La Tasquería

We had the pleasure of dining at the bar, which is essentially a chef’s table seat. We were able to watch the staff prepare food for all and it was incredibly impressive. We even had the fortune of watching Chef Javi in action, and the woman who we believe was his sous chef was fantastic. The care she took from prep to service was above and beyond. On top of that, the serving staff was very kind and accommodating (as we cannot speak conversational Spanish), as well as knowledgeable They presented each course and explained exactly what we were getting into. Coming from the U.S., this type of fare is certainly not something we get to try, nevertheless enjoy. We will absolutely return to dine again the next time we find ourselves in Madrid. Thank you again to all the staff!

We ate here expecting premium tasting menu experience; the food weren’t even explained to us, but they did to literally to all the other guests. One dish was served with garnish of short curly hair, reported it, and the servers nor the chef weren’t apologetic about it as if it’s a normal occurrence or they just didn’t really give a damn. My friend was also served raw shrimp when it’s not supposed to be, as mine’s cooked differently, again they were unapologetic about it as if we’re an inconvenience for raising these concerns. They returned the shrimp dish as is how they took it, just heated it a bit, did not even bother putting it in a new plate. I had better overall experiences with fast food chains than this restaurant.

Poor attention to detail for a Michelin starred restaurant, our server was very cold, lacked energy, and felt forced to do the job. We would not mind had the food been good, but it was not. Like other reviews mentioned, most dishes were too salty or too rich. Starters were the highlights, and everything went downhill afterwards. We did not even finish the rooster/squid dish. While the chef had interesting takes on the offal, execution was not there.

We wanted to take advantage of a Michelin star restaurant while visiting Madrid, and La Tasquería did not disappoint! The service was fantastic- they have a few servers who speak English, if your Spanish isn’t very strong- and they made recommendations, gave opinions, etc. A reservation is required. The menus offer a variety of dishes using offal from many different animals, and we were pleasantly surprised by some things we’ve never tried. While I strongly believe you cannot go wrong with any of the menu options, I really enjoyed each dish from the Set Menu M, especially the dessert. The atmosphere definitely lends itself to a “special occasion” if you want, but is not pretentious and is very welcoming. The chef goes around and speaks to patrons, which is just a nice touch. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience!

La Tasqueria has a modern, semi-industrial vibe with beautiful, simple decor and clean lines. Despite a pork allergy, they were extremely warm and accommodating, giving us an excellent haute cuisine dining experience using unexpected ingredients. Pablo was especially inviting, ensuring that we had a wonderful time. The dressed-up offal menu was a culinary journey unlike any other. Definitely worth a visit!

An unforgettable culinary experience! The service was attentive and warm from start to finish, making us feel truly welcome. The food was extraordinary — bold, creative, and packed with flavor. Every dish reflected Chef Estévez’s passion and innovation. An excellent dining experience overall — highly recommended for anyone looking to explore modern Spanish cuisine with a twist.

On a recent holiday to Madrid I wanted to experience a Michelin starred restaurant and landed on La Tasquería after some quick research. The research was a bit too quick, as I was not totally aware that nearly all of the menu(s) courses were nearly comprised of offal delicacies. If you’re not an adventurous eater or do not enjoy animal organs, I would suggest another option on the Michelin Guide. The restaurant itself is charming and romantic with a modern industrial touch. Our waiter was eloquent and all of the dishes that were delivered to our table were followed by a detailed description. Javi Estevas came by our table during dessert to ask for our thoughts which was such a nice ending to our experience there. So why the 4/5? We were advised by the waiter to do ‘Set Menu M’ and ‘Menu Memoria’, but I had a rather large lunch prior to my reservation so my table opted for two ‘Set Menu M’. When the waiter came to take our order and we told him our menu choices, he made a small remark with a face of disappointment, which was incredibly embarrassing. Overall, I’d recommend. The flavor complexity of the dishes and atmosphere are truly unique.

So, it was my first one Michelin star ⭐ restaurant. The service was exceptional, thanks to Pablo. He advised us to take one Menu memoria for each. I like ofal dishes, so for me it was the experience of combining the lamb 🐑 brain 🧠 and sweet 🧁 dessert. Or a pig 🐷 tail and different sauce. For example carbonara pasta 🍝 made of squid 🐙🦑, and not the dough. I think it was a first time for me veal liver was tasting so good. Giant shrimp 🦐🍤 was served with some meat on a small taco. Please be careful, you want to taste everything they serve but if you don't get used to this high in collagen food, you need to stop 🛑 at some point.