Tanguito Parrilla
Ciudad Jardin, Madrid
Restaurant in Madrid, Spain
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Price
$30–50per person
Why go
Tanguito Parrilla is a practical Chamartín pick for a relaxed parrilla-style meal, especially for dates, family lunches, or low-key celebrations. Book it when ease and neighborhood convenience matter more than awards, tasting-menu structure, or a formal Madrid dining room.
About Tanguito Parrilla
Tanguito Parrilla in Madrid is best planned around the practical details: it is closed on Monday, opens from 1–5 PM and 8 PM–12 AM Tuesday through Saturday, and opens Sunday from 1–5 PM. Dress is smart casual, so it can fit an easy meal without requiring formal planning.
The smart way to use the restaurant is to match the visit to the service window. Choose Tuesday through Saturday evening if the occasion needs a later slot, or choose the afternoon hours when daytime timing is easier for the group. Sunday is an afternoon-only option, while Monday is not available.
Plan for a relaxed Madrid occasion, not an over-specified plan
Because detailed information is limited, avoid building the visit around assumptions about menu format, service style, awards, pricing, or room setup. Confirm directly with Tanguito Parrilla if the occasion depends on a specific dish, seating preference, dietary need, or larger-party arrangement.
For a special occasion, keep the brief practical. A birthday, casual business meal, or date can be considered around the stated hours and smart-casual dress code. If the group needs a different kind of dining experience, compare availability with other options such as Tramo, Casa Benigna, Sakai, GOXO, or Chill Restaurante.
Plan the visit by service, then decide whether to repeat
The clearest planning distinction is timing. Tanguito Parrilla is open 1–5 PM and 8 PM–12 AM from Tuesday through Saturday, open 1–5 PM on Sunday, and closed on Monday. That makes weekday and Saturday evenings possible, while Sunday should be treated as an afternoon visit only.
For a multi-visit strategy, keep the first plan simple and use it to test whether the timing suits the occasion. If it works, return during the service window that best matches the group. If it does not, move the next plan toward another option with the positioning you want, such as Casa Benigna, Sakai, GOXO, Chill Restaurante, or Tramo.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 1–5 PM, 8 PM–12 AM
- Location
- Esquina Garcia luna, C. de Eugenio Salazar, 31, Chamartín, 28002 Madrid, Spain
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- instintocarnivoros.es
- Phone
- +34914159887
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tanguito Parrilla reads like a neighbourhood room: a corner parrilla that foregrounds fire, smoke and simple ritual over spectacle. Natural light pours in through street-facing windows, giving the interior a transparent, civic quality rather than the sealed-off feel of a destination-only restaurant. The grill is the organizing element here: its physical structure and the visible cadence of the cooks’ work define the space. The result is a classic, warm neighbourhood grill that privileges the craft of cuts and coals, and the communal rhythms of sharing meat at an unpretentious table.
Best For
This is a venue built for regulars and shared meals rather than occasion-driven bookings. It suits groups and families who want a straightforward evening of grilled meats: think a Tuesday table of four rather than a tourist itinerary. The restaurant’s neighbourhood orientation and communal parrilla format make it ideal for casual hangouts and relaxed dinners where the focus is on cut and char. It’s not pitched as a tasting-menu destination; instead it serves the barrio with familiar, convivial dining that centers the grill.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the parrilla logic: the kitchen’s strengths are the cuts and the fire. Signatures listed (Entraña, Vacío and the Parrillada para Compartir) signal sensible ordering choices: pick one or two named cuts and, for groups, the parrillada to experience the grill’s technique across meats. Expect the meat to be the centerpiece rather than elaborate accoutrements; ordering to share keeps the meal in the spirit described in the venue’s own tradition of communal grilling.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, meat-focused parrilla atmosphere with a rustic charcoal-grill identity.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options
- Opened
- 2013
Signature Dishes
- Parrillada variada
- Milanesa napolitana con papas fritas
- Empanadas argentinas
- Creole sausages
- Roast strips
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Esquina Garcia luna, C. de Eugenio Salazar, 31, Chamartín, 28002 Madrid, Spain
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 1–5 PM, 8 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 1–5 PM, 8 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 1–5 PM, 8 PM–12 AM
- Friday
- 1–5 PM, 8 PM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 1–5 PM, 8 PM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 1–5 PM
Location
Esquina Garcia luna, C. de Eugenio Salazar, 31, Chamartín, 28002 Madrid, Spain · Directions
Also consider
Where to book if this does not fit
If the occasion needs a more contemporary €€ frame, book Tramo instead. If the group wants a Madrid meal with a stronger identity, Casa Benigna is the better fallback.
Restaurant context
How Tanguito Parrilla compares in Madrid
Tramo is the cleaner choice for diners who want a defined contemporary €€ experience; Tanguito Parrilla is the more casual-feeling pick when the group wants a parrilla-style meal in Chamartín without making the reservation the whole event. Choose Tramo for a sharper modern-dining brief, and choose Tanguito Parrilla for a lower-pressure celebration.
GOXO and Casa Benigna are better cross-shops if the meal needs a stronger point of view. Tanguito Parrilla is easier to frame as a repeatable neighborhood dinner, while those peers make more sense when the booking itself is meant to carry the night.
Sakai and Chill Restaurante suit different moods: Sakai when Japanese cooking is the priority, Chill Restaurante when the group wants an alternative Madrid room rather than a parrilla-led meal. Tanguito Parrilla is the safer pick for diners who want familiar ordering and a relaxed table.
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Compare Tanguito Parrilla
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanguito Parrilla | Madrid | No published awards | ||
| Tramo | Madrid | Contemporary | €€ | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 OAD Newly Added European Restaurants2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate |
| GOXO | Madrid | No published awards | ||
| Casa Benigna | Madrid | No published awards | ||
| Sakai | Madrid | No published awards | ||
| Chill Restaurante | Madrid | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Tanguito Parrilla?
The dress code is smart casual. Neat, polished casual clothing is the safest choice.
Is afternoon or evening better at Tanguito Parrilla?
It depends on timing. Tanguito Parrilla opens 1–5 PM and 8 PM–12 AM Tuesday through Saturday, and 1–5 PM on Sunday. It is closed on Monday.
Is Tanguito Parrilla good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a relaxed occasion in Madrid, especially if the stated hours and smart-casual dress code fit the plan.
What are alternatives to compare with Tanguito Parrilla?
Other options to compare include GOXO, Tramo, Casa Benigna, Sakai, and Chill Restaurante. Choose based on the date, service window, and the kind of meal the group wants.
