La Picarona Cocina Peruana & Parrilla
Acacias, Madrid
Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
La Picarona Cocina Peruana & Parrilla is a practical Arganzuela pick for diners who want Peruvian cooking with a grill angle and an easy booking path. It is better for casual dinners and neighborhood exploration than for a formal special occasion, with nearby peers offering clearer alternatives for burgers, cocktails, pizza, or Argentinian grill.
About La Picarona Cocina Peruana & Parrilla
La Picarona Cocina Peruana & Parrilla is a casual venue in Madrid, open Tuesday through Sunday and closed Monday. It suits diners who want an easy, schedule-friendly meal rather than a formal fine-dining plan.
The dress code is casual, so expectations should stay relaxed.
Choose it for Madrid convenience and clear opening hours
The clearest planning advantage is the schedule: La Picarona Cocina Peruana & Parrilla is closed Monday; open Tuesday through Thursday from 1 PM to 11:30 PM; open Friday and Saturday from 1 PM to 12:30 AM; and open Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. That makes the timing easier to assess for diners comparing weekday, weekend, and Sunday plans in Madrid.
For a wider Madrid plan, use our full Madrid restaurants guide to compare it with other dining options, or pair the area with our full Madrid bars guide if the night is more drinks-led. Travelers building a full itinerary can also check our full Madrid hotels guide, our full Madrid experiences guide, and our full Madrid wineries guide.
Better for easy plans than high-stakes dining
La Picarona Cocina Peruana & Parrilla is a casual Madrid option rather than a high-stakes special-occasion venue. For a broader cross-shop, compare it with Restaurante Sambo, Filomena Comida & Cócteles, Distrito Burger, L'ORO DI NAPOLI YESERIAS, and Piantaio.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 1–11:30 PM
- Location
- P.º de Sta. María de la Cabeza, 85, Arganzuela, 28045 Madrid, Spain
- Reservations
- Book on CoverManager
- Website
- covermanager.com/reserve/module_restaurant/la-picarona-cocina-peruana-y-parrilla/spanish
- Phone
- +34916193219
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Picarona sits at the intersection of a working‑class Madrid neighbourhood and a newly energized dining circuit, delivering Peruvian cocina alongside a strong parrilla tradition. The restaurant reads as an unfussy, neighbourhood destination that nonetheless attracts diners from beyond the immediate postcode. Its focus on rotisserie and charcoal‑flame cooking gives the room a tactile, grill‑forward presence: less about white‑tablecloth formality and more about robust, elemental flavours. Expect a relaxed, communal energy rooted in local culinary practice rather than a stylized, export‑market version of Peruvian food.
Best For
This is a go‑to for groups and relaxed get‑togethers that want bold, grill‑driven Peruvian flavours. The format, cocina peruana paired with parrilla, makes it well suited to dinner service when the charcoal and rotisserie offerings come into their own, though ceviche and other lighter dishes make it viable for lunch, too. It’s a neighbourhood place that invites people to linger and share plates, attracting both local regulars and visitors drawn by the restaurant’s reputation for solid Peruvian grilling.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the menu’s two signatures: ceviche for a fresher, citrusy counterpoint and tira de asado to experience the parrilla at its most direct. The restaurant balances cocina peruana and the grill, so look for items described with rotisserie, charcoal or parrilla techniques to get a sense of its core strengths. If you’re trying to convey the place to friends, mention both the cevichería tradition and the charcoal‑flame preparations: they define what La Picarona is aiming to do.
Venue details
Ambiance
Energetic atmosphere with bold Peruvian flavors and great cocktails.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- ceviche
- tira de asado
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- P.º de Sta. María de la Cabeza, 85, Arganzuela, 28045 Madrid, Spain
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 1–11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 1–11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 1–11:30 PM
- Friday
- 1 PM–12:30 AM
- Saturday
- 1 PM–12:30 AM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–6 PM
Location
P.º de Sta. María de la Cabeza, 85, Arganzuela, 28045 Madrid, Spain · Directions
covermanager.com/reserve/module_restaurant/la-picarona-cocina-peruana-y-parrilla/spanish
Also consider
Also Consider
- Restaurante Sambo, Notable alternative
- Filomena Comida & Cócteles, Notable alternative
- Distrito Burger, Notable alternative
- L'ORO DI NAPOLI YESERIAS, Notable alternative
- Piantaio, Argentinian grill, Argentinian grill
Restaurant context
How it compares in Madrid
Choose La Picarona Cocina Peruana & Parrilla when the priority is a Peruvian-parrilla angle and an easy table in Arganzuela. Piantaio is the cleaner choice for a dedicated Argentinian grill meal, while Distrito Burger is the safer fallback for a casual, burger-led group that cares less about cuisine range.
Filomena Comida & Cócteles makes more sense when drinks are central to the plan; La Picarona is the better fit when dinner comes first. L'ORO DI NAPOLI YESERIAS is the obvious switch for pizza, especially with mixed groups that want a simpler consensus pick.
Restaurante Sambo is the peer to check if the group wants another Madrid restaurant option before committing. For most diners, La Picarona wins on specificity: it gives the night a clearer Peruvian-grill direction without turning the booking into a high-effort project.
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Compare La Picarona Cocina Peruana & Parrilla
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Picarona Cocina Peruana & Parrilla | Madrid | No published awards | |
| Restaurante Sambo | Madrid | No published awards | |
| Filomena Comida & Cócteles | Madrid | No published awards | |
| Distrito Burger | Madrid | No published awards | |
| L'ORO DI NAPOLI YESERIAS | Madrid | No published awards | |
| Piantaio | Madrid | Argentinian grill | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Highly Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #344 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Picarona Cocina Peruana & Parrilla good for a special occasion?
It may work for a relaxed occasion, but it is better suited to a casual plan than a formal fine-dining setup. The dress code is casual, and the hours include Friday and Saturday service until 12:30 AM plus Sunday hours from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Can La Picarona Cocina Peruana & Parrilla accommodate groups?
The dress code is casual and the hours are broad from Tuesday through Sunday, but party size, seating, and reservation policies should be checked directly with the venue.
What are alternatives to La Picarona Cocina Peruana & Parrilla?
Other options to compare include Restaurante Sambo, Piantaio, Distrito Burger, Filomena Comida & Cócteles, or L'ORO DI NAPOLI YESERIAS, depending on the kind of casual meal your group wants.
Which time is better at La Picarona Cocina Peruana & Parrilla?
That depends on your schedule. The hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 1 PM to 11:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 1 PM to 12:30 AM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. The venue is closed Monday.
