A Cava Baja institution since the late 1970s, known for straightforward Castilian home cooking done on a wood-fired stove you can see from the dining room. The rooms are tiled, wood-beamed, and packed close together across several floors of an old townhouse.
Casa Lucio has occupied the same address on Cava Baja in Madrid's La Latina district since 1974, when Lucio Blázquez opened it after years working the neighbourhood's taverns. The kitchen serves traditional Castilian cooking — cocido madrileño, chuletón de buey grilled over coals, and roasted meats — but the restaurant is best known for its huevos rotos con jamón, fried eggs broken over potatoes and cured ham, a dish credited with popularising the format across Spain. The dining rooms are spread over several floors of a historic townhouse, wood-beamed and lined with photographs of the restaurant's famous guests; Spanish royalty, politicians and celebrities have long been regulars, giving the atmosphere a lived-in, old-Madrid formality rather than tourist polish, though the mood stays warm and busy rather than stiff. The wine list leans heavily on Rioja and Ribera del Duero reds suited to the grilled meats and stews. Given its reputation, tables are in steady demand; reservations by phone or through the restaurant's own website are recommended, particularly for weekend dinner and for the upper floor rooms where the regulars traditionally sit.
| Price | €40–€60/person (~$44–$65) |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 13:00–16:00 & 21:00–23:30 |
| Reservations | Recommended — book via +34 91 365 3252 or casalucio.es |
| Address | Cava Baja 35, 28005 Madrid, Spain |
Signature dishes
- Huevos rotos con jamón
- Cocido madrileño
- Chuletón de buey
Good to know
- Known for
- Legendary for huevos rotos; royalty, politicians, and celebrities are regulars
Location
Cava Baja 35, 28005 Madrid, Spain
40.4131, -3.7085 View on map
Highlights
- Huevos rotos con jamón — the dish widely credited with starting Madrid's huevos rotos trend
- Family-run since 1974 on Cava Baja in La Latina
- Multi-floor historic townhouse dining rooms with photos of famous guests
- Cocido madrileño and coal-grilled chuletón de buey
Tips for visiting
- Reserve ahead by phone or via casalucio.es, especially for weekend dinner
- The huevos rotos are a starter-sized dish best shared alongside a main
- Rioja and Ribera del Duero reds pair well with the grilled meats
- Upper-floor rooms carry more of the restaurant's old-Madrid character
Accessibility
The building is a historic multi-floor townhouse with stairs between dining rooms; visitors with mobility needs should request ground-floor seating when reserving.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Casa Lucio famous for?
It is best known for huevos rotos con jamón, fried eggs broken over potatoes and cured ham, a dish the restaurant helped popularise.
Does Casa Lucio take reservations?
Yes, reservations are recommended by phone or through the restaurant's own website, particularly for weekend evenings.
Is Casa Lucio expensive?
Prices are mid-range for Madrid at roughly €40 to €60 per person, reflecting quality grilled meats and traditional dishes rather than fine-dining pricing.
How long has Casa Lucio been open?
It has operated from the same Cava Baja address since 1974.