Javi Estévez took the most unglamorous ingredient in Spanish cooking — offal — and gave it a Michelin star. La Tasquería is where Madrid's old-school casquería tradition gets a contemporary, playful overhaul: think tripe, sweetbreads, and brains treated with the same respect as a prime cut, served in a relaxed space that's more neighborhood tavern than white-tablecloth temple. The "Barra de la Tasquería" counter, run by Estévez's right-hand Adrián Collantes, is the spot for a more casual version of the experience.
A Michelin-starred temple to offal where Javi Estévez turns Madrid's humblest tradition into haute cuisine — casual, bold, and unforgettable.
Book the "Barra de la Tasquería" counter for a more casual, tapas-style version of the experience — and don't be shy about asking the server to pair wines by the glass, they'll open bottles to match your order.
Offal Elevated to Michelin Heights
If you think you don't like offal, La Tasquería will make you reconsider. Chef Javi Estévez has built his Michelin-starred reputation on taking the humblest parts of the animal — tripe, sweetbreads, kidneys, brains — and treating them with a level of creativity and respect that most kitchens reserve for Wagyu. The result is visceral cooking in the truest sense: intense, deeply flavorful dishes that are as much about Madrid's culinary identity as they are about technique. The sweetbreads and the tripe are the things people remember, but the menu changes with the seasons and the bar counter (run by Adrián Collantes) offers a more casual, tapas-style entry point.
What makes this place work beyond the food is the atmosphere. This isn't a stiff, hushed Michelin dining room — it's casual, warm, and genuinely fun, with a staff that goes out of its way to make you comfortable. Multiple reviewers highlight the excellent service and the wine program, particularly the willingness to open bottles by the glass to match your order. The "Barra de la Tasquería" concept embraces seasonality and recovers classic Madrid tapas alongside the offal, so even less adventurous companions can find something to love. Go hungry, go curious, and let the kitchen guide you.