Food

La Ancha

Huertas and Barrio de las Letras, Madrid

Hours
Mon to Sat
13:30 to 16:00, 20:30 to 0:00
Sun
Closed

Monday to Saturday 13:30 to 16:00 and 20:30 to midnight.

Source: esmadrid.com, checked 7 Nov 2026.

A restaurant on Calle de Zorrilla founded in 1919 by Santiago Redruello Larrondo, who came from Asturias. The business was first called La Estrecha because of the small premises.

Cost €€€
Time needed 1.5 hours
Best time Lunch

Insider tip

The tourism board lists a meal at 31 to 45 euros.

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Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of La Ancha, from the weekly Madrid events calendar.

Smaller local events nearby

  • Eñe festival screenings Performance

    9 to 25 Nov · Círculo de Bellas Artes, Barrio de las Letras

    Screening or show at Círculo de Bellas Artes.

    Map · Source: Círculo de Bellas Artes · Proyecciones Festival Eñe

  • La Zarzuela que hay en mí Performance

    On now, until 10 Nov · Círculo de Bellas Artes, Barrio de las Letras

    Screening or show at Círculo de Bellas Artes.

    Free · Map · Source: Círculo de Bellas Artes

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Cervantes, Lope and flamenco

The Barrio de las Letras, around Calle de las Huertas and Plaza de Santa Ana, is where Cervantes and Lope de Vega lived. It is also the home of several flamenco venues and some of the oldest taverns.

Huertas and Barrio de las Letras has 19 places on the Roam Madrid map: 5 bars, 4 restaurants, 3 landmarks, 2 museums, 2 churches and cathedrals, 2 shops and 1 market. Read the Huertas and Barrio de las Letras guide.

What is the address of La Ancha?
Calle de Zorrilla 7, Madrid.
What are the opening hours of La Ancha?
Mon to Sat 13:30 to 16:00, 20:30 to 0:00; Closed Sun. Monday to Saturday 13:30 to 16:00 and 20:30 to midnight.
How long do you need at La Ancha?
Plan for 1.5 hours.
When is the best time to visit La Ancha?
Lunch.

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