid (Guadarrama)
- Phone
- +34-918542936
Venue details
Ambiance
Rustic, simple and family-run, with a warm, cozy feel that fits its Sierra de Guadarrama mountain setting and a focus on hearty, traditional food rather than design theatrics.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- croquettes
- grilled meats
- migas con huevo
- rabo de toro
- homemade desserts
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Location
Sierra, 20, 28440 Guadarrama, Madrid (Guadarrama) · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about La Chimenea?
Go in expecting a traditional Spanish grill in Guadarrama. The draw is practical: $30 per person, a Macarfi 6.5 Food Rating (2026), and a schedule that makes daytime dining easier to plan than dinner. If you want a grounded Sierra de Guadarrama meal without much fuss, this is a clear fit.
Is La Chimenea good for solo dining?
What is clear is that La Chimenea is a casual traditional Spanish grill in Guadarrama at $30 per person. Daytime hours are available on every open day, while dinner is limited to Friday and Saturday.
What are alternatives to La Chimenea in Guadarrama?
If you want to compare options, look at other dining in Guadarrama. La Chimenea makes the most sense when you want straightforward grilled food and traditional Spanish dishes, rather than a more experimental room. Keep the comparison on price and timing: the price is $30 per person.
What should I order at La Chimenea?
Start with the croquettes and lean into the grilled meats, since those are among the signature dishes. Migas con huevo, rabo de toro, homemade desserts are also part of the core appeal. At $30 per person, those dishes give you a grounded way to judge value.
Is the tasting menu worth it at La Chimenea?
The information positions La Chimenea as a traditional Spanish grill in Guadarrama and does not specify a tasting-menu format. The better expectation is a meal built around croquettes, grilled meats, migas con huevo, rabo de toro, homemade desserts. If a set tasting sequence is what you want, confirm directly before planning around that expectation.
Are daytime hours or dinner better at La Chimenea?
Daytime dining is the easier choice to plan. As of July 2026, La Chimenea is open Wednesday through Monday during daytime hours, closes Tuesday, serves dinner only on Friday and Saturday. For an evening meal, the limited dinner schedule is the main reason to plan carefully.
