Juana La Loca

Tapas restaurant · Recoletos

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Open

Highlights

Juana La Loca serves up vibrant pintxo snacks and a legendary Spanish tortilla in a lively tapas bar, where every bite feels like a fiesta.

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C. de Recoletos, 10, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain Get directions

Open (Until 12:00 AM)

€20–30

Reserve

"Juana La Loca checks all the boxes of a perfect tortilla de patata—it's loaded with caramelized onions, and the egg is never overcooked, but not so drippy it feels raw. This tortilla is why everyone flocks to this trendy, always-packed neighborhood joint, especially on Sundays when friends meet up with friends for a ceremonial La Latina beer and tapas bar crawl. Definitely make a reservation for both the roomier seated section or try your luck walking into the standing area in the bar (just expect to go shoulder-to-shoulder with other diners)." - lori zaino

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Aug 13, 2024

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"Juana La Loca is a stylish, popular restaurant with glass cases sitting on the bar filled with tapas and pintxos. Deciding on what to order feels like the tapas version of Tinder, only unlike Tinder, every single option at Juana is actually appealing—especially their famous tortilla de patata, a dripping egg and potato dish loaded with caramelized onions. It’s always packed, so definitely make a reservation, especially if you want to eat here on Sundays. That’s when locals head to the La Latina neighborhood to roam around, drink beers with friends, and tapas bar hop. " - Lori Zaino

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Oct 4, 2023

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"Juana’s drippy tortilla de patata, loaded with caramelized onions, is locally famous for its perfect consistency—the egg is never overcooked, but not so moist it feels raw, which is the key to perfecting the dish. It gets packed in here, especially on Sundays, when locals head to the La Latina neighborhood to roam around, drink beers with friends, and tapas bar hop. Definitely make a reservation for both the comfy seated section or the standing area in the bar (where you’ll probably still be shoulder-to-shoulder with folks)." - Team Infatuation

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Aug 21, 2023

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Natacha

Google
Juana la Loca is an absolute must-visit in Madrid, offering an exceptional dining experience that combines creative tapas with high-quality ingredients. The atmosphere is vibrant yet cozy, making it a perfect spot for a night out with friends or a romantic date. The menu is a fusion of Spanish tradition with international influences, and every dish is crafted with attention to detail. Some standout choices include the Sardina Ahumada, a beautifully balanced dish, the burrata with tomato and cardamom chutney, and the Buñuelos de Espinaca y Queso Cheddar, which are crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. However, the absolute highlight is the Hatzu Tuna Sandwich—a red tuna fillet breaded in panko, served with kimchi mayo and trout caviar. The combination of textures and umami flavors makes it an unforgettable bite. The service is attentive and friendly, adding to the overall great experience. With its excellent location and well-curated menu, Juana la Loca is undoubtedly one of the top places to enjoy modern tapas in Madrid. Highly recommended!

Chris L.

Google
New location, same best tortilla in town!! 🤩Menu has been updated, but we went for the classics from their original spot in La Latina: Tortilla de Patata And Buñuelitos de Espinaca & Cheddar, that didn’t disappoint!! - Service is still on a learning curve with new staff, but I’m sure they’ll be up to par in a few months!!

Luis Cosenza

Google
Incredible restaurant to have a modern but traditional meal in Madrid. The new place is very nice. Keeping the essence and identity of the restaurant. Everything is a must!

Duarte Pinto

Google
Juana La Loca offers a nice dining experience, with the tortilla being tasty, but the Hatzu Tuna definitely steals the show as the best dish. You can book for the first shift at 1pm or wait in line for later ones. The restaurant is usually packed, making it hard to secure a table.

Pablo Boris

Google
Amazing place, probably the best Pincho de Tortilla with sweet onions in town. I highly recommend making a reservation. Only beer they serve: Aguila! And thats it.

Crystal W. M. Chan

Google
This is the best meal I have had in Madrid! Super friendly staff. I can feel that they are proud of their restaurant and serve in the most genuine way. The potato tortilla is incredible. I can’t believe how delicious it is! We also tried soft shell crab, foie gras, sea bass ceviche, they are all excellent! I’m going back to try other dishes they offer!

Jaime Kaplan

Google
This restaurant is one of the best. Our waiter was incredibly helpful and friendly (and spoke beautiful English!), and the food was out of this world. We’ve travelled around quite a bit and this meal was exquisite. In particular, the anchovies special was amazing, as were the sardines with burrata. The artichokes are also a standout. Make a reservation!

Morgan King

Google
Waited months to get a reservation and it was well worth it! The tortilla is a particular highlight, I recommend waiting in the line outside to sit at the bar for a tortilla and a drink. If you do sit down, the oxtail and truffle raviolis are delicious. The service is quite slow but the food makes up for it.
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