Where to eat in Atocha & Delicias
The Atocha and Arganzuela area is more residential than touristy, so prices drop and neighbourhood bars with a menú del día are everywhere. Useful if you arrive by train, leave the Reina Sofía or spend the day at Madrid Río and Matadero.
What to order
- A squid sandwich next to the station.
- A set lunch menu in Delicias or Palos de la Frontera.
- Something casual at the Matadero cafés.
Streets and places
Glorieta del Emperador Carlos V
El Brillante, opposite the Reina Sofía, is a squid-sandwich classic open from early morning.
Calle Argumosa
Five minutes from the Reina Sofía, terraces for a drink after the museum.
Paseo de las Delicias and Palos de la Frontera
Neighbourhood bars with sharing plates and cheap set menus.
Matadero and Legazpi
Cafés and terraces inside the complex and on Plaza de Legazpi; food markets are often held at weekends.
Well-known places are mentioned for information only; we have no commercial relationship with them. Businesses change, so check opening hours before you go.
Prices
Squid sandwich: €4–6. Menú del día: €12–16.
Tips
- If you are catching a train from Atocha, eat in the surrounding streets rather than in the station: cheaper and better.
- Check the calendar: the Mercado de Motores at the Railway Museum has food stalls one weekend a month.
Exploring the area? Read our neighborhood guide to Atocha & Delicias or the Madrid food guide.