Argentine Food in Madrid: Empanadas, Alfajor, Skirt steak & more

Argentine Food in Madrid: Empanadas, Alfajor, Skirt steak & more

Find empanadas, alfajores, skirt steak, milanesa and more among 126 Argentine restaurants and food shops in Madrid. Guest review highlights, linked to the city map.

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Madrid has one of the densest Argentine food scenes in Europe, from classic parrillas to specialty grocers stocking yerba, dulce de leche, and cut meats. This Argentine food guide for Madrid highlights what diners mention most often, including empanadas, alfajor, skirt steak, milanesa. We surveyed 132 directory listings and grouped them by review themes. Listings cluster around areas such as Centro, Salamanca, Chamberí. Each place below links to its card on the Madrid map.

Empanadas

Mentioned often alongside Argentine food in Madrid: empanada at 10 spots. Guests have noted: “…is comfy. Food is outstanding! The chicken empanadas were crispy and the filling was very generous. Steak tartare is a must - so…”

  1. Asado Central · 4.8★ · 8,632 reviews · C. de la Victoria, 12, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
  2. Boca Brava Asador · 4.8★ · 5,927 reviews · C. de la Reina, 9, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain
  3. Pueblo Grill Asador Argentino Madrid · 4.8★ · 2,662 reviews · C. de Luis Cabrera, 82, Chamartín, 28002 Madrid, Spain
  4. EMUNÁ Asador Argentino · 4.8★ · 2,451 reviews · C. de Martín de los Heros, 19, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain
  5. Parrilla el Gaucho - gran via · 4.4★ · 3,414 reviews · Gran Vía, 72, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

    …seem very willing to do so. On the positive side, the empanadas we had as a starter were tasty, and overall the food wasn’t bad. Still, for the price and…

  6. La Vaca Argentina Ventura · 4.6★ · 1,902 reviews · C. de Ventura de la Vega, 3, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
  7. Empanadas Malvón · 4.8★ · 1,354 reviews · C. de Narváez, 60, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain

    I am new to Empanadas but this made here aré muy bueno! I and my wife have returned here many times and always recieve great service and tasty empeñadas!…

  8. La Vaca Argentina Ayala · 4.7★ · 1,465 reviews · Cl. de Ayala, 64, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain
  9. Empanadas Malvón · 4.8★ · 672 reviews · P.º de La Habana, 52, Chamartín, 28036 Madrid, Spain

    Wow – just fantastic! Empanadas Malvón is a must-try. The empanadas are packed with flavor, perfectly baked, and come in a great variety of fillings. You can…

  10. Panadarío Guindalera · 4.6★ · 746 reviews · C. de Alonso Heredia, 25, Salamanca, 28028 Madrid, Spain

Alfajores

For a Madrid night focused on alfajor, check these 10 cards first. Guests have noted: “…also have all the typical sweets: delicious alfajores of all brands, cookies, mantecol, chocolates—everything to ease the nostalgia…”

  1. Empanadas Malvón · 4.8★ · 1,354 reviews · C. de Narváez, 60, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
  2. Helados y Empanadas Patagonia Artesanal · 4.4★ · 2,238 reviews · Pl. de Tirso de Molina, 19, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
  3. Empanadas Malvón · 4.8★ · 672 reviews · P.º de La Habana, 52, Chamartín, 28036 Madrid, Spain
  4. Empanadas Tita de Buenos Aires · 4.7★ · 653 reviews · C/ de Hortaleza, 51, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain
  5. Empanadas Malvón · 4.7★ · 581 reviews · C. Alcalá, 109, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain
  6. Delicatessen Argentina Orense 3 (Entrada por Pasaje) · 4.7★ · 385 reviews · acceso por el pasaje, C. de Orense, 3, Local 1, Tetuán, 28020 Madrid, Spain
  7. Nucha Coffee art · 4.8★ · 301 reviews · Calle de Don Ramón de la Cruz, 50, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain
  8. Pastelería América III · 4.1★ · 515 reviews · Calle del Príncipe de Vergara, 57, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain
  9. Pecados Argentinos · 4.6★ · 247 reviews · Pl. de Cascorro, 11, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain

    Amazing spot! The empanadas and the alfajor hit the right spot after a long day. Patricia welcomed us and provided us with excellent service. If you’re around…

  10. La Cabaña Alvarado · 4.3★ · 361 reviews · C. de Palencia, 15, Tetuán, 28020 Madrid, Spain

Skirt steak

skirt steak is easy to find among these 10 Madrid directory picks. Guests have noted: “…made the experience even better. I got the skirt steak, and it was very tasty. Everything came quickly and tasted great. Overall, we…”

  1. Asado Central · 4.8★ · 8,632 reviews · C. de la Victoria, 12, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
  2. Boca Brava Asador · 4.8★ · 5,927 reviews · C. de la Reina, 9, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain
  3. Pueblo Grill Asador Argentino Madrid · 4.8★ · 2,662 reviews · C. de Luis Cabrera, 82, Chamartín, 28002 Madrid, Spain
  4. EMUNÁ Asador Argentino · 4.8★ · 2,451 reviews · C. de Martín de los Heros, 19, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain
  5. La Vaca Argentina Ayala · 4.7★ · 1,465 reviews · Cl. de Ayala, 64, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain
  6. Bar Che Pibita · 4.4★ · 1,091 reviews · Calle de Modesto Lafuente, 64, Loc 3, Chamberí, 28003 Madrid, Spain
  7. Don Pepito y la Milanga by Kprichos Argentinos · 4.9★ · 459 reviews · C. de Montesa, 6, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain
  8. Delicatessen Argentina Orense 3 (Entrada por Pasaje) · 4.7★ · 385 reviews · acceso por el pasaje, C. de Orense, 3, Local 1, Tetuán, 28020 Madrid, Spain
  9. La Cabaña Alvarado · 4.3★ · 361 reviews · C. de Palencia, 15, Tetuán, 28020 Madrid, Spain
  10. Talho Argentino - Chamartin · 5★ · 148 reviews · C. de Colombia, 6, Chamartín, 28016 Madrid, Spain

Milanesa

Guests keep naming milanesa in Madrid. These 10 spots lead on rating signals. Guests have noted: “…Madrid serving up authentic Argentinian food. Milanesa was very tasty, highly recommended.Meal typeDinnerPrice per person€20–30Food:…”

  1. Asado Central · 4.8★ · 8,632 reviews · C. de la Victoria, 12, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
  2. Pueblo Grill Asador Argentino Madrid · 4.8★ · 2,662 reviews · C. de Luis Cabrera, 82, Chamartín, 28002 Madrid, Spain
  3. EMUNÁ Asador Argentino · 4.8★ · 2,451 reviews · C. de Martín de los Heros, 19, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain
  4. La Vaca Argentina Ayala · 4.7★ · 1,465 reviews · Cl. de Ayala, 64, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain
  5. Don Pepito y la Milanga by Kprichos Argentinos · 4.9★ · 459 reviews · C. de Montesa, 6, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain
  6. Empanadas Aiken · 4.9★ · 236 reviews · Calle de Sta Engracia, 101, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid, Spain
  7. Brazza Madrid · 4.6★ · 303 reviews · C. de Orfila, 7, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid, Spain
  8. Pastelería América III · 4.1★ · 515 reviews · Calle del Príncipe de Vergara, 57, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain
  9. Talho Argentino - Chamartin · 5★ · 148 reviews · C. de Colombia, 6, Chamartín, 28016 Madrid, Spain
  10. Terra by Eve’s Pottery – Pintar Cerámica con Comida en Madrid · 4.1★ · 401 reviews · Calle de Juan Bravo, 29, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain

…regardless of artistic background. The chicken milanesa with carbonara noodles is an absolute standout dish that perfectly demonstrates the kitchen’s…

Argentinian empanadas

argentinian empanada focus: 10 Madrid places with stronger review support. Guests have noted: “Delicious!! Best Argentinian empanadas! The Came Picante was my favourite. The lady is very lovely and gave us the most recommend All…”

  1. Empanadas Malvón · 4.8★ · 1,354 reviews · C. de Narváez, 60, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
  2. Empanadas Malvón · 4.8★ · 672 reviews · P.º de La Habana, 52, Chamartín, 28036 Madrid, Spain
  3. Empanadas Tita de Buenos Aires · 4.7★ · 653 reviews · C/ de Hortaleza, 51, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain
  4. Empanadas Malvón · 4.7★ · 581 reviews · C. Alcalá, 109, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain
  5. MUSEITO - Empanadas Argentinas y Heladería · 4.8★ · 307 reviews · C. de Fernando el Católico, 76, Chamberí, 28015 Madrid, Spain
  6. Empanadas Aiken · 4.9★ · 236 reviews · Calle de Sta Engracia, 101, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid, Spain
  7. Pecados Argentinos · 4.6★ · 247 reviews · Pl. de Cascorro, 11, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain

    Awesome, the traditional Argentinian empanada are delicious (the rest is too), even went for seconds. The owner is also from Argentina herself so she knows…

  8. Empanadas Chipa · 4.3★ · 303 reviews · C. Alcalá, 140, Salamanca, 28009 Madrid, Spain
  9. Kprichos Argentinos · 4.5★ · 230 reviews · C. de Montesa, 6, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain
  10. Pastelería América II · 4.5★ · 136 reviews · C. de Eloy Gonzalo, 13, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid, Spain

Dulce de leche

dulce de leche fans in Madrid often land at one of these 9 listings. Guests have noted: “…and the grilled beef burger. The dessert with dulce de leche was outstanding. A must-visit spot in Madrid!Price per person€50–60Food:…”

  1. Pueblo Grill Asador Argentino Madrid · 4.8★ · 2,662 reviews · C. de Luis Cabrera, 82, Chamartín, 28002 Madrid, Spain
  2. La Vaca Argentina Ayala · 4.7★ · 1,465 reviews · Cl. de Ayala, 64, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain
  3. BRUNA Cocina & Café · 4.9★ · 348 reviews · Cl. de Ayala, 87, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain
  4. MUSEITO - Empanadas Argentinas y Heladería · 4.8★ · 307 reviews · C. de Fernando el Católico, 76, Chamberí, 28015 Madrid, Spain
  5. azcuénaga. · 4.9★ · 204 reviews · C. de Puente la Reina, 7, Loc 5, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28050 Madrid, Spain

    …in the photo, their specialty is croissants, and the dulce de leche one was delicious. The coffee is also excellent. I highly recommend this place if you…

  6. Pastelería América III · 4.1★ · 515 reviews · Calle del Príncipe de Vergara, 57, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain
  7. Talho Argentino - Chamartin · 5★ · 148 reviews · C. de Colombia, 6, Chamartín, 28016 Madrid, Spain
  8. Goyeneche Bakehouse · 4.7★ · 147 reviews · Av. del Monasterio de Silos, 20, C, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28049 Madrid, Spain
  9. Pastelería América II · 4.5★ · 136 reviews · C. de Eloy Gonzalo, 13, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid, Spain

    I really enjoyed the alfajores here. The one with Dulce de leche, and the chocolate covered one.

  10. Pastelería América II · 4.5★ · 136 reviews · C. de Eloy Gonzalo, 13, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid, Spain

Provoleta

Argentine listings in Madrid tied to provoleta: 6 places below. Guests have noted: “…from the oven when we ordered) and the provoleta were also a surprise. Easygoing place, with a ‘menu del día’ that you will not…”

  1. Asado Central · 4.8★ · 8,632 reviews · C. de la Victoria, 12, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
  2. Boca Brava Asador · 4.8★ · 5,927 reviews · C. de la Reina, 9, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain
  3. El Viejo Almacén de Buenos Aires · 4.8★ · 5,519 reviews · C. de Ramón Gómez de la Serna, 4, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28035 Madrid, Spain
  4. Pueblo Grill Asador Argentino Madrid · 4.8★ · 2,662 reviews · C. de Luis Cabrera, 82, Chamartín, 28002 Madrid, Spain
  5. EMUNÁ Asador Argentino · 4.8★ · 2,451 reviews · C. de Martín de los Heros, 19, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain
  6. Don Pepito y la Milanga by Kprichos Argentinos · 4.9★ · 459 reviews · C. de Montesa, 6, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain
  7. LA CHORI PARRILLA LAVAPIÉS · 4.4★ · 823 reviews · C. del Ave María, 15, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
  8. Brazza Madrid · 4.6★ · 303 reviews · C. de Orfila, 7, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid, Spain

High loin

Use this 5-place set when you want high loin in Madrid.

  1. La Cabaña Argentina · 4.7★ · 11,770 reviews · C. de Ventura de la Vega, 9, y 10, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
  2. Pampa Beef · 4.8★ · 6,964 reviews · C. del Príncipe, 3, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
  3. El Viejo Almacén de Buenos Aires · 4.8★ · 5,519 reviews · C. de Ramón Gómez de la Serna, 4, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28035 Madrid, Spain
  4. Restaurante De Maria - PLAZA CALLAO · 4.4★ · 5,166 reviews · Pl. del Callao, 1, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
  5. Bar Che Pibita · 4.4★ · 1,091 reviews · Calle de Modesto Lafuente, 64, Loc 3, Chamberí, 28003 Madrid, Spain

Cozy atmosphere

Diners in Madrid mention cozy atmosphere a lot. Here are 5 clear matches from the directory.

  1. Bar Che Pibita · 4.4★ · 1,091 reviews · Calle de Modesto Lafuente, 64, Loc 3, Chamberí, 28003 Madrid, Spain
  2. Empanadas Aiken · 4.9★ · 236 reviews · Calle de Sta Engracia, 101, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid, Spain
  3. Pecados Argentinos · 4.6★ · 247 reviews · Pl. de Cascorro, 11, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain
  4. Goyeneche Bakehouse · 4.7★ · 147 reviews · Av. del Monasterio de Silos, 20, C, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28049 Madrid, Spain
  5. Bakehouse La Miga · 4.5★ · 121 reviews · C. del Arroyo de los Pos, 3, Hortaleza, 28050 Madrid, Spain

Napolitan milanese

These 5 Madrid cards are among the clearest matches for napolitan milanese. Average directory rating among them: 4.7★.

  1. Bar Che Pibita · 4.4★ · 1,091 reviews · Calle de Modesto Lafuente, 64, Loc 3, Chamberí, 28003 Madrid, Spain
  2. Don Pepito y la Milanga by Kprichos Argentinos · 4.9★ · 459 reviews · C. de Montesa, 6, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain
  3. LA CHORI PARRILLA LAVAPIÉS · 4.4★ · 823 reviews · C. del Ave María, 15, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
  4. BRUNA Cocina & Café · 4.9★ · 348 reviews · Cl. de Ayala, 87, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain
  5. Empanadas Aiken · 4.9★ · 236 reviews · Calle de Sta Engracia, 101, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid, Spain

Staff friendliness

Looking for staff friendlines in Madrid? These 4 listings come up often in guest reviews.

  1. Boca Brava Asador · 4.8★ · 5,927 reviews · C. de la Reina, 9, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain
  2. Empanadas Malvón · 4.8★ · 1,354 reviews · C. de Narváez, 60, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
  3. Terra by Eve’s Pottery – Pintar Cerámica con Comida en Madrid · 4.1★ · 401 reviews · Calle de Juan Bravo, 29, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain
  4. Bakehouse La Miga · 4.5★ · 121 reviews · C. del Arroyo de los Pos, 3, Hortaleza, 28050 Madrid, Spain

Argentinian grill

From the Madrid map: 4 places with strong argentinian grill review signals. Average directory rating among them: 4.4★. Guests have noted: “Ceferino offers a technically correct Argentinian grill, with good control of product and cooking times. The meat is of solid quality,…”

  1. The Knife Restaurant · 4.1★ · 8,522 reviews · C. de Arturo Soria, 126, Edif b, Cdad. Lineal, 28043 Madrid, Spain
  2. Parrilla el Gaucho - gran via · 4.4★ · 3,414 reviews · Gran Vía, 72, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
  3. Restaurante Ceferino Parrilla Argentina · 4.7★ · 1,491 reviews · C. de Jorge Juan, 27, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain
  4. Sanabria Catering.Tiendas ubicadas en el Mercado de la Paz. Pastelería/Charcutería/Comida take away/Parrilla Argentina · 4.5★ · 102 reviews · Cl. de Ayala, 28, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain

Frequently asked questions

What is this Madrid Argentine food guide based on?

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