Entre Suspiro y Suspiro
Austrias, Madrid
Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Book Entre Suspiro y Suspiro for a polished Mexican dinner in Centro with family history, a compact romantic room, a deep tequila-and-mezcal program. It costs more than Madrid’s casual Mexican peers, so it makes sense for diners who will use the agave list and ingredient-led dishes rather than only ordering tacos.
About Entre Suspiro y Suspiro
Book Entre Suspiro y Suspiro if the draw is Mexican cooking in Madrid at a $$$ price point. The essentials are direct: the restaurant is Mexican, led by Maria Ibiza Castañeda, best approached through its listed signature dishes.
For diners comparing Mexican options in Madrid, the decision should come down to what kind of meal they want. Barracuda MX is another option to consider; Entre Suspiro y Suspiro is a fit when the priority is a Mexican restaurant with a defined $$$ positioning and a menu anchored by named house dishes.
Go for Mexican signature dishes
The kitchen is led by Maria Ibiza Castañeda, the strongest way to order is around the dishes specifically associated with the restaurant: Guacamole Suspiros, Ceviche Suspiros, Quesadillas de Cuitlacoche, Tacos al Pastor, Cochinita Pibil. A smart first visit would mix one familiar reference point, such as Tacos al Pastor, with another listed specialty, such as Quesadillas de Cuitlacoche.
That matters because Entre Suspiro y Suspiro sits at $$$. If the plan is simply to compare Mexican restaurants in Madrid, it is worth cross-shopping Tepic, El Bajío, Barracuda MX. If the plan is a more deliberate meal centered on Mexican dishes with a higher price point, Entre Suspiro y Suspiro has the clearer case.
A confirmed external signal, without overreading it
Entre Suspiro y Suspiro has a Macarfi 6.6 Food Rating for 2026. Treat that as a useful external signal, not as a reason to overstate the restaurant as a trophy booking or a fine-dining format. The confirmed picture is simpler: Mexican cuisine, $$$ pricing, casual dress, a set of signature dishes that give first-timers a practical way into the menu.
For another Mexican comparison in Madrid, Ticuí is worth considering. Choose between them based on the kind of Mexican meal you want, the dishes that appeal most, the schedule that fits your plans.
Who should book, who should cross-shop
This is a good pick for diners who want Mexican cuisine in Madrid and are comfortable with a $$$ restaurant. Casual dress is fine. The schedule is specific: Wednesday to Saturday, 13:30–16:00 and 20:30–23:30; Sunday, 13:30–16:00; Monday and Tuesday closed.
Skip it if the table wants the most casual possible Mexican meal or is not looking for a $$$ option. In that case, Barracuda MX, Tepic, or El Bajío may be better cross-shops. For broader planning beyond Mexican restaurants, use Pearl’s Madrid restaurants guide, then compare other dining in Madrid generically around your plans.
Planning details
- Location
- Caños del Peral, 3, 28013 Madrid (Centro)
- Website
- entresuspiroysuspiro.es
- Phone
- +34-915420644
Venue details
Ambiance
A carefully designed, cozy Mexican dining room with an authentic, family-driven feel, in an old house decorated with Aztec motifs and a substantial tequila-and-mezcal collection that gives it a lively but intimate character.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Guacamole Suspiros
- Ceviche Suspiros
- Quesadillas de Cuitlacoche
- Tacos al Pastor
- Cochinita Pibil
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Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the issue is price, try Barracuda MX for a more casual €€ Mexican meal with less special-occasion pressure. If the issue is availability or group flexibility, Tepic is the cleaner backup in the same cuisine category.
Restaurant context
How it compares with Madrid’s Mexican options
Entre Suspiro y Suspiro sits in the $$$ Mexican tier with Ticuí, while Barracuda MX, Tepic, and El Bajío sit at €€. That price gap is worth paying if the table wants a more intimate room, family-history context, the tequila-and-mezcal collection as part of the night. If value means a lively Mexican meal without a special-occasion spend, Barracuda MX or Tepic will be the cleaner choice.
Against Ticuí, this is the more heritage-driven pick; Ticuí is the sharper cross-shop for diners who want another polished Mexican address at the same price level. Against Barracuda MX, the difference is mood: Barracuda MX is better for a casual, energetic meal, while Entre Suspiro y Suspiro is better for a slower dinner where conversation and drinks matter. Tepic and El Bajío are sensible backups when the budget is lower or the booking needs to be easier.
For booking difficulty, treat Entre Suspiro y Suspiro as moderate rather than spontaneous, especially for dinner. Lunch is the safer angle if timing is flexible. For ambience, it is more intimate than the €€ peers, but the compact room makes it less suitable for larger groups.
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Ticuí is the closest price peer at €€€, so cross-shop it when the choice is between two polished Mexican dinners rather than between casual and special-occasion. Entre Suspiro y Suspiro has the stronger heritage and agave-collection angle; Ticuí is the better alternative if the table wants a different contemporary Madrid Mexican room at the same spend.
Barracuda MX, Tepic, and El Bajío are all €€ Mexican options, which makes them more practical for an easier weeknight meal. Choose Entre Suspiro y Suspiro when the setting, drinks list, a more composed dinner justify the extra cost.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Entre Suspiro y Suspiro?
The schedule is Wednesday to Saturday, 13:30–16:00 and 20:30–23:30; Sunday, 13:30–16:00; and closed Monday and Tuesday. Because the restaurant has specific service windows, it is sensible to plan around the hours rather than assume all-day availability.
What should a first-timer know about Entre Suspiro y Suspiro?
Go in expecting Mexican cuisine at $$$, led by Maria Ibiza Castañeda in Madrid. The main thing to know is the schedule: it is closed Monday and Tuesday, serves lunch Wednesday through Sunday, serves dinner Wednesday through Saturday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Entre Suspiro y Suspiro?
Lunch is available Wednesday through Sunday from 13:30 to 16:00, while dinner is available Wednesday through Saturday from 20:30 to 23:30. Choose lunch if you need the Sunday option, choose dinner if your plans fall between Wednesday and Saturday evening.
Is Entre Suspiro y Suspiro worth the price?
Yes, if you want Mexican cuisine in Madrid at a $$$ price point and the signature dishes appeal to you, including Guacamole Suspiros, Ceviche Suspiros, Quesadillas de Cuitlacoche, Tacos al Pastor, Cochinita Pibil. It also has a Macarfi 6.6 Food Rating for 2026. If you want to compare other Mexican options, Ticuí and Barracuda MX are natural cross-shops.
