Gave Mx
Valdebebas, Madrid
Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Gave Mx is a practical Madrid pick when the location works and the group wants a simple dinner rather than a heavily documented tasting-menu destination. Cross-shop Balear for a clearer Mediterranean brief, Akiba Madrid for a more defined concept, or EL KIOSKO I Valdebebas and Babel Terraza Restaurante if atmosphere and casual ease matter more.
About Gave Mx
Gave Mx is a Madrid venue with a casual dress code and a concise weekly schedule: closed Monday; open Tuesday through Thursday from 8–11 PM; open Friday and Saturday from 1–4 PM and 8–11 PM; and open Sunday from 1–4 PM.
Pick it for a focused Madrid night, not for a fully mapped tasting-menu gamble
Approach Gave Mx as a practical Madrid option rather than assuming a tasting-menu format, chef-led experience, awards profile, price point, cuisine, or specific service style. Choose it when the hours work for your plan in Madrid, and avoid building the whole evening around claims you have not checked directly.
That makes it better suited to diners who are comfortable choosing with only the basics in hand. For a broader restaurant sweep, Our full Madrid restaurants guide is the stronger starting point; if the evening needs a hotel, drinks, wine, or an activity around dinner, use Our full Madrid hotels guide, Our full Madrid bars guide, Our full Madrid wineries guide, and Our full Madrid experiences guide to build the night with fewer surprises.
Where it sits against easier cross-shops
Among other Madrid options, Gave Mx can be compared with Akiba Madrid, Babel Terraza Restaurante, Balear, Carambola Café Bistró, and EL KIOSKO I Valdebebas. If cuisine, price, menu format, awards, or service details are central to your decision, the fairest comparison is based on your schedule, preferred area, and how much certainty you need before choosing a venue.
If those details are decisive, compare Gave Mx with other Madrid dining rooms before committing. The schedule makes it more useful for evening plans Tuesday through Saturday, with 1–4 PM hours on Friday through Sunday. Do not assume 1–4 PM service Tuesday through Thursday or Monday opening.
Quick reference: choose Gave Mx when the Madrid location, casual dress code, and service windows fit your plan; cross-shop harder if cuisine, pricing, awards, or tasting-menu structure are the deciding factors.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 8–11 PM
- Location
- C. de María de las Mercedes de Borbón, 90, Hortaleza, 28055 Madrid, Spain
- Reservations
- Book on CoverManager
- Website
- covermanager.com/reservation/module_restaurant/restaurante-gave-mx-valdebebas/spanish
- Phone
- +34669088742
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Gave Mx is a deliberately chosen neighborhood stop rather than a destination stumbled upon during a city tour. Situated in Hortaleza away from Madrid’s traditional fine-dining corridor, the restaurant positions itself through consistency, local loyalty and an emphasis on sourcing ethics. Gave Mx is small‑scale, community‑minded and focused on doing a few things very well. Expect a restaurant that feels like a compact, dependable neighborhood find: one that earns repeat visits through steady execution and a clear connection to its local clientele.
Best For
Gave Mx suits casual hangouts and group dinners among neighbours and friends. Because the restaurant builds its reputation on consistency and local loyalty, it’s a natural choice for groups who want reliably good Mexican food without theatrics. The Hortaleza location means guests tend to arrive deliberately rather than by chance, so it’s ideal for neighbourhood gatherings or visitors who plan a meal around the restaurant’s signature tacos, guacamole and quesabirrias.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the house specialties to get a clear sense of the kitchen’s strengths: tacos al pastor, guacamole and quesabirrias are highlighted as signature dishes. The description’s emphasis on sourcing transparency suggests that dishes will showcase thoughtful ingredients, so ordering several plates to share is a sensible approach for sampling the menu. Given the restaurant’s neighborhood focus, lean into communal sharing and ask staff about any daily sourcing notes or variations so you can taste what the kitchen is prioritising.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and lively atmosphere focused on Mexican flavors.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Small plates
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- tacos al pastor
- guacamole
- quesabirrias
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- C. de María de las Mercedes de Borbón, 90, Hortaleza, 28055 Madrid, Spain
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 8–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 8–11 PM
- Thursday
- 8–11 PM
- Friday
- 1–4 PM, 8–11 PM
- Saturday
- 1–4 PM, 8–11 PM
- Sunday
- 1–4 PM
Location
C. de María de las Mercedes de Borbón, 90, Hortaleza, 28055 Madrid, Spain · Directions
covermanager.com/reservation/module_restaurant/restaurante-gave-mx-valdebebas/spanish
Also consider
Also Consider
- Balear, Mediterranean, Mediterranean
- Akiba Madrid, Notable alternative
- Carambola Café Bistró, Notable alternative
- EL KIOSKO I Valdebebas, Notable alternative
- Babel Terraza Restaurante, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Gave Mx Compares in Madrid
Gave Mx is the pragmatic choice in this set when convenience leads the decision. It does not carry a published price tier, award signal, or clearly stated cuisine, so it is harder to judge as a value play than Balear, which gives diners a clearer Mediterranean expectation before they commit.
Akiba Madrid is the better cross-shop for diners who want the venue concept to feel more defined from the outset. Carambola Café Bistró is a better fit for a casual bistro-style plan, while Gave Mx makes more sense when the group is already nearby and wants a lower-effort dinner decision.
For ambiance-led meals, compare against EL KIOSKO I Valdebebas and Babel Terraza Restaurante. Those are stronger candidates when the room, terrace feel, or group-friendly ease matters more than a specific cuisine brief; Gave Mx is the simpler choice when logistics outweigh the need for a fully legible dining proposition.
Around this place
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Compare Gave Mx
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gave Mx | Madrid | No published awards | |
| Balear | Madrid | Mediterranean | No published awards |
| Akiba Madrid | Madrid | No published awards | |
| Carambola Café Bistró | Madrid | No published awards | |
| EL KIOSKO I Valdebebas | Madrid | No published awards | |
| Babel Terraza Restaurante | Madrid | No published awards |
How Gave Mx Madrid compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Gave Mx?
Start with the basics: Gave Mx is in Madrid, has a casual dress code, is closed Monday, opens Tue–Thu from 8–11 PM, opens Fri–Sat from 1–4 PM and 8–11 PM, and opens Sun from 1–4 PM.
Are afternoon or evening hours better at Gave Mx?
That depends on your schedule. The 1–4 PM window runs Friday through Sunday. The 8–11 PM window runs Tuesday through Saturday, and Gave Mx is closed Monday.
What are alternatives to Gave Mx in Madrid?
Akiba Madrid, Babel Terraza Restaurante, Balear, Carambola Café Bistró, and EL KIOSKO I Valdebebas are natural comparison points when deciding between Gave Mx and other Madrid options. Compare based on your timing and the level of detail you need before booking.
What should I wear to Gave Mx?
The dress code is casual. Dress comfortably and neatly for a Madrid meal.
